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Arif Ahmed, Senior Finance Manager

Arif Ahmed

Senior Finance Manager·Al Fan Emirates General Trading LLC

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, AI Finance (Artificial Intelligence)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 0 months

Senior Finance Manager

April 2023 - Present

Al Fan Emirates General Trading LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

April 2023 - Present

• Develop and manage vendor-wise budgets with purchase limits capped at 65% of projected sales to protect margins.
• Lead branch-wise financial forecasting and cost control initiatives, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Oversee full UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance; coordinate with auditors and regulatory bodies for timely
submissions.
• Manage inventory planning and procurement workflows, implementing month-wise purchase allocations and vendor
prioritization.
• Integrate daily cash counter closing with CCO (POS) and SAP B1 ERP for real-time reconciliation and audit trail.
• Drive branch-wise sales projections and customer analysis to align procurement with seasonal demand trends.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

June 2018 - March 2023

Day To Day International Trading LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2018 - March 2023

• Prepared and analyzed comprehensive financial statements: Income Statements, Cash Flow, and Balance Sheets.
• Managed and mentored a team of junior finance professionals, improving team productivity and accuracy.
• Reduced operational costs through structured cost-saving strategies and budget optimization.
• Implemented new financial systems to enhance data accessibility, reliability, and audit readiness.
• Negotiated favorable vendor terms, achieving recurring cost savings for the organization.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

February 2014 - March 2018

Al Shaheen EST

Doha, Qatar

February 2014 - March 2018

Managed daily finance operations and ensured smooth financial administration across wholesale and retail divisions.
• Developed detailed financial reports and forecasts for senior management decision-making.
• Designed KPI dashboards using advanced Excel and BI tools to track performance metrics.
• Supported B2B business development by securing new clients and managing payment terms.
• Reduced operational costs through vendor negotiations and disciplined budget planning.
Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance & Admin Manager

January 2008 - November 2013

Inter Taym FZCO,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2008 - November 2013

• Administered payroll, reduced discrepancies, and ensured accurate employee compensation.
• Prepared monthly P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet reports for management review.
• Developed budget recommendations and revenue generation strategies for business growth.
• Handled vendor negotiations and maintained strong supplier relationships.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Accountant & Administrator

February 2003 - December 2007

Nurol Construction LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2003 - December 2007

• Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
• Conducted financial audits and streamlined budgeting processes for improved internal controls.
• Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounts Assistant

February 1999 - January 2003

Lahmeyer International GmbH,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

February 1999 - January 2003

• Processed invoices, staff expense claims, and conducted regular bank reconciliations.
• Assisted in monthly closings and managed petty cash transactions.
• Received Certificate of Excellence for outstanding contribution to financial operations.
Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Alison Empower

January 2026

January 2026

Diploma, AI Finance (Artificial Intelligence)

United Kingdom

Alison Empower

January 2025

January 2025

Diploma, Anti Money Laundering( AML)

United Kingdom

ACCA IFRS

July 2024

July 2024

Master's degree, IFRS International Financial Reporting Standardsandard

United Kingdom

School of Management of India

January 2014

January 2014

Master's degree, Banking And Finance

India

Academic College of London

October 2008

October 2008

Higher diploma, Human Resources Management

United Arab Emirates

Strategic Planning
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Netscape Educational Academy

June 2003

June 2003

Higher diploma, Commerce And Finance

India

Certified Finance & Accounting

CSJM Kanpur University

August 1998

August 1998

Bachelor's degree, Accounting And Economics

India

Bachelor's Degree
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CSJM Kanpur University

January 1998

January 1998

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

India

Skills

Banking
Expert
Banking
Expert
Human Resources Management Systems
Expert
Human Resources Management Systems
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
Payroll Management
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Budgeting
Expert
Payroll Management (WPS)
Expert
Payroll Management (WPS)
Expert
QuickBooks
Expert
QuickBooks
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
Tally
Expert
Tally
Expert
MS Office
Expert
MS Office
Expert
Treasury Management
Expert
Treasury Management
Expert
Financial & Reports
Expert
Financial & Reports
Expert
Budget & Forecast
Expert
Budget & Forecast
Expert
Financials
Expert
Financials
Expert
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
Intermediate
ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING
Intermediate
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Intermediate
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Intermediate
CORPORATE TAX
Intermediate
CORPORATE TAX
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL FORECASTING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL FORECASTING
Intermediate
FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Intermediate
FRAUD INVESTIGATION
Intermediate
INDIRECT TAX
Intermediate
INDIRECT TAX
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
SAP B1
Intermediate
SAP B1
Intermediate
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Intermediate
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
TEAM LEADERSHIP
Intermediate

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
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Facebook
Facebook
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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Malayalam
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certificate of Participation
CPD Certified – Diploma in Fraud Management & Anti-Money Laundering
Artificial Intelligence in Finance & Investment
ACCA – Pursuing
Certificate of Participation
Certificate of Participation
Certificate
Corporate Tax & VAT Compliance
SAP B1
CPD‑Certified in AML & Fraud Management
Training
CPR First Aid Basic
American Health & Safety Institute Show credentials

Hobbies

  • Reading (Finance, Technology, Leadership)
  • Continuous Learning & Skill Development