ألطاف محمد اكرم

Handled accounts for Cygnus Telecom and its group companies, Prepare financial statements, business activity reports, and financial forecasts
•Optimized internal audit processes, improving efficiency within few months .
•Manage employees who are responsible for financial reporting
•Periodically review the organizations financial reports and identify opportunities for cost management.
•Analyze data and advise top management on how to maximize profits and prevent loss from Inventory aging
•Give final approval to expenditures within the allocated limit
•Internal Audit : Provide organizations with guidance on financial accuracy, internal controls, and regulatory compliance
•Improving operating practices, and financial processes of the organization.
•Conducted internal audit reviews to monitor and improve the financial effectiveness of current systems an d controls.
•Oversaw accurate and detailed recording of revenues and expenditure.
•Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analy sis.
•Reviewed financial data, performing analytical procedures to identify unusual transactions.
•Investigated invoices, requesting appropriate evidence from suppliers.
•Conducted credit checks and monitored credit alerts.
•Contacted customers about overdue payments by phone, letter and email.
•Chased clients to procure payments in line with agreed terms and conditions.
•Followed up weekly statements with courtesy calls to customers.

• Directed full-cycle finance operations for Cygnus Telecom and its group entities.
• Designed and implemented internal audit mechanisms.
• Advised on inventory aging risk and led corrective actions.
• Approved expenditures within company-defined thresholds and ensured AR/AP
alignment, Budgeting, Credit Control, P&L, Internal Controls

• Managed accounts receivable processes and implemented automation for
follow-up tasks, reducing manual workload and improving collection
efficiency.
• Developed and optimized Excel-based tracking tools to enhance payment
monitoring.

• Provided freelance support in real estate operations with a focus on sales
process optimization and staff training.
• Developed automation tools for reporting and lead follow-up, improving
response times and conversion rates.
◦ Managed finance operations for Cygnus Telecom and its group
entities, with a strong focus on managing Accounts Receivable
(AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including timely follow
up with clients to ensure efficient cash flow.
◦ Designed and implemented robust internal audit mechanisms to
enhance financial governance.
◦ Developed and led corrective actions addressing inventory aging
risks.
◦ Created and implemented a high-impact inventory control
procedure that significantly reduced inventory loss and improved
accuracy of stock status.
◦ Approved expenditures within company-defined thresholds and
ensured alignment of AR/AP, budgeting, credit control, P&L, and
internal controls.

Administrator/Accounts Manager
• Finance : Seeking achievement-driven opportunity to create and maintain relationships with clients while maximizing investment strategies designed to achieve financial goals
• Prepare recommendations for an annual budget prior to each fiscal year and Provide timely
explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; provide corrective
action recommendations to management, where necessary
• Accounting : Manage company accounts, Investors accounts and portfolio management
• Directed all bookkeeping functions including account receivable, accounts payable, payroll,
journal entry
• Hands-on experience in billing, payroll, managing contracts and MOU
• Oversee issues related to government and regulatory compliance
• Create and manage office work schedules/hours and implementation
• Responsible for handling Human Resource issues and employee problem resolutions.
• Managed records of property inventory, including keeping track of payment installments.
• Oversaw service charges related to property/community services by Master Community Developers.
• Handled the process of renting out ready properties planned for renting. Liaise with real estate brokerage agents.
• Maintained records of security deposits and rent collection, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Implemented effective property management and financial tracking practices

• Handled investor portfolios, company accounts, and financial reporting.
• Oversaw rent collection, security deposits, payroll, and HR-related finance.
• Managed regulatory compliance with Dubai Land Department and service
charges management related to Master Developers.

• Audit of Daily Sales
• Developed software to handle accounting and sales operations for effective timely bimonthly reporting of sales to airlines, including accounting module for management
reporting for monitoring Sales, Stock and Productivity.
• Preparing Sales report & settlement for BSP-SSAN IATA Billing and Settlement Plan - Sales
Settlement Adjustment Notice and non-BSP participant airlines for major airlines including
Qatar Ai rways, PIA, AeroAsia, Shaheen, Mahan, Aria Air, Kish Airlines and Qeshm Airline
• BSP sales, refunds, ADM, ACM verification
• BSP-SSAN preparation and follow-up with Airline/BSP
• Stock Control, Credit Control, preparation of monthly P/L statements on time
• Review and prepare annual external auditing schedules and coordinate audit activities.
• Managed payroll operations for team of employees.

• Developed sales accounting software and handled airline settlement
reports.
• Managed BSP-SSAN billing, credit control, and P&L reporting.
• Coordinated external audit preparation and managed team payroll.

Accomplished programmer and accountant with expertise in data analysis and developing optimized business systems. Core strengths include:

Application Development: Created full-fledged desktop and POS applications for accounting, administration and multi-lingual support.

Developed bilingual interface with Farsi as required.

Y2K Transformation: Handled Y2K transition for all hardware systems and ensured no disruptions.

Data Analysis: Performed daily transaction audits and ensured proper posting and backups.

Generated AML reports required by Central Bank.

Infrastructure: Setup network, computers, print servers and hardware for POS rollout. Planned and executed periodical improvements.

Accounting: Assisted with day-to-day accounting procedures and tracking. Maintained data integrity.

Problem Solving: Overcame challenges like developing bilingual, Farsi-supported POS module through expertise in programming and accounting.

Offer cross-disciplinary skills encompassing programming, accounting, infrastructure management and data analysis. Able to develop optimized business systems that drive efficiencies, provide insightful reporting and support organizational growth.

• Developed core accounting and POS modules with multilingual support.
• Handled network and server setup, and AML reporting to the Central Bank.

Managing all aspects of the finance and accounts function. Core expertise includes:

Financial Reporting: Prepared P&L statements, monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements. Analyzed growth, progress and recommended actions.

Auditing: Performed daily audits of sales and coordinated with external auditors for yearly financial audits. Ensured integrity of records.

Payroll Management: Handled payroll operations including processing, reporting and payments for the staff.

Risk Mitigation: Identified process inefficiencies and implemented improvements to tighten accounting controls.

Database Management: Registered and maintained accurate customer information in databases.

Settlements & Reconciliations: Followed up on airline settlements and stock reconciliations.

Credit Control: Implemented robust credit control procedures to minimize bad debts.

Successfully optimized processes and mitigated risks through expertise in all aspects of accounting and finance management. Able to ensure fiscal discipline, accurate reporting, and data-driven business insights.

• Audited daily sales, stock, and prepared financial statements.
• Managed year-end audit liaison, payroll, and database accuracy.

Accomplished programmer and systems architect with expertise in developing and implementing robust business applications from the ground up. Core strengths include:

Application Development: Designed and built full-fledged Accounts and POS modules using state-of-the-art technologies.

Infrastructure Setup: Established and managed Novell Netware network infrastructure.

Testing & Troubleshooting: Conducted rigorous testing to identify and resolve system issues. Patched and troubleshot outages.

Data Integrity: Performed daily transaction audits and backups to ensure proper posting.

Banking Liaison: Corresponded with financial institutions and banks.

Ongoing Enhancements: Managed roadmaps and continuously improved capabilities to boost productivity.

Collaboration: Worked closely with stakeholders and end-users to understand changing requirements and implement customizations.

Compliance: Delivered all projects in line with company values and requirements.

Offered expertise in building optimized business applications from the ground up and managing the entire IT lifecycle. Able to architect systems that effectively support key financial processes and evolving needs.

• Built full accounting and POS system from scratch using Novell Netware.
• Maintained audit logs, backup systems, and collaborated on finance tools.