Sikhendar Ali

• Serve as financial lead responsible for managing end-to-end finance operations, compliance, and strategic reporting.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual closings with full responsibility for financial statement accuracy in line with IFRS.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive budgeting and forecasting processes aligned with company goals.
• Monitor company’s financial health by overseeing cash flow, fund allocation, and working capital.
• Implement financial controls to reduce risks and enhance reporting transparency and accuracy.
• Oversee VAT filing, ensure compliance with Saudi ZATCA & UAE Federal Tax Authority, and handle all statutory submissions.
• Lead liaison with auditors, ensuring audit readiness and addressing findings to enhance system integrity.
• Provide the CEO and leadership team with insightful financial analysis, variance reporting, and business risk advisories.
• Mentor and train accounting staff to ensure consistency in financial practices and foster professional development.

Bank & Ledger Reconciliation:
Performed regular reconciliations of bank accounts, accounts payable, and receivables to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Cash & Payment Handling:
Managed office petty cash and maintained a complete record of disbursements and reimbursements in accordance with company policy.

Accounts Payable Management:
Maintained accounts payable files, ensured timely processing of vendor invoices, and managed related documentation.

Payroll Support:
Prepared monthly employee salary lists in accordance with WPS requirements and submitted data to the Senior Accountant for final processing.

Accounting Software Entry:
Accurately entered financial data into Tally ERP 9, ensuring timely updates to ledgers, vouchers, and transaction records.

Inventory & Store Management:
Supervised delivery of materials, verified quantity and quality against purchase orders, and managed daily inventory issuance for sales.

Inventory Reporting:
Compiled and submitted weekly inventory status reports to support inventory control and procurement planning.

Vendor Coordination & Cost Negotiation:
Liaised with suppliers and negotiated pricing with printing vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement aligned with quality standards.

Client Documentation Management:
Maintained client sales agreements and ensured proper documentation for auditing and reference.

Procurement & Supply Monitoring:
Monitored inventory and office supplies, initiated procurement as required to maintain uninterrupted office operations.

Visa & License Processing:
Coordinated with the Public Relations Officer (PRO) to collect employee documents and passports for visa applications, renewals, and media/business license renewals.

Logistics & Travel Coordination:
Arranged business travel, handled tourist visa applications for delegates, and coordinated employee accommodations for official assignments.

• Manage Accounts payable and reconciled discrepancies and raise debit notes if needed.
• Create and update database and excel spreadsheet for materials supplied and reconcile with store records.
• Evaluate accounts statement for clients.
• Prepare bank payment voucher for suppliers.
• Data entry of petty cash payments.
• Preparation of labour wages payment statement and distribution.
• Proper filings of documents.
• Assist in preparation of final accounts and annual audit.

• Conducted detailed audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
• Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and documentation for external auditors.
• Collaborated with team members to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Reviewed and verified accounting records for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
• Documented audit findings and communicated recommendations to management for corrective actions.
• Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.