Mohamed Naflan

A seasoned Finance & Accounting Specialist with extensive experience in managing finance & accounting operations.
Directly reporting to the Country Finance Manager of Canon Office Imaging Solutions (Doha) LLC which reports to Canon Middle East FZ LLC(Regional Headquarters)

• Delivering accurate monthly reporting packages, including financial and management reports.
• Managing treasury functions, including cashflow optimization and trade finance.
• Overseeing general ledger activities and ensuring accuracy in reconciliations.
• Coordinating with AR and AP teams to maintain operational efficiency.
• Leading month-end and year-end closing processes with precision.
• Participated in ERP migration, ensuring seamless data migration and system integration.
• Assisting with Budget preparation and financial forecasting to guide strategic decisions.
• Enhance internal controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure timely reporting of Withholding Tax (WHT) and contract reporting in the Dhareeba platform.
• Preparing and finalizing annual audits and tax returns, ICV assessment in collaboration with auditors.

As the Group Accountant at Al Jazira Group (Trading, Contracting & Real Estate) by directly reported to the Group Finance Manager.
I was responsible for overseeing Finance and Accounting functions of the entities under Al Jazira Group.

• Delivering accurate financial reporting and analysis.
• Optimized cashflows by coordinating with AR & AP teams
• Managed Letters of Credit and import loans.
• Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank, AR, AP, and intercompany accounts, ensuring the accuracy.
• Prepared quarterly and yearly management reports, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure accurate and timely completion of month end & year-end accounts closing process.
• Supported yearly budget preparation and forecasting.
• Preparation of Quarterly Performance Reports for the Board of Directors to analyze the quarterly performance of the company.
• Coordinated external audits and ensured tax compliance.

As the Group GL Accountant reporting to Head of Finance, I Managed GL, treasury, and accounting operations for entities under Nehmeh Group.

• Performed daily & monthly general ledger functions, including reviewing and posting of journal entries.
• Preparation of accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
• Finalized the yearly financial audit & Tax Returns.

As the Head of Accounts at SANILUX WLL, which is a subsidiary of SHARAKA HOLDINGS.
I was responsible for managing & supervising the Accounting & Finance department with a dual reporting line, to the Managing Director and Group Finance of the Holding Company.

• Preparation of monthly Financial & Management reports, while responding to Management queries based on variance analysis.
• Review & Posting of journal entries for all areas of the General Ledger and maintenance of sufficient working capital.
• Perform month end & year-end accounts closing process.
• Responsible to finalize the yearly financial audit & Tax Returns.

• I was responsible for performing daily accounting task and reporting financial results on timely manner to assist management in decision making.

I have worked at the Audit & Assurance division of PwC Maldives as an Audit Associate reporting to the Audit Manager.

• Conducted Internal & External audits for diverse clients and prepared Audited Financial statements, Internal & External Audit reports & Management Letters for Partner's review.