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FAHAD SHAIKH

AR/AP Accountant | F&B Sector Kuwait | Microsoft Dynamics 365 · Power BI | KWD 500K+ Monthly Transactions | Talabat · Deliveroo · Jahez | Visa 18 Transferable

Kuwait City

5+ years of work experience

Swish
Oct 20232 yrs 9 mosPresent

•Kuwait's leading multi-brand F&B group | 10 restaurant brands | 75–100 locations nationwide • Oversaw KWD 500K+ in monthly financial transactions across all brands — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. • Managed end-to-end AR/AP across 10 F&B brands and 75–100 locations — one of the largest multi-brand F&B accounting portfolios in Kuwait. • Reduced reconciliation errors by implementing standardised daily reconciliation workflows for bank, sales, and POS data. • Improved cash collection cycles by proactively monitoring aging reports and escalating overdue receivables — strengthening working capital. • Reconciled Talabat, Deliveroo, and Jahez aggregator settlement statements against Foodics POS data across all locations, resolving variances swiftly. • Streamlined AP by consolidating vendor payment schedules across 10 brands, reducing duplicate invoices and late payment penalties. • Led month-end closing including revenue validation, accruals, and consolidated management reporting for senior leadership. • Built Power BI dashboards and leveraged Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Foodics POS for real-time financial visibility across all brands. 🛠️ Skills: AR/AP · Bank Reconciliation · Vendor Reconciliation · Aggregator Reconciliation · Month-End Closing · Power BI · Microsoft Dynamics 365 · Foodics POS · Advanced Excel
Mar 20221 yr 1 moMar 2023

• Managed daily cash flow reconciliation across POS terminals with high transaction volumes. • Maintained accurate daily financial records and submitted timely reports to head office. • Conducted inventory variance analysis and reconciliation, minimising shrinkage losses. 🛠️ Skills: POS Reconciliation · Cash Flow Management · Inventory Accounting · Financial Reporting
Flipkart
Mar 20211 yr 1 moMar 2022

Supported inventory and logistics reconciliation Maintained documentation and operational reports Coordinated with finance teams for accurate reporting

Education

High School Diploma

MJK College

Mohindar Singh Kabal Singh Degree College Of Arts and Commerce

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AR/AP Accountant | F&B Sector Kuwait | Microsoft Dynamics 365 · Power BI | KWD 500K+ Monthly Transactions | Talabat · Deliveroo · Jahez | Visa 18 Transferable

About

🏢 AR/AP Accountant | 3+ Years | Kuwait F&B Sector | Dynamics 365 | Immediately Available I manage the full-cycle accounts receivable and payable function for Swish Group Kuwait — one of the country's largest multi-brand F&B operators — overseeing KWD 500K+ in monthly transactions across 10 restaurant brands and 75–100 locations nationwide. 💼 What I do every day: • Reconcile bank, POS (Foodics), and vendor statements across all brands • Reconcile Talabat, Deliveroo, and Jahez aggregator settlements • Manage end-to-end AP — vendor payments, invoice processing, and payment schedules • Drive cash collection through proactive aging analysis and follow-up • Lead month-end closing — revenue validation, accruals, and management reporting • Build Power BI dashboards for real-time financial visibility across all brands 🛠️ Tools & Systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365 · Power BI · Foodics POS · Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) 📍 Based in Kuwait | Transferable Visa 18 | Available Immediately Open to Accountant, Senior AR/AP, or Finance roles in Kuwait's F&B, hospitality, or retail sectors. 📧 fahadsk171@gmail.com | 📞 +965 9730 4201

Location

Kuwait City

Work experience

Accountant at Swish, Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos, •Kuwait's leading multi-brand F&B group | 10 restaurant brands | 75–100 locations nationwide • Oversaw KWD 500K+ in monthly financial transactions across all brands — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. • Managed end-to-end AR/AP across 10 F&B brands and 75–100 locations — one of the largest multi-brand F&B accounting portfolios in Kuwait. • Reduced reconciliation errors by implementing standardised daily reconciliation workflows for bank, sales, and POS data. • Improved cash collection cycles by proactively monitoring aging reports and escalating overdue receivables — strengthening working capital. • Reconciled Talabat, Deliveroo, and Jahez aggregator settlement statements against Foodics POS data across all locations, resolving variances swiftly. • Streamlined AP by consolidating vendor payment schedules across 10 brands, reducing duplicate invoices and late payment penalties. • Led month-end closing including revenue validation, accruals, and consolidated management reporting for senior leadership. • Built Power BI dashboards and leveraged Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Foodics POS for real-time financial visibility across all brands. 🛠️ Skills: AR/AP · Bank Reconciliation · Vendor Reconciliation · Aggregator Reconciliation · Month-End Closing · Power BI · Microsoft Dynamics 365 · Foodics POS · Advanced Excel

Store Accountant / Supervisor at Reliance jio mart, Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo, • Managed daily cash flow reconciliation across POS terminals with high transaction volumes. • Maintained accurate daily financial records and submitted timely reports to head office. • Conducted inventory variance analysis and reconciliation, minimising shrinkage losses. 🛠️ Skills: POS Reconciliation · Cash Flow Management · Inventory Accounting · Financial Reporting

Operations Supervisor at Flipkart, Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo, Supported inventory and logistics reconciliation Maintained documentation and operational reports Coordinated with finance teams for accurate reporting

Education

High School Diploma, MJK College

Mohindar Singh Kabal Singh Degree College Of Arts and Commerce