Waqas Asif, FCCA, UAECA
Finance & Admin Manager at M3 Productions LLC- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
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Arabic Limited working proficiency
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Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Punjabi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Aksid Abdul Khader
I have been working with Waqas for the last 4 years in DEI. He had started in DEI as an internal auditor and with the finance skills and qualification he had moved to finance. He had been managing the finance of 3 countries which not included the financial element but also ensuring the statutory requirements are met. Waqas is a dedicated professional with the highest levels of ethics and integrity. He is ready to take up any challenging project and strives to deliver with the highest standards. What makes him different is his attitude towards accepting feedback and suggestions positively which helps him provide better results in the future endeavours. He is a team player and has a strong skill for people management. He is an integral part of the finance team within DEI and has grown from strength to strength during his tenure.
Shweta Arora Bhasin
I have managed Waqas over the last 18 months and found him to be very laborious and dedicated. He is committed to accomplishing the task allotted to him. He accepts his mistakes and improves on his shortcomings in a short period of time with seeking constant feedback driving him towards becoming a better resource for the team. He was able to handle multiple country accounts and deliver the same within the due dates with equal detailed analysis for each one of them. He shall prove to be a hardworking resource for any company.
Aksid Abdul Khader
I have been working with Waqas for the last 4 years in DEI. He had started in DEI as an internal auditor and with the finance skills and qualification he had moved to finance. He had been managing the finance of 3 countries which not included the financial element but also ensuring the statutory requirements are met. Waqas is a dedicated professional with the highest levels of ethics and integrity. He is ready to take up any challenging project and strives to deliver with the highest standards. What makes him different is his attitude towards accepting feedback and suggestions positively which helps him provide better results in the future endeavours. He is a team player and has a strong skill for people management. He is an integral part of the finance team within DEI and has grown from strength to strength during his tenure.
Shweta Arora Bhasin
I have managed Waqas over the last 18 months and found him to be very laborious and dedicated. He is committed to accomplishing the task allotted to him. He accepts his mistakes and improves on his shortcomings in a short period of time with seeking constant feedback driving him towards becoming a better resource for the team. He was able to handle multiple country accounts and deliver the same within the due dates with equal detailed analysis for each one of them. He shall prove to be a hardworking resource for any company.
Aksid Abdul Khader
I have been working with Waqas for the last 4 years in DEI. He had started in DEI as an internal auditor and with the finance skills and qualification he had moved to finance. He had been managing the finance of 3 countries which not included the financial element but also ensuring the statutory requirements are met. Waqas is a dedicated professional with the highest levels of ethics and integrity. He is ready to take up any challenging project and strives to deliver with the highest standards. What makes him different is his attitude towards accepting feedback and suggestions positively which helps him provide better results in the future endeavours. He is a team player and has a strong skill for people management. He is an integral part of the finance team within DEI and has grown from strength to strength during his tenure.
Shweta Arora Bhasin
I have managed Waqas over the last 18 months and found him to be very laborious and dedicated. He is committed to accomplishing the task allotted to him. He accepts his mistakes and improves on his shortcomings in a short period of time with seeking constant feedback driving him towards becoming a better resource for the team. He was able to handle multiple country accounts and deliver the same within the due dates with equal detailed analysis for each one of them. He shall prove to be a hardworking resource for any company.
Aksid Abdul Khader
I have been working with Waqas for the last 4 years in DEI. He had started in DEI as an internal auditor and with the finance skills and qualification he had moved to finance. He had been managing the finance of 3 countries which not included the financial element but also ensuring the statutory requirements are met. Waqas is a dedicated professional with the highest levels of ethics and integrity. He is ready to take up any challenging project and strives to deliver with the highest standards. What makes him different is his attitude towards accepting feedback and suggestions positively which helps him provide better results in the future endeavours. He is a team player and has a strong skill for people management. He is an integral part of the finance team within DEI and has grown from strength to strength during his tenure.
Shweta Arora Bhasin
I have managed Waqas over the last 18 months and found him to be very laborious and dedicated. He is committed to accomplishing the task allotted to him. He accepts his mistakes and improves on his shortcomings in a short period of time with seeking constant feedback driving him towards becoming a better resource for the team. He was able to handle multiple country accounts and deliver the same within the due dates with equal detailed analysis for each one of them. He shall prove to be a hardworking resource for any company.
Credentials
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Agile Project Management
Lynda.comAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
PowerPoint 2013 Essential Training
Lynda.comAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Small Business Marketing Fundamentals
Lynda.comAug, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
UAECA
Accountants and Auditors Association - AAAJan, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
ACCA Member
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AML (Anti Money Laundering)
Al Ansari Exchange -
CERTIA (Certification in International Auditing)
ACCA
Experience
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M3 Productions LLC
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United Arab Emirates
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance & Admin Manager
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Feb 2017 - Present
M3 Productions is a full-service production & fabrication facility for all below-the-line (BTL) projects, promotional & point-of-sale activity and brand activations, with a particular focus on retail and shopper marketing. We offer a number of services to complement our core fabrication services, including design services (3D & Technicals), project & event management, warehousing & logistics, approvals & permits and technical assessments. Our Infrastructure Includes: Hardcore fabrication units in company owned facility in Dubai Investment Park. 30,000 square feet across 5 warehouses Team of 65 & growing including specialist designers (Auto-cad, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, 3D Max), painters, applicators, carpenters, metal workers, screen printers & fibreglass professionals As Finance and Admin Manager, I'm responsible for the overall financial management (planning, budgeting, accounting and reporting), HR management and administration of M3 Productions LLC. Single handedly managing a company with head count of 50+ employees. Responsible for the following tasks: Financial Accounting & Management Reporting Planning & Analysis Cost Management Tax & Treasury Management Audit & Compliance Payroll Management Risk Management & Internal controls Process Improvements People Management & Mentoring Administration Procurement Administration & HR: 1) Establish/refine and implement administration and logistics procedures in line with organizational requirements. 2) Manage M3's legal registrations & licensing in UAE as required by the legislation. 3) Manage accommodation for staff, ensuring effective security. 4)Manage facilities, maintenance and administration requirements/issues/concerns. 5) Supervise the administrative needs of the staff and Solely responsible for visas, renewals, transfers, cancellations, medical etc. 6) Ensure Work Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to. Show less
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Finance & Admin Manager
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Oct 2016 - Jan 2017
Manufacturers and Suppliers of All Kinds of: 1) Uniforms (Corporate, Hotels, Hospitals, Schools & Universities, Industrial, Coveralls) 2) Embroidered Logos (With our In-House Embroidery Machines and Expert Design Team) 3) World Flags (With our Expert Flag Maker with UAE Army Experience of over 30 years) 4) Security & Military Uniforms 5) Safety Shoes Manufacturers and Suppliers of All Kinds of: 1) Uniforms (Corporate, Hotels, Hospitals, Schools & Universities, Industrial, Coveralls) 2) Embroidered Logos (With our In-House Embroidery Machines and Expert Design Team) 3) World Flags (With our Expert Flag Maker with UAE Army Experience of over 30 years) 4) Security & Military Uniforms 5) Safety Shoes
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DEI (Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging)
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United Arab Emirates
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Entertainment Providers
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400 - 500 Employee
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Finance Manager (EAMER Region)
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2016
DEI is a leading souvenir imaging provider with more than 300 partner sites worldwide, employing over 2,500 staff with turnover exceeding US$ 100m. I was promoted to the Finance Manager based on performance with a remit to lead Finance department operations, provide financial analysis and advice to Finance Director and develop processes and standards to meet local regulatory requirements for UAE, UK, India, Maldives and Kuwait.▪ Reached and exceeded all targets, ensuring all statutory and regulatory deadlines were met along with internal reporting deadlines, effectively supporting operations from finance perspective.▪ Successfully transitioned legal structure of Maldivian operations, ensuring alignment with laws & regulations, upholding $2m operations of the highest Net Profit contributing country.▪ Rewarded the Accountant of the Year in 2015. Show less
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Financial Accountant
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2014
I oversaw efficient operations of accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely revenues recording for management reporting and KPI analysis. My role involved cooperation with Finance Manager on preparing and analysing financial reports as well as preparing monthly budget packs for various departments such as IT, HR, Operations, BD and Executive Leadership Team, providing YTD variance analysis of actual vs budget spends thus contributing to monitoring and controlling of the costs.▪ Designed and introduced an effective asset management, enabling high control of asset conditions and transfers, which saved the business thousands of dollars.▪ Successfully completed a large scale Partner Revenue Share reports project, gaining commendation from USA Finance Director.▪ Met and exceeded all targets and earned promotion to the Finance Manager. Show less
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Internal Auditor
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May 2012 - Dec 2012
Joined to create an audit function, which involved creating audit programmes, designing policies and guidelines and ensuring uniformity of reporting site procedures. Reporting to Finance Director, managed the audit department and remotely oversaw and supervised audit teams based in India, UK, Maldives and Kuwait.▪ Improved accuracy and minimised errors in revenues and transactions recorded by teams.▪ Played a key role in launching an operations software by identifying loops in the previous system and providing inputs to IT on developing an audit trail in the new software.▪ Significantly contributed to revenue increase in the company through active audit function. Show less
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Al Ansari Exchange
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United Arab Emirates
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Internal Auditor
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Dec 2008 - Apr 2012
Joined the company as one of pioneering members of Al Ansari Exchange audit team in Dubai with a remit to conduct regular audits of over 100 branches across UAE. As part of my role, I thoroughly verified financial statements, security systems, compliance with laws and regulations, asset conditions and overall organisation of each branch. ▪ Streamlined documentation processes as per the AML and central bank requirements. ▪ Identified cash fraud of US$ 40k and successfully recovered the entire amount. Show less
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Geo Tv Network
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Pakistan
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Intern
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
Noticing my dedication and concentration, I was one of the only 3 students picked from my ACCA batch by my professor to benefit from the opportunity of internship in one of the prestigious and well known Group of Companies in the country. Worked in the Print Media sector of the Geo & Jang Group which covered the two major Newspapers of the Country namely THE NEWS International (English) and JANG (Urdu) ▪ Got the opportunity to experience first hand the world of print and media by visiting the printing press and getting a walkthrough of the whole process from an expert. ▪ Also got an opportunity to visit the premises of the news Channel of GEO network in Islamabad and networking with the people behind the scene. ▪ Improved my communication and socializing skills by interacting with various departments and resolving queries. ▪ Gained experience in Stock Taking of Heavy Machines related to printing worth Millions of Rupees. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2011
Phoenix Financial Training Institute DIFC, Dubai, UAE
ACCA, Chartered Accountant (UK) -
1994 - 2004
Islamia English School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
9 GCEs 'O' Levels & 3 'A' Levels, Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, English, Computer Studies.
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