SAGE
FARHAN ILYAS
Financial And Tax Manager
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 16 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
Beicip Franlab
Abu Dhabi
11.2014 - Current
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Helped organization maintain full compliance with local, state and federal tax requirements with diligent application of best practices.
- Reviewed financial reports to correctly ascertain taxation and statement requirements.
- Prepared accurate yearly tax filings in Kuwait.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Worked with Managing Director to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised [Type] corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Reviewed processes and procedures to guide program implementation and optimize auditing.
Audit Associate
Mazars
Manama
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Performed extensive assessments of assets, liabilities and equity to verify accuracy in financial reports.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal, and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
Audit Assistant-Secondment
Deloitte
Dubai
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls.
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
Audit Assistant-Secondment
Deloitte
Dubai
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Performed auditing work in accordance with rigorous auditing standards and principles.
- Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
- Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls.
- Reviewed general ledger transactions to identify errors or irregular entries.
Audit Supervisor
Deliotte-Yousuf Adil, Chartered Accountants
Karachi
09.2006 - 03.2012
- Maintained communication clients throughout auditing process to deliver status updates.
- Reviewed audited financial, operational and regulatory compliance deficiencies and conducted follow-ups.
- Counseled clients on customized improvement plans with targeted suggestions to achieve 10% increased profitability.
- Communicated with clients to engage in cross-selling and upselling activities and improve business generation results.
- Trained new audit personnel to perform duties according to regulations and established procedures.
- Supervised and guided 7-8 employees during audits to safeguard accuracy.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
Audit Associate-Secondment
Deloitte
Jeddah
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Analyzed trends in financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Complied with federal, state and local requirements.
Education
Finance, Law, Management, And Taxation.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
Karachi, PakistanBachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Karachi
Karachi,Pakistan 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Business Economics
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial analysis
Written and interpersonal communication
Skilled in SAGE ERP
Cost control and reduction
Business development expertise
Financial analysis and reporting
Corporate finance
IFRS proficiency
Internal control management
Financial Management
Budget forecasting
Software
MS Excel
Power Point
Power BI
Interests
Reading
Gardening
Volunteering
Timeline
Finance Manager
Beicip Franlab
11.2014 - Current
Audit Associate
Mazars
04.2012 - 10.2014
Audit Assistant-Secondment
Deloitte
01.2012 - 03.2012
Audit Assistant-Secondment
Deloitte
01.2012 - 03.2012
Audit Associate-Secondment
Deloitte
12.2010 - 04.2011
Audit Supervisor
Deliotte-Yousuf Adil, Chartered Accountants
09.2006 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Business Economics
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
Finance, Law, Management, And Taxation.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan