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Muhammad Y.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

$20/hr
5.0
2 jobs

CPA, ACCA, APFA, MBA/MSA, CA(CFAP), CIPA, SOCPA I am an ACCA, CPA, MBA, and CA-qualified finance professional with over 16 years of extensive experience in bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, financial modelling, FP&A, auditing, budgeting, and strategic financial management across multiple industries including manufacturing, construction, real estate, retail, trading, hospitality, banking, healthcare, government, and non-profit sectors. Throughout my professional career, I have worked with globally recognized organizations including Deloitte Chartered Accountants, Red Sea Global (PIF Subsidiary KSA), Rödl & Partner, Balance Business Advisory KSA, Lifcon Steel Industry, and Al Ashoury Industry Riyadh, where I managed complex accounting operations, financial reporting structures, budgeting processes, and strategic financial planning activities. My expertise covers complete full-cycle bookkeeping including recording accurate journal entries, maintaining general ledgers, accounts payable and receivable management, bank and credit card reconciliations, payroll processing, fixed asset management, inventory accounting, and preparation of comprehensive financial statements including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and Cash Flow Statements. I have extensive hands-on experience with QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle, Zoho, ERP systems, and advanced Excel-based financial reporting solutions to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting accuracy. I possess strong expertise in Financial Reporting and Analysis, including preparation of management reports, monthly and quarterly financial reporting, revenue analysis, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and executive dashboards that support management decision-making and strategic planning. My background also includes advanced Financial Modelling and Feasibility Study preparation, where I have successfully developed more than 25 comprehensive financial models for businesses across KSA, UAE, and GCC countries. These models included integrated financial statements, investment analysis, DCF valuation, IRR, NPV, sensitivity analysis, scenario modelling, budgeting, forecasting, working capital planning, and long-term strategic business projections. In addition, I have significant experience in Budgeting, Forecasting, and Business Planning including preparation of annual budgets, operational forecasts, cash flow forecasting, working capital management, treasury oversight, cost optimization, and profitability analysis. My manufacturing finance experience at Lifcon Steel Industry and Al Ashoury Industry Riyadh strengthened my capabilities in costing systems, inventory control, production cost analysis, overhead allocation, and margin improvement initiatives. My auditing and compliance background includes working with Deloitte Chartered Accountants, where I was involved in external audit assignments, risk assessment, internal control evaluation, compliance testing, financial statement reviews, and ensuring compliance with IAS, IFRS, ISA, and GAAP standards. I also possess practical experience in VAT, withholding tax, and corporate tax reporting along with coordination with external auditors and regulatory authorities. I have extensive expertise in Internal Control Evaluation and Improvement, development of financial policies and procedures (P&P), risk assessment and mitigation, process automation, and implementation of structured accounting workflows that improve operational efficiency and financial transparency. I have also supported businesses with stakeholder reporting, investor presentations, audit-ready financials, SOP development, and financial strategies to support business expansion and sustainable growth. My professional experience extends across remote finance operations and international client management in KSA, UAE, UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, Pakistan, and other GCC countries. I am highly experienced in working with multinational teams, managing multi-entity accounting structures, and providing strategic financial support in remote work environments while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance. I am passionate about helping businesses strengthen their financial foundations, improve reporting quality, optimize operational performance, and make informed strategic decisions through accurate financial analysis, organized accounting systems, and practical business-focused financial solutions.

  • Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Planning
  • Light Bookkeeping
  • Accounting Basics
  • Analytical Presentation
  • Management Consulting
Yen T.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

$19/hr
5.0
22 jobs

💼 8+ 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘴 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴 | 𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘱, 𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩-𝘶𝘱 & 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 Hello, I'm from Vietnam, a Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) with extensive experience in finance and accounting, including 4 years working as Senior auditor at Ernst & Young (E&Y), Big 4 firm. I specialize in auditing, financial reporting to strategic insights, and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. I have over 8 years of accounting experience and specialize in providing bookkeeping and accounting services for companies remotely. My background includes managing complex financial data, prepare management report, financial report, month-end closing, and conducting audits for a variety of clients, skilled in IFRS, financial analysis, audit procedures, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. I’ve led teams in high-pressure environments, providing accurate financial insights while maintaining strict attention to detail and meeting deadlines. 🔧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐭): ✔ Accounting - to manage overall accounting function and to prepare financial reports: 🔹 Full Catch-up & Clean-up Bookkeeping (Even 5+ years behind) 🔹 Exact Online, ERPNext, Manager.io, Basecone, Moneybird, Oracle Netsuite, Acumatica 🔹 Accrual Accounting 🔹 Chart of Accounts Setup/Optimization 🔹 Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations 🔹 eCommerce Accounting – Amazon, Shopify, Walmart, A2X, Taxomate 🔹 Financial Statements – Monthly, Quarterly, Annually 🔹 Accounts Payable / Receivable Management 🔹 Group Financial Statement Consolidation 🔹 VAT Filings & ICP fillings & Compliance (Dutch, Europe, USA, Vietnam) 🔹 Payroll Processing & Setup 🔹 Inventory Tracking & System Migration 🔹 Tax Advisory for Vietnamese company ✔ Business & Financial advisory - to plan, analyze and advise on commercial affairs ✔ Microsoft Power BI & Dynamics 365 Business Central If you need an experienced finance professional with a strong foundation in accounting, auditing and finance and a commitment to delivering top-tier financial management, let’s connect.

  • Accounting
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Management Accounting
  • Accounting Basics
  • Finance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Reporting
  • Chartered Global Management Accountant
  • Internal Auditing
Nita L.

Gordon, Australia

$65/hr
5.0
31 jobs

Australian CPA. BAS Agent. Lots of experience in different industries - hospitality, IT training and education, childcare services, bookkeeping, accounting firm, individual tax return. Have also great knowledge and experience on Rental and Trust Management Accounting and multiple intercompany entities . Proficient in setting up and managing small business' financial records in Xero, MYOB, Quickbooks and Wave Accounting, from data entry to full financial reports. I am very passionate in sharing my expertise to employers by giving them more time to concentrate on their business operation instead of worrying about bookkeeping and the required paperwork and obligations in running a business. I have great experience in Bank and General Ledger Reconciliations, Bank Feeds and aba Payments, EFTPOS reconciliations to third party software, Intercompanies Reconciliations, Accounts Receivables and Payables, Payroll including super, BAS/IAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, Budgeting, Cashflow Forecasting, Financial Analysis etc. I enjoyed bookkeeping and reconciling accounts, I have reviewed and reconciled up to 3 years' financial records in the past and have uncovered discrepancies and have helped companies saved money. As part of my personal development, I have kept myself updated with Australian Taxation and GST requirements and Taxation rules in other countries. Being a dedicated self-motivated individual with great attention to detail, I can provide the best quality of work and reports needed by business owners. I am also a quick learner and always keen to learn new tasks to enhance my efficiency at work.

  • Payroll Accounting
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • MYOB Administration
  • Xero
  • Australian Taxation
  • Wave Accounting
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger
  • Invoicing
Jeffrey L.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

$50/hr
5.0
28 jobs

Experience: ✓ Ex-Big4 M&A Advisor ✓ Hong Kong Qualified Auditor ✓ 10 years of financial modelling experience for private equity funds (e.g. KKR & Bain Capital) and big public companies (HK, Japan stock exchanges) ✓ Created / Reviewed 100+ financial models and valuation reports (DCF | Monte-Carlo Simulation | Purchase Price Allocation models | Option models | Monte-Carlo models | Equity Allocation models (P-shares)) ✓ Created 10+ buy-side financial due diligence reports ✓ Built 5+ carve-out pro-forma financial statements for the purpose of sale of business units ✓ Experienced in data analytics (See my certifications of Power BI & Alteryx) ✓ Fluent in Chinese, Japanese and English I offer consulting services and support to my clients to assist them to make business decisions. My services include: ✔️ Bookkeeping & Accounting related Consultation ✔️ Tax-filling and Audit Service (Hong Kong) ✔️ Company Secretary, Registration & Deregistration (Hong Kong) ✔️ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 ✔️ 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 (Due Diligence, Equity Research, Credit Research, Industry Research) ✔️ 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (Asset Valuation, Equity Valuation, Purchase Price Allocation, Option Valuation, Equity Allocation Model, Monte Carlo Simulation, etc.) ✔️ Pitchdeck Preparation (CIM, Teasers) ✔️ 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 (Market Analysis, Competitor Analysis, Cash Flow Liquidity Plan) ✔️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 (Statement of Financial Position/Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit and Loss, Statement of Cash Flow, Statement of Changes in Equity) ✔️ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 (Financial Structuring, Credit Reports, Credit enhancement, Due Diligence and Closing Assistance) ✔️ Data Analysis and Visualization using Power BI If you need some of my services, I am here to assist you. I am a good listener and always keen to give a hand. I think the quality of service is mandatory and I will make sure you are always happy with my work. Please contact me to discuss your project, and I will be very glad to work with you.

  • Financial Planning
  • Management Consulting
  • Analytical Presentation
  • Alteryx, Inc.
  • Microsoft Power BI
  • Valuation
  • Equity Valuation
  • Company Valuation
  • Business Valuation
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Modeling
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Cantonese
  • Bookkeeping
Anuj A.

Konnagar, India

$5/hr
4.2
59 jobs

I have accounting, auditing, taxation, bookkeeping as well as finance experience of 5 years. Currently I am working with the Big 4's- PWC and auditing clients globally. I am well-versed with various accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Zoho, Wave, Buildium, Tally, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite as well as Microsoft packages. I have handled more than 150+ clients on an yearly basis with matters related to accounting, taxation and other finance stuff. I have served listed as well as unlisted clients throughout the globe during this journey. I have provided on time reports and advised them on critical problems faced by my clients in order to resolve them in the most efficient manner.

  • Accounting Basics
  • Tax Return
  • Management Accounting
  • Accounting
  • Financial Audit
  • Tax Theory
  • Goods & Services Tax
  • Bookkeeping
  • Income Statement
  • Financial Report
  • Financial Modeling
  • Investment Banking
  • Financial Statement
  • Balance Sheet
Drashti S.

Brampton, Canada

$15/hr
4.6
170 jobs

I am a Chartered Accountant (CA, ICAI) with 10+ years of experience providing professional bookkeeping, payroll, and tax services to businesses and accounting firms across the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. I help clients streamline their accounting operations, maintain accurate and audit-ready financials, and stay fully compliant with local tax regulations through a secure and reliable offshore delivery model. As the CEO of Accounting Farm, I partner with startups, small to mid-sized businesses, and accounting firms to deliver scalable, process-driven accounting support with a strong focus on quality, confidentiality, and timely delivery. Accounting Software Expertise QuickBooks Online | Xero | Zoho Books | MYOB | Wave Accounting | NetSuite Hubdoc | Saasu | Reckon | Jobber Paychex | ADP | TurboTax | TaxPrep | Class Super | SimpleFund360 Core Services (US, UK, AU & Canada) • Bookkeeping for Small Businesses & Accounting Firms • Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) • Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations • Payroll Processing & Compliance • Financial Analysis & Management Reporting • Accounting Software Setup, Cleanup & Migration • Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) Support United Kingdom • Bookkeeping & Management Accounts • VAT Returns & Compliance • Payroll Processing • CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) Support Australia • BAS Preparation & Lodgement • GST Compliance • PAYG Withholding & Instalments • Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) • SMSF Accounting & Compliance • Income Tax Law Compliance Canada • GST/HST Filing & Compliance United States • Federal Tax Returns (Forms 1040, 1041, 990, 1065, 1120, 1120-S, 706, 1099) • Sales & Use Tax Returns Why Clients Choose Me • 10+ years of international accounting experience • Proven offshore delivery model for global clients • Strong quality control and review processes • Experience working across EST, GMT & AEST time zones • Clear communication and dependable turnaround times If you’re looking for a reliable accounting partner to support your business or firm across US, UK, Australia, or Canada, feel free to message me. I’d be happy to review your requirements and suggest the best next steps.

  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Financial Report
  • Zoho Books
  • Tax Preparation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Receivable Management
  • Accounts Payable Management
  • MYOB Administration
  • Xero
  • Australian Taxation

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How to Hire Top COBIT Specialists

COBIT SPECIALISTS

What is COBIT? 

Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology, or COBIT, is an IT management framework created by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The framework is intended to tie business objectives to IT processes while ensuring quality and reliability of information systems.

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in COBIT professionals:

  • COBIT
  • IT audit and compliance
  • Information security
  • Business process management

Why do you want to hire COBIT specialists?

The trick to finding top COBIT specialists is to identify your needs. Is your goal to audit your IT processes to identify risks and then implement a plan of action to mitigate them? Will your COBIT specialist need to be familiar with other IT management frameworks such as ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

HOW TO HIRE COBIT SPECIALISTS

COBIT specialists are IT business process managers who can help you align business goals with IT processes. The framework places an emphasis on security, risk management, and information governance.

So how do you hire COBIT specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top COBIT specialists on Upwork.

How to shortlist COBIT professionals

As you’re browsing available COBIT consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Technology fit. You want a COBIT specialist who understands the technologies behind your IT infrastructure and can identify risks unique to your project.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., establishing a goals cascade for a medical software company).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular COBIT specialist.

How to write an effective COBIT job post

With a clear picture of your ideal COBIT specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

An effective COBIT job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From audits to IT strategy, list all the deliverables you’ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain regulations, technologies, or IT management frameworks, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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  1. Identify your project needs, whether it’s performing audits or implementing IT strategies.
  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., performing a goals cascade to translate stakeholder requirements into an actionable IT strategy).
  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential COBIT specialists for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., COBIT 5 certification).
  4. Interview COBIT talent to gauge whether they’re the right fit for your project.

FAQS FOR HIRING COBIT SPECIALISTS

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire a COBIT specialist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced COBIT specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their COBIT services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How long should you contract a COBIT specialist to complete your project?

As difficult as it is to estimate how long you will need a COBIT specialist, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track.

Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding COBIT projects. For example, performing a single compliance audit of a business’s information practices to identify information security risks will take less time than also following up with a goals cascade and information governance strategy to mitigate those risks while achieving business objectives.

What are the steps involved to hire COBIT specialists?

Here’s how to hire COBIT consultants in four simple steps: