Abdul S.
Customer service
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Notable Highlight
Brought more than eight years of experience across accounting, financial reporting, taxation, auditing, forensic accounting, quality assurance, and operational management. Prepared financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS, managed tax compliance, liaised with SARS, coordinated internal and external audits, and conducted forensic financial reviews. Proficient in Sage 300, QuickBooks, VIP Payroll, Financial Cents, and Microsoft Excel, with strong understanding of accounting controls, financial analysis, and process optimization. Held a Diploma in Accounting and Finance and Six Sigma Black Belt certification, combining technical accounting expertise with continuous process improvement and operational excellence.
Experience Summary
With over eight years of expertise in accounting, financial reporting, taxation, auditing, forensic accounting, and quality assurance, this professional developed strong capabilities in general ledger management, financial statement preparation, tax compliance, audit coordination, and financial analysis at IAD. Background includes forensic audit and quality assurance experience, alongside operational leadership within the customer service sector. Demonstrated analytical approach, attention to detail, commitment to compliance, and ability to improve financial processes while supporting strategic business decision-making.
Key Achievements
Successfully managed financial reporting, general ledger reconciliations, tax submissions, and audit preparation across multiple entities within IBM, ensuring compliance with both US GAAP and IFRS reporting standards. Strengthened financial governance by supporting forensic accounting investigations, improving reporting accuracy, and collaborating with global finance teams to enhance automation through Sage 300 and QuickBooks. Conducted forensic accounting reviews, quality assurance assessments, and audit compliance checks at BWI that improved the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Identified financial irregularities, validated audit documentation, and prepared detailed compliance reports that supported successful audit outcomes across multiple client engagements. As Operations Manager at CCC, improved billing accuracy, strengthened financial reconciliation processes, enhanced operational compliance, and implemented process improvements that increased reporting accuracy. Led team performance, training, and quality management initiatives.
Skills
Work Experience
Accountant
IAD · 2019 - Present
- Maintain and reconcile general ledgers and journal entries across multiple entities.
- Prepare, review, and interpret financial statements in line with US GAAP and IFRS.
- Oversee monthly tax computations, VAT returns, and payroll submissions to the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
- Liaise with SARS for queries, compliance matters, and submission confirmations.
- Conduct audit preparation and coordinate responses to internal and external audit findings.
- Support forensic accounting investigations by validating irregular entries and variances.
- Collaborate with global finance teams to improve automation using QuickBooks (QBO), Sage 300, and Financial Cents.
- Deliver accurate financial insights to assist management with strategic decisions.
QA & Forensic Audit Analyst
BWI · 2020 - 2023
- Execute forensic accounting reviews to identify anomalies in financial reporting.
- Design and maintain QA frameworks to improve accuracy and compliance in audit deliverables.
- Conduct quality assurance checks on financial data, VAT recovery files, and audit documentation.
- Assist in forensic audit investigations, tracing transactions and validating supporting evidence.
- Prepare detailed QA and compliance reports to support audit outcomes.
- Provide flexible remote support for multiple financial clients under Blue World's advisory division.
Operations Manager
CCC · 2016 - 2019
- Manage billing accuracy and financial reconciliations for large UK client portfolios.
- Oversee team performance, KPI tracking, and process compliance.
- Implement process improvements to strengthen audit and reporting accuracy.
- Train and develop teams on financial verification and data quality management.