Bushra Zaidi
Muscat
Summary
Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy.
Skilled in analyzing financial data, developing strategic plans, and ensuring accurate accounting records to drive business efficiency. Experienced in cash flow management, tax compliance, audit preparation, and internal controls, with a proven ability to streamline processes and resolve financial discrepancies. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, and forecasting.
Currently pursuing ACCA professional-level papers.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Analyst /Senior Accountant
Nursah Business LLC
Muscat, Muscat
10.2024 - Current
- Enhanced financial reporting by streamlining data analysis and presentation, enabling management to make informed decisions.
- Prepared and presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Assisted in annual budgeting and long-term financial planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Monitored budget performance and implemented cost-saving strategies to optimize financial efficiency.
- Managed tax filings, VAT compliance, and regulatory reporting, ensuring adherence to local financial laws.
- Oversaw project expenditures, ensuring alignment with allocated budgets and identifying areas for financial optimization.
- Identified and resolved accounting discrepancies, including incorrect journal entries, bank reconciliation mismatches, and supplier payment issues.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable: Managed vendor payments and customer invoicing, ensuring timely collections and disbursements.
- Established and maintained a Fixed Asset Register, tracking asset depreciation and ensuring accurate financial records.
- Supported external audits by preparing financial statements, schedules, and supporting documentation, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit process.
- Performed account reconciliations, identified discrepancies, and implemented corrective adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepared monthly payroll processing, ensuring timely salary disbursement, and managed employee end-of-service benefits and gratuity calculations in compliance with labor laws.
- Worked closely with internal teams (HR, procurement, operations) to streamline financial processes.
Finance and Accounting Specialist
ALS Arabiya Biyaq LLC
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Proficient in utilizing advanced accounting software and ERP systems, including Tally Prime and SAP B1
- Skilled in preparing and presenting timely financial reports, including profit & loss reports, Account Receivable ageing & collection report, current revenue vs budgeted revenue for the month, etc
- Experienced in full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliation
- Preparing monthly accruals and prepayments
- Daily bookkeeping and record keeping, financial reporting and the preparation of tax records for financial audits
- Prepared documents and requirements for end of year financial audit, identifying and rectifying discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial data
- Filing quarterly VAT returns, and yearly income tax return
- Assist and preparation of financial budget forecast including budgeted depreciation, CAPEX, variable expenses, direct expenses, etc
- Successfully managed month-end closing processes, consistently meeting tight deadlines, and ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Preparation of manual invoices for certain customers, ensuring approvals from end-users, and invoice uploading on customer portals
- Handling of petty cash and bank operating accounts, uploading supplier payments, preparation of monthly payroll
- Handling of monthly utility bills
Finance Associate
Biyaq Oilfield Services LLC
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Record daily supplier invoices, prepare payment vouchers, shipment payments and reconcile statement of suppliers
- Preparing sales orders, chemical invoices, record receipt vouchers and reconcile customer reports
- Filing VAT returns, Input VAT, Output Vat and RCM VAT and submitting Quarterly VAT
- Coordinate with banks, tax authority, and external auditors for any requirements
- Process monthly journal entries, maintain weekly/monthly bank reconciliation
- Full accountability of month-end tasks including journal entries, accruals, account receivables/ payables, clearing Xcharge ledgers, prepayment of rent, and clearing loans and advances ledger
- Answering supplier queries/ calls, responding to emails, and communicating with clients face-to-face to maintain customer satisfaction
- Processing range of documentation like payroll sheets, Debit & Credit notes and entering information into databases
- Handling of daily petty cash entries
- Support internal teams and management in key information
Junior Accountant Trainee
AL Hujjat LLC
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Performing bookkeeping and managing journal entries
- Responsible for engaging with customers and maintaining customer satisfaction
- Preparing reconciliation statements
- Understanding of different ERP systems
- Reviewing financial statements
Education
P-Level - Professional Level Papers
ACCA
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance (Hons)
University of Bradford
09.2019 - 06.2022
Skills
- Financial statement analysis
- Customer relationship management
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Strong Communication Skills
- Adaptability and Punctuality
- Creativity and Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Strategic planning and execution
Accomplishments
- KPMG Oman Corporate Income Tax Assessment- 1st Runner-up
- Virtual Restructuring Accounting internship from McGrathNicol - Financial review - Ratio Analysis
- Virtual Internship Experience from Bright Network UK in Business, Operations and Marketing
Awards
- CBFS Dean's Honor List - 2020
- CBFS Dean's Honor List - 2021
- CBFS Dean's Honor List - 2022
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Analyst /Senior Accountant
Nursah Business LLC
10.2024 - Current
P-Level - Professional Level Papers
ACCA
01.2024 - Current
Finance and Accounting Specialist
ALS Arabiya Biyaq LLC
10.2023 - 09.2024
Finance Associate
Biyaq Oilfield Services LLC
10.2022 - 09.2023
Junior Accountant Trainee
AL Hujjat LLC
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting and Finance (Hons)
University of Bradford
09.2019 - 06.2022
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