Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my strong interest in the position of Finance manager advertised

on various platforms. With a proven track record in financial management in the
hospitality industry from my basic and initial experience and a comprehensive
understanding of accounting and finance, I believe I possess the skills and
experience necessary to make a significant contribution to your team.

In my previous role as a Finance Manager, I successfully led financial planning

and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives. I implemented streamlined
financial processes that increased efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
Additionally, my ability to analyze financial data and trends allowed me to provide
strategic insights to support decision-making at the executive level.

I am specifically drawn to your firm's dedication to growth and excellence, and I

believe that my skills may well match the challenges and opportunities present in your
organization. I possess extensive experience in leveraging sophisticated financial
software and technology to optimize financial operations.

Moreover, my excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-

functionally have fostered strong working relationships with internal and external
stakeholders. I am excited about the prospect of contributing to the continued
success of your finance team.

Enclosed is my resume, which provides further details about my professional

background. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experiences
align with your company's needs in more detail.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of an interview
to further discuss how my qualifications make me an ideal candidate for the
position applied.

Sincerely,

Sohail Imtiaz

33158130
 Sohail Imtiaz, MBA
Doha, Qatar. e-mail: sohal4uin@gmail.com Mob: +974 33158130

Professional Experience

Ascend Group Wll – Qatar (01/2019 to till date)

LOONS GROUP – Qatar
Loons Group is an International Contractor provides total turnkey solutions in IT,
Telecom & ELV Systems. Loons Group undertakes variety of large & medium scale
projects and execute them utilizing our proven and well established project delivery
practices, highly skilled team of technical & managerial personnel and latest knowhow.
Finance Manager, 05/2013 to 11/2018
Responsibilities:
 Oversee all aspects of finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting and financial
reporting.
 Develop and implement financial strategies, providing valuable recommendations to senior
management.
 Lead and Managed the accounting team to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of Financial
reports
 Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.

(1) Treasury Function

● Cash and Bank Disbursement. Manages the daily cash and bank disbursement and
balances with accordance the cash flow statement
● Banking Relations. Maintains regular communication with the banks to be able to
analyze account activities and transmit electronic payments.
● Banking Reconciliation. Verifies the accuracy of the bank monthly statement;
compares the statement with legends and communicates with the bank officials to
resolve any discrepancies.
● Procure banking services and best credit facilities. Analyzes and negotiates overdraft
terms, letter of credit terms, letter of guarantee terms, and other credit facilities with
bank officials and selects the most beneficial offer for Loons Group activities.
(2) Receivable Function
● Invoicing Process. Manages all activities related to the reviewing of billing documents
in accordance with the revenue recognition criteria and generation of invoices for
services provided so that customers receive timely and accurate bills.
● Review accounting for receivables, receivable revenues, and disputed receivables
(3) Accounts Payable Function and Payroll
● Vendor Invoice Processing. Manages the payment to local and intercompany Vendors
via electronic and other methods. Ensures all A/P data and invoices are received,
entered into the payables, and properly transmitted in a correct cost centers.
● Intercompany Vendor Invoice transactions. Manages the billing activities (from LG-
Qatar to other LG branches). Ensures all billing from other branches are billed and
submitted correctly and meet all intercompany policy criteria.
● Investigates and analyzes and matches intercompany balances and prepares the
intercompany balance list and include in the Reporting System.
● Oversee the management of local payrolls and resolve discrepancies.
(4) Operation and Maintenance of the General Ledger System
● Analyzes and prepares A/R, A/P, and G/L monthly entries and reconciliation. Ensures
that all accounts related to treasury, revenue, payments, and other transactions for
assigned product lines/departments are processed timely and are recorded in proper
month, account code, and amount to the general ledger.
● Month-Close activities. Performs all month-end verifications to assure general ledger
and supporting journals are aligned; performs account reconciliations; resolves
discrepancies; prepares and signs the monthly income statement.
 (5) Financial Reporting
● Supervises and prepares the monthly MIS reporting related to Treasury, A/R, A/P, and
Fixed Assets functions as needed by the management.
(6) Management and Supervisory Duties.
● Creates solutions to new challenges by applying financial knowledge, interviewing and
selecting employees.
● Provides leadership, coaching and guidance.
● Evaluate the performance of personnel and establish training requirements to keep the
staff at the highest level of skill.

Abdulla Abdulghani & Bros (Sr. Accountant) Doha - Qatar

(Toyota & Lexus) (Payables & Treasury) Jan 11 - Feb 13

● Audited contracts, orders, vouchers and prepared reports to substantiate individual

transactions before settlement.
● Monitoring of expenses against budgets (for CAPEX & OPEX) and issuing variance
reports with justifications and suggestions for improvements.
● Reconcile & monitored Accruals, Pre-Payments, Employee Advances, Insurance
Clearing A/c, CAPEX in progress ETC on monthly basis.
● Reviewed all procurement documents (Eg. Purchase orders, Invoices, Delivery Notes,
GRN) & had monitored the Operational and administration expenses of the company
before releasing the payments.
● Preparing and Monitoring payment plans to ensure timely payments to suppliers and
recoveries from Clients as per the policy
● Correspond with Vendors and respond to any queries which may arise
● Daily Cash Flow Statements are checked before releasing the payments.
● Managed and reconciled the HR activities (including RP, transfers and other Govt. &
Immigration related works)
● Reconciled various clearing accounts, Inter Company statements on a monthly basis
and made entries accordingly.
● Hands-on experience on ERP (Oracle 11i), ORACLE FINANCIALS.
● While handling the work of the Senior Accountant organized the accounting structures
for upcoming companies and trained the new Accountants with the companies policies
and procedures before putting them on Board.
● Constantly meeting deadlines set for Monthly Reporting of Financial reports
● Evaluating internal control systems to highlight the shortcomings and implementing
necessary recommendations.
● Pivotal In setting up an example to all staff by demonstrating compliance with the
company’s procedures and policies and operating within the company controls

Held positions as Senior Accountant / Chief Accountant

Real Marketing Solutions FZ llc DMC, Dubai

(Hospitality Industry) Apr 08 – Sept 10

Regency Group Doha, Qatar

(Hospitality Industry) Jun 02 - Feb 08

● Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and
analyzing account information.
● Maintains and balances subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, reconciling
transactions, resolving discrepancies.
 ● Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance,
reconciling entries.
● Summarizes financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit
and loss, and other statements.
● Coordinate external auditors for smooth closing of Annual Accounts
● Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements. Secures financial
information by completing database backups.
● Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
● Dealing with banks for the arrangement of financing Facilities, Guarantees, short and
long term deposits, Letter of Credits and other Facilities.
● Assisted in making Feasibility studies (Financial Part) for upcoming projects & for the
enhancement of Bank Loans for the existing companies.
● Followed up for the Recievables & Aging Analysis Reports
● Prepared P & L, Cash Flow Statement and other reports to summarize current and
projected company financial position.
● Expertise in handling latest working capital management techniques like Factoring etc.
● Coordinated with Sales and Marketing teams to prepare the Budget and other
marketing strategies.

Education: Master in Business Administration (Finance)

Hyderabad, India

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) India

Certifications:
Diploma in Computer Applications (GNIIT)
Hyderabad, India (Well versed in MS Office, Out Look Express & other
Programming Languages)

Diploma in International Business Operations

Hyderabad, India (Central Institute of Management & Technology)

International Institute of Advanced Accounting

Hyderabad, India (Peachtree, Tally, Focus, Daecasy etc..)

More Data
● English: Fluent | Arabic: Working Knowledge | Urdu: Mother Tongue
● Trained on SAP, Oracle 11i & other accounting packages
● MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Ms Project, Ms Access and Internet.
● Nationality: Indian
● Birth Date: March 1st ,1980
● Visa Status: QID, with NOC
● Marital Status: Married
● Driving Licenses: Valid Qatar & UAE

References available upon Request