warda firdous

• Spearheaded full-scope financial reporting and management accounts, ensuring strict IFRS compliance and
timely submission for senior management decision-making.
• Owned end-to-end UAE VAT compliance — preparing, reviewing, and filing quarterly VAT returns covering
multi-million AED revenue cycles with a zero-penalty record.
• Managed cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning, enabling the business to maintain financial stability and
meet operational commitments consistently.
• Led and mentored junior accounts staff, improving team productivity and ensuring accurate, consistent
bookkeeping standards across all financial functions.
• Served as primary liaison for external auditors and financial institutions, facilitating smooth audit processes
and maintaining strong banking relationships.
• Designed and implemented MIS dashboards in Advanced Excel, providing real-time financial KPIs to
management and reducing manual reporting effort.

• Supervised daily accounting operations including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable,
bank reconciliations, and fixed asset register management.
• Coordinated month-end and year-end closing processes, reducing reporting turnaround time by streamlining
inter-departmental data collection and review cycles.
• Established and enforced internal control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory
compliance.
• Prepared and analyzed variance reports, budget vs. actuals, and cash flow statements to support
management with actionable financial insights.

• Managed day-to-day bookkeeping, invoice processing, vendor payments, and expense tracking using Tally
ERP and QuickBooks.
• Supported senior management in preparing financial statements, audit schedules, and compliance
documentation.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date records in line with company policies and UAE regulatory requirements.

• Managed a portfolio of banking clients, delivering retention strategies for financial products and achieving
above-target retention rates.
• Maintained accurate client financial records and ensured full compliance with data privacy policies and
banking regulations.