Xero
Abubakar Shahani
Business Development And Accountant
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record adept at leveraging communication skills and accounting expertise to enhance client satisfaction and streamline financial operations. Excelled in managing tax investigations and leading a team, demonstrating a blend of leadership and analytical prowess to drive business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Accounts and Business Development Executive
ABS Advisors Limited
06.2023 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Maintaining client records on Xero
- Making payment to various suppliers on behalf of the client.
- Experienced in property sector specializing in Construction and Development
Senior Accountant
Vision Consulting Pakistan
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients through regular communication, meetings, and follow-ups.
- Preparing and reviewing a range of client assignments such as bookkeeping, management accounts, Audit, VAT (Sales tax) returns, Corporate Tax Returns and Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
- Managing tax investigations with HMRC, analysing information, and explaining the historical narrative.
- Managing a team of 6 colleagues, with duties including allocating work, supervising deadlines, Continual Professional development (CPD) and training and, reviewing work.
- Preparing financial statements using a variety of accounting software such as Microsoft Office, Xero, Sage 50 products, CCH, QuickBooks and VT Financials.
- Monitoring and working to deadlines, preparation of correspondence, project management and budgeting .
Market Research Analyst
Amigos BPO
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Conducted comprehensive market research by making outbound calls to customers in the BPO industry.
- Gathered and consolidated data on consumers, competitors, and market trends, producing reports and presentations with actionable insights.
- Designed and executed surveys to identify prospective customers' preferences and behaviors, aligned with business objectives.
- Utilized both modern and traditional data collection methods to ensure the accuracy and reliability of statistical data.
- Conducted SWOT analysis to evaluate market opportunities and challenges, providing insights into strategic decision-making.
- Interpreted research findings to formulate reports and make data-driven recommendations to drive business growth for BPO clients.
- Provided competitive analysis on various companies' market offerings, pricing strategies, sales methods, and operational practices.
- Evaluated program methodology and key data to ensure the accuracy of research results, and adjusted research methodologies as needed to optimize business outcomes.
- Utilized online market research tools and databases to collect and catalogue research findings.
- Stayed current on market trends and best practices in market research methodologies to ensure industry-standard practices were applied in all research activities.
Education
Diploma In Accounting - Foundation in Accountancy - FIA (RQF Level 3
Skans School of Accountancy
Islamabad 01.2022 - 12.2022
Intermediate School Certificate -
Punjab College of Commerce
Rawalpindi 05.2017 - 06.2019
Skills
Communication skills
Invoice processing
Financial recordkeeping
Accounting
Problem resolution
Financial recordkeeping
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Software
CCH Accounts Production
Sage Payroll
CRM
Interests
Social Work
Cricket
Timeline
Accounts and Business Development Executive
ABS Advisors Limited
06.2023 - Current
Diploma In Accounting - Foundation in Accountancy - FIA (RQF Level 3
Skans School of Accountancy
01.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Accountant
Vision Consulting Pakistan
08.2021 - 04.2023
Market Research Analyst
Amigos BPO
06.2020 - 07.2021
Intermediate School Certificate -
Punjab College of Commerce
05.2017 - 06.2019
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