Odai Mohannad Refai Suleiman

<p>Conduct risk-based reviews and audit-focused assessments of VAT and Corporate Tax cases, identifying discrepancies, compliance gaps, inconsistencies, and potential tax risks.</p><p> Analyse taxpayer information, financial data, and supporting documentation to assess compliance, identify unusual deviations, and support audit and case decisions.</p><p> Review and interpret UAE tax legislation, regulations, and procedural requirements to ensure accurate and consistent application.</p><p> Contribute to the review and enhancement of tax policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and legislative-related processes based on operational findings and compliance observations.</p><p> Evaluate complex tax registration and compliance matters through financial analysis, document validation, risk assessment, and stakeholder coordination.</p><p> Maintain strong data validation, documentation, and audit-trail controls to support data quality, governance, and audit readiness.</p><p> Identify recurring compliance issues and control weaknesses and provide analytical input for process, policy, and control improvements.</p>

<p>Managed and supported financial activities across tenders, auctions, contracts, procurement, and stores, ensuring compliance with government policies, procedures, budgets, and internal controls.</p><p> Conducted financial analysis, feasibility studies, and cost assessments for capital, infrastructure, procurement, and PPP projects to support management decision-making.</p><p> Prepared budgets, financial forecasts, projections, and variance analyses, identifying key deviations, risks, and funding requirements.</p><p> Developed and monitored financial and operational KPIs, including target setting, performance measurement, variance tracking, and management reporting.</p><p> Reviewed and contributed to the development and amendment of financial, procurement, contracting, and operational policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks.</p><p> Analysed financial and operational data to identify trends, control gaps, inconsistencies, cost pressures, and opportunities for efficiency improvement.</p><p> Coordinated with internal departments, suppliers, contractors, and government stakeholders to validate and reconcile data related to procurement, contracts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.</p><p> Strengthened internal controls, audit readiness, financial governance, risk management, and compliance across finance, procurement, contracts, and stores operations.</p><p> Supported Oracle ERP optimization and process improvement initiatives to enhance data quality, financial workflows, procurement controls, and reporting efficiency.</p>

<p>Managed VAT compliance, including VAT return submissions, FTA registrations, and VAT refund applications for residential and commercial properties.</p><p> Supported businesses with Corporate Tax registration and compliance requirements.</p><p> Established accounting systems and managed full accounting cycles for startups and SMEs.</p><p> Prepared IFRS financial statements and advised clients on accounting, reporting, and tax compliance requirements.</p>

<p>Managed full-cycle accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, banking, expenses, purchasing, and payroll.</p><p> Prepared and analysed financial reports, maintained accurate records, and supported management decision-making and internal controls.</p>

<p>Supported daily accounting operations, including journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger activities.</p><p>Assisted with bank reconciliations, cash transactions, expense recording, and maintaining accurate financial records.</p><p>Supported payroll preparation and processing, including employee-related payments and payroll documentation.</p><p>Assisted in preparing periodic financial reports, account schedules, and supporting documentation for management review.</p><p>Supported tax-related activities, including preparation and organization of financial records and supporting documents for tax compliance.</p><p>Reviewed invoices, receipts, payment documents, and accounting records for accuracy and completeness.</p><p>Maintained organized accounting files and supporting documentation to strengthen internal controls and audit readiness.</p><p>Assisted senior accounting staff with month-end activities, reconciliations, and other general accounting tasks.</p>