SHERIF KASIM
Senior Accountant
Bahrain
Summary
Accomplished accounting professional with extensive experience in financial management, payroll processing, and regulatory compliance across diverse industries. Proven ability to handle large-scale payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to legal and organizational standards. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, tax filings, and audit preparation. Strong focus on optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Payroll Accountant
National Guard
09.2011 - Current
- Manage payroll for 4,600+ employees, from military personnel ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursement
- Automate payroll work flows with Microsoft access, reducing errors and improving efficiency by 90%
- Reconcile pension, tax, and payroll deductions as per Bahraini labor laws reducing discrepancies
- Ensure strict adherence to payroll regulations and tax compliance by staying updated on legal changes
- Implement internal controls to enhance payroll accuracy, leading to a 95% reduction in payroll discrepancies and improving overall payroll processing efficiency
- Mentor junior staff on payroll software and best practices, increasing team productivity by 80% and reducing onboarding time for new employees
- Collaborate with HR and finance departments to align payroll with organizational budgets
Senior Accountant
HHF Catering
02.2008 - 09.2010
- Organized full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance and financial reporting of the $10 million turnover company
- Administered accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of over 2 million transactions each month
- Led month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial records were reconciled and compliant
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and support
- Optimized budgeting and forecasting processes to improve financial planning accuracy by 95%
Staff Accountant
Raja Trading Agencies Pvt Ltd
03.2006 - 02.2008
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions ensuring 100% accuracy and timeliness
- Reconciled bank and credit card statements, totaling 10million identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly
- Collaborated in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts to support business planning
- Prepared and filed tax returns in compliance with Indian tax laws and regulations, ensuring timely filing for $7 million in taxable income and avoiding any penalties
- Supported month-end and year-end closing procedures to ensure timely financial reporting
Assistant Accountant
Susil & Associates
05.2005 - 02.2006
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of accounts receivable and payable
- Helped in month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting by meeting all reporting deadlines
- Assisted tax filing preparation, ensuring full compliance with local tax regulations, and contributing to 100% accuracy in tax reporting
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
INDIA 04.2001 -
Skills
ERP system expertise
Payroll Automation Tools
Payroll Auditing & Reconciliation
Employee Benefits Administration
Payroll System Implementation
Team building and leadership
Process Optimization & Efficiency
Financial reporting
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Bank Reconciliation & Analysis
Inventory accounting
General ledger accounting
Certification
Advanced Bookkeeping Techniques, 2021
Computer Knowledge
- Tally ERP
- Sage50 (Peachtree)
- Rist ERP
- MS Office (Excel, Access)
- Advanced Bookkeeping
Personal Information
Driving License: Bahrain (GCC), India
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above mentioned statement is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Payroll Accountant
National Guard
09.2011 - Current
Senior Accountant
HHF Catering
02.2008 - 09.2010
Staff Accountant
Raja Trading Agencies Pvt Ltd
03.2006 - 02.2008
Assistant Accountant
Susil & Associates
05.2005 - 02.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -