ASAD ZIA
ACCA QUALIFIED | ACCOUNTANT | ACCOUNTING & FINANCE
Saudi Arabia | +966 53 572 2998 | [email protected] | Iqama: Transferable
Languages: English & Urdu

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

ACCA Finalist and experienced Accountant with over 6 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, project
accounting, audit, budgeting, taxation, and financial analysis across Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Experienced in
preparing financial statements, managing project costs, performing reconciliations, monitoring budgets, processing
invoices, supporting VAT compliance, and coordinating with vendors, clients, and project teams. Proficient in
QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, Horizon, CaseWare, ERP software, and Advanced Excel.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Financial Accounting & Reporting • Financial Statement Preparation • Project Accounting & Job Costing
• Budgeting & Forecasting • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Bank & Account Reconciliations
• General Ledger & Trial Balance • VAT & Tax Compliance • Cost Control & Analysis
• WIP Accounting • Vendor & Subcontractor
Management
• Payroll Verification
• Audit Support • Internal Controls • IFRS, IAS & ISA
• Financial Analysis • Invoice Preparation & Verification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTANT

Habtoor STFA Soil Group (HSSG) Foundation Contracting LLC | Khobar, Saudi Arabia | Feb 2023 –
Currently Working
• Managed financial records, budgets, and forecasts for construction and piling projects.
• Prepared customer invoices based on contract terms, work progress, and project milestones.
• Prepared and analyzed financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and notes
to financial statements.
• Monitored project-wise costs and profitability; compared budgets against actual expenses and investigated significant
variances.
• Recorded project revenue based on work progress and completed milestones and maintained Work in Progress (WIP)
schedules.
• Performed job costing for labor, machinery, fuel, materials, and subcontractors.
• Supported tender pricing and project cost estimation; reviewed bookkeeping records and accounting entries for
accuracy.
• Monitored equipment utilization and operational costs; verified supplier invoices and subcontractor bills.
• Coordinated timely payments to vendors and subcontractors and supported VAT compliance and tax-related activities.
• Collaborated with project managers, vendors, and stakeholders to maintain financial alignment and compliance.

ACCOUNTANT

Al Fayhaa Construction & Contracting | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Jul 2022 – Jan 2023
• Prepared general ledger accounts and reconciled balances with the trial balance and supporting documentation.
• Prepared and maintained the Chart of Accounts for accounting software.
• Performed sales, purchases, and DLA reconciliations.
• Maintained and verified employee payroll, including allowance adjustments.
• Prepared weekly and monthly bank reconciliation statements and coordinated with banks on financial transactions.
• Collected client information for recording day-to-day transactions and assisted with VAT return preparation.
JUNIOR AUDITOR
Reckoner Associates (Pvt) Ltd. | Islamabad, Pakistan | Mar 2020 – May 2022
• Supported audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting under supervision.
• Performed substantive audit procedures including vouching and tracing and evaluated internal controls.
• Reviewed financial records for discrepancies, risks, and unusual transactions.
• Ensured compliance with applicable accounting standards, including GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepared detailed audit workpapers, maintained audit trails, gathered supporting documentation, and resolved audit
queries.
• Used Excel and CaseWare for audit documentation and analysis.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

ACCA (QUALIFIED) — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting — Oxford Brookes University, England
Advanced Diploma in Accounting & Business — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Intermediate Certificate in Financial & Management Accounting — Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
QuickBooks • Xero • Sage • Horizon • CaseWare • ERP Software • Advanced Microsoft Excel
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Analytical Thinking • Critical Thinking • Problem Solving • Time Management • Attention to Detail • Team Collaboration •
Communication
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