Jumana Abdul Jabbar

• Provided strategic financial leadership, translating complex financial data into actionable insights for executive decisions.

• Directed end-to-end accounting operations, including GL management, reconciliations, month-end and year-end closing, and statutory reporting.

• Prepared and analyzed management accounts and MIS dashboards, supporting business performance review and strategic planning.

• Developed and executed budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and revenue optimization.

• Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, optimizing collections, vendor payments, and cash flow.

• Implemented ERP enhancements, improving reporting accuracy, efficiency, and workflow automation.

• Led IFRS-compliant financial statement preparation and coordinated internal/external audits.

• Strengthened internal controls, risk management policies, and credit evaluation frameworks.

• Integrated financial planning with procurement, inventory, and logistics, reducing operational costs and improving supply chain efficiency.

• Conducted inventory valuation, logistics cost analysis, and stock aging reviews.

• Mentored junior accounting and finance staff to ensure adherence to best practices and compliance standards.

• Preparation and review of bank reconciliation statements to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Managing online banking operations and electronic fund transfers including NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and SWIFT transactions.

• Oversight of loan accounts, overdrafts, and credit facilities, including monitoring loan repayments and interest schedules.

• Hands-on experience with corporate tax registration, preparation, and submission, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Delivered end-to-end VAT advisory services, including registration, filing, reconciliation, and compliance guidance.

• Interpreted UAE tax legislation and provided practical solutions for business compliance.

• Prepared and reviewed VAT returns, schedules, and reconciliation statements.

• Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely collections, and vendor payments.

• Reconciled client and vendor accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring audit readiness.

• Produced AP/AR aging reports, cash flow projections, and expense analyses for management.

• Streamlined payment and collection workflows through process automation initiatives.

• Maintained structured financial records and documentation, supporting compliance and audit reviews.