SYEDA AYESHA BANU
Muscat,Oman
Summary
Accounting expert with a solid background in audit preparation, internal controls, and financial reporting. Skilled in leveraging data analysis to drive business performance and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Committed to delivering high-quality service and results through effective budgeting and forecasting strategies. Focused on continuous improvement and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of financial trends.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Specialist & General Accountant
Towers International Group of Companies under sister company-Modern Business Constructions, (MBC) and Jiwani Investment
Muscat, Oman
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Independently managing finance and accounting operations for parent company and two subsidiaries, overseeing 15+ active projects.
- Tracking project-wise revenue, expenses, collections, profitability, and cash flow across all entities.
- Preparing Client invoices, follow ups on payments, and managing receivables efficiently.
- Handling medical and project insurance, including documentation, approvals, and renewals.
- Preparing Monthly MIS reports, progress reports - Weekly/Monthly, and profitability analyses for all entities.
- Processing monthly payrolls, Staff reimbursements, Petty cash and statutory payments accurately.
- Ensured 100% VAT compliance through filing and audit readiness.
- Achieved recovery of OMR 10,000+ VAT through effective tax reconciliation in Q3
- Significantly reduced financial statement discrepancies by implementing accurate and consistent record-keeping practices.
- Maintaining financial transparency through timely and accurate reports generation.
- Streamlined payroll system resulting in timely and accurate salary payouts.
- Facilitated tax filing processes to maintain compliance and avoid financial penalties.
- Adhered to strict accounting standards, promoting financial integrity throughout the organization.
- Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
- Liaised effectively with external auditors for seamless audit execution.
- Performing Weekly, Quarterly & Monthly reconciliation of bank statements from Bank Muscat, Ahli Bank, Sohar International Bank & NBO Bank. Eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Managed complex financial transactions while ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Participated in cross-functional teams; contributed valuable financial insights.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
- Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
- Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
- Devised innovative solutions to complex financial problems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
- Conducted comprehensive budget reviews for cost reduction opportunities.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Tracked tax, invoicing and budget information accurately using QuickBooks.
- Improved overall productivity with meticulous attention to detail in task completion.
- Led a cross-functional team for successful delivery of key projects.
- Monitored team progress through regular reviews, maintaining strict adherence to project timelines and budget constraints for accurate reporting.
- Facilitated training sessions for new joiners, enhanced their understanding of job roles and responsibilities.
- Utilized advanced software tools for efficient data management and reporting.
- Resolved complex issues by using root cause analysis technique.
- Negotiations with Subcontractors, Suppliers & Vendors to achieved cost-effective procurement deals benefitting the organization financially.
- Conducted thorough market research; identified trends and made valuable suggestions for product development.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures during all stages of project life cycle.
- Identified potential risks and developed mitigation strategies, preventing overhead costs.
- Coordinated resources to effectively meet project deadlines.
Finance Specialist & Accountant
Modern Business & Investment
Muscat, Oman
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed project and operational accounting independently for multiple clients.
- Tracked revenue, expenses, collections, payroll, and cash flow.
- Prepared MIS, project progress, and financial reports for senior management.
- Ensured VAT compliance and supported audits.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
Freelance Accountant – FMCG, Food Truck & Hospitality Businesses
XYZ
Muscat, Oman
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Handled full accounting cycles, VAT filing, payroll, and MIS reporting.
- Streamlined reporting using advanced Google Sheets and Excel dashboards.
- Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Junior Accountant – Educational & Service Institutions
Orien Edutech
Hyderabad, India
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed school and service organization accounts, fee collection, payroll, vendor payments, and reconciliations.
- Assisted in financial statements, MIS, and audits.
- Managed cash flow effectively to ensure smooth business operations.
- Collaborated closely with senior accountants, gained valuable industry insights.
IT Faculty – Higher School Students
The City School
Hyderabad, India
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Delivered IT and computer education to higher school students, covering MS Office, basic computing, and software applications.
- Developed training materials and lesson plans to simplify technical concepts.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress facilitating individualised feedback,.
- Instructed pupils on safe internet practices fostering responsible digital citizens.
- Utilised modern educational technology in lessons enhancing teaching effectiveness.
- Organised workshops on latest IT developments updating student knowledge base regularly,.
- Conducted extra tutoring sessions for weaker students to improve their grades.
- Conducted interactive learning sessions, improving engagement and participation.
- Coordinated with other faculty members to align curriculums, promoting interdisciplinary learning.
- Liaised with parents regarding pupil's progress, ensuring transparency and cooperation,.
- Adapted curriculum to meet changing technology trends for better student comprehension.
Education
MBA - Finance and HR
Osmania University
Hyderabad 08.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Commerce and Computers - Finanace,Accounts,Taxation,Computers
Womens College-Osmania University-Hyderabad
India 07.2011 - 04.2013
Intermediate - Sciences
Crecent Junior College
India 06.2009 - 05.2011
SSC -
ST Marrys High School
IndiaSkills
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Project & Operational Accounting
- Revenue Recognition, Cost Control & Budgeting
- MIS, Cash Flow & Progress Reporting
- VAT Compliance & Filing (Oman & GCC)
- Payroll Processing & Staff Remuneration
- Accounts Receivable, Billing & Collections
- Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
- Bank Reconciliation (Multiple Banks)
- Audit Support & Internal Controls
- Project Completion & Financial Closure
- Independent Project & Client Handling
- Operational & Finance Management
- Strategic Planning & Decision Support
- Advanced Google Sheets (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards, reporting automation)
- Microsoft Excel (formulas, formatting, reporting)
- Tally ERP & QuickBooks
- Financial Modelling & Forecasting
- AI Tools for Reporting & Automation
- Tally ERP
- QuickBooks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Formulas, Reporting)
- MS Office
- AI Tools
- Results-Oriented mindset
- Fixed asset monitoring
- Forecasting proficiency
- Debt recovery strategy
- Credit control strategies
- Debt recovery techniques
- Income statement reporting
- Constructive feedback giving
- Leadership in accounting
- Critical thinking in finance
- Management accounts production
- Account reconciliation
- Excel proficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Profit and Loss Analysis
- Risk analysis
- Corporate accounting
- Payroll processing
- Financial analysis
- Staff development and mentoring
- Balance sheet management
- Audit coordination
- Tax preparation
- Financial Forecasting
- Budget development
- Cash flow modelling
- Cash flow management
- Strategic partnership building
- Audit procedures
- Payroll administration
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Negotiation tactics
- Financial modelling
- Transactional Analysis
- Bank reconciliations
- Project leadership
- Budgetary planning
- Double-entry bookkeeping
- Revenue recognition
- Fixed asset accounting
- Resilience under pressure
- Debtor management
- Initiative taking
- Spreadsheet competencies
- VAT preparation
- Regulatory understanding
- Ethical judgement
- Internal controls understanding
- Performance measurement
- Empathy towards clients
- Time efficiency
- Contractual awareness
- Communication proficiency
- Strategic planning aptitude
- Invoice processing
- Team Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Strategic planning
- Financial reporting
- Resourcefulness
- Project Management
- Bookkeeping
- Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Payroll
- Budget management
- Financial planning
- Debt restructuring
- Project financing
- Corporate finance knowledge
- Ethical leadership
- Budgeting proficiency
- Financial statement analysis
- Investment analysis
- Accounting expertise
- Trend awareness
- Cost Accounting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Performance monitoring
- Accounts reconciliation
- Presentation delivery
- Profit and loss reporting
- Compliance regulation understanding
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Personal finance advising
- Precision in reporting
Certification
- Tally ERP Certified
- MS Office Certification (NIIT)
- Advanced Excel
- Soft Skills Training
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
Hindi – Fluent
Urdu – Fluent
KEY CLIENTS
Oman Airports | Oman Oil | Omantel | Ministry of Education (MOE Schools) | Ministry of Health, Leading Banks, Hotels
Timeline
Finance Specialist & General Accountant
Towers International Group of Companies under sister company-Modern Business Constructions, (MBC) and Jiwani Investment
08.2025 - 12.2025
Finance Specialist & Accountant
Modern Business & Investment
06.2024 - 07.2025
Freelance Accountant – FMCG, Food Truck & Hospitality Businesses
XYZ
01.2018 - 01.2024
Junior Accountant – Educational & Service Institutions
Orien Edutech
01.2016 - 01.2018
IT Faculty – Higher School Students
The City School
01.2015 - 01.2016
MBA - Finance and HR
Osmania University
08.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Commerce and Computers - Finanace,Accounts,Taxation,Computers
Womens College-Osmania University-Hyderabad
07.2011 - 04.2013
Intermediate - Sciences
Crecent Junior College
06.2009 - 05.2011
SSC -
ST Marrys High School