Aziz Fatakdawala

343-***-**** ad2zth@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/afatakdawala Ottawa, Canada A well-organized finance controller, keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. Accustomed to meeting deadlines, setting priorities, and multitasking in a high-pressure environment. Effective at communicating at all levels to achieve required goals. Possesses the ability to make quick, informed, and excellent decisions in the face of time constraints. SKILLS

• Strategic Planning

• Budget planning & forecasting

• Business process improvement

• Financial analysis and reporting

as per IFRS standards.

• Performance analysis

• Team building and motivation.

• Facilitate month end closing

processes.

• Debt Collection & Recover

• Revenue / Payable Cycle

Management

• Cost control and Reduction

• Variance and Trend analysis

• Liaison with Banks, Trade

Finances

• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word.

• Peach Tree, Quick Books,

ACCPAC, SAP Business One &

Xero

WORK EXPERIENCE

I

Internal Audit Manager – Remote from Ottawa, Canada 2023 – to date QShield LLC. Doha, Qatar

• Handling Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable

• Tactfully handling the confidential contracts/agreements between Client and QShield.

• Other relevant jobs on request.

Internal Audit Manager 2011 – 2023

QShield LLC. Doha, Qatar

• Controlled income, cash flow and expenditure of the company.

• Lead a team of accountants at the office and conducted annual performance evaluations.

• Finalized accounts of all branches of company with a turnover of QR 60M using Peach Tree and Xero.

• Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.

• Arranged financing via banks for the company’s debts and secured approval of over QR 5M facilities.

• Preparation of schedules and analysis for year end and statutory audit (Deloitte).

• Preparation of monthly closing entries, related to provisions and reconciliations of B/S and P/L accounts.

• Oversaw Web Pay Trax HR & Payroll Management System for over 200 employees.

• Maintaining business relationships with Suppliers and Clients.

• Monitored client statuses on inhouse software to ensure efficient invoice resolution.

• Following Accounts Receivables on a regular basis to keep the smooth cash flow. Financial Administrator 2011 – 2011

Alstom Power (Now GE Canada) Ottawa, Canada

• In charge of Accounts Payable (Weekly payments up to $500k CAD) on SAP Business One

• Sorted invoices and allocated cost centers for various suppliers. Financial Administrator 2010 – 2011

Canadian Bureau for International Education Ottawa, Canada

• In charge of Accounts Payable, (Weekly payments up to $1M CAD) on ACCPAC

• Sorted invoices and allocated cost centers for university tuition and school fees. Finance Controller 2002 – 2010

Alcatel Lucent, France – Qatar [Now Nokia] Doha, Qatar

• Produced accurate financial reports to specific deadlines on SAP Business One with a team of two accountants, ultimately reporting to headquarters in France.

• Developed external relationships with appropriate contacts such as auditors, solicitors, and bankers. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Law (General)

University of Mumbai, India

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Auditing Specialization) University of Mumbai, India

LANGUAGES SPOKEN & HOBBIES

English, Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu

Painting, Hiking, and going on long car rides!

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