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Certification
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Traning and skills development
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IBRAHIM RAIFU

Doha,Qatar

Summary

Seasoned Chartered Accountant with a robust background in general and specialised accounting across diverse sectors. Delivered financial accuracy and strategic insights through effective Financial Accounting and Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting, and Audit facilitation. Committed to enhancing financial controls and compliance, driving efficiency, and optimising financial performance.

Overview

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years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Kannan Trading
Doha
2017.07 - Current

Financial Accounting and Reporting

Management Reporting and Analysis

Budgeting and Forecasting

Financial control and compliance

Cash Flow and Treasury Support

Working Capital Management

Supported audits by compiling comprehensive reporting documentation, enhancing audit readiness

Oversaw WPS and payroll functions, ensuring timely employee payments and compliance with regulations

Managed inventory and fixed assets, maintaining accuracy and accountability in records

Process Improvement

ACCOUNTANT

Hajar Projects Services
Doha
2011.05 - 2017.06
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
  • Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
  • Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
  • Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
  • Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
  • Analysed financial data to produce monthly reports, providing insights into company performance for stakeholders.
  • Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
  • Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
  • Developed and maintained internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud in financial transactions.
  • Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
  • Compiled financial information, figures and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.
  • Prepared accurate returns and represented taxpayers in disputes with tax officials.

Accounting Consultant

El Technology QFZ LLC
Doha, Qatar
2023.03 - 2024.05
  • Provided part-time support at Qatar Free Zone, Ras Bu Aboud, Doha, Qatar
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

Accounting Consultant

Ibtechar Digital Services Co-
Doha
2018.10 - 2019.07
  • Part Time, Qatar Business Incubation Centre. Exit 17, Salwa Road, New Industrial Area Doha Qatar
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Accounting Consultant

Development Impact Managers & Advisors (DIMA)
Doha
2022.04 - 2022.06
  • Performed various tasks on the 14th floor during part-time employment at AlFardan Office Tower.

Accounting Consultant

FNV Consulting QFZ LLC
Doha
2023.02 - Current
  • Supported financial reporting and compliance at Qatar Free Zone, confirmed documentation accuracy and regulatory standard adherence.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

Accounting Consultant

Nutrition Matters
Doha
2017.02 - 2017.10
  • Part Time, Umm Salal Mohamed Behind Macdonald, Doha Qatar
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bsc Accounting

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA
2009-01

Skills

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Financial Statements
  • Financial reporting
  • Budget management
  • IFRS compliance
  • Inventory Management
  • Cost Reduction
  • Accounts management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Team collaboration
  • Stakeholder communication

Accomplishments

  • I led a team to implement FOCUS 9 ERP for my company.
  • I reorganized the accounting system and reporting processes to improve efficiency.
  • As assistant team leader, implementing a private labelling option for the company as part of cost reduction and profit maximization.
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Languages

English

Certification

Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Associate Accounting Technician (AAT)

Interests

  • Reading, Travelling and Volunteering

Traning and skills development

  • KPMG Doha Annual Tax Summit, 2023-02-01, Local Tax Developments, Transfer Pricing, Indirect Tax, and BEPS2.0-Pillar 3 update, Doha, Qatar
  • 21ST World Accountant Conference, 2022-01-01, Building Trust Enabling Sustainability, Mumbai, India
  • ICAN MCPE, 2019-08-01, Knowledge Management, Consulting in a transforming Organization, Integrated Marketing for organization., Lagos, Nigeria

Timeline

Accounting Consultant

El Technology QFZ LLC
2023.03 - 2024.05

Accounting Consultant

FNV Consulting QFZ LLC
2023.02 - Current

Accounting Consultant

Development Impact Managers & Advisors (DIMA)
2022.04 - 2022.06

Accounting Consultant

Ibtechar Digital Services Co-
2018.10 - 2019.07

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Kannan Trading
2017.07 - Current

Accounting Consultant

Nutrition Matters
2017.02 - 2017.10

ACCOUNTANT

Hajar Projects Services
2011.05 - 2017.06

Bachelor of Science - Bsc Accounting

OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY
IBRAHIM RAIFU