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Habib Ullah, Finance Manager

Habib Ullah

Finance Manager·Crystal Palace

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Accounting,Finance, Auditing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 1 months

Finance Manager

September 2023 - Present

Crystal Palace

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2023 - Present

Led successful stabilization and re-implementation of Odoo ERP in a
complex inventory environment with 8, 000+ SKUs after prior failed
implementation.
Manage and lead a finance team of 6 staff, improving coordination,
accountability, and performance.
Oversee complete month-end and year-end closing cycles in line
with IFRS requirements.
Prepare monthly management reports, performance dashboards,
and variance analysis for senior leadership.
Handle intercompany reconciliations and balances to ensure
accurate group reporting.
Manage UAE VAT filings, FTA compliance, and Corporate Tax
readiness in accordance with current UAE regulations.
Supervise payroll and salary preparation processes, ensuring
statutory compliance and confidentiality.
Conduct detailed inventory analysis to classify fast-moving, slowmoving,
and non-moving items, supporting working capital
optimization.
Lead weekly and monthly coordination meetings with sales teams to
align revenue, pricing, collections, and inventory strategies.
Reduced customer collection cycle by approximately 40% through
strengthened credit control, disciplined follow-ups, and improved
invoicing processes.
Ensured timely and accurate invoice issuance, improving billing
efficiency and cash inflows.
Cleansed long-outstanding cash, advance, and suspense accounts,
significantly improving balance sheet integrity and financial
transparency.

Company industry:
Trading & Commodity Trading
Job role:
Electrical Engineering

Senior Accountant

May 2023 - Present

Hakeem Health Group,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2023 - Present

- Delivered IFRS-compliant P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for
multiple entities. - Reduced month-end closing cycle by 30% via automation of reconciliations
and workflows. - Initiated cost control measures, achieving 10% reduction in operating
expenses. - Recorded and tracked payroll, ensuring compliance with UAE labor reporting
standards. - Reconciled multi-currency accounts, resolving discrepancies and improving
accuracy. - Led daily reconciliation of delivery payments (cash, card, tap) with 100% accuracy. -
Coordinated with IT to resolve reporting mismatches in Delivery Management System.

Company industry:
Other Healthcare Services

Senior Accountant

September 2022 - April 2023

Accbooks Accounting & Bookkeeping LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2022 - April 2023

- Managed bookkeeping and VAT filings for 15+ SME clients across various
sectors. - Filed accurate VAT returns and guided clients through FTA compliance audits. -
Prepared monthly management reports, financial statements, and cash flow forecasts. -
Implemented onboarding automation for new clients, reducing setup time by 15%. - Advised
clients on budgeting and financial strategy to improve profitability.

Company industry:
Accounting

Assistant Manager - Accounts & Finance

January 2017 - March 2022

Samana Group of Companies,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - March 2022

• Promoted from Assistant Accountant for exceptional performance and leadership.
• Led financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across multiple business entities.
• Implemented Odoo ERP system across two subsidiaries, training staff and reducing
manual reporting by 40%.
• Managed treasury operations, including Post-Dated Cheque (PDC) handling and liquidity
optimization.
• Prepared consolidated financial statements and led intercompany reconciliations,
ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Ensured regulatory adherence, including VAT compliance, and coordinated internal and
external audits.

Company industry:
Management Consulting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant / Finance Executive

December 2011 - December 2016

Contract & Freelance Roles – UAE, DRC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2011 - December 2016

- Oversaw fund handling and accounting for a donor-funded solar panel
import in DRC. - Managed regulatory compliance and accounting for gold trading in Bukavu. -
Handled AP, payroll, and freight operations for logistics clients in Karachi. - Contributed to ERP
transitions and internal control setup across industries.

Company industry:
Trading & Commodity Trading

Education

ACCA

December 2013

December 2013

Master's degree, Accounting,Finance, Auditing

Pakistan

ACCA is a UK based certification. It majoryl covers Financial Accounting/Finance/Audit/Performance Management.
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University of Karachi

January 2013

January 2013

High school or equivalent, Accounting And Administration, Audit

Pakistan

University of Karachi

January 2009

January 2009

Bachelor's degree, Accounting And Administration

Pakistan

Skills

Year End Accounts
Expert
Year End Accounts
Expert
Final Accounts
Expert
Final Accounts
Expert
General Ledger
Expert
General Ledger
Expert
International Financial Reporting Standards
Expert
International Financial Reporting Standards
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
CONSULTING
Intermediate
CONSULTING
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
WEB PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
WEB PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
FORECASTING
Intermediate
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Intermediate
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS
Intermediate
CORPORATE TAX
Intermediate
CORPORATE TAX
Intermediate
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Intermediate
HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Intermediate
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Intermediate
CRYPTOCURRENCY
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
AUDITING
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
CROSS FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
VARIANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
VARIANCE ANALYSIS
Intermediate
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Leadership Skills
Expert
Leadership Skills
Expert
Ms Office
Expert
Ms Office
Expert
Business Communication
Expert
Business Communication
Expert
Financial Statament Analysis
Expert
Financial Statament Analysis
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Urdu

Native Speaker

Hindi

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
UAE Driving License (Valid)
Ms Office
Jan 2004

Hobbies and interests

Podcast and Audio Books

Professional Development

Books

Personal Development