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PROFILE SUMMARY:
I am Waqas Aslam, an experienced accountant specializing in providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and taxation services to small and medium-sized businesses. With more than 8 years of experience, I have worked both in-office and as a freelancer from home, catering to clients based in the UK, USA, New Zealand, and Australia. I hold an MBA degree and am certified in IFRS from Vertex Learning Solution, UK. Additionally, I am an advanced certified ProAdvisor for Xero and QBO, with expertise in cloud accounting and other software such as Excel and supporting apps connected to cloud accounting, e.g., e-Commerce POS App, Payroll software,
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To utilize my MBA degree, more than 8 years of accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and taxation experience, along with my recent IFRS certification, My goal is to secure a challenging position in an in-office setting or with a chartered accounting firm under employment and to provide exceptional service to clients I am eager to continue to develop my skills and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
تجربہ
Accountant
I started freelancing in 2017 and initially worked with clients based in the USA. Over the years, I have expanded my client base through platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork. I have provided various services to clients. These services include:
Setting up and cleaning up accounting records, as well as providing consultations on QuickBooks and XERO.
Training clients on QuickBooks, XERO, and Excel, while also maintaining all internal tax and billing records.
Preparing accounts for Sole traders, Partnerships, and Companies.
Computing tax returns such as VAT, self-assessment, and UK Corporation Tax.
Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts, as well as maintaining clients\' chart of accounts.
Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, which involves invoice management, collections, payments, and PO verifications.
Reconciling various control accounts, including Cash, Credit Card, accrual, VAT, wages, and PAYE.
Dealing with client queries with Companies House and HMRC.
Setting up payroll with third-party providers such as Paychecks, Gusto, and ADP, and recording in the Accounts System.
Processing payroll as scheduled, as well as filing and paying all payroll taxes.
Preparing individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary income taxes.
Managing multiple grants based on funding streams, both restricted and unrestricted, for Not-for-Profit organizations.
Preparing requisite financial reports, including cost share figures, for assigned sponsored projects, and coordinating with the grant specialist, PI, and departments as necessary.
Preparing Asset, Liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Preparing depreciation and fixed asset schedules to get books to tax readiness stages.
Regularly sending reports to clients, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, Aging Reports, General Ledgers, and Bank Reconciliations.
Assisting with the preparation of business plans, including financial projections, to help businesses secure funding and plan for growth.
Payable Accountant
As a Payable Accountant at Season Foods reporting to the Accounts Manager and Finance Director, my responsibilities included:
Collaborated with finance managers on vendor and billing issues. Entered approved cash vouchers and bills into the account payable sub-ledger of Oracle. Instructed and trained other accounts payable associates. Performed month-end journal entries and reconciliations. Resolved inventory issues in collaboration with vendors.
Responsibilities but not Limited:
Played a key role in the company by maintaining company goodwill in the market by streamlining the payable process and making payments twice a week according to a specific schedule.
Upheld the fund position, to ensure that enough funds are available to meet ongoing operation.
Reconciling accounts payable statements and resolving any discrepancies
Accounts Executive
Maintain A/R records; prepare statements, bills, and invoices; process payments; respond to customer inquiries regarding account status, and reconcile expenses to the general ledger. Responsibilities but not Limited:
Complete bank reconciliations; create invoices and collect on overdue accounts.
Perform all financial activities to include P&L statements and management reports.
Research and resolve billing and collections disputes.
Reduced aged receivable from 10M to 2.5 M revamped A/R procedure and reconciliation
works on spreadsheets to enhance tracking of receivable followed up on open accounts, and negotiated with clients during collection calls.
Delivered accurate and on-time monthly financial closing for A/R functions.
Automated previously manual invoicing process, accelerating customer payments and improving billing accuracy.
Nurtured healthy customer relationships to ensure timely payments.
Accounts Officer
I joined as a Management trainee officer and work in different departments to assist seniors.
My responsibilities:
Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc.
Create, send, and follow up on invoices
Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees
Track and reconcile bank statements