wajeeh rehman, Accounting and Finance Specialist

About

I am a professional Chartered Accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) and have passed all papers of Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) exams conducted by Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) leading to the award of CIA qualification. I have over 10 years of audit & assurance, internal controls, financial risk management and advisory services experience of various sectors, with extensive knowledge of manufacturing, non-profit organizations, corporations/ public sector organizations, insurance and financial institutions. I have also been involved in providing assurance, internal audit and financial services to some of the biggest multinational and local companies.

Experience

Xoline Group

Jun 2022 – Present

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Accounting manager

Ensuring that cash flows are adequate to allow business units to operate effectively; Forecasting cash payments and anticipating challenges arising from limited cash flow; Maintain banking relationships and negotiating loans and merchant services for business units; Maintaining our accounts system; Preparing and presenting financial reports for meetings and investors; Working with executives and business heads to prepare budgets and track profit / loss performance by business unit and on consolidated basis; Creating solutions to new financial challenges by applying financial/treasury knowledge; Liaising with other departments and business units on a range of issues; Providing advice on financial matters impacting on the company as a whole; Taking responsibility for, and supervising the work of, more junior members of staff; Preparing financial reports and submissions to relevant government entities; Arranging financial audits and reviews as required; Banking money and cheques received and issuing receipts as requested or needed; Directed and educated junior team members on auditing techniques and software. Planned and executed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology. Systematically prepared documents and assembled financial statements for Investors. Executed accounts receivable reporting enhancements and reconciliation procedures. Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions. Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.

Pandoratech LLC

Mar 2020 – Mar 2022

Al Ain, Abu Dhabi

Senior Accounting Manager

Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports. Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Documenting financial transactions by entering account information. Recommending financial actions by analyzing accounting options. Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports. Substantiating financial transactions by auditing documents. Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures. Guiding accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions. Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. Securing financial information by completing database backups. Maintaining financial security by following internal controls. Preparing payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements. Answering accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations. Compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions. Devised, deployed and monitored systematic processes to boast long-term business success and increase profit levels by 20%. Met with clients to figure out their ERP related needs and incorporated them in the ERP as per client's demand.

Selecto LTD

Sep 2016 – Feb 2020

Pakistan

Internal Auditor

Introduced the department and established control environment here for the first time. Monitored new trends and technologies as they applied to audit areas Planned and executed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology. Systematically prepared documents and assembled financial statements for independent auditors. Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of complex business processes. Diligently monitored remediation plans to confirm proper resolution. Verified that company controls were in compliance with established policies by auditing stores and warehouses. Completed regulatory, pre-implementation and risk-based audits to achieve business objectives. Introduced the department and established control environment here for the first time. Monitored new trends and technologies as they applied to audit areas Planned and executed operational audits of various business areas using risk-based audit methodology. Systematically prepared documents and assembled financial statements for independent auditors. Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of complex business processes. Diligently monitored remediation plans to confirm proper resolution. Verified that company controls were in compliance with established policies by auditing stores and warehouses. Completed regulatory, pre-implementation and risk-based audits to achieve business objectives. Skills: Financial Risk Management

Education

Cambridge

Jul 2012 – Dec 2015

ACCA, Chartered Accountancy

Oxford Brookes University

Jun 2009 – Jul 2012

BSC (Hons) , Applied Accounting

wajeeh rehman

Accounting and Finance Specialist

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