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Finance Manager
Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah GroupFinance Manager
Feb. 2025Dubai, United Arab Emirates๐Ÿ”น ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐‹๐ž๐š๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ & ๐ƒ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐Ÿ“Œ Collaborate with senior management for financial strategy and business planning ๐Ÿ“Œ Provide data-driven insights for informed executive decision-making ๐Ÿ”น ๐€๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ญ & ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐Ÿ“Œ Liaise with Big 4 auditors to ensure timely and smooth completion of audits ๐Ÿ“Œ Address complex audit queries while ensuring adherence to IFRS ๐Ÿ”น ๐‘๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ง๐ฎ๐ž ๐‘๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐•๐€๐“ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž & ๐ƒ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ“Œ Lead VAT revenue reconciliation with financial statements ๐Ÿ“Œ Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate VAT reporting ๐Ÿ“Œ Manage VAT deregistration process in compliance with FTA requirements ๐Ÿ”น ๐‚๐จ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž ๐“๐š๐ฑ & ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ“Œ Ensure full compliance with UAE Corporate Tax regulations ๐Ÿ“Œ Manage transfer pricing policies in line with OECD and local standards ๐Ÿ”น ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ง๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  & ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ“Œ Oversee monthly management reporting and performance analysis ๐Ÿ“Œ Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes ๐Ÿ”น ๐„๐‘๐ & ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐Ÿ“Œ Utilize Oracle Fusion for efficient financial operations and reporting ๐Ÿ“Œ Lead ERP enhancements and coordinate with AI solution providers for system upgrades
Financial Advisor
Al Burooj Management ConsultantsFinancial Advisor
Jun. 2024 - Jan. 2025Dubai, United Arab Emirates๐Ÿ“Œ Delivered expert VAT and corporate tax consultancy, ensuring 100% compliance while identifying opportunities for tax optimization to improve client profitability. ๐Ÿ“Œ Provided CFO services, offering strategic financial leadership and advisory support to businesses, driving improved financial performance and decision-making. ๐Ÿ“Œ Conducted comprehensive audits and internal audits, enhancing financial transparency, ensuring adherence to regulations, and recommending actionable improvements. ๐Ÿ“Œ Performed detailed financial analyses, delivering actionable insights to senior management to support strategic business decisions and operational efficiency. ๐Ÿ“Œ Spearheaded backlog clearance and accounts reconciliation, streamlining financial records and improving reporting accuracy for clients. ๐Ÿ“Œ Facilitated funding and banking arrangements, securing necessary funds and simplifying banking processes for clients, ensuring smoother operations. ๐Ÿ“Œ Advised on and implemented ERP systems, including Tally, QuickBooks, Zoho, and Oracle Fusion, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy. ๐Ÿ“Œ Designed and conducted corporate training programs on finance, tax compliance, and ERP usage, enhancing team capabilities and ensuring knowledge transfer. ๐Ÿ“Œ Developed and implemented company policies and manuals, standardizing operational procedures and ensuring regulatory compliance. ๐Ÿ“Œ Assisted with company formation and business setup, providing end-to-end support for registrations, licensing, and compliance, enabling seamless market entry. ๐Ÿ“Œ Ensured adherence to ESR (Economic Substance Regulations) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements, protecting clients from regulatory risks. ๐Ÿ“Œ Supported logistics operations by coordinating cargo clearance and shipment arrangements, ensuring timely deliveries and cost optimization. ๐Ÿ“Œ Offered specialized expertise in used clothing trading and other industries, facilitating business growth and expansion opportunities.
Finance Manager
Celina Trading LLCFinance Manager
Feb. 2015 - Jun. 2024United Arab Emirates๐ŸŒŸ ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐€๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ“Œ Cost Optimization: Reduced monthly costs by 15% through resource optimization and strategic HR, sales, and purchase policies. ๐Ÿ“Œ Revenue Growth: Boosted monthly revenue by 20% with new pricing strategies and digital transformation of accounting systems. ๐Ÿ“Œ Global Relations: Built strong relationships with suppliers, service providers, and customers through effective negotiation. ๐Ÿ“Œ Financial Coordination: Managed banking facilities, LCs, and loans in collaboration with financial institutions. ๐Ÿ“Š ๐‡๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ“Œ Operational Leadership: Directed end-to-end operations, from procurement to sales, reporting directly to the CEO. ๐Ÿ“Œ Finance Expertise: Streamlined financial operations, GL accounting, and finalization of accounts. ๐Ÿ“Œ Strategic Financial Planning: Improved cost savings, profitability, and productivity through financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. ๐Ÿ“Œ Audit Leadership: Successfully managed external audits and ensured compliance with IFRS. ๐Ÿ“Œ Cash Flow & Treasury: Optimized cash flow, controlled operational expenditure, and implemented strategic financial plans. ๐Ÿ“Œ Working Capital Management: Ensured effective working capital by regularly reviewing requirements. ๐Ÿ“Œ Global Trade & Logistics: Led procurement committees and strengthened logistics for seamless global trade. ๐Ÿ“Œ Data-Driven Decisions: Aligned strategies with financial data, analyzing sales, costs, inventory, and variances. ๐Ÿ“Œ Tax Implementation: Oversaw VAT implementation and corporate tax compliance.
Chief Accountant
Celina Trading LLCChief Accountant
Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2015United Arab EmiratesFinancial Reporting: Prepare and review accurate financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulations. ๐Ÿ“Œ Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop and manage financial projections by collaborating with department heads. ๐Ÿ“Œ General Ledger Management: Ensure accurate transaction recording and proper classification in the general ledger. ๐Ÿ“Œ Financial Controls: Implement and enforce policies to safeguard financial data and reduce risks. ๐Ÿ“Œ Tax Compliance: Manage tax return preparation and submission while ensuring adherence to tax laws. ๐Ÿ“Œ Audit Coordination: Facilitate financial audits and address audit inquiries efficiently. ๐Ÿ“Œ Account Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate records. ๐Ÿ“Œ Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, bank accounts, and optimize cash utilization. ๐Ÿ“Œ Financial Systems: Oversee financial software implementation and maintenance for streamlined processes. ๐Ÿ“Œ Payroll Management: Supervise payroll processing to ensure compliance with tax and labor laws. ๐Ÿ“Œ Financial Strategy Support: Provide key insights to aid senior management in decision-making. ๐Ÿ“Œ Team Leadership: Mentor and manage the accounting team, delegating tasks effectively. ๐Ÿ“Œ Vendor & Contract Management: Oversee financial aspects of vendor contracts and negotiations. ๐Ÿ“Œ Month-End & Year-End Closing: Lead closing processes, including preparing financial statements. ๐Ÿ“Œ Financial Documentation: Maintain well-organized records for audits and reporting purposes.
Chief Accountant
Jang Group of CompaniesChief Accountant
Jan. 2011 - Sep. 2013RawalpindiRealized a remarkable 65% enhancement in process efficiency by streamlining the accounts payable and receivable systems through integration. Achieved a significant reduction of 70% in processing time by pioneering the implementation of digital distribution agreements. Clocked in significant time savings of 20 % by implemented an ERP software within the accounts department to seamlessly integrate multiple departments, enabling timely reporting; established a system to detect duplicate credits and enhanced the stock return authorization process. Conducted costing analysis for newsprint materials, generated inventory reports, formulated annual financial budgets, managed cash flow statements, and performed receivable aging analysis. Ensured punctual processing and recording of both weekly field & office payrolls; collaborated with external audit department to successfully finalize statutory audits. Successfully minimized paperwork by 50% and increased efficiency in handling accounting controls by revamping the accounting system; led the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and processing of weekly payrolls through timekeeping procedures. Steered performance excellence in the team by exhibiting assertive leadership & team management abilities; acted as a great counselor, managing delegation, transparent monitoring, mentoring & knowledge transfer to the team.
Account Executive
Jang Group of CompaniesAccount Executive
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2010Pakistan1. Recording of All Transactions into ERP Based Software. 2. Bank Reconciliation 3. Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Analysis, Aging Reports. 4. Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information. 5. Costing of News Print, and Ink Consumed on News Papers. 6. Review of Accounts and making necessary adjustment/rectification to reconcile financial discrepancies. 7. Auditing of Suppliers/Contractors Invoices for Payment. 8. Reconciliation of Subsidiary Accounts of Suppliers with the Control Accounts, Aging Reports of Suppliers. 9. Preparation of Payroll of the staff more than 250. 10. Review of Leave Encasement and Gratuity Schedules. 11. Verification of Advances to Employees and their Adjustments. 12. Preparation of Projected Cash Flow on Monthly Basis. 13. Petty Cash Management. 14. Receivables Management โ€“ Reconciliation of Subsidiary Accounts with the Control Accounts, Aging of Debtors. 15. Coordination with Internal & External Auditors 16. Inter Company Reconciliation of the Group. 17. Verification of all kind of Vouchers, Dr./Cr. Note. 18. Correspondence with the Middle and Top Management .
Finance Officer
Askari Cement Nizampur AWTFinance Officer
Jul. 2008 - May. 20091. Preparation of Funds Requirement and its Disbursement on daily basis. 2. Compilation of Production data for various costing reports 3. Verifying the Suppliersโ€™/Contractorsโ€™ Bill for Payments. 4. Disbursement of Cash / Cheque. 5. Petty Cash Management. 6. Bank reconciliation Statement 7. Verification of All Kind of Vouchers. 8. Coordination with Internal Auditor 9. Verification of Advances to Employees and their Adjustments 10. General Administration 11. Preparation of Payroll of the Factory Staff.

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