Chartered Accountant (FCCA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with 16 years of experience with two of the Big Four firms (EY and Deloitte) and various industries.
Specialties: Accounting | Finance | Tax | Audit
Work History: Financial Statements | Financial Models | Budgeting | Bookkeeping (QuickBooks/Xero/Sage/ NetSuite) | Audit, and a lot more!
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Financial Audit
Internal Auditing
Financial Model
Financial Statements Preparation
Budget
Bookkeeping
CPA
International Financial Reporting Standards
Forecasting
Finance & Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Statement
Finance
GAAP
General Ledger
Cash Flow Analysis
Arshad Y.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$35/hr
5.0
51 jobs
Thank you for looking at my Accounting, Bookkeeping and Managment Consultant profile.
I am a Top Rated Plus Freelancer on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score (JSS), specializing in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Audit, UAE Corporate Tax, VAT Consultancy, Financial Advisory, and Management Consulting Services.
I am a Qualified Chartered Accountant (FCCA UK, ACCA UK & CA UAE) with more than 20 plus years of professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping, audit, taxation, finance transformation, and advisory services, including experience with one of the Big 4 audit firms, Ernst & Young.
I am also a certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor with advanced expertise in multiple accounting and ERP systems.
Core Services I offer :
Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Complete bookkeeping & accounting services
• Financial statements preparation
• General ledger maintenance
• Accounts payable & receivable management
• Bank & credit card reconciliations
• Payroll, inventory & stock management
• Month-end & year-end closing
• Cleanup & catch-up bookkeeping
UAE VAT & Corporate Tax
• UAE VAT registration, filing & consultancy
• VAT refund applications & FTA compliance support
• UAE Corporate Tax registration & filing
• Corporate Tax assessment, planning & compliance
• Transfer Pricing documentation & advisory
Audit & Financial Advisory
• Internal & external audit support
• Audit preparation & coordination
• Risk assessment & internal controls review
• IFRS, IAS & US GAAP compliance
• Financial reporting & MIS reporting
• Budgeting, forecasting & financial analysis
• Financial modeling & business advisory
• Cash flow management & finance transformation
E-Commerce & Industry Accounting
• Amazon, Shopify & e-commerce accounting
• Trading, retail & restaurant accounting
• Real estate & construction accounting
• Professional services accounting
• Free Zone & Mainland company accounting
Accounting Software Expertise
• QuickBooks
• Xero
• Zoho Books
• Wave
• Sage
• Odoo
Why Choose Me
• Top Rated Plus Freelancer with proven client satisfaction
• 100% Job Success Score on Upwork
• 20+ years of accounting, audit, and tax experience
• Big 4 experience with Ernst & Young
• Strong expertise in UAE VAT & Corporate Tax laws
• Accurate, reliable, and deadline-focused services
As currently I am providing Accounting & Bookkeeping Services to different clients and interested to offer you same services as per the requirements
Lastly you are welcome to contact me to arrange an interview. I am eager to learn more about how your organization can benefit from my contribution.
Kind Regards
Arshad Yousuf
Financial Audit
Tax Preparation
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Intuit QuickBooks
Cash Flow Statement
General Ledger
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Microsoft Excel
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Analysis
Xero
Amad M.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$25/hr
4.7
72 jobs
As a highly experienced accounting professional with 15+ years of hands-on expertise, I specialize in delivering precise, scalable, and insight-driven financial management solutions across diverse platforms and industries.
QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor | Zoho Books Partner | Trusted by global brands for full-cycle accounting
Expert-level proficiency in:
QuickBooks • Zoho Books • Xero • Yardi • Sage • MYOB • WaveApps • Microsoft Dynamics • Oracle • SAP • Peachtree
From system implementation and day-to-day bookkeeping to complex reconciliations and multi-entity consolidations, I bring deep system knowledge, process excellence, and a strategic mindset to every engagement.
Intuit QuickBooks
Bookkeeping
Transaction Data Entry
Tax Preparation
Month-End Close Assistance
Financial Modeling
QuickBooks Online
Management Accounting
CPA
Xero
Google Sheets Automation
Small Business Administration
Wave Accounting
Financial Reporting
Yousuf W.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$20/hr
5.0
79 jobs
With 17 years of experience in global business bookkeeping, accounting, and financial management, I am a qualified ACCA (UK) and CPA (Canada) specializing in corporate and VAT tax services in the UAE. My expertise spans across multiple industries, helping businesses achieve financial clarity, compliance, and growth through strategic accounting solutions.
Core Expertise:
✅ Accounting & Bookkeeping – Ensuring accurate financial records with best practices.
✅ Financial Modelling & Budgeting – Strategic forecasting for sustainable growth.
✅ Cost & Profitability Analysis – Identifying key drivers for profitability improvement.
✅ Financial Statements & Ratio Analysis – Providing meaningful financial insights.
✅ Variance Analysis – Tracking business performance against forecasts.
Accounting Software Expertise:
🔹 QuickBooks Online & Desktop
🔹 Xero
🔹 Buildium
🔹 Cosmolex
🔹 FreshBooks
🔹 ZohoBooks
🔹 Clio Grow & Clio Manage
Industries Served:
🏢 Property Management Companies
🛍️ Shopify & Amazon Sellers
🔨 Construction & Fabrication Businesses
⚖️ Law Firms
📦 Trading & Wholesale Businesses
🛒 E-commerce (WooCommerce, BigCommerce, Walmart, Shopify Partners)
Add-on Services:
📌 Payroll Processing
📌 Sales Tax & Corporate Tax Compliance
📌 VAT & UAE Corporate Tax Filing
📌 New Business Setup & Advisory
Payment & Integration Platforms:
💳 Stripe | PayPal | Authorize.net | Klarna
🚚 ShipStation | SkuVault
💱 Wise | Payoneer | Convera
I am passionate about helping businesses streamline their finances, ensure tax compliance, and improve financial performance through customized accounting solutions. Let’s connect to see how I can support your business success!
QuickBooks Online
Zoho Books
Cost Analysis
General Ledger
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Accounting
Cash Flow Analysis
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Payroll Accounting
Budget Management
Amar L.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$30/hr
5.0
19 jobs
•12+ years of experience
•Expert in Financial Modeling
•Financial Planning & Analysis
•Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA)
•Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
•ERP Implementation
•Internal Audit
•Internal Controls
With over 12 years of comprehensive experience in the fields of auditing and finance, I am a seasoned Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant (FCCA) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) dedicated to fostering financial accuracy and integrity within organizations. My career is marked by a track record of successfully managing complex audits, developing strategic financial frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.
My expertise spans a broad spectrum of financial disciplines, including but not limited to, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and cost control, internal auditing and compliance.
With a proven ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, I am not just a guardian of financial integrity but also a strategic business partner who contributes to the overall strategic direction of the clients I serve.
The services I provide encompass monthly bookkeeping ( including QuickBooks, and Xero bookkeeping) for organizations of all sizes, financial statement preparation, financial modeling, and reconciliation of bank and account records. Additionally, I design Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), perform business process reengineering, and handle various data visualization tasks.
As a financial advisor and virtual CFO, I provide strategic financial analysis, forecasting, and leadership, tailored to meet the needs of your business.
Professional Achievements
1. Revenue Growth Strategies: Identified new revenue-generating opportunities through in-depth analysis of industry trends and customer data for a B2B service provider, resulting in the launch of three new services that collectively increased annual revenue by 22%.
2. Operational Cost Reduction: Analyzed and identified inefficiencies in the supply chain processes of a logistics company, recommending changes that led to a 17% reduction in operational costs without impacting service quality.
3. Strategic Financial Analysis: Conducted comprehensive financial analysis for a global retail chain, leading to the identification of underperforming products and the reallocation of resources, which increased overall profit margins by 18% within one fiscal year.
Internal Auditing
Internal Control
Microsoft Excel
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Accounting Advisory
Microsoft PowerPoint
Bookkeeping
Financial Statements Preparation
Cost Accounting
Financial Modeling
Forecasting
Business Valuation
International Financial Reporting Standards
Microsoft Dynamics GP
Sohail G.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
$15/hr
4.9
29 jobs
I have experience of using SAP ERP, Xero, Quickbooks desktop , Quickbooks Online, RealSoft, ReconArt and i have more than 8 years experience of working in different countries OMAN, UAE, UK, PAKISTAN in different sector from trading, retail, oil, audit and tax and most importantly eCommerce businesses other than that i am also a Certified Accounting Technician and a Certified Chartered Accountant(ACCA) with BSc Hons degree from Oxford brooks University United Kingdom.
I have 8 years of expertise and working experience in
- Quickbooks
- Xero
- ReconArt
- Quickbooks Online
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Accounts Payables Management
- Project Management
- Bank and cashflow reconcilation
- Expensify
- Financial and Business Analysis
- Tax planning
My Certifications include
As noted on my profile, I have a demonstrated ability to maintain all accounts and bookkeeping in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Moreover, I possess extensive experience in reconciling accounts and providing weekly/monthly/yearly reports
I can provide you with complete accounts maintenance services which includes
- Bank Accounts/Paypal/Credit Cards/Sales/Checkout reconciliation
- Entering bills/data
- Entering and managing Invoices
- Accounts Receivables Management
- Accounts Payables Management
- Billing Customers
- Payroll
I also look to provide clients feedback on financial position of their business and advise them accordingly. My Reporting includes
- Profit and Loss
- Balance sheet
- Value of Business
- Performance management
- Other Reports as required
Furthermore, my strong analytical skills would enable me to manage data-intensive reconciliation and internal audit functions. Also, I have comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and procedures for preparing financial reports compliant with GAAP and IFRS.
Financial Audit
Internal Control
Microsoft Excel
Income Statement
Month-End Close Assistance
GAAP
General Ledger
Financial Projection
Intuit QuickBooks
SAP ERP
Xero
Bookkeeping
Financial Management
Financial Reporting
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