Waheed Rahman Ghulam Rahman, Financial Controller

Waheed Rahman Ghulam Rahman

Financial Controller

Sabiya General Trading LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, International Accounting and Finance
Experience
13 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 5 Months

Financial Controller at Sabiya General Trading LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since September 2018

• 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.

Senior Consultant at Ernst & Young Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2016 to 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

Accountant at Al Aslaf General Trading L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2010 to 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

Education

Master's degree, International Accounting and Finance
  • at Heriot Watt University
  • August 2010
Bachelor's degree, Business and Finance
  • at Heriot Watt University
  • November 2009

Specialties & Skills

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

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert
Pushto
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2021
Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2017

Hobbies

  • Food
  • Reading
  • Traveling