SALEEM AHAMAD

Finance Controller

• Job Details:Oversaw financial operations across the group and ensured accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings. Prepared and monitored budgets, variance analysis, and forecasts. Managed working capital and ensured healthy cash flow and liquidity. Supervised a team of junior accountants and ensured timely completion of audit requirements. Ensured compliance with UAE VAT regulations and handled submissions to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Implemented internal controls to safeguard assets and improve financial processes. Coordinated with external auditors (KPMG) for statutory audits. Developed financial reports and presented them to the CFO and board of directors. Supported strategic business decisions with financial insights and scenario analysis. Reduced month-end closing time from 10 to 5 days by optimizing reporting processes.

Audit Associate

• Job Details:Audit planning based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related audit risks. Supervision, review and finalization of audit engagements. Provision of assistance in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS). Provided in-depth UAE corporate tax impact assessments and implemented compliance strategies for corporate clients. Provided basic advisory services to clients with respect to taxation, accounting treatment of transactions and compliance with secretarial practices. On the job training and professional development of staff. Developed and maintained financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

Audit Manager

• Job Details:Improved financial visibility by leading the preparation of monthly reports and comprehensive budget plans. Completed month-end/quarterly/yearly closing in SAP S4 HANA with a high level of accuracy. Ensured timely closure of financial modules (AP, AR, FA, cash management) within ERP and reported accurate data with strict adherence to the agreed month-end close schedule. Conducted reconciliation of all relevant sub & general ledger balances, reports, and reconciliation as per defined standards of accounting internal policies to ensure correct balances were reflected.