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Perth, Wa, Au

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Financial Budgeting and Analysis•Participated in the development and administration of the tower's financial budgets, analyzing cost structures related to property management operations and profitability metrics. Conducted variance analysis to assess budget performance.Financial Reporting and Compliance•Managed the preparation of financial reports and presentations, ensuring compliance with International Accounting Standards (IAS)/International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Corporation Act 2001, and directives of regulatory authorities.•Managed the preparation and submission of Value-Added Tax (VAT) returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), ensuring compliance with tax regulations and deadlines.•Maintained up-to-date financial records using Oracle NetSuite, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.Accounting System Management and Internal Controls•Managed the accounting system and ensured the integrity of internal controls in the department. •Managed month-end closing, and balance sheet reconciliations, maintained/reconciled General Ledger, ensuring all financial transactions were recorded accurately and in compliance with accounting principles.Financial Analysis and Market Research•Conducted research and provided analyses concerning economic data, trends, forecasts, and projections related to Dubai’s property and leasing market.•Liaised with external auditors, presenting information on any findings.•Addressed any financial problems and reported findings to the Chief Financial Officer. Facilitated financial audits, implementing recommendations to strengthen internal controls.

United Arab Emirates

Financial Reporting and Analysis•Prepared financial statements, examining and analyzing accounting records to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to IAS/IFRS, local corporate laws, and directives of regulatory authorities.•Executed month-end accounting closing processes, including reconciling accounts, reviewing financial transactions, preparing journal/adjusting entries, and analyzing variances.•Prepared monthly and quarterly financial analysis reports, ad-hoc reports, and presentations.Financial Management and Forecasting•Managed the accounting system and contributed to the analysis of existing internal controls.•Assisted in the preparation of commercial towers' financial forecasting processes and bi-annual budgeting, conducted variance analysis, and presented findings to management regarding the commercial towers' financial performance.•Assisted in identifying trends and developments in Dubai’s property and leasing market, and presented findings to management.Lease Administration and Financial Oversight•Managed the financial aspects of the towers' lease administration, collaborating with lease administrators.•Collaborated with team members and other departments regarding financial budgets, available resources, relevant approvals, payments, and expenditures.Audit Support and Compliance•Supported external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for financial transactions.

United Arab Emirates

Financial Management and Reporting•Maintained the general ledger and performed necessary reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.•Managed all aspects of the receivables and payables cycle, ensuring timely processing and payment.•Processed staff payroll and managed WPS (Wage Protection System) accounts, ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulations.•Prepared bank reconciliation statements and resolved any discrepancies .Lease Administration and Property Management•Prepared rental contracts and negotiated lease terms with tenants to secure favorable conditions for the property.•Accomplished financial objectives by collecting rents, forecasting commissions, and initiating corrective actions as needed.•Maintained property integrity by investigating and resolving tenant complaints, enforcing occupancy rules, inspecting vacant units, and planning renovations.•Acted as a liaison with banks, real estate developers, and state regulatory authorities in Ajman to ensure compliance and foster professional relationships.•Prepared legal claims and actions for evictions, collection of unpaid rent, dishonoured checks, and damages when necessary.

Pakistan

A public listed company focused on making equity investments in high potential companies. It also manages a portfolio of listed securities comprising of government debt and equity instruments of listed companies as well as investments in mutual funds.Worked 1 Year as a Finance Trainee Officer in Corporate Finance Department under the supervision of Manager Finance. My key responsibilities are as follows:• Assist in the preparation of local statutory accounts under IFRS/IAS & Companies Ordinance • Compile and analyse financial information to prepare & post entries to general ledger accounts and document business transactions. • Preparation of month-end amortizing, depreciation, deferrals & accruals and other adjusting entries and their posting to GL, through journal vouchers.• Ensure that all entries are properly and accurately recorded in the accounting system.• Maintained/Recorded the company’s investment portfolio in Portfolio Accounting and Management System (PAMS).• Assist in monthly and annual closing of all accounting matters to support financial reports.• Responsible for maintaining fixed asset register and performing monthly reconciliation of GL with fixed asset module.• Reconciles bank statements and accounts payables periodically and resolves discrepancies found.• Prepare internal monthly management accounts including projected cash flow & tax reports.• Follow up on financial review points and ensure reporting deadlines.• Liaison with banks, mutual fund companies and stock exchange brokers.• Coordination with external & internal auditors and compliance department.

Karachi, Pakistan

Worked 3 Months as an Intern in Finance Department, Head Office, Bank Alfalah Limited. My key responsibilities are as follows:• Prepared Quarterly Fixed Asset Report of the Group. • Prepared Comparative Financial Analysis of all the peer banks in the industry.• Prepared BASEL-II report.• Co-ordinate with branches on accounting and financial reporting issues.

Fellow Member (Fcca), Accountancy, Finance & Management

Masters Of Professional Accounting, Cpa Australia

Mipa, Member - Institute Of Public Accountants, Accounting And Business/Management

Uaeca, Accoutancy & Finance

Advanced Diploma In Accounting And Business, Accounting And Business/Management

Bachelor Of Commerce, Commerce