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
7
7
years of professional experience
9
9
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
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting And Finance
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Intern, Microsoft Accelerator Bangalore, Completed 2018
Skills
Auditing and Assurance
ERP System Implementation
Cash Flow Management
Investment Portfolio Management
Working capital management
Audit preparation and response
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Willing to Learn
Relationship building and management
Timeline
Senior Finance Executive - Yellow.ai
11.2019 - Current
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , ACCA
06.2018 - Current
Intern - Microsoft Accelerator
07.2017 - 12.2017
Christ University - Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting And Finance
06.2015 - 04.2018