Strategic Financial Planning & AnalysisAs a Finance Business Partner, I have successfully driven strategic financial planning, preparing annual budgets and strategic plans that align financial objectives with business goals. I accurately forecast cash flows and balance sheets, setting realistic targets and ensuring financial stability by identifying and mitigating financial risks and opportunities.Financial Reporting and Treasury ManagementI prepare and analyze monthly cash flow reports, track overall cash generation against targets, and provide actionable insights. My variance analysis with operations teams identifies root causes and recommends corrective actions to enhance financial performance. Additionally, I conduct in-depth monthly reviews of working capital items like receivables, payables, and accruals, ensuring accurate tracking and analysis against forecasts.Accounts Receivables Management I consistently achieve annual collection targets by developing effective strategies and monitoring receivable balances. I address shortfalls through targeted action plans, improving cash flow and reducing outstanding balances. Business Transformation My finance transformation initiatives have improved efficiency and data visualization using Power BI and Think-Cell. Governance and Risk Management Supporting internal audit functions, I perform weekly follow-ups on recommendations, ensuring timely implementation and compliance. I conduct monthly analyses of aging, risk ratings, and financial impacts, coordinating with teams to report on recovery and savings achieved.As a leader in tenant sales audits, I develop audit programs, select samples, and coordinate procurement processes for thorough audits. I manage relationships with audit firms, reviewing engagement letters, overseeing audit commencement, and ensuring accurate and insightful conclusions.

• Revenue Audits: Conducted thorough audits, identified discrepancies, ensured accuracy, and provided recommendations to enhance revenue integrity and compliance. • Policy Development: Created policies and procedures to streamline revenue recognition, improve internal controls, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Key achievements include:• Audit Planning & Execution • Effective Audit Planning: Developed and executed comprehensive audit plans outlining scope, objectives, timing, and resources for each engagement, ensuring thorough and efficient audits. • Thorough Execution: Conducted audits per the annual plan, utilizing data analysis, testing controls, and evaluating processes. Systematically documented findings for a clear audit trail.• Audit Programs • Program Enhancement: Regularly reviewed and updated audit programs, keeping them relevant and effective. Maintained well-organized audit files for streamlined processes.• Reporting & Follow-up • Detailed Reports: Prepared clear, detailed audit reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Provided management with actionable insights and highlighted best practices. • Proactive Follow-Up: Monitored the implementation of recommendations, ensuring corrective actions were taken and verifying resolution of identified issues.• Consulting and Advisory • Advisory Services: Provided consulting and guidance on risk management, internal controls, and compliance, enhancing organizational governance through proactive advice.• Risk Assessment • Comprehensive Assessments: Conducted thorough risk assessments, identifying financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks. Recommended effective controls to mitigate these risks.• Training & Development • Training Initiatives: Developed and delivered training programs on internal controls, risk awareness, and compliance. Promoted a strong control environment and fostered a culture of risk awareness and compliance.

● Audit planning, execution, finalization including report writing● Updating audit programs● Performing annual audit of human resources and risk management departments● Developing professional capacity of audit staff through on-the-job training

• 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Developing an audit plan based outlining the scope, objectives, timing, and resources required for each audit engagement.• 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 Reviewing & updating the Audit Programs and maintaining audit hard files• 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Conducting audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, which involves gathering and analyzing relevant data, testing controls, evaluating processes and procedures, and documenting findings.• 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 Preparing audit reports to elaborate the audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to management and providing insights into areas where improvements are needed and highlight best practices.• 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 Providing advisory and consulting services to the management such as guidance on risk management practices, internal controls, and compliance with policies and regulations.• 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Assess the risks facing the organization, including financial risks, operational risks, compliance risks, and strategic risks, thereby identifying potential areas of vulnerability and recommend controls to mitigate these risks.• 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 Train employees on internal controls, risk awareness, and compliance requirements to promote a strong internal control environment.

• Audit and Assurance Engagementso Leading Financial Statement Audits: Successfully led numerous financial statement audits, ensuringaccuracy and compliance with accounting standards and regulations, resulting in unqualified audit opinionsand enhanced stakeholder confidence.o Financial Statement Reviews: Conducted thorough reviews of financial statements, identifying key areas forimprovement and ensuring reliability and transparency in financial reporting.o Agreed-Upon Procedures: Executed agreed-upon procedures engagements, delivering tailored solutionsthat met specific client needs and provided valuable insights.o Compliance Engagements: Led compliance engagements, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirementsand internal policies, thereby minimizing compliance risks.o Internal Control Assessments: Conducted specialized engagements assessing internal controls, identifyingweaknesses, and recommending improvements to strengthen the control environment.• Tax Advisoryo Tax Planning and Compliance: Provided comprehensive guidance on tax planning and compliance, helpingclients minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax efficiency, resulting in significant tax savings.o Corporate Tax Advisory: Offered expert corporate tax advisory services, prepared accurate annual taxreturns, and managed withholding and individual tax returns, ensuring compliance and strategic taxmanagement.• Consulting and Advisoryo Management Practices Advisory: Provided valuable consulting services to management, offering guidanceon best practices for management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance, leading to improvedoperational efficiency and governance.o Internal Control Improvements: Advised on enhancements to internal controls, resulting in more robust riskmanagement and better compliance with policies and regulations.• Proposals to Potential Clientso Drafting Winning Proposals: Successfully drafted compelling proposals.