Aftab Ahmad

A leading full-service real estate agency specializing in residential and commercial property sales, leasing, and property management. With a team of RERA-certified professionals, the agency ensures transparency, market expertise, and seamless transactions in Dubai’s dynamic real estate market. Here, I performed the following duties: • Developing and implementing financial strategies to optimize profitability and align with business objectives. • Leading the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analysis to enhance decision-making. • Conducting in-depth financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational efficiency. • Ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements. • Managing cash flow, working capital, and financial risks to maintain liquidity and financial stability. • Streamlining financial processes and implementing automation tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy. • Collaborating with internal and external auditors to strengthen financial governance and risk mitigation. • Utilizing Oracle Fusion Financial modules to improve financial reporting and operational workflows. Aftab Ahmad Address Dubai, UAE E-mail: Aftabahmedkandan82@gmail.com Cell Phone: +971 52 930 3328 Nationality: Pakistani Strategic Finance Leader | Expertise in Strategic Planning, Performance Analysis & Oracle Fusion | Driving Growth, Compliance & Cost Optimization

A prominent real estate agency specializing in residential and commercial property sales, leasing, and property management. My key responsibilities were: • Managed financial operations to optimize efficiency and ensure seamless execution of all financial functions. • Developed and implemented financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans. • Led financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. • Conducted in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and business planning. • Collaborated with senior management to execute financial strategies, assess investment opportunities, and drive business initiatives. • Monitored and optimized cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure financial stability and operational efficiency. • Prepared detailed financial reports, budgets, and forecasts to track performance, identify trends, and drive improvements. • Identified cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies to enhance profitability and financial performance. • Provided actionable financial insights, risk assessments, and recommendations to support business growth and mitigate financial risks. • Assisted in business development initiatives by evaluating financial data to identify growth opportunities and potential challenges.

Here, my key responsibilities were: • Successfully implemented Oracle Fusion Financial modules, aligning system functionalities with business requirements to enhance financial planning and operational efficiency. • Led Conference Room Pilot (CRP) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions, ensuring seamless system validation and smooth deployment. • Identified and mitigated implementation roadblocks, ensuring timely system integration and minimizing disruptions. • Integrated procurement workflows with financial systems to enhance process efficiency and cross-functional collaboration. • Provided post-implementation support, ensuring optimal performance and continuous improvement of Oracle Fusion Financial modules. • Partnered with cross-functional teams to refine financial processes, improve forecasting accuracy, and align system outputs with strategic objectives. • Monitored system performance, analyzed financial data trends, and recommended enhancements to improve reporting accuracy and decision-making. • Ensured compliance with accounting standards, maintaining data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.

A leading manufacturer and supplier of woven polypropylene sacks and specializes in producing high-quality sacks used for packaging in industries such as cement, food, chemicals, agriculture, and construction. It provides a variety of packaging solutionstailored to meet the specific needs of its customers, offering productsthat are durable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Here, I: • Responsible for all financial and management accounting, banking, and fiscal management activities under the direction of the Group Director of Finance. • Supervised daily and periodic finance processes and reconciliations, including A/R, A/P, inventory (raw materials, work in progress, finished goods, spare parts), cash & bank, and payroll. • Ensured accurate and efficient month-end closing in alignment with production teamsto assess normal and abnormal losses (wastage), and reported within the agreed timetable. • Prepared and implemented the annual budget, tracked any variations, and posted results to the system; monitored, analyzed, and reported monthly operating results against the budget.

It is one of the Big Four accounting and professional services firms, offering a wide range of services in audit, tax, consulting, risk advisory, and financial advisory. With a global presence in over 150 countries, and serves businesses, governments, and organizations by providing innovative solutions, strategic insights, and technology-driven consulting to drive growth and efficiency. Here, I was responsible for: • Executed plans and coordinated work to ensure the proper utilization of resources for efficient operations. • Assisted clients in preparing financial statements and disclosures in compliance with IFRS, corporate laws, listing regulations, and other directives issued by regulatory authorities. • Assessed internal controls and business processes, identifying control deficiencies and providing recommendations for improvement. • Performed tests of controls and substantive tests on fixed assets, debts, leases, receivables, payables, inventories, revenues, and employees' compensation to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Prepared Ratio Analysis including profitability, liquidity, efficiency, debt management ratios, and aging analysis to assess financial health and performance. • Identified areas for process optimization and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards. • Worked closely with clients to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits and financial reporting. • Provided insights and recommendations to improve clients' financial processes and internal controls.