Shameema R

Senior Accountant (Contract)

BBV Cargo Marine Surveys L.L.C I Marine & Cargo Surveys

2024

Dubai

• Manage end-to-end accounting, including General Ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and IFRS-compliant financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
• Prepare and submit UAE VAT returns, including reviewing tax invoices, calculating VAT liabilities, and ensuring compliance with FTA regulations.
• Coordinate UAE Corporate Tax documentation and data compilation based on company records while maintaining accounting records using QuickBooks, Zoho Books, and Tally ERP.

Accountant

AWS Younus Group | Legal, Marketing, Real Estate & IT

2023 - 2024

Dubai

• Oversaw multi-entity accounting operations across 4 subsidiaries, managing intercompany reconciliations and IFRS-compliant financial reporting.
• Led month-end close processes including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, ensuring timely reporting and accurate balance reconciliations.
• Processed WPS payroll and UAE VAT filings while supporting UAE Corporate Tax documentation and data compilation in line with UAE regulatory requirements.
• Prepared monthly management reports, expense analyses, and financial performance reviews, providing insights to support operational decision-making and financial oversight across multiple business entities.

Accountant

Azuri International LLC | Trading & Distribution

2020 - 2023

Dubai

• Strengthened AR collection cycles through structured ageing follow-ups and escalation procedures, improving working capital visibility and supporting healthier cash flow across the business.
• Coordinated month-end close processes, guiding junior team members through reconciliations and implementing data validation checks, improving reporting accuracy and reducing recurring discrepancies.
• Managed general ledger activities, bank reconciliations, and UAE VAT returns while supporting accurate financial reporting and IFRS compliance across all reporting periods.

Accountant & Audit Associate

ECOVIS Fuller International CPA, Member Firm of ECOVIS International – Global Consulting, Audit & Accounting Network (80+ Countries)

2008 - 2020

Dubai

• Managed full-cycle accounting and external audit support for a diverse portfolio of Free Zone Establishments (FZEs) and SME clients across healthcare, legal, retail, trading, and real estate sectors, ensuring IFRS-compliant financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements, bank reconciliations, and general ledger schedules across multiple client portfolios, consistently meeting reporting deadlines and accuracy standards.
• Maintained accounting records and supported UAE VAT compliance through accurate documentation and client accounting support activities.
• Supported audit processes through financial verification, compliance documentation, and coordination with audit teams, ensuring smooth completion of client engagements.
• Trained and guided junior team members on accounting procedures, QuickBooks workflows, and ERP tools, promoting consistency and adherence to firm standards.

Key Client Assignment: New Lotus Medical Centre (Jan 2019 – May 2020) | Client Accountant (Secondment)

• Managed full-cycle accounting for a 50+ employee healthcare business, including GL, AP/AR, bank reconciliations, WPS payroll, and VAT documentation, supporting accurate financial reporting and audit readiness.
• Oversaw accounts payable operations including supplier invoice processing, vendor reconciliations, and payment scheduling, ensuring timely settlements and accurate expense recording.
• Prepared compliance documentation and supporting schedules in line with healthcare financial regulations, contributing to successful audit outcomes.

Accounts Assistant

Robinson Real Estate

2008 - 2008

Dubai

• Processed tenant billing, vendor invoices, petty cash records, rental collections, and ledger reconciliations while supporting day-to-day administrative and accounting operations.
• Assisted in preparation of P&L and cash flow reports, maintained accounting records, and supported accurate financial reporting activities.