Experience

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  Summary of achievements, exposure & expertise

  • UAE & Pakistan

  • Various Finance Positions

    • 1974 - Aug 2017
    • UAE & Pakistan

     Managing the overall Finance and Accounting operations Conduct and review of all required financial reporting including the MIS, FS and CI for the year  Responsible for follow up & managing A/P and A/R for timely payments and receipts  Coordinate with team members for day to day execution of accounting operations utilizing standard process channels to ensure optimum quality Implemented systems, processes & manuals for preparation & maintenance of books of accounts & Financial Statements in compliance with all statutory requirements  Dealing with auditors and ensuring compliance and complete recording of transactions in Accounts at the time of finalization of quarterly accounts of Group and Subsidiary companies  Handle Budget –preparation, review, cascade and control, tracking and ensuring adherence to the annual budget Collaborate with banks for handling all routine banking operations, obtaining facilities, restructuring and their smooth execution Perform Strategic financial planning & Economic decision making to ensure fund availability and adequate cash flow for present and future operations Establishing and having financial controls in place for analyzing and review of financial information and reports  Tracking financial information flows through the GL reconciliation balance verification and book keeping for accuracy in preparing reports  Methodical and practical approach with good organizational skills and having Proper & Strict control of financial records to ensure adherence to international accounting standards  Stay updated on changes in the business world and finance industry trends through research Leading and providing a team of multinational Accountants guidance to work towards professionalism and shared excellence. Analyze team performance, provide feedback and arrange for their further training in improvement in line with the company policy’s and goals Director in one of the subsidiary company of the group.

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  Emirates Investments Group LLC Sharjah

  • Sharjah UAE

  • Finance Manager

    • Jul 2005 - Mar 2017
    • Sharjah UAE

    A leading Investment group company in the UAE with strategic investments in the property development and the financial service sectors in the U.A.E. and Subcontinent regions Responsible for the day to day activities of the accounts department and reporting to the Vice Chairman / Chief Operating Officer on day to day matters, dealing with the banks for facilities, Insurance companies and group company personnel for related party reconciliations etc,  Established and organized the accounts department of the group for maintaining individual and consolidated accounts of the group companies Initiated and actively involved in implementing, monitoring and successfully running of the multi company and multi currency MS Great Plains software for the group and its subsidiary companies, Dealing with the external auditors for the a) half yearly / annual audit of accounts, of the company and its subsidiaries and ensured that all the disclosures / requirements of the IFRS are adhered to and getting the audit finalized with the auditors and b) due diligence and feasibility studies of the existing companies and proposed Joint Ventures with new strategic investors and partners  Review of Yearly Financial and Operational Budgets of the company, monitoring the actual vs. the budget and prepare report for the management for the variances if any  Maintaining Investor Records and relations with the Investors, providing them with their investment details and returns resolving their queries and correspondence with them  Direct and supervise concerned staff in Preparation of monthly MIS and cash flow of the company, maintain proper follow up on receivables and payables and ensure proper compliance of the projections with the actual

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  Wafi Gen Trading Co LLC Dubai

  • Dubai UAE

  • Finance Manager

    • Mar 2001 - Jun 2005
    • Dubai UAE

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  Scientechnic

  • Dubai - UAE

  • Chief Accountant

    • Mar 1991 - Jul 1999
    • Dubai - UAE

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  Mercantile Industries Ltd

  • Karachi - Pakistan

  • Finance Manager

    • Jul 1990 - Feb 1991
    • Karachi - Pakistan

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  Avari Travel Agency Ltd

  • Karachi - Pakistan

  • Chief Accountant

    • Jun 1987 - Feb 1990
    • Karachi - Pakistan

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  Allwin Engineering Industries Ltd

  • Karachi - Pakistan

  • Accounts Manager

    • Aug 1982 - Jun 1987
    • Karachi - Pakistan

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  Northern Traders Ltd

  • Karachi - Pakistan

  • Senior Accountant

    • Jun 1979 - Jul 1982
    • Karachi - Pakistan

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  United Sugar Mills Ltd

  • Karachi - Pakistan

  • Assistant Accountant

    • Mar 1978 - Jun 1979
    • Karachi - Pakistan

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  A.F.Ferguson & Co

  • Karachi - Pakistan

  • Trainee Auditor

    • Apr 1974 - Mar 1978
    • Karachi - Pakistan