Maheen Wahid
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Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Experience
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Squadio
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Saudi Arabia
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Financial Controller
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Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
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Shipa
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United Arab Emirates
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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100 - 200 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Sep 2019 - Aug 2022
Working as principal staff assistant to the Country Director in budget planning, formulation, review and execution Instructs and advises staff in budget preparation ensuring that approved management policies are reflected in the budget Conducts training to promote sound budget planning, formulation, execution and control practices Reviews reports for accuracy, adequacy and completeness Implements and maintains financial policies and procedures in accordance with local regulations and corporate requirements Analyzes past/present financial operations and estimates future revenues and expenditures for budget preparation Analyzes financial records, trends, costs, realized and estimated freeness in order to project future results, both in revenues and expenditures Interprets budget to management, including variances between actual and planned figures Summarizes statutory tax statements monthly and ensures payments are made accordingly Prepares and submits annual statutory accounts to regulatory agencies Ensures that cash flows, bank accounts, funds transfers are managed appropriately Ensures that corporate finance commitments are met in accordance with forecasts or as assigned Supervises all functions that involve company assets, cash disbursements, payroll functions, capital acquisitions and disposals, etc. Ensures that all billing and collection processes are in place, accurate and in adherence with corporate regulations Represented company locally at all financial institutions, auditing agencies, and local regulatory agencies Working knowledge of all statutory legislations and requirements Ability to manage, guide, coach employees to ensure that financial processes are being followed Examined finances and procedures for company success Formulated policies and developed and executed new strategiesand procedures Expected to hold daily Performance Dialogues to communicate performances and day’s agenda Show less
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Wadi.com
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Finance Executive
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2019
Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements to present meaningful business reporting to investors (Majid ul Futtaim/Al Tayyar Group) Managing Account payable and receivable and supplier ageing for KSA Partnering with senior leaders in across Delivery Experience, Transportation and Operations and fulfilment Driving the core financial processes for the category including Annual Operating Plan, 1 year Strategic Plan and Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews Completing cost / benefit analyses and communicating key drivers / inputs to support business decisions. Facilitating financial review meetings with business groups and work with business managers to ensure effective finance and cost management Partnering with senior leaders in across Delivery Experience, Transportation and Operations Communicating financial and business results including variance analyses to Business groups and department leads Working on taxations including VAT, Zakat and withholding tax as per Saudi Law and reporting the same to Group Taxation team (ATG) Setting up banking relations with various bank in KSA and setting up B2B, POS, WPS, CDMs and payment gateways. Managing payroll and processing wage protection system country wide Updating and revision of procedures, reporting etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues with HR and Administration teams Assess the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks Show less
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Boston Merchant Financial Ltd.
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Broker intern
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Feb 2016 - Apr 2016
- Identify business opportunities by identifying prospects and analysing sales options. - Sell products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects and recommending solutions. - Maintain relationships with clients by providing support, information, and guidance; researching and recommending new opportunities. - Identify product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors. - Prepare reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information. - Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Show less
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KPMG
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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Feb 2014 - May 2014
As an Intern at KPMG Audit and Assurance. I was working at the CIM Department - Responsible for the preparation of develop an understanding of the KPMG audit approach, methodology & tools. - Establish working relationships with client personnel - Perform analytical review of audit documents - Review client accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control - Identify accounting and auditing issues; perform research to solve issues that arise - Assisting in preparation of financial statement reports and documentation supporting KPMG's audit opinions - Provide recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiency - Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines Show less
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English and communication Skills
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
I was teaching grade Three to Six. Preparing them for public speaking, Speeches, School debates and other extra curricular activities. while teaching the regular academic course for the relevant classes. I was teaching grade Three to Six. Preparing them for public speaking, Speeches, School debates and other extra curricular activities. while teaching the regular academic course for the relevant classes.
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Education
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The University of Texas at Austin
Post Graduate Program, Data Science and Business Analytics -
ACCA
Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), Accounting and Finance , Auditing -
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor(Hons) of applied accounting, Accounting and Finance