Khalid Khan

Senior Finance

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Accomplished Senior Finance Executive at Yellow.ai, adept in ERP system implementation and fostering strong relationships, significantly enhanced financial reporting accuracy and operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in audit preparation and strategic cost reductions, alongside mentoring teams for peak performance. Successfully managed cross-border employee onboarding and played a pivotal role in financial strategy and compliance.

Overview

years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Finance Executive

Yellow.ai

11.2019 - Current

Disbursed and processed payables, verifying compliance and other important documentation.
Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing automated systems.
Coordinated and executed the issuance of new ESOPs, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations
Successfully onboarded new employees into the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), ensuring a smooth and efficient transition.
Communicated with clients concerning outstanding payments and arranged for rectification.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and bottom-line results.
Mentored junior finance staff in best practices, contributing to their professional development and overall team success.
Reconciled and confirmed invoices with payments and purchase orders, verifying details for accuracy and effortlessly handling critical datasets and quantities.
Implemented new ERP system for improved financial data integration and reporting capabilities.
Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and service providers, delivering substantial savings in procurement costs.
Independently made decisions with needs of company at heart, with exceptional trust on behalf of CEO and CFO.
Reduced company expenses for better profitability by identifying cost-saving measures in budget management.
Oversaw the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for executive leadership review.
Reported financial progress upon request of CEO and other executive leadership.
Setup Overseas Entities for the company
Managed Local onboarding for Employees in UAE & US

Intern

Microsoft Accelerator

Bangalore

07.2017 - 12.2017

Worked With Startups part of Accelerator program understanding the problem statement startups are trying to solve and how Microsoft could help them pivot into desired ventures
Assisted Investor meetings along with Microsoft & Startups
Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - ACCA

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , UAE

06.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance

Christ University , Bangalore, India

06.2015 - 04.2018

Intern, Microsoft Accelerator Bangalore, Completed 2018

Skills

Auditing and Assurance

Timeline

Senior Finance Executive - Yellow.ai

11.2019 - Current

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , ACCA