• Overlooked the accounts department and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and regulatory requirements. • Responsible for External audit, dealing with banks and government bodies.• Communicates tax implications to operational and Management teams.• Involved in decision-making regarding the allocation of resources for long-term investment projects. This includes evaluating potential investments, estimating their returns, and selecting projects that align with the company's strategic objectives.• Deciding on the distribution of profits to shareholders through dividends. • Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize the organization's tax liability while ensuring compliance with tax laws. Stay informed about changes in tax regulations that may impact the company.• Lead or participate in merger and acquisition activities, including due diligence, valuation, negotiations, and integration planning. Evaluate the financial impact of potential acquisitions or divestitures.• Oversee cash management, liquidity, and capital expenditure. Develop strategies to maximize returns on investments while maintaining adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations.• Optimize the company's capital structure by balancing debt and equity to minimize the cost of capital. Make decisions regarding financing options and capital allocation.• Implement cost control measures to improve efficiency and profitability. Analyse cost structures and identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising the quality of products or services.• Develop and oversee the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic planning. Provide insights and analysis to support decision-making.• Identify, assess, and manage financial risks. Develop strategies to mitigate risks related to market conditions, unpredictable clients and other factors that may impact the organization's financial performance.

UAE AML Compliance:Maintained 100% compliance with UAE AML regulations by implementing comprehensive risk management procedures in accordance with DNFPB guidelines Accounts Department Oversight:Streamlined accounts department processes, ensuring detailed and accurate documentation, which led to timely and error-free financial reporting.Oversaw accounts department compliance with IFRS, resulting in clean audits for X consecutive years.Revenue Strategy and Pricing:Collaborated with business partners to develop strategic pricing models, leading to a increase in revenue from new customer segments.Spearheaded the strategy planning for multiple revenue streams, resulting in a growth in profitability within a specific timeframe.Funding and Cost of Capital:Secured funding for projects by negotiating favorable terms with lenders, leading to a reduced cost of capital.Developed and implemented a comprehensive funding strategy, optimizing the company's capital structure and saving on financing costs annually.ERP System Implementation:Successfully implemented a new ERP system, resulting in improvement in workflow efficiency and reduced significant processing time.Led the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring a smooth transition for all departments and minimizing disruption to daily operations.

Involved in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements including annual balance sheets, processing supplier payments, petty cash reimbursement, fund transfers and commission clearance. Work on VAT reconciliation and monthly filing as per FTA guidelines, monthly reconciliation and ensure its correctness in trial balance. Manage fixed and current assets and monitor their additions and deletions. Focus on monthly submission of performance indicators of costing, profit and loss statements, payables and receivables to the managementEnsure an accurate and timely month-end, quarterly and year-end closing of the books. Prepare & present the consolidated income statements and divisional profitability analysis, variance analysis.My role also entails book keeping (ledger posting, account maintenance, bank reconciliation) including audit and finalization of accounts. Prepare schedules, prepayments and provisions. Prepare and maintain accounts based on the Accounting Standard (IAS and IFRS) followed in the country. Monitor regular activities of all projects to ensure smooth operation with regards to financial activities.Function as the point of contact for external auditors and closely work with them by providing relevant information, schedules and explanations to ensure the smooth completion of audit process.