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Finance Manager

About Candidate

 25+ years of experience (including 12 years in UAE) in developing and implementing financial strategies and proven track record of increasing revenue and reducing operating costs.
 Skilled in analyzing financial statements with Power BI and advance Excel tools along with good IAS, GAAP, and IFRS familiarity.
 Experienced in overseeing the day-to-day accounting and finance operations of large organizations.
 Adept in suppliers’ coordination and negotiating contracts with vendors.
 Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, optimizing cash flow, with a strong commitment to deliver accurate and timely financial information to support informed decision-making by senior management.
 Robust leadership abilities, led cross-functional teams of procurement, Import/Export, VAT and corporate Tax.

Salary
AED
Nationality
Pakistan
Training & Workshop

- Attended several accounts, finance, VAT and corporate tax related workshops.
- currently learning POWER BI course- 50% completed

Looking for Job Title
Accounting and Finance Manager or Head of Accounting and Finance Department
Award

- Rreceived Best Employee Award
- Received Cash award for bad Debt recovery

Iqama
Transferable, Resident

Location

Education

M
Master in Business Administration - Finance 2011
Iqra University
B
Bachelor of Commerce 1998
University of Karachi

Work & Experience

F
Finance Manager 05-03-2024 - 09/10/2024
Titanium Building & Construction Materials Trading Co. LLC

 Headed implementation of new financial system FOCUS ERP9, Trained employees of all departments.  Directed internal audit of financial statements and accounting data and corrected transactions errors.  Reworked on LC financing calculations and reposted adjustments in system.  Supervised quarterly VAT returns and reconciliation.

F
Finance Manager 07/06/2016 - 31/01/2024
Dubai Blocks LLC

 Designed and implemented a transport module in the SAGE, enabling decision making on items’ sales prices  Led implementation of new financial system FOCUS ERP9, resulting in increased accuracy of financial data and improved operational efficiency.  Got refund claim of AED 39,000/- from FTA-UAE without any tax agent involvement.  Rectified loan interest calculation and reimbursed AED 70,000/- from the bank.  Managed all accounting operations including Accounts payables, Accounts Receivables, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition.  Scrutinized financial statements and budgets, causing 10% rise in profit margins.  Handled bank financing facilities, letter of credit, and other bank matters and arranged fund resources.  Independently completed VAT and corporate tax Registration, VAT Audit and oversaw VAT returns.  Developed and formulated cash flow report in MS excel, which reduced time and gave 100% accurate result.  Headed procurement contracts, decreased cost by 15% and cultivated strong relationships with vendors.

F
Finance Manager 07/10/2012 - 15/04/2016
Rubber World Industry LLC

 Modified cash flow budget, raised 10% cash flow by timely recoveries and controlling recurring OPEX.  Increased revenues by 20% by reactivating past customers after credit & risk analysis.  Activated dormant financing facilities and reduced bank charges for LCs of import bills.  Played a key role in maintaining accounts receivable records, resulting in a 25% increase in timely receivables.  Led internal and external audits and ensured regulatory compliance with applicable laws, resulting in zero findings, and maintaining a clean audit record for three consecutive years.  Strategized business plan for 2 trading branches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, brought 25% increase in sales.  Applied a new budgeting process that resulted in a 10% reduction in OPEX and a 5% increase in revenue.

M
Manager Accounts 01/10/2010 - 26/09/2012
Blooming Leather (Pvt.) Ltd.

 Analyzed financial statements and proposed strategies to improve profitability, resulting in a 15% increase in net profit margin and a 10% improvement in overall financial performance.  Managed financial audits and sales tax compliance, resulting in a 100% compliance rate and no penalties or fines.  Introduced banking facilities and enhanced funds resources of company by Rs. 90 million.  Re-engineered job order costing processes and decreased production cost, leading to a 15% increase in revenue and a 5% improvement in profit margins.  Streamlined the budgeting process by implementing automated tools, stretched internal controls, reducing the time spent on budget preparation by 30% and improving the accuracy of financial forecasts.

M
Manager Accounts 02/05/2008 - 31/07/2010
Maxco (Pvt.) Ltd.

 Exceeded P&L objectives by more than 20% annually through cost cutting and tight internal controls.  Oversaw and streamlined the conversion of 600+ vendor payments / Accounts payable, which cut costs by 15%.  Established excellent relationships with Bankers, leading fast processing of financing facilities.  Supervised Payroll processing of 5,000 employees of 10 divisions.  Mentored a team of 25 accounting professionals of 10 divisions, trained staff and defined responsibilities.

M
Manager Accounts 04/09/2001 - 28/04/2008
Super Fashions (Pvt.) Ltd.

 Implemented new oracle financials ERP software, trained staff, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency.  Analyzed financial data, enhanced general ledger accuracy, identified cost savings opportunities, resulting in a 10% reduction in operating costs over a one-year period.  Spearheaded a cross-departmental initiative for the reconciliation of 500+ vendor accounts, leading to 80% reduction in discrepancies.  Redesigned collections strategy and customer credit assessment process, resulting in a 20% reduction in overdue accounts receivables and a 10% increase in overall cash flow.  Reviewed sales tax, which resulted in the rebate of an estimated PKR 60,000 monthly from the government.  Performed variance analysis, set item price and cost which led to an increase in revenue of Rs. 2.4 million.

E
External Auditor 17/06/1998 - 28/08/2001
Mushtaq & Co. (C.A. Firm)

 Executed external audits of manufacturing, FMCG, insurance, and trading companies.  Observed different accounting software, chart of accounts, and accounting policies of different companies.  Identified flaws and assist client in resolving issues in financial statements.  Got expertise in sales tax, and income tax return filing procedures of different companies.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis
99%
Risk management
95%
Budgeting and forecasting
100%
Cross-functional team leadership
99%
Financial reporting and presentation
100%
Strategic financial decision-making
99%
Compliance management
100%
Import / Export matters
99%
Cash flow management
100%
Accounts receivable and payable management
100%
VAT and Corporate Tax
100%