Junaid Ur Rehman

JUNAID UR REHMAN Finance & Accounts Manager, Tax Professional, System implementation Expert MBA – Finance, B.COM, ADPA - (Advance Diploma in Public Accounting) Sharjah, UAE, PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Results-driven Finance & Accounts Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience (6 years in GCC) across Oil & Gas, EPC Construction, Manufacturing, Real Estate and E-commerce sectors. Expert in managing end to end Accounting, multi-country financial operations, ERP implementation (Odoo, Xero, Zoho, QuickBooks etc.), IFRS/GAAP-compliance, MIS & Ad-hoc reporting, and Vat & Corporate tax compliance. Proven success in cost optimization, process automation, Budgeting, Cash Flow management and forecasting. Skilled at transforming finance functions to support strategic growth and profitability. EMPLOYMENT PROFILE: OCT 2024 – PRESENT GROUP FINANCE & ACCOUNTS MANAGER AL BAHR AL ARABI GROUP OF COMPANIES (UAE, Qatar, KSA, Turkey, UK) Industries: Oil & Gas, EPC Construction, Steel Fabrication & Real Estate. Accounting Systems: XERO, Odoo ERP, Advance MS Excel & Google Sheets Duties & Responsibilities: • Leading the finance and end to end accounting across multiple group entities and branches. • Oversee Funding requirements, financial reporting, Treasury, budgeting, compliance, across UAE, Qatar, Turkey, and the UK. • Coordinate with auditors, banks, and tax advisors in each jurisdiction to ensure regulatory compliance. • Consolidate financial statements for the Group ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP. • Provide strategic financial guidance to senior management and support planned decision-making. • Led the budgeting and forecasting process, aligning financial goals with business strategy. • Handled corporate tax filings and VAT compliance, reducing risks and optimizing tax benefits. • Implemented internal controls, minimizing financial discrepancies, and improving accuracy. • Implemented and supervised 3-Way Matching (PO, GRN/MRN, Invoice) in Accounts Payable with the Material Requisition forms to ensure accurate, compliant, and authorized vendor payments. • Conducted cash flow analysis, ensuring sufficient liquidity for operations and investments. • Supervised a team of 5 Assistant accountants, providing mentorship and ensuring efficiency. • Assisted in financial planning, Project Costing and cost control, identifying potential savings. • Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely reconciliations and settlements. • Implemented Automated financial reporting processes, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency.  APR 2025 – NOV 2025 (8 Months Project) SECONDMENT FINANCE & ACCOUNTS MANAGER Company: AL BAHR AL ARABI GROUP OF COMPANIES Project: CRYSTAL OILFIELDS CONTRACTING & TRADING – Doha, Qatar. Industries: Oil & Gas, EPC Construction, Steel Fabrication. CEO-appointed Finance Lead for the successful setup of Qatar operations under a construction joint venture. successfully delivering end-to-end financial, procurement, and operational setup: • Financial Leadership: Established end-to-end financial framework—ERP implementation, budgeting, chart of accounts, and reporting. • Project Financing: Built financial models, cash flow forecasts; secured capex and working capital by engaging banks and investors. • Procurement & Cost Control: Led supplier evaluations and procurement audits; implemented costeffective, compliant sourcing strategies for high volume of Capex purchases. • ERP Implementation: Deployed Odoo ERP across finance, procurement, HR, inventory and customized EPC construction functions to enable scalable operations. • Cross-border Coordination: Served as primary liaison between UAE HQ and Qatar team, ensuring adequate funds availability, strategic alignment and seamless execution. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Technical: Odoo ERP (Implementation Expert), MS Excel (Advance), QuickBooks (Expert), XERO (Expert), Power-BI, Zoho (Zoho-books, ZohoPeople, Zoho-Recruit), SAP, Sage, Tally ERP. Skilled in Chart of Accounts Setup and data migration in any software as per the company’s requirements. Accounting: IFRS/GAAP Compliance, Budgeting & Forecasting, KPI management, Inventory & Assets Management, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Project Costing & Profitability, Variance analysis, Cross-border Taxation & Excise, Receivables & Payables, Cash Flow Management, Treasury, Ledger & Reconciliation, VAT/Corporate Tax Returns filling, Quotation, Purchase Orders, 3-Way Matching, Manufacturing Orders, Bill of Materials. Other Competencies: Payroll management, Government Liaison, License & Contracts Renewals, Business Setup, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Documentation, Contract Negotiation, Office Lease Agreements. ✓ ✓ Successfully laid the financial foundation for long-term growth and operational stability in a new market. Identified and mitigated procurement inefficiencies, contributing to substantial startup cost savings. DEC 2019 – OCT 2024 FINANCE & ADMIN MANAGER doduae.com — AL WAQT AL HAQIQI GEN TR L.L.C Industry: IT Distribution & E-commerce Retail (Online Trading) Accounting Systems: Zoho Books, Custom E-Commerce Cloud ERP Software, Advance MS Excel Achievements: • Implemented an internal control system for petty cash and payments Approvals, enhancing financial oversight and accountability. • Identified and resolved major VAT discrepancies, recovering up to 300k AED approved from FTA and saving up to 50k AED per quarter. • Led the development and launch of a fashion outlet at City Centre Sharjah by Al-Futtaim, Oversaw project execution, Project Costing and procurement, coordination with Vendors, contractors, MEP designers, and inventory setup for a timely and seamless opening. • Led the development of a POS (Point of Sale) system and a cloud-based accounting system with ERP functions, integrating WMS (Warehouse management system), purchasing, CRM (Customer Relationship Management), Analytics and eCommerce order management for streamlined operations. Duties & Responsibilities: • Expertise in tracking and optimizing key KPIs such as Profit Margin, Return on Investment (ROI), Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), Conversion Rate, Average Order Value (AOV), and Customer Retention Rate. • Skilled in reducing Bounce Rate, managing Return Rates, and improving Operating Profit through datadriven decision-making. • Led full financial operations: accounting, tax compliance, budgeting, and forecasting. • Managed license renewals and software subscriptions including Google G-Suite, Amazon AWS, Webengage, GoDaddy, Web hosting, MongoDB, Trengo, Zendesk and many more, ensuring timely compliance with licensing agreements and regulatory requirements. • Led the development of e-commerce financial reports & Analytics such as product trends, profit margins, Daily Sales and ROI analysis. • Cross-Border Transaction Analysis: Analyzed import transactions to evaluate the impact of customs duties, excise, and taxes, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency. • Managed online payment gateways (Telr, Paytabs, Tabby) and handled customers' chargeback resolution. • Manage receivables and vendor payments, ensuring timely approvals, payment follow-ups, account reconciliation, and resolving discrepancies. • Financial Reporting: Prepared comprehensive financial statements including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements. • Digital Marketing & Administrative Oversight: Monitored and analyzed the financial impact of digital marketing strategies and administrative operations on overall budgeting and finances. Collaborated across departments to ensure alignment with financial objectives and cost controls. AUG 2018 – NOV 2019 ACCOUNTS & PROCUREMENT OFFICER THE TAJ EVENTS & HOSPITALITY - Pakistan Industry: Events Management & Hospitality Accounting Systems: QuickBooks, MS Excel (Advance) Duties & Responsibilities: • Managed End to End accounting operations, including Bookkeeping, Financial statements, Period end accounts closing, internal audit, and petty cash management. • Reported daily cash reports and profitability reports to C.E.O regularly for financial insights. • Handled profit and loss tracking for all events, ensuring accurate Events profitability reporting. • Managed costing and budgeting for high-profile events, ensuring alignment with client expectations and financial objectives. • Led the procurement process, negotiating with vendors to obtain quality products and services. • Maintaining Ledgers of Payable & Receivables. And led Monthly Inventory management and stock taking. • Income Tax and Sales Tax returns Filing. EDUCATION • 2013 MBA – Finance Institute of Management Sciences – Pakistan. • 2010 B-COM (Batchelor's of Commerce) Qurtuba university of science & information technology – Pakistan. • 2025 ADPA (Advanced Diploma in Public Accounting) ICPAP (The institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan) • 2025 PGDPA (Post Graduate Diploma in Public Accounting) ICPAP (The institute of Certified Public Accountants of Pakistan) CERTIFICATES & LICENSE: • Udemy: UAE VAT Compliance Certificate. LANGUAGES Proficient and fluent in written and verbal communication in the following languages: • Professional: English • Native: Pashto • Fluent: Urdu / Hindi JULY 2016 – JUNE 2018 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT PAK MATCH PVT LTD - Pakistan Industry: Manufacturing Accounting Systems: QuickBooks, MS Excel (Advance) Duties & Responsibilities: • Implemented the QuickBooks Accounting System, ensuring accurate transaction processing and financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards. • Supervised petty cash operations, ensuring precise cash flow tracking and reporting. Conducted monthly stock audits, identifying variances, and ensuring inventory accuracy. • Booking of supplier invoices daily by pulling purchases transactions and 3-way matching with invoices, Purchase order, GRN (Good receipt Note). • Reconciling Supplier statement by verifying purchase entries and comparing system reports. • Preparation of cheques, bank transfers, initiating the payment in online system, updating cheques list, and posting of payment in respective GLs. • Managing payroll of over 250+ employees including overtime, and calculation of End of services benefits. JULY 2016 – JUNE 2018 AUDIT ASSOCIATE GHAFOOR & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS - Pakistan Industry: Auditing & Accounts Accounting Systems: QuickBooks, SAP, MS Excel (Advance) Duties & Responsibilities: As an Audit Associate, I developed strong foundation in external audit, gaining hands-on experience in: • Conducted external audits, ensuring compliance with financial principles, policies, and regulations. • Data Analysis: Compiled, analyzed, and verified spreadsheet data to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Financial Reporting: Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and final accounts. • Budgeting and Forecasting: Supported the creation of budgets and financial forecasts, helping companies plan for future growth and expenditures. • E-Filing: Managed the electronic submission of financial documents and tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filing. • Financial Evaluation: Assessed the financial health of various corporations by performing financial analyses and making recommendations for improvement. • Team Collaboration: Worked closely with senior auditors and accountants to execute audit plans and resolve discrepancies.