Saim

Senior Accounting and Audit Associate

Grant Thornton UAE • Vollzeit

Jan 2022 - May 2022 • 4 mos

Prepared complete sets of financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) in compliance with IFRS and local statutory requirements, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and audit readiness. Worked with multinational clients across various industries, delivering reliable and timely financial reporting. Managed critical accounting areas including inventory valuation and NRV assessments, physical stock verification, receivables and payables reconciliations, and aging analysis to identify credit risk and ensure proper provisioning. Performed detailed financial analysis including monthly variance reviews, sales trend analysis, expense monitoring, and fixed asset verification with depreciation calculations in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. Developed amortization schedules, verified interest/markup calculations charged by financial institutions, reviewed loan agreements, and assessed compliance with financial covenants to ensure accurate financial reporting and risk management. Built financial projections, budgeting models, and integrated financial forecasting models to support strategic planning, performance monitoring, funding discussions, and long-term business decision-making.

Accounting and Auditing Senior

Kreston International • Vollzeit

Apr 2017 - May 2021 • 4 yrs 1 mo

Helped clients prepare complete financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in line with accounting and financial reporting standards and local laws, making sure their numbers are accurate, compliant, and ready for audits, investors, or tax authorities. Reviewed important areas like inventory valuation, cost vs. market value (NRV), stock counts, receivables and payables verification, and aging reports to identify overdue balances and reduce financial risks. Performed detailed monthly analysis of sales and expenses, identified trends and unusual movements, conducted physical verification of fixed assets, and calculated depreciation according to company policy and accounting standards. Built financial projections, budgeting models, cash flow forecasts, and complete financial models to help business owners understand future performance, plan growth, raise funding, and make confident financial decisions.