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Waheed Rahman Ghulam Rahman, Financial Controller

Waheed Rahman Ghulam Rahman

Financial Controller·Sabiya General Trading LLC

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, International Accounting and Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 8 months

Financial Controller

September 2018 - Present

Sabiya General Trading LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2018 - Present

• Financial Planning and Analysis: Develop and oversee the company's financial plans, budgets, and
forecasts to support strategic decision-making and ensure financial stability.
• Cost Management: Implement cost control measures and analyze cost drivers to optimize
operational efficiency and profitability.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements,
balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to provide management with insights into the company's financial performance.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, manage liquidity, and forecast cash needs to ensure
the company meets its financial obligations and maintains sufficient working capital.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company
assets, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial
strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives, driving growth and profitability in the
wholesale FMCG market.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze financial and operational performance metrics to identify trends,
opportunities, and areas for improvement, providing actionable insights to drive continuous
performance improvement.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess financial risks facing the company, such as currency
fluctuations or market volatility, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks and protect the
company's financial interests.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Consultant

July 2016 - August 2018

Ernst & Young Middle East

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2016 - August 2018

• Transactional Analysis: Review financial transactions to detect anomalies or patterns indicative of
fraudulent activity.
• Asset Tracing: Trace the movement of assets to uncover hidden or misappropriated funds.
• Interviewing: Conduct interviews with individuals involved in financial matters to gather
information and evidence.
• Data Mining: Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to extract relevant information from large
datasets
• Risk Assessment: Assess the risk of fraud within an organization and develop strategies to mitigate
it.
• Digital Forensics: Investigate electronic data to uncover evidence of financial wrongdoing, such as
email communications or digital documents.
• Internal Control Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend
improvements to prevent fraud.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as anti-money
laundering laws and accounting standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with law enforcement agencies, lawyers, and other professionals
involved in investigations or legal proceedings

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

November 2010 - June 2016

Al Aslaf General Trading L.L.C

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 2010 - June 2016

• Financial Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate records, and prepare financial reports.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable Management: Process invoices, and manage vendor and customer
accounts.
• Inventory Management and Cost Analysis: Monitor inventory, and analyze product costs.
• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Analysis: Assist in budgeting, monitor performance, and conduct analysis.
• Tax Compliance, Payroll Processing: Ensure tax compliance, and manage payroll.
• Cash Management, Audit Support: Monitor cash flow, provide audit assistance

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Heriot Watt University

August 2010

August 2010

Master's degree, International Accounting and Finance

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 71%

GPA (percentage): 71%

Heriot Watt University

November 2009

November 2009

Bachelor's degree, Business and Finance

United Kingdom

GPA (percentage): 60%

GPA (percentage): 60%

Skills

Monthly Closing
Expert
Monthly Closing
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
International Accounting
Expert
International Accounting
Expert
General Ledger
Expert
General Ledger
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert
Financial Modelling
Intermediate
Financial Modelling
Intermediate
Internal Audit
Intermediate
Internal Audit
Intermediate
Planning and forecasting
Intermediate
Planning and forecasting
Intermediate
Managing financial report
Intermediate
Managing financial report
Intermediate
Risk management
Intermediate
Risk management
Intermediate
Technical analysis & Variance Analysis
Intermediate
Technical analysis & Variance Analysis
Intermediate
Fraud Investigation
Intermediate
Fraud Investigation
Intermediate
Budgeting
Intermediate
Budgeting
Intermediate
Monthly Closing
Expert
Monthly Closing
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
International Accounting
Expert
International Accounting
Expert
General Ledger
Expert
General Ledger
Expert
Sales
Expert
Sales
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Hindi

Intermediate

Urdu

Expert

Pushto

Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA)
Jul 2021
Association of Certified Fraud Examiner
Sep 2017

Hobbies and interests

Food
Reading
Traveling