Atif Noor
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Results-driven Accountant with 6 years of experience in financial reporting and compliance. Manages month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial statements. Implement accounting software to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in bank reconciliations, cash flow management, and developing financial forecasts and budgets. Committed to delivering high-quality accounting solutions that align with organizational objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accountant
Middle East Investment Company
Riyadh
- 2023.12
- Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed financial accounts, reconciled bank statements, and monitored cash flow to ensure accurate financial records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximizing cash flow.
- Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports, and closed books.
- Produced monthly and year-end closing statements and financial documents, ensuring timely invoicing.
- Updated general, sales, and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
- Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses, and liabilities.
- Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
- Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Oversaw intergroup transactions to ensure precise ledger maintenance among related companies.
- Maintained an updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
- Reviewed financial statements and tax audits in detail to identify and correct discrepancies.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in financial records, maintaining high standards of accuracy.
- Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.
- Compiled financial information, figures, and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.
- Prepared and submitted VAT returns in compliance with ZATCA regulations, minimizing company tax liabilities.
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing new software, improving efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Support detailed financial audits, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to uphold integrity.
- Managed year-end/Quarterly processes to calculate and return accurate tax amounts to ZATCA.
- Kept internal financial controls aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Supported tax audits and prepared tax returns.
- Support the month-end and year-end close process.
- Provide error-free accounting reports and present their results.
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
General Accountant
Modern Techniques for Industry
Riyadh
2022.10 - 2023.11
- Manage end-of-the-month, quarter, and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and analyze accurate financial statements, including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow Statements.
- Compiled and presented financial reports and commentaries to executive management, guiding strategic business decisions.
- Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts to resolve discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
- Review and approve journal entries, ensuring compliance with GAAP (or IFRS) and internal accounting policies.
- Maintain precise records of fixed assets, depreciation, and accrued liabilities.
- Manage the AP process by verifying vendor invoices, coding expenses, and executing timely payments.
- Oversee AR functions, tracking incoming payments, managing collections, and reducing outstanding invoices.
- Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolve billing disputes with clients and vendors.
- Collaborate with department heads to develop, monitor, and adjust annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Analyses financial data to identify trends, underperforming resources, and opportunities for cost reduction and profit maximization, enhancing overall financial performance.
- Compute taxes and assist in the preparation and filing of corporate tax returns.
- Ensure organizational compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations and financial policies.
- Assist internal and external auditors during audits by compiling necessary documentation and resolving queries.
- Process multi-cycle payroll, ensuring accurate calculations for allowances, deductions, and bonuses.
- Evaluated accounting procedures to strengthen internal controls, prevent fraud, and mitigate financial risk, ensuring compliance and safeguarding assets.
BSO
Allied Bank Ltd
Peshawar
2020.10 - 2022.08
- Sold and cross-sold banking products, including Current and Savings Accounts (CASA), Fixed Deposits, credit cards, loans, and insurance, to meet customer needs.
- Served as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent customer service and addressing any queries regarding financial products.
- Maximized customer engagement and satisfaction by delivering excellent customer service.
- Engaged with customers to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
- Assisting customers with new account openings, account closures, and issuing checkbooks or bank certificates.
- Ensuring all daily transactions and customer applications (such as KYC - Know Your Customer) strictly adhere to internal bank policies and government financial regulations.
- Overseeing daily counter services like deposits, withdrawals, wire transfers, clearing operations, and remittances.
- Visiting local catchment areas, generating leads, and meeting with walk-in customers to expand the bank's client base.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Resolved customer queries and problems using effective communication and providing step-by-step solutions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members to exceed target results and enhance team dynamics.
- Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.
- Volunteered for additional duties to contribute to overall team performance and success.
- Actively listened to customers to fully understand requests and address concerns.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments, contributing to a culture of safety and compliance.
- Promote a safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
- Assisting the Branch Service Manager in supervising teller staff, coordinating training, and acting as a stand-in manager when required.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Sciences, Finance and Accounting
Khushal Khan Khattak University
KarakSkills
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Tax compliance
- Tax return filing
- Taxation knowledge
- Payroll management
- Bookkeeping
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Cash book reconciliation
- Bank reconciliations
- Account reconciliations
- Sales ledger handling
- Management accounting
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Audit procedures understanding
- VAT return preparation
- Process improvement
- ERP user
- Accounting software expertise
- Account reconciliation processes
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Team collaboration
- Proactive engagement
- Financial planning
- Payroll administration
- MS Office
- Proficient in accounting packages (Ex, ERP Next, ERP Oddo, Zoho Book, Peachtree, Tally, Libra, etc)
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting statements
Certification
- Finance & Accounting: SOCPA Certified
- Management Sciences BBA Specialization in Finance (04 years)
LANGUAGES
English: C2 Proficient
Urdu: C2 Proficient
Arabic: B2 Upper Intermediate
Pashto: C2 Proficient
DRIVING LICENCE
KSA Driving license
Timeline
General Accountant
Modern Techniques for Industry
2022.10 - 2023.11
BSO
Allied Bank Ltd
2020.10 - 2022.08
Accountant
Middle East Investment Company
- 2023.12
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Sciences, Finance and Accounting
Khushal Khan Khattak University