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Abdul Rahim Arshad

Abdul Rahim Arshad

Kuwait

Summary

To secure a management position within a respected organization that fosters professional growth and presents opportunities for strategic contribution. Leveraging extensive experience and education across finance, audit, budgeting, HR administration, and procurement, I aim to drive operational excellence and deliver measurable value as a committed organizational asset.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Chief Accountant

Al Nukhba Medical Training Co. , Universal Conference and Exhibition Co. & Life Sciences Academy
12.2021 - Current
  • Lead all financial operations, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, and management reporting.
  • Ensure full implementation of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Budget).
  • Conduct business performance evaluations and provide strategic analysis to senior leadership.
  • Finalize annual audits and coordinate with external auditors for comprehensive reporting.
  • Oversee payroll processing, bank transactions, supplier payments, customer collections, and salary disbursements.
  • Manage complete accounting cycles for Payables, Receivables, Inventory, Cash Management, and Fixed Assets.
  • Compile and assess training reports, manage course data, and confirm fee allocations.

Group Chief Accountant

Al-Safat Diyafa Co. & Al-Safat United Food Stuff Co.
06.2017 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw comprehensive financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, and preparation of Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports to support strategic decision-making
  • Managed full-cycle accounting processes: accounts payable/receivable, inventory control, payroll operations, and fixed assets
  • Directed monthly payroll operations encompassing salary transfers, leave calculations, and end-of-service indemnities, ensuring compliance with labor laws and banking procedures
  • Administered inventory operations including purchasing, stock valuation, and physical audits, aligning financial accuracy with operational efficiency
  • Led HR and administrative functions: recruitment, onboarding, training, termination, and preparation of HR management reports
  • Supervised fixed asset lifecycle management, including acquisition, allocation, depreciation schedules, transfers, retirement, and asset write-offs
  • Maintained banking relationships, facilitated bank guarantees and reconciliations, and streamlined payment collections and salary distributions
  • Coordinated internal and external audits, implemented insurance policies, and liaised with shipping/clearing agents and intercompany stakeholders

Senior Accountant (Finance Systems Specialist)

United Fisheries of Kuwait
08.1999 - 06.2017
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive Chart of Accounts (AVC) and segment structure to optimize financial reporting and streamline system workflows
  • Interfaced and aligned all key sub-modules (Payables, Receivables, Inventory, Assets, Payroll) with Oracle General Ledger, ensuring cohesive data flow and accurate ledger entries
  • Defined and managed cross-validation rules to maintain data consistency and enforce accounting standards
  • Developed custom Oracle Financial Reports tailored to business needs, enhancing financial visibility across departments

Oracle Payables

  • Created and maintained supplier profiles, assigned credit limits, performed validation and merging of duplicate records
  • Conducted invoice and payment verification, ensuring proper posting and reconciliatio
  • Produced supplier balance and aging analysis reports to support procurement and cash management

Oracle Receivables

  • Handled customer onboarding, credit management, and duplicate resolution
  • Generated customer aging reports and integrated transaction data into the General Ledger

Oracle Assets

  • Controlled complete asset lifecycle including additions, transfers, splits, retirements, and merges
  • Executed mass additions and monthly depreciation cycles with full reconciliation and audit trail
  • Ensured timely interface of all asset entries with General Ledger

Oracle Payroll

  • Processed monthly salaries, leave settlements, and indemnity calculations in compliance with labor regulations
  • Managed payroll integration with the General Ledger for accurate financial reporting

Oracle Inventory

  • Created inventory item codes and executed monthly costing procedures
  • Ensured smooth interfacing of stock transactions to General Ledger for accurate inventory valuation

Education

M.Com -

University of Kerala
Kerala, India
04-1994

B.Com -

University of Kerala
Kerala, India
04-1992

Diploma - Computer Applications

University of Kerala

Skills

Finance & Accounting

  • Financial statement preparation (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budget)
  • Month-end and year-end closing
  • General ledger management
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Fixed asset accounting and depreciation

Audit & Compliance

  • Internal and external auditing
  • Risk assessment and policy enforcement
  • Regulatory compliance (GAAP/IFRS)
  • Finalization of annual audit reports

Payroll & HR Administration

  • Payroll processing and bank transfers
  • Leave and indemnity calculations
  • Recruitment and termination procedures
  • HR reporting and training coordination

Banking & Treasury

  • Bank reconciliation and cash management
  • Bank guarantees and facility handling
  • Vendor payments and customer collections

Inventory & Procurement

  • Inventory control and stock audits
  • Purchase management and procurement planning
  • Asset lifecycle management including allocation and write-off

Leadership & Reporting

  • Management reporting and performance analysis
  • Policy implementation and staff supervision
  • Strategic financial planning and decision support

Technical Tools

  • ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks)
  • Advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, financial modeling)
  • MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Certification

  • Microsoft Dynamics AX & Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Oracle Financial 11
  • CRT Elight Series - Full Accounting Package
  • Track Systems
  • Tally Systems
  • Internal Quality Audit Training - ISO 9001
  • Food Safety Protocol Audit Training - HACCP
  • Financial Instrumentation in Islamic Accounting (Mudaraba, Musharaka, Ijara)

Timeline

Group Chief Accountant

Al Nukhba Medical Training Co. , Universal Conference and Exhibition Co. & Life Sciences Academy
12.2021 - Current

Group Chief Accountant

Al-Safat Diyafa Co. & Al-Safat United Food Stuff Co.
06.2017 - 12.2021

Senior Accountant (Finance Systems Specialist)

United Fisheries of Kuwait
08.1999 - 06.2017

M.Com -

University of Kerala

B.Com -

University of Kerala

Diploma - Computer Applications

University of Kerala
Abdul Rahim Arshad