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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
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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

Xero

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
Abubakar ShahaniBusiness Development And Accountant