SYED NAJAF ALI RAZA SHAH

Senior Accountant
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
+966 57 034 7335 [email protected]
Transferable Iqama – Available for Immediate Joining



PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Senior Accountant with 8+ years of experience in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan,
specializing in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, VAT compliance, payroll
management, and audit coordination. Proven track record of improving cash flow,
strengthening internal controls, and reducing operational costs. Strong expertise in ERP
systems, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes. Committed to delivering
accurate financial insights to support strategic business decisions.



CORE COMPETENCIES

• General Ledger & Month-End Closing

• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Management

• Bank & Account Reconciliations

• KSA VAT Compliance & Filing

• Payroll Processing (300+ Employees)

• Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis

• Cash Flow Management

• Audit Preparation & Internal Controls

• Budget Monitoring & Cost Control



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior AR/AP Executive / Senior Accountant

Intelligent System General Contracting Co. (ISGCC) – Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Jan 2023 – Present
• Manage full-cycle AP & AR operations including invoicing, collections, vendor
payments, and reconciliations

• Reduced overdue receivables by 30% within six months through structured follow-
up strategies

• Perform monthly financial closing including journal entries, accruals, and ledger
review

• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records

• Support VAT compliance and assist in timely filing as per KSA regulations

• Coordinate with auditors and ensure smooth external audit process with zero major
observations

• Prepare management reports including cash flow analysis and expense tracking

• Support treasury operations and banking coordination



Payroll Accountant / Senior Accountant

Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Jul 2022 – Dec 2022

• Processed monthly payroll for 150+ employees ensuring full compliance with GOSI,
WPS, and Saudi labor law

• Prepared payroll reports, accruals, and related reconciliations

• Assisted in month-end closing and financial reporting

• Performed payroll variance analysis and resolved discrepancies



Senior Accountant

Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Feb 2022 – Jun 2022

• Managed accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger functions

• Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and supplier reconciliations

• Assisted in budgeting and expense monitoring
• Ensured compliance with company policies and accounting standards



Senior Accountant

Islamabad, Pakistan
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022

• Maintained general ledger and prepared monthly financial statements

• Conducted cost analysis for projects and monitored budget utilization

• Performed bank reconciliations and tax compliance activities



Finance Officer

Islamabad, Pakistan
Mar 2019 – Dec 2020

• Managed financial reporting and donor-funded project accounts

• Monitored budgets and prepared variance analysis reports

• Supported external audits and maintained compliance documentation



Senior Accounts Officer

Islamabad, Pakistan
Feb 2017 – Jan 2019

• Handled payroll, petty cash, and daily accounting entries

• Assisted in preparation of financial statements

• Maintained purchase records and expense tracking



EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)



TECHNICAL SKILLS
• ERP Systems: ERPNext, SAP, QuickBooks

• Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, Financial Modeling

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Basic Power BI Reporting



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent coordination with management, auditors, and banking partners

• Available for relocation within Saudi Arabia or GCC



References available upon request
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