Mohammed Azim Ghadiali

1. Directed finance operations for an AED 130M gold refinery ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and regulatory compliance.

2. Delivered AED 3M+ in tax savings through strategic tax planning and compliance optimization.

3. Reduced inventory losses by AED 1M+ by strengthening stock controls, reconciliations, and comprehensive reporting.

4. Accelerated month-end close by 3 days and improved reporting accuracy by 30% through process optimization and ERP automation (NEO & Tally).

5. Established budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis frameworks, driving cost control and financial discipline.

6. Led trial balance clean-up and reconciliations, significantly improving audit readiness and financial transparency.

7. Managed and led external audits, ensuring timely completion and high-quality financial reporting.

8. Strengthened governance by implementing SOPs, policies, and internal control frameworks.

9. Implemented fixed asset tracking and legal cases monitoring systems, enhancing risk management.

10. Managed multi-entity, cross-border financial operations, ensuring transfer pricing compliance.

11. Built and led a finance team of 5, improving performance, timelines, and reporting accuracy.

12. Delivered financial insights, detailed analysis, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

13. Effectively handled compliance-related correspondence and responses for notices issued by JAFZA and SAIF Zone, ensuring timely resolution and regulatory compliance.

1. Led financial reporting, compliance, & audit functions for INR 650M wealth management co, managing a team of 5.

2. Delivered INR 14M annual tax savings through strategic tax planning.

3. Secured INR 250M funding and reduced finance costs by INR 2.5M through effective negotiations.

4. Improved profitability by 10% by driving cost optimization and vendor renegotiation initiatives.

5. Directed MIS reporting and financial statement preparation, enhancing reporting accuracy and timeliness.

6. Strengthened budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management processes.

7. Ensured full compliance with Income Tax, GST, TDS, and NSE/BSE regulations.

8. Collaborated with banks, auditors, and regulators to ensure seamless financial operations.

9. Independently managed EY and PwC audits, reducing audit observations by 70% through improved internal controls.

1. Led finance operations for an INR 400M manufacturing business, managing a team of 4.

2. Delivered INR 4M annual tax savings through effective & proactive tax planning.

3. Reduced reporting timelines by 4 days by improving financial processes.

4. Achieved INR 3.5M in cost savings through structured cost-control initiatives and vendor negotiations.

5. Strengthened receivables management, improving collections and cash flow.

6. Negotiated INR 100M in financing, reducing annual interest costs by INR 1M.

7. Managed tax compliance and assessments with consistent nil liability outcomes.

8. Secured INR 5M in government incentives through effective application and compliance management.

• Managed accounting operations and month-end close processes for INR 3000M coal import & trading business.
• Reduced closing cycle by 3 days through workflow improvements.
• Automated reconciliation processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Strengthened reporting quality and inventory control systems.

• Led finance, taxation, and compliance across real estate group entities.
• Improved profitability through budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Delivered INR 1M in tax savings through proactive planning.
• Managed tax scrutiny and regulatory assessments with nil liability outcomes.
• Recovered INR 1M in receivables through structured follow-up processes.

• Managed end-to-end finance operations across manufacturing group companies.
• Improved working capital efficiency and overall profitability.
• Achieved INR 4M annual additional income through optimal deployment of surplus funds.
• Strengthened internal controls and financial reporting systems.
• Ensured smooth financial operations through effective stakeholder coordination.

• Conducted statutory, internal, and tax audits across multiple industries.
• Managed compliance and financial reporting assignments.