Irfan Anwar

Address: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Contact No.: +971-*********

Email: adfybf@r.postjobfree.com

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROFILE

Strong track records of extraordinary performance in fiercely competitive scenarios

OBJECTIVE: Seeking challenging positions as Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst and Treasury Functions demanding high standards of quality and precision, and providing opportunity to amalgamate my personal enrichment with the organizational goal.

SYNOPSIS: Proactive, diligent, multi-tasking, Computer ERP savvy and result-oriented UK qualified with accomplished experience of 13+ years in UK, UAE and Pakistan. Currently working with one of the leading groups in Dubai, as Accounting Manager. Pragmatic, with proven managerial acumen and abilities to withstand work pressures, deliver assignments within specified time frame without compromising on quality benchmarks and experienced in establishing finance department.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Business Planning

Financial Planning & Analysis

Financial Modeling

Corporate Finance Valuation

Research Methods

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis

Financial Forecasting

Performance Analysis

Financial Statements

Managing Communication

Process Costing

IFRS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Demonstrated excellence in business & financial analysis, budgeting & forecasting, performance management.

Exceptional background in utilizing data from diverse financial and information systems to build proforma financial statement and forecasting model to improve organizational decision-making capabilities, resulting in increased profitability.

Established credentials in managing & developing financial models and performing financial due diligence, financial analysis viz. ROI, DCF, IRR, Enterprise Value.

Well skilled in analyzing and interpreting financial statements of a business and providing robust modeling and reporting to decision making executives.

Proven ability, to study / research and analyze data with best industry practices and from a particular perspective, achieving operational efficiency and contributing in designing business strategy

Ingrained confidence, maturity and enjoying rock-solid reputation of honesty and integrity with the organization.

Visionary leadership with excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills; Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and exemplary attention to details

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Al Mutakamela Group of Companies, Dubai, UAE April’ 2018 - Sep’ 2019

The group consist of RTA services, automotive spare parts, Real Estate Sector, Petrochemical products and Retail shops.

Accounting Manager

Deliverables:

Established the finance department from scratch.

Financial planning and financial Budgeting. Defining the policy and controls and chart of accounts.

Developed the ERP system and POS management.

Established the healthy relationship with UAE leading banks for all the required services.

Recruitment of the department staffs and giving them training.

Coordinating with RTA to make sure the smooth run of full accounting process and system.

Established good relationship with other government authorities.

VAT implementation and submission of returns to FTA on quarterly basis.

Collects the required information/assumptions from respective departments and prepare first drafts of budgets, business plans and financial feasibilities and cash flows.

Providing feedback to the Executive Management / BOD on the financing strategy and options for successful completion of the financing.

Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and accounting transactions.

Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients in formal meetings

Analyze customer/product profitability trends to improve decision making/effective pricing.

Producing accurate financial reports (Income Statement, Balance sheet & Cashflow Statement) to specific deadlines.

Waterline, A&S International LLC, Dubai, UAE April’ 2016 – March’ 2018

These two companies are in to business of logistics, Petrochemical products and general trading.

Financial Analyst/Accountant

Deliverables:

Performing all financial month end functions: consolidation of entities; preparation, journal entry posting, account reconciliations, summarizing monthly financial statements.

Inter-company and foreign exchange transactions

Cash flow projections, monitoring and cost control.

Management of receivables and payables. Processing and posting of invoices, credit cards, and bank deposits,

Identifying and implementing process and internal control efficiency enhancements.

Liaising with customers regarding orders, invoicing, and payments.

Oversight and negotiation of vendor and contractor contracts.

Treasury functions and cash management. Treasury functions and cash management.

Supervision and analysis of risk management areas such as insurance coverage

Liaising with department directors to provide support, analysis and recommendations for financial and operational report enhancements

Budgeting & forecasting

City Iwan Building Material Trading LLC, UAE Aug’ 2012 – March’ 2016

The group consist of Several Warehouses, Oil and minerals trading, Transportation and real estate projects.

Accounting Manager

Deliverables:

Responsible for day-to-day accounting functions of the organization.

Monitoring and managing the organisation's bank relationships and liquidity management.

Managing foreign currency exposure and foreign currency payments.

Forecasting of medium and long- term funding and hedging requirements.

Debt facilities management.

Foreign exchange risk management and development of foreign exchange risk mitigation strategies

Provide accurate and timely financial information as required.

Assist and overview of payroll functions.

Review and process invoices.

Reconciliation of weekly and monthly bank statements.

Monitor and review monthly receivables for accuracy, adjustments, and/or corrections.

IFRS Implementation.

Preparation of monthly financial reports.

Fulfill franchise reporting requirements

Perform related work as required, as supports for other accounting team members, where needed

Al Riyadh LLC, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Aug’ 2011 – June’ 2012

The company consist of Retail shops, two medical centers and four pharmacies

Management Accountant (Reporting to the Managing Director)

Deliverables:

Analyse complex financial reports and records of various business units

Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.

Assist in the month and year-end closings.

Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements.

Assess and update or put in place internal controls by performing risk assessments.

Review accruals, reconciliations and analytical reports.

Askari Bank Ltd, Jul’ 2008 – June’ 2011

Financial Analyst (Reporting to the Regional Area Manager)

Deliverables:

Tasked with assessing credit risk, worthiness reports & credit risk proposals of SME/Commercial clients of 8 branches to banks credit committee.

Reviewing & monitoring of credit reports for SME/commercial clients and performing detailed financial, operating and risk analysis on a periodic basis.

Analyzing the financial statement including cash flow analysis (DCF, IRR, NPV) with respect to project financing.

Performing analysis & assisting in approving of Non-Funded Credit Proposals for the facilities of Letter of Credit (LC) and bank Guarantees.

Assisting annual audit team and assuring bank’s and central bank compliance are met. Ensuring the implementation of (KYC) know your customer compliances.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

M.Sc. Financial Decision Analysis, Award Merit, University of Portsmouth, England, 2008

ACCA, Finalist.

B. Com (Accounting & Economics), 1st Div., University of Karachi, Pakistan, 2003

Key Skills

Financial Planning, Budgeting and MIS, Financial Control, Managerial/Financial Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis.

Capital Structure, Risk Management, Marginal Costing, Investments, Accounting Standards (IFRS and GAPP)

Fixed Assets Management, Accounting, Bank Reconciliations, Cash Control, Cost accounting, Variance Analysis

Cost Control Assts Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Accounts Payable/ Receivable Management

IT: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point, Sage Line 50, SAP (Financial and Banking Module).

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 20th Oct 1982 Driving License: UAE driving license

Languages Known: English, Urdu & Hindi Visa Status: Own Visa (Spouse) (UAE)

Nationality: Pakistan

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