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Sheraz Ahmed

@sherazahmedcma

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Senior accountant and finance advisor delivering end-to-end bookkeeping, cash-flow insight, and audit-ready reporting.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

Full-time remote bookkeeper supporting US-based businesses. 10+ years full-cycle bookkeeping — AP, AR, bank reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting using QuickBooks Online and Xero. CMA-qualified, QBO ProAdvisor, Xero Advisor, and Gusto certified. 50,000+ transactions reconciled across 100+ clients. Available during US timezone hours.

I’m a high-performing finance professional with 10+ years of multi-industry experience, known for independently managing end-to-end accounting cycles with accuracy and speed. For 5+ years, I partnered directly with C-suite executives to deliver critical performance analytics, cash flow analysis, and management reporting.

I’ve led major recoveries and turnarounds, including reconstructing a four-year backlog and recovering $20,000 in lost revenue through forensic-level discrepancy detection. I’ve also engineered real-time inventory tracking and daily reporting to stabilize liquidity, eliminate inventory leaks, and improve profitability.

In my recent roles, I managed multi-currency transactions, led VAT and Corporate Tax submissions across jurisdictions, streamlined AP/AR with KYC vendor verification and collections follow-ups, and supported audits by ensuring books are complete and evidence-ready. I’m CMA Finalist (ICMAP) and certified across QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Gusto payroll—bringing disciplined controls, clean documentation, and clear communication to every engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Accountant & Advisor

Current

Global | UAE-based

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)

Provided remote financial advisory and full-cycle bookkeeping to small business owners across North American and global markets, maintaining 100% accuracy in financial records. Built budgets and quarterly board reports with variance analysis, performed AP/AR and reconciliations in QuickBooks Online and Xero, and supported payroll activities including W-2 and 1099 filings.

Bookkeeping Quickbooks Online Xero Financial Statement Preparation Data Migration (QBD To QBO)Payroll Support (W 2 1099)

Senior Accountant

Baroque Group

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Independently managed the full accounting cycle for multiple entities, partnering with the CEO to deliver cash flow analysis and consolidated performance reporting. Reconstructed a 4-year backlog (2020–2023) across 11 bank accounts and 19 credit cards in 60 days, recovering $20,000 in lost revenue and enabling 100% accurate tax filings with zero outstanding AP/AR gaps.

Full Cycle Accounting Bank Reconciliation Cash Flow Analysis Financial Reporting Data Migration

Senior Accountant

Khyber Gas Bottling and Distribution LLC

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)

Managed AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and month-end close, producing monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis for leadership. Engineered a real-time inventory tracking and daily reporting system that delivered 100% visibility into stock movements, eliminating inventory leaks and stock-outs while stabilising liquidity and restoring profitability.

AR Management Bank Reconciliation Month End Close Variance Reports

Audit & Tax Consultant

Advanced Business Consultants

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Delivered audit, bookkeeping, and tax compliance services across multiple industries, performing IFRS-based financial and operational audits. Managed Sales Tax, Income Tax, and Withholding Tax filings, strengthened internal controls through process improvements, and maintained accurate general ledger records for monthly and year-end reporting.

IFRS Financial Statement Review General Ledger Management Sales Tax Compliance Internal Controls Bookkeeping Tax Filings

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP)

Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) (Finalist), Chartered Management Accounting (CMA)

2014 - 2018

Activities and societies: Subjects included Advanced Financial Accounting & Corporate Reporting, Audit & Assurance, Business Taxation, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Corporate Laws, Enterprise Management, Financial Planning, and Business Economics.

Completed Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) studies as an ICMAP finalist from 2014 to 2018, covering advanced financial accounting, auditing, and business taxation topics.