Usman Umer Email & Phone Number

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The supervisory activities include:-Leading the finance function across the entire GCC, Europe, and South Asia by managing a team of 14 individuals across the regional presence.-Preparing monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual consolidated and separate financial statements for the entire group in accordance with IFRS and/or GAAP.-Preparing and submitting periodic VAT, Sales Tax, and Corporate Tax returns in compliance with applicable statutory requirements, including FTA, ZATCA, OTA, NBR-BH, and FBR.-Initiating and coordinating with external auditors throughout the process to conclude and report on the consolidated and separate audited financial statements.Facilitating the board of directors by:-Optimizing weekly cash flow management processes, resulting in a 40% improvement in liquidity.-Reviewing weekly sales performance and updating sales forecasts.-Assessing and reporting weekly on product profitability, customer profitability, business segment profitability, and regional profitability to enhance decision-making.-Leading the development of a company-wide master budget to support strategic growth objectives, optimize the allocation of expenses/resources, and improve liquidity management.-Strategizing and delivering detailed business proposals alongside feasibility analyses, which led to the establishment of four strategic partnerships with key industry players, enhancing collaborative opportunities and strengthening market position.As a Project Manager, spearheaded the implementation and smooth operation of ERP-Odoo v16 across the entire group, by:-Identifying and reporting weaknesses and other concerns with the previous ERP system.-Finalizing contracts and designing the project charter.-Preparing master data and identifying best practices to be implemented.-Setting up opening balances and designing templates for data imports.-Overseeing the installation process.-Training relevant staff members at both user and departmental levels.-Etc

Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Major roles and responsibilities included:-Hands-on experience with ERP-Oracle NetSuite (Sneak Peek 2019 R1) with proficiency in the Cash and Banks, Fixed Assets, GL, Inventory, Payables, Procurement, Receivables, and Sales modules.-Managed local and foreign supplier payments from validation to disbursement (cheques/bank transfers).-Performed data validation, analytics, and audits before entering data into the ERP system.-Led a team of five individuals responsible for cash and credit card sales in Linga-POS for advanced analysis and reporting.-Supervised intercompany transactions and performed periodic reconciliation of intercompany balances.-Submitted quarterly and annual VAT returns (through the FTA portal) and completed statistical surveys for local authorities.-Prepared budgets, proposals, plans, and forecasts to provide recommendations to senior management and directors.

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

-Strategic Pronouncements (Vision, Mission, Objectives and Strategies, AoA and MoA)-Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to financial management-Implementation of ERP-System (QuickBooks)-Checklists relating to financial management-Templates relating to financial management-Designing JDs

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Exposure included:-External audits of financial statements (supervised a team of 12 members).-Review of financial statements.-Advisory and consultancy (led a team of five members).-Agreed-upon procedures.-Internal audits (directed a team of seven members).-Value-for-money audits (focused on economy, efficiency, and effectiveness) and financial audits (USAID resources).-Forensic and investigative assignments for social and public interest entities.-Performance audits conducted primarily for social and charitable institutions.-Cost audits, taxation matters, corporate & legal affairs, and ensuring QCR compliance.Major industries served:-Financial institutions (banks, NBFCs, insurance companies).-Retail sector.-Oil, gas, and power.-Civil engineering, construction, and automotive industry.-Hospitality, food, and beverages.-Marketing, advertising, and IT.-Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and allied products.-Printing, paper, and packaging.-Social and charitable institutions (welfare organizations, co-operative societies, clubs, trusts, and NGOs).

Rawalpindi

Overview and tasks performed in the following areas:-Purchasing Process-Stores and Costing-Payables-Income Auditing (Including Forecasting and Projections)-Credit Process-Company Financial Statements and other management reports-Internal Audit AssignmentsInvolved in various Internal Audits of Purchases, Stores and Income.The scope of each assignment was to report to the management on:-Compliance with company policies for Purchases (both capital and revenue), Inventory and Income-Accuracy of underlying records-Efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls-Review and analysis of the work performed by other employees-On an “exception basis”, highlighting the control weaknesses observed-Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for the group management

Lahore

Implementation partner in SAP-B1 Environment:-Master Data and General Administration-Crystal Reporting-Sales and Purchases-Stock and Production-Budgeting and Budgetary Control-Security and Audit Compliance

Lahore

Participated in the following key activities and modules in Oracle-Based system:-Level-4 coding in Chart of Accounts-System Administrator (Basics)-General Ledger-Receivables and Payables-Fixed Assets-Cash and Inventory Management-System Development and Documentation (Including):Study of the existing systemIdentification of the best possibilitiesGap and Feasibility AnalysisDocumentation of the new system

Lahore

Tasks performed in the following activities:-Relationship Management (Corporate Level)-Feasibility Study (Particularly Cost and Benefit Analysis)-Financial Analysis (Including Business Performance Analysis)-Industry Examination-Risk Analysis (Including New Venture Risk Analysis)-Corporate Finance-Letters and Other Related Documentation-Overview of Loan Payment Schedules, Loan Rescheduling and Lease Facilities

Lahore

Areas of faculty support consisted of:-Accountant in Business-Performance Management-Audit and Assurance-Governance, Risk, and Ethics-Business Analysis-Advanced Performance ManagementMain activities included:-Planned and evaluated course structure, suggested improvements to teachers, and reported overall progress on course objectives.-Lectured and assisted students by presenting case studies, relevant materials, and leading revision sessions, including offering personalized assistance.-Marked and assessed student performance in interim, final, and other examinations, providing objective and fair evaluations.Additionally, I have diversified experience in coaching and tutoring for accountancy, finance, commerce, managerial, and economics subjects.

Acca, | (Audit And Assurance, Performance Management, Business Reporting, Strategic Business Leadership)

Master Of Science - Ms, Economics | (Islamic, International, Development And Strategic Economics)

Islamic Economics, International Trade Theory and Finance, Development Economics, Economic Principles and Strategies

Uaeca, Accounting And Finance

Financial Management | Business Reporting | Audit and Assurance | Taxation

Certified Accounting Technician, | (Corporate Reporting, Financial Management, Auditing, Planning & Ic, Managing People & Systems)

Certified Internal Auditor (Part-2), | (Essentials, Practices And Business Knowledge Of Internal Auditing)

Essentials of Internal Auditing, Practice of Internal Auditing, Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing

Bachelor'S Degree, Social Sciences