A Decade of
Financial Leadership
Welcome to my career journey. I specialise in architecting scalable financial systems, executing strict regulatory compliance, and translating raw data into clear board-level strategy. Explore my professional timeline and key achievements below.
My Employment Timeline
October 2024 - Present
Langpros Legal Translation LLC
Dubai, UAE
Finance Manager
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Direct end-to-end finance operations, including O2C, P2P, payroll, VAT, corporate tax, and compliance for a high-volume business, reporting directly to the CEO.
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Spearheaded the recovery of over AED 1 Million in bad debts and overdue receivables through strategic follow-ups and account restructuring.
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Slashed reconciliation processing time by 70% and reduced manual financial processing errors by 90% by introducing automated reconciliation controls.
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Led the end-to-end implementation of Zoho and migrated the PEMO wallet, successfully integrating them with Protemos and banking workflows.
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Administer comprehensive payroll functions, including WPS, EOSB, bonuses, and SIF processing for 50+ employees, while monitoring 20+ bank accounts and financial channels.
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Manage complex financial operations for major VIP entities, including DAMAC, VF Holdings, PureHealth, and government-related clients.
January 2024 - August 2024
Independent Financial Consultant (Contractual)
Dubai, UAE
Senior Executive Accountant
As an independent consultant, I concurrently managed the financial operations of five diverse UAE businesses. I partnered with these growing entities to overhaul their accounting systems, lead ERP migrations, and ensure strict regulatory compliance.
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Multi-Entity Financial Management: Directed comprehensive accounting operations, daily bookkeeping, and accurate financial statement preparation across five distinct corporate entities simultaneously.
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Strategic System Migrations: Led the successful digital transformation from Xero to Zoho One and optimised QuickBooks filing systems, driving a 75% reduction in administrative task time.
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SOP Development & Workflow Optimisation: Designed and implemented critical order-to-cash policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline operational efficiency and maximise revenue.
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Cash Flow & Gateway Integration: Managed complex payroll, strict bank reconciliations, and forecasted cash flows while seamlessly integrating payment gateways, including Stripe, Foloosi, and Zabooni.
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Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Ensured strict adherence to corporate policies and UAE regulations, executing flawless VAT and Corporate Tax submissions to the FTA while generating project-wise profitability analysis.
September 2021 - December 2023
Transcontinental Foodstuff Trading LLC
Dubai, UAE
General Accountant
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Managed a team of 30+ and reported directly to the GM/CEO for a top distributor of ethnic food products (representing brands like EBM, Nestle, HILAL).
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Led ledger reconciliations for sales, purchases, suppliers, and banking transactions, ensuring accurate financial health reports for management review.
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Administered comprehensive payroll, processed allowances, bonuses, and loan deductions, and managed inventory reporting for seamless supply operations.
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Analysed product costs, assessed budget variances, and handled complete import/export documentation.
September 2020 - September 2021
Siha & Afia International FZCO
Dubai, UAE
Accounts Executive
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Managed a 20-person team overseeing accounting transactions for a leading manufacturer of organic, allergy-friendly foods.
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Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and budget forecasts while ensuring strict Dubai Customs law compliance for all import declarations.
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Maintained strict VAT compliance with thorough tax workings, submissions, and reporting.
My Pakistan Journey
February 2019 - August 2020
Bunny’s Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
Cost & Accounts Officer
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Collaborated with department heads to evaluate incoming resources and proactively implement cost-cutting solutions, successfully reducing operational waste.
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Managed full-cycle AP/AR processes, coordinated audits, and verified complex computer reports to trace and eliminate errors.
April 2017 - May 2018
Suraj Cotton Mills Limited
Lahore, Pakistan
ERP Officer
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Developed, configured, and upgraded ERP systems, performing day-to-day maintenance, bug testing, and user support.
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Tracked and recorded extensive data using Data Loader and defined critical tax rates, inventory details, and supplier information.
INTERNSHIP & TRAINING
February 2019 - August 2020
Muslim Commercial Bank
Multan, Pakistan
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE OFFICER
February 2019 - August 2020
Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited
Multan, Pakistan