- Accomplished Finance and Accounting Manager with demonstrated achievements and extensive experience in the development, implementation and management of comprehensive core accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and regulatory compliance systems for high growth organizations;
- Successful in linking accounting and finance with general operations to provide hands-on financial leadership for strategic planning, business development and commercialization;
- Possess solid leadership, communication & interpersonal skills to establish rapport with all levels of staff & management. A team player & leader with critical rational, effective analytical, problem-solving & team-building skills with demonstrated ability to successfully manage teams, multiple projects & stringent deadlines and capable of resolving multiple & complex (Business, HR, Financial, Operational) matters; and
- Proficient in Advanced Excel, Excel analytics & correlations, journal entries trend analysis, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP-B1 and Oracle.
Working as “Group Finance Manager”. My reponsibilities includes the following:
- Supervising Accounts payable, Accounts Receivable, Taxation CAPEX, Projects, Trade Finance, Inventory and Treasury Department;
- Responsible for Financial Reporting, Corporate Reporting of the Group;
- Support month-end and year-end close process;
- Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to management while recommending further course of action;
- Contract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessary;
- Assist with tax audits and income tax, sales tax and withholding tax returns;
- Constant communication with SECP and FBR to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements;
- Track the Company\'s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement;
- Manage the preparation of the Company’s budget and feasibility reports;
- Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making;
- Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports;
- Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders and executives in formal meetings;
- Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the Company; and
- Liase with auditors to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Worked as a Assistant Manager in audit & assurance department of Deloitte & Touche - Middle East (Dubai). I was responsible for all facets of audit and related engagements assigned, from initial planning to the conclusion of the engagement and reporting thereon. I have gained diversified professional experience and tackled multiple assignments simultaneously. I have been entrusted with the role of leading various teams and coordinating with team members & higher level management of clients.
Was associated with Accounting Compliance and Reporting department of EY Abu Dhabi as a Tax Compliance Senior (Accounting Compliance and Reporting). - I was involved in the merger and acquisition assignment of FAB – Gulf No. 1 bank (after merger of FGB and NBAD). - Was also outsourced at FAB – Gulf No. 1 bank (after merger of FGB and NBAD) as an outsourced finance consultant mainly involved in system / process automation.
Worked as a Supervisory Senior in the Assurance and Advisory Business Services (AABS) group of EY Ford Rhodes (a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited). I was responsible for all facets of audit and related engagements assigned, from initial planning to the conclusion of the engagement and reporting thereon. I have gained diversified professional experience and tackled multiple assignments simultaneously. I have been entrusted with the role of leading various teams and coordinating with team members & higher level management of clients. I was also seconded twice to Ernst & young Middle East (Dubai Office) under short term mobility program for a period of 3 months each in the assurance department.