Currently managing audit functions as Group RBWM, Finance and Risk Portfolio manager (PM) including: - Execution of audit services and providing technical matter expertise - Deputizing for the Exco Audit Relationship Manager (ARM) as point of reference to team members, on relevant audit matters - Managing / supervising execution of assigned jobs to completion, appraising the Exco ARM on progress, and any recommendations for scope changes - Preparing of Notice of Audit… Show more Currently managing audit functions as Group RBWM, Finance and Risk Portfolio manager (PM) including: - Execution of audit services and providing technical matter expertise - Deputizing for the Exco Audit Relationship Manager (ARM) as point of reference to team members, on relevant audit matters - Managing / supervising execution of assigned jobs to completion, appraising the Exco ARM on progress, and any recommendations for scope changes - Preparing of Notice of Audit for assignments, together with related Risk Identification Sheet documents - Reviewing work of team members for completeness, and technical correctness - Finalising the Audit findings arising through review work performed and formalising audit report for Exco ARM review - Representing IA in discussions with management on issues arising through audit reviews - Undertaking fieldwork, ad hoc review and project related work as directed by Exco ARM - Provide Exco ARM with information in respect of any material changes in the risk profile of audit functions - Recommend improvements to departmental methodologies. - Identify additions to ACL (Data Analytics Tool) library, or alternative information sources, in the form of resident system query languages Show less

As a Manager Finance (Saad Financial Advisory Services Ltd), experience of: Provides general operational directions to direct reports regarding the various aspects and activities of the finance functions to ensure professional and timely provision of such services; Provides management with necessary financial information and other relevant data as appropriate; Leads and control the budget planning process;Reviews the operational and financial results of the… Show more As a Manager Finance (Saad Financial Advisory Services Ltd), experience of: Provides general operational directions to direct reports regarding the various aspects and activities of the finance functions to ensure professional and timely provision of such services; Provides management with necessary financial information and other relevant data as appropriate; Leads and control the budget planning process;Reviews the operational and financial results of the Company and compares results against objectives and budgets;Control the year-end closing process and activities;Acts as the point of contact for Authorities, external auditors, in case of questions regarding finance and accounting, year-end closing, etc; Responsible for co-ordination of all activities relating to the publication of the Company’s annual report;Ensure adequate financial and internal controls are in place for all financial activities of the Company;Co-ordinates with all other Divisions and Departments to facilitate the preparation and finalization of the Company’s annual budget and annual report, and monitors the Company’s performance vis-à-vis the budget;Supervises the preparation of the necessary returns required to be submitted to Dubai Financial Services Authorities (DFSA);Resolves financial queries of other Groups of the Company; Co-ordinates with external auditors and handles their requirements in order to finalize the audit of the finalize the audit for the financial statements of the Company; Being a part of Corporate Finance team, assist Director of Corporate Finance regarding Investment advisory services with respect to public trade equities, fixed income, marketable securities, Merger & Acquisitions, Initial Public Offering, Debt raising, Investment appraisal and Financial Feasibility analysis. Show less

As a leader of sizable teams at Ernst & Young, BDO Chartered Accountants and Riaz Ahmed & Company Chartered Accountants, extensive experience of: Planning, executing and completion of various audit assignments, which included responsible for conducting preliminary reviews, preparing audit programs, supervision and review of staff work, reporting to engagement partner as well as establishing and strengthening of cordial client relationship through liaisons at various levels of… Show more As a leader of sizable teams at Ernst & Young, BDO Chartered Accountants and Riaz Ahmed & Company Chartered Accountants, extensive experience of: Planning, executing and completion of various audit assignments, which included responsible for conducting preliminary reviews, preparing audit programs, supervision and review of staff work, reporting to engagement partner as well as establishing and strengthening of cordial client relationship through liaisons at various levels of client personnel including top management;Preparing, examining, analyzing and reviewing of financial statements and accounting systems for the purposes of forming audit opinion as per statutory & professional requirements of local, public sector and multinational organizations; Reviewing of internal control procedures to ensure adherence to management policies and control requirements and to suggest ways and means for their improvements thereupon;Conducting Sales Tax audits and developing systems for generation of monthly sales returns. Preparation of Personal and Corporate Tax Computations (including Presumptive Tax Regime) for Income Tax;Analyzing user requirements, procedures and problems to automate processing and information technology systems to identify threats, vulnerabilities, countermeasures, and residual risks;Coordination, supervision, and implementing technology related moves, changes and testing systems. Developing procedures/manuals for the installation, use and software problem solving; Providing consultancy to companies on special occasions like Golden hand shake offer to its employees, including financial management, tax planning and accounting services, collection, generation and submission of information to management and related concerns; and Exposure of preparation DUE DELIGENCE REPORTS of manufacturing concerns; Show less