1. Shafique Ahmed
Ras Al Khaimah (Free zone) – U.A.E.
Mob # 055-5160114
ahmed.shafique83@gmail.com
Career objective
To have a challenging career in a dynamic & progressive organization that provides
a supportive environment to a motivated, innovative and skilled professional. To practically
enhance my capabilities in the field of Accounting and Finance, focusing on professional
and personal growth and development.
Summary
A Professional Accountant (credit controller) with 6.5 years of experience in UAE.
Well versed in implementing complete Accounting Cycle. Able to devise and implement
tested Training Practices and procedures within a challenging environment. Highly
articulate and effective communicator with excellent team building and interpersonal skills;
works well with individuals at all levels. Recognized as a resource person, problem solver
and creative leader.
Achievement
s
• Reduced DSO from 80 days to 65 days for Gulf international.
• Reduced overall AR from 90M to 80M for Gulf international.
• Implement new Collection process like Reminder & Warning letter for Gulf
international.
• Having Top 100 customers Balance Confirmation for Gulf international.
• Zero Cash loss for the year 2011-2012
Professional Experience
April 2015 to till date Gulf Wooden & Metal Works Ras Al Khaimah,
UAE
Senior Accountant
Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior payment
Maintaining and performing Accounts (Balance sheet, profit and loss, cash follow)
Making customers invoice and LPO for suppliers
Setting up monthly collection target and ensure to achieve the same for smooth cash
flow
Interaction with customers and helping them resolve their queries if any.
Analysis of financial credibility and market standing of new customers
Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
To Handle Payroll (preparation and disbursement)and petty cash
Reconciliation of customers and supplier accounts and Bank.
Ensure consistency in presentation of AR reports and submission of reports.
July 2014 to Feb 2015 Infinity life style Management & Concierge
Dubai, UAE
Accountant
• Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior payment
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
2. • Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks
accordingly
• Reconciliation of Bank statement
• Updation of financial status and writing periodic reports to senior management.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
• To Handle Payroll and petty cash.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with
company policy and accepted accounting practices
Apr 2008 to Jan 2013 Gulf international (FMCG) Dubai,
UAE
Accountant
Description :Gulf International is leading distributor of FMCG products with channel
partners such as Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Bahlsen, etc and distributing to various
types of retail chains like Carrefour, Lulu, Spinney’s, catering services like Emirates
Flight Catering, various group of hotels etc to name a few of them.
Supervised and control of collection (Cash, cheques CDC & PDC) from various types
of customers.
Setting up monthly collection target and ensure to achieve the same for smooth cash
flow.
Interaction with customers and helping them resolve their queries if any, to their
complete satisfaction.
Analyzed financial credibility and market standing of new customers
Credit appraisal of customers.
Documentation and filing of Credit Approvals
To Investigate and resolve credit & cash customer queries.
Sending balance confirmation to the customers
Reconciliation of customers accounts
Daily correspondence and follow up with customers for payments.
Distribution of Statements and Ageing Schedule to customers.
Preparation of dishonored cheques report and tracking dishonored cheques.
Processed of dunning letters and monitor dunning notices sent to customers and
ensure compliance for timely response to customers by AR cell.
Ensure consistency in presentation of AR reports and submission of reports.
Coordinate of internal and external audit.
Customer code creation and maintaining customer master data.
Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
Monitored customer account details for non payments, delayed Payments and other
irregularities.
Maintained accounts receivable customer files, ageing review.
Education
2004-2006 M.Com - Majors in Finance and Accounts
Pakistan
University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
2002-2004 B.Com - Majors in Finance and Accounts
Pakistan
University of the Punjab.
Certifications & Professional Trainings
Advance Excel Training from Al Batha Group Dubai-UAE
TALLY ERP & SAP (FICO) Training from Al Batha Group Dubai-
UAE
3. Business & Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent Communication skills (report writing & presentation skills)
• Strong administration skills, self motivated
• Knowledge of all major computer softwares
• Committed and Hard working
• Keen to learn and enjoy working in a team environment
Personal Information
• Valid UAE Driving License
• Date of Birth 27.10.1982