سعد أحمد, Finance Manager

سعد أحمد

Finance Manager

Gadlang Management Consultants

البلد
الإمارات العربية المتحدة - الشارقة
التعليم
ماجستير, Financial & Cost Accounting, Financial Management, Tax, Audit, Management, Law, Corporate Governance
الخبرات
11 years, 4 أشهر

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مجموع سنوات الخبرة :11 years, 4 أشهر

Finance Manager في Gadlang Management Consultants
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أكتوبر 2023 إلى مارس 2024

• Successfully completed a 5-months GL Control assignment for “Wall Street Exchange Center LLC”, focusing on restructuring the GL accounts, reconciliations, completion of external audit, and addressing of issues raised by regulators.

• Streamlined and cleaned up the chart of accounts, enhancing the efficiency of financial processes.

• Facilitated a smooth completion of External Audit process, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Proactively addressed issues flagged by regulatory bodies such as the Central Bank of UAE, Internal Auditors, and Group Auditors, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Conducted comprehensive reconciliations across all financial heads, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data.

• Successfully completed 1-month reconciliation assignment for “Dubai Holding”, focusing on Bank and Receivables Reconciliations.

Senior Accountant في SB Group International
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - دبي
  • أبريل 2023 إلى أغسطس 2023

• Managing financial records, transactions, and VAT for multiple business units with professionalism and accuracy.

• Collaborating closely with multiple business units to understand their financial needs and providing expert guidance.

• Utilizing advanced MS Excel and accounting software to streamline processes and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Conducting in-depth financial analysis to identify areas for improvement and optimize financial performance.

• Generating detailed financial reports and presentations for stakeholders, highlighting key insights and recommendations.

Finance Controller في Bidfood Middle East
  • عمان - بركاء
  • فبراير 2022 إلى أكتوبر 2022

• Spearheaded monthly financial reporting to Head Office, conducting comprehensive ratio and variance analysis alongside the preparation of other crucial reports and schedules.

• Worked on the preparation and control of the Rolling Budget and Forecast, with a specific focus on Operating Expenses (OPEX), ensuring the delivery of precise financial outcomes.

• Oversaw all facets of accounting operations, encompassing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory Management, Fixed Assets, and Debt Collection, among others, ensuring seamless functionality.

• Directed and mentored the Accounting Team, maintaining strict adherence to pertinent statutory laws, company policies, and procedures, thereby ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Formulated and upheld cash flow forecasts to optimize fund management strategies.

• Executed timely processing of payments and e-filing of crucial tax documents including VAT, Withholding Taxes, and Corporate Income Taxes, upholding regulatory obligations.

• Promoted relationships with diverse stakeholders, including employees, solicitors, bankers, customers, suppliers, and regulators, nurturing collaborative partnerships to drive organizational success.

Assistant Manager Finance في SICPA Inks Pakistan (Private) Limited
  • باكستان - كراتشي
  • أبريل 2013 إلى سبتمبر 2021

• Prepared monthly financial reports for both local management and Head Office, detailing divisional breakdowns and accompanying schedules.

• Conducted analysis of financial reports, including variance analysis, and provided explanations for discrepancies from budget/forecast and prior year figures.

• Assisted in the preparation of quarterly rolling forecasts and annual budgets for submission to Head Office and analyzed forecast and budget data to identify changes and provisions, providing clear explanations for any deviations.

• Supervised the accounts’ payable function, ensuring timely processing of invoices and adherence to company policies and reconciled payable accounts with the general ledger monthly, while also managing income tax withholding and deposits to relevant authorities.

• Improved purchase cycle and supply chain processes through redesign and recommendations for enhanced internal controls and maintained employee databases and processed monthly payroll accurately and promptly.

• Reconcile payroll records with the general ledger and ensure compliance with standards and regulations while handling deductions for benefits and taxes, including filing of withholding income tax.

• Managed all aspects of fixed assets, from capital expenditure requests to disposals, in accordance with group policies, reconciled fixed asset records with the general ledger, and conducted regular physical verifications.

• Prepared landed cost sheets for inventory and optimized supply chain procedures to reduce costs while recording all stock-related journal entries and conduct regular physical stock counts.

• Reconcile inventory balances monthly and address any discrepancies with the supply chain team and Head Office.

• Prepared and submitted monthly sales tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax authorities, and handled departmental notices related to sales tax and manage reconciliation with various modules and ledgers.

• Oversaw general, health, and life insurance policies, including recording additions and deletions, corresponded with insurance companies regarding premium payments and claims, and prepared necessary documents for policy renewals.

Senior Accountant في AL Nibras General Trading Co LLC
  • الإمارات العربية المتحدة - الشارقة
  • يناير 2012 إلى فبراير 2013

• Headed the preparation of monthly financial statements and various financial reports, facilitating informed decision-making and business support.

• Implemented internal control systems and collaborated with external auditors and stakeholders to ensure compliance and accuracy.

• Managed working capital effectively by establishing and supervising a dedicated debt collection team, ensuring the prompt collection of receivables.

• Prepared comprehensive monthly collection reports, analyzing variances, and strategizing for improvement.

• Oversaw the management of receivables, payables, and payroll processes, conducting monthly reconciliations and maintaining accounting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Demonstrated proficiency in bank reconciliation, actively engaging with financial institutions for import/export Letter of Credits (LCs), discounting arrangements, and addressing various banking inquiries to support operational efficiency and financial transparency.

الخلفية التعليمية

ماجستير, Financial & Cost Accounting, Financial Management, Tax, Audit, Management, Law, Corporate Governance
  • في Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA UK)
  • ديسمبر 2015

Member - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA UK)

بكالوريوس, Financial & Cost Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, Tax, Law
  • في University Of Karachi
  • ديسمبر 2008

Bachelor’s in Commerce from University of Karachi - 2008

دبلوم, Financial & Cost Accounting, Management, Tax, Financial Management
  • في Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA UK)
  • يونيو 2007

Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) a sub qualification of ACCA UK - 2007.

Specialties & Skills

General Ledger Maintenance
Reporting Skills
Internal Controls
Insurance
Analysis
Budgeting/Forecasting
Process Re-design/Re-engineering and System development
Income & Sales Tax (VAT)
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Accounts Payable, Receivable and Inventory Management
Payroll Processing and Fixed Asset Management
Staff Coaching, Training and People’s Management
Treasury Management
Cross-functional Collaborations

اللغات

الأوردو
اللغة الأم
الانجليزية
متمرّس

العضويات

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA UK)
  • Member
  • March 2017

التدريب و الشهادات

Will To Win (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Learningminds
تاريخ الدورة:
January 2020
المدة:
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Sales Tax Return (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Softax (Private) Limited
تاريخ الدورة:
December 2019
المدة:
8 ساعات
IFRS Refresher - Basic to Mid Level (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Business Partnerz
تاريخ الدورة:
December 2019
المدة:
16 ساعة
Salary Taxation & E-Filling of Income Tax Return (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Softax (Private) Limited
تاريخ الدورة:
September 2019
المدة:
8 ساعات
E-Filling of Income Tax Withholding Statement (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Softax (Private) Limited
تاريخ الدورة:
October 2018
المدة:
3 ساعات
Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Management (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Narejo Human Resources (Pvt) Ltd
تاريخ الدورة:
August 2018
المدة:
8 ساعات
Withholding Tax (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Softax (Private) Limited
تاريخ الدورة:
August 2017
المدة:
8 ساعات
Business Communication Masterclass - Effective Business Writing (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Octara
تاريخ الدورة:
August 2017
المدة:
8 ساعات
Basics of Business Communication (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Pakistan Society for Training & Development
تاريخ الدورة:
May 2016
المدة:
16 ساعة
Advanced Excel 2013 (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
Innovative Institute of Management & IT Trainings
تاريخ الدورة:
August 2014
المدة:
40 ساعة
Management of Sales Tax on Goods and Services (تدريب)
معهد التدريب:
TerraBiz
تاريخ الدورة:
December 2013
المدة:
8 ساعات

الهوايات

  • Playing & watching Sports, Dine Out, Travelling, Socializing,
    1) Part of Company's Cricket Team. 2) Won the Badminton Championship.