Ali Hamza

Experience

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  ITecknologi Private Limited

  May 2018 - Oct 2018

  Accountant

  I have worked as a Finance Accountant at Itecknologi (Pvt.) Limited. I was responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounts & finance department. My key responsibilities here include:Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement;Reconcile accounts payable/receivable and ensure timely bank payments;Preparing & analyzing monthly financial statements and effectively conveying analysis to top management as requested;Assigning tasks to staff, directing them & responding to their inquiries;Liaising with vendors & customers as per company policies;Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditures;Assisting in the preparation of budgets for review by management;Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closing assisting with annual audit preparations;Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance andEnsure that accounting procedures comply with IFRS requirements. Show less

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  PrimeGlobal - Fazal Mahmood and Company Chartered Accountants

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2023

  Audit and Account Senior

  • Served multiple audit engagements under different Rules;• Succeeded in managing a team of associates, with diversified skills and backgrounds, at over 10 different clients within stringent deadlines ensuring timely completion;• Attended ICAP Audit Methodology Training and completed ICAP PVEA e-learningcourses. ;General responsibilities performed during the period as Senior Audit Associate : Audit planning and execution of significant risk areas requiring in depth skills of ISAs and IFRS; Performing analytical procedures and vouching of revenue, cost of sales and administrative expenses; Understanding and documentation of process flows of various business processes; Tested the design and effectiveness of internal controls by completing walk-throughs of complex business processes and analyzing results. Ensured work programs are completed in line with agreed budget and within an agreed time frame; Assisting clients in the preparation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), corporate laws, listing regulations and other directives of regulatory authorities. Performed many other engagements including review engagements, Special Audits, stocks verification and other special reports/certificates. Show less

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  Virgin Megastore Saudi Arabia

  Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

  Group Chief Accountant

  I am working as a Chief Accountant at Virgin Megastore where I am responsible for leading the finance team, managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounts & finance department. My key responsibilities here include:Preparation of budgeting, forecasting and reporting for management;Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closing & coordinate, complete and ensure a clean and timely year-end audit;Ensure the recording of inflows and processing of payments (corporate, payroll, etc);Manage and control the execution of all accounting activities (GL,AR, AP & Inv.);Ensure accounts reconciliation including bank accounts and RP transactions;Preparing & analyzing monthly financial reporting and effectively conveying analysis to top management as requested;Ensure compliance with IFRS, IASs, and tax regulations, and establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles;Ensure the compliance with ZATCA and submitting the VAT & WHT returns;Maintain, implement and develop of a comprehensive manual of accounting SOPs to enhance the workflow of the department and ensure high-class accounting system;Provide training to new and existing staff as needed;Coordinate with external auditors and facilitate financial statement validation Show less