SAP
Ahsan Mustafa
CORPORATE FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
Sharjah
Summary
Highly accomplished financial professional with over 10 years of industry experience. Proven track record in effectively managing accounting processes and delivering successful outcomes. Adept in all aspects of finance and reporting, including financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, internal audit, and external audit. Spearheaded major software implementations and financial process optimizations, mentoring teams towards excellence. Skilled in fostering professional development and driving digital transformation, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and analytical capabilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER
GECO MECHANCIAL & ELECTRICAL LTD. (AL BATHA GROUP)
09.2023 - Current
- Group Financial Reporting: In charge of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reporting which includes preparation of financial statements, Budget vs Actual variance analysis.
- Financial Planning: Preparation of annual budgets to meet organizational needs and assisted many non-finance managers with budget preparation process.
- Rolling Forecasts: Preparing rolling forecasts and update financial projections based on actual performance, changes in the business, or external market conditions.
- Implementations: SAP Automations & Enhanced Reporting. Implementation of financial side of "Procore" construction software. Active involvement in "BCM" Implementation (Host to Host connectivity). Supervising the finance processes implementations recommended by KPMG.
- Compliance: Ensure that financial activities/transactions comply with group policies, industry regulations, and applicable laws.
- Co-ordination and Communication: Manage internal and external audits, bank reconciliations, financial statements, cashflow and other financial reporting procedures.
- Skill Facilitation: Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
- Supervision: Reviewed monthly balance sheet schedules, payroll, vendor payments, other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
ASSITANT FINANCE MANAGER
AL SHAFAR INTERIORS CO LLC – ASI, (ASGC GROUP)
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Preparation of monthly and annual accounts for which includes preparation of financial statements.
- Supported annual budget preparation process by providing detailed analysis of historical data and future projections and by collaborating with teams to gather inputs.
- Responsible for VAT Return preparation and submission.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff members within the finance team, providing guidance and support.
- Conducted ad-hoc analyses as requested by senior leadership to support strategic initiatives.
- Active involvement in successful Implementations of ERP Oracle, Fixed asset module, Oracle iSupplier module.
- Played key role in team on savings/digitalization project that resulted in different process changes
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
PLAFOND FIT OUT LLC (EMIRATES GROUP COMPANY)
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Finalizing financial statements, to ensure compliance with local laws and International Accounting Standards (IFRS)
- Assisted Finance Manager in preparation of annual budgets for departments and company, and 5 years business plans to be presented to Parent company (Emirates Group)
- Preparation of Estimated Profit and Loss account and Cash projections for new projects to be presented to banks for approval of projects specific facilities
- Preparation of Monthly financial summary/analysis and comparison with budget and previous period, for CFO to be presented to BOD
- Developing the VAT process at the time of VAT introduction in UAE and responsible for preparing the VAT return.
- Quarterly reporting for consolidation of accounts with Parent company using online customized portal Cognos.
ACCOUNTANT
AL KHALEEJ AL SHARQ MANAGEMENT SERVICES
07.2012 - 12.2015
- Responsible for keeping track record of cash inflow and outflow into and from bank respectively
- Assisting Chief Accountant in finalization of Financial Statements
- Recording various transactions in books of accounts after reviewing supporting documents e.g., Payable invoices, Customer invoices, credit notes etc.
- Preparation of bank and suppliers' reconciliation statements
Education
ACCA - UK -
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
04.2001 -
CFA - USA (Contd.- Level III) -
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
04.2001 -
CMA - USA -
Institute of Management Accountants - IMA USA
04.2001 -
UAECA - UAE -
Accountants & Auditors Association
04.2001 -
Skills
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Reporting
Internal and External Audit
Digitalization and Dashboards
ERP Implementation
General ledger management
Teamwork
Software
Oracle Financial
Build smart ERP
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft office 365
Accomplishments
- Played active role in implementation of Financial Oracle ERP and separate modules e.g., ISupplier, fixed Assets
- Led the SAP Automations. e.g. Digitalization of Bank Guarantees and LC's request, Vendor Advance payments requests, Park & Post functionality
- Supervising the Finance Processes implementations
- Led the successful Implementation of Hyperion in Entity to generate Financial Statements consistent with Group
- Implementation of fully compliant VAT process
- Collaborated in Development of customized reports for Management with the help of Oracle consultants
- Completed ACCA in minimum period.
Timeline
ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER
GECO MECHANCIAL & ELECTRICAL LTD. (AL BATHA GROUP)
09.2023 - Current
ASSITANT FINANCE MANAGER
AL SHAFAR INTERIORS CO LLC – ASI, (ASGC GROUP)
09.2019 - 08.2023
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
PLAFOND FIT OUT LLC (EMIRATES GROUP COMPANY)
01.2016 - 07.2019
ACCOUNTANT
AL KHALEEJ AL SHARQ MANAGEMENT SERVICES
07.2012 - 12.2015
ACCA - UK -
ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
04.2001 -
CFA - USA (Contd.- Level III) -
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST
04.2001 -
CMA - USA -
Institute of Management Accountants - IMA USA
04.2001 -
UAECA - UAE -
Accountants & Auditors Association
04.2001 -
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