Professional Profile

A highly qualified Audit, Accounts & Finance Professional with challenging and
rewarding 10+ years of working experience overseeing all aspects of
business/financial operations implementing necessary changes to improve the
financial position and performance of the organization.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, performance
analysis, with a flexible personality able to adapt quickly to new business
developments and utilize new systems accordingly. Equipped with an analytical
thinking style as well as great expertise of strategic planning and implementation
of proposals to stimulate growth & reduce costs after conducting a careful analysis
AFTAB AHMED of the processes.

ACCA, BSC M.COM Distinguished career reflects a track record working with Big Four Audit Firm and
renowned companies across UAE & Pakistan. Below is the brief list of industries
Finance, Accounts & Audit Specialist
to have exposure;
Health Care Industry Manufacturing
+971 529303328 FMCG Facilities Management
Staffing & Recruitment Retail Industry
Aftabahmedkandan82@gmail.com Airlines/Aviation Support Accounting/Auditing
Service Industry Business Support Services
Dubai, UAE Events Management Man Power Supply

Career Objective

Educational Attainment Seeking a Accounts Manager, Chief Accountant and Senior Accountant, in any
reputed company where my extensive experience and workplace flexibility on
financial management can be utilized to further the organizational goals.
Associate Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)
Career Snapshot
Association of Chartered Certified Accountant, UK
2020

BSc (Applied Accounting) Jan 2021 – To Date Mada'in Properties PJSC – Assistant Finance
Oxford Brooks University UK Manager (Dubai Marina, UAE
2020
Jan 2013 - Oct 2020 CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
M.COM (Master in Commerce)
EMPAK (Bin Hamooda Group ) –Senior Accountant
University of Sargodha (Musffah Abu Dhabi UAE)
2014
Jan 2011 – Dec 2011 ASSOCIATE AUDITOR
Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com) Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., Lahore, Pakistan
University of the Punjab, Pakistan
2009
Core Competencies
 Financial Reporting (IFRS, US GAAP)  Month-end Reconciliation
Computer Skills  Financial Analysis  Organizational Effectiveness
 Financial Management  Process Improvements
 Cost Management  VAT/ERP Implementation
MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
 Strategic Planning & Budgeting  Risk Management & Mitigation
Sage ERP 300, Peachtree, Focus
 Variance Analysis  Business & Revenue Growth
Tally, QuickBooks,
 Development of KPI’s  Systems & Technology Utilization
 Year-end Financial Statements  General Accounting & Bookkeeping
 Account Payables & Receivables  Legal Compliance
Personal Information  Forecasting & Cost Analysis  Problem Solving & Decision Making
 Cash Flow Management  Due Diligence
 Team Leadership/Management  Solid Work Ethics
Nationality
Pakistani Key Achievements
Languages Known
English, Urdu & Hindi (Fluent)
 Designed and implemented controls in collaboration with Purchase
Arabic (Basic)
Department that resulted to Variable Cost reduction by 8%.
Visa Status
Visit Visa  Recognized as the “Employee of the Quarter” for establishing error-free
Notice Period budget achieving significant increase in AR collections for EMPAK
15 Days  Actively participated in the set-up & execution of Sage-based ERP in
References EMPAK.
Available Upon Request
 Employment History

Working in Mada'in Properties PJSC-UAE) and managing their two main subsidiaries of MTF PROPERTIES LLC and

MARINA ARCADE REAL ESTATE LLC which are subsidiaries of Mada'in Properties PJSC

ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER Jan 2021 - To date

Job Responsibilities:
 Directly reporting to Head of Finance; generating accurate accounting reports and financial analysis.
 Overseeing and performing the entire accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payables, accounts
receivables, payroll, fixed assets, month/year-end closing processes, & consolidated accounts.
 Monitoring expenditures, analyzing revenues and conducting variance analysis on a monthly basis.
 Participating in monthly business review meetings/presentations; suggesting or recommending changes to
improve existing accounting processes.
 Responding to account inquiries from management by closing monthly accounts and submitting MIS reports
along with KPI reports in a timely manner.
 Coordinating with Finance Team in establishing ERP Upgrade & Integration of the operational software with
ERP.
 Working closely with other departments in performing VAT Implementation; rendering comprehensive support
to ensure that financial transactions are accounted in compliance with the UAE VAT Regulations.
 Liaising with Tax Department in carrying out VAT Return Submission.
 Performing accounting reporting activities such as preparation & implementation of budget, forecast, Capex
reports and other ad-hoc reports.
 Preparing financial business proposals, AFE reviews and other related reports on special assignments.
 Providing guidance to other accountants when needed; ensuring that all assigned accounting tasks are completed
within the given deadlines.
 Analyzing financial discrepancies and recommending effective resolutions.
 Monitoring and recording financial transactions in accordance to company’s policies & regulations.

Emirates National sack co. (EMPAK) is subsidiary & manufacturing division of Bin Hamoodah group. EMPAK is an UAE
based leading manufacturer of Polypropylenes woven bags , Polypropylenes woven Sacks & Fabric in whole UAE since 1981.

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT Jan 2013 – Oct 2020

Job Responsibilities:
 Directly reported to Financial Controller; supervised the overall finance & accounts function performed by team
members.
 Created comprehensive report of financial account summaries to key management on monthly & quarterly basis.
 Prepared SWOT Analysis of Medical Centre’s & Retail Pharmacies supported with recommendations.
 Conducted thorough review of daily transactions to ensure that it is updated in the system.
 Worked closely with Auditors in carrying out external and interim audit.
 Responsible for reviewing as well as processing monthly salaries for employees along with the commission of
Doctors and Pharmacists.
 Secured the integrity of financial information by submitting accurate reports and implementing appropriate
internal controls across the branches.
 Performed the reconciliation for Intercompany, Banks, Suppliers, & Debtors by verifying, allocating, posting,
reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies.
 Prepared and analyzed the overall budgets in collaboration with the Operational Team of the Business Units.
 In-charge for the preparation of doctor wise analysis submitted to the management on monthly basis.
 Completed database backups to secure financial information; maintained information confidential to protect
organization’s value.

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, commonly referred to as Deloitte, is a multinational professional services
network. Deloitte is one of the "Big Four" accounting organizations and the largest professional services network in
the world by revenue and number of professionals.

ASSOCIATE AUDITOR Jan-2011 Dec-2011

Job Highlights:
 Implemented strategic planning and work coordination as well as efficient utilization of resources to complete
tasks within a given deadline.
 Assisted clients in preparation of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with the updated
requirements of IFRS, corporate laws, listing regulations & other directives issued by regularity authorities.
 Evaluated internal controls and business processes; identified control deficiencies by recommending resolutions
to client management & devising key internal controls.
 Conducted test of controls/substantive tests on fixed assets, debts, leases, receivables & payables, inventories,
revenues, and employees’ compensation.
 Performed the preparation of Ratio Analysis such as its profitability, liquidity, efficiency, debt management ratios
and ageing analysis.