MEERA ALI
Ajman,United States
Summary
Seasoned Financial Professional with expertise in escrow account management and regulatory compliance. Experienced in financial operations, risk management, and internal controls within real estate. Demonstrates leadership in managing teams, enhancing processes, and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Escrow Accounts Section
Department of Land and Real Estate Regulations
Ajman, UAE
2024.01 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining high productivity levels and ensuring team objectives were met.
- Managed daily duties with accuracy and efficiency, ensuring smooth operations across each shift.
- Delivered assigned work accurately within tight deadlines and set schedules.
- Resolved customer issues promptly and calmly, contributing to enhanced customer satisfaction.
- Completed customer orders quickly and with strong attention to accuracy.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by learning new skills quickly.
- Acquired new skills rapidly through focused training and applied them to daily tasks.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, assess solutions, and choose decisions.
- Analysed problems with critical thinking to evaluate options and select decisions.
- Demonstrated high energy and enthusiasm during busy service periods during fast-paced service periods.
- Offered respectful, friendly help across the team whenever support was needed.
- Arrived on time and started tasks immediately each shift.
- Used Microsoft Word and tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
Chief Escrow Accountant
Department of Land and Real Estate Regulations
Ajman, UAE
2018.08 - 2023.12
- Managed escrow transactions by adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
- Mitigated risks by conducting thorough due diligence on all escrow accounts.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
- Devised strategies for risk management, minimising potential losses.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Assisted with strategic planning efforts leading to sustained growth.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Assessed accounts and accounting systems in cases of alleged criminal activity.
Accountant
Department of Land and Real Estate Regulations
Ajman, UAE
2015.08 - 2018.07
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Completed detailed profit and loss analysis; identified improvement areas.
- Optimised financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Conducted financial audits for improved internal controls.
- Devised strategies for risk management, minimising potential losses.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Performed thorough expenditure tracking, preventing overspending.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sawda Bint Zamaah
Ajman 2007.02 - 2009.02
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountant
Higher Colleges of Technology
Sharjah 2009.02 - 2014.02
Master's degree - Strategic Management and Leadership
Skyline University College
Sharjah 2017.02 - 2019.02
Skills
- Escrow Account Management
- Financial compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial analysis
- Risk management
- Financial reporting
- Accounting
- Regulatory affairs
- Real estate regulation
- Process Improvement
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Program development
- Team leadership
- Stakeholder relations
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Regulatory affairs
- Escrow Account Management
Languages
Arabic
Intermediate
English
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Travelling - Drawing - Reading
Certification
- UAE Accountancy Fellowship – Emirates Association for Accountants and Auditors
- CMA Coursework – Certified Management Accountant
- Leadership Development Program – Ajman Government
- Financial Management & Accounting Training
- Risk Management & Internal Controls Training
- Real Estate Regulation & Escrow Account Management Training
- Leadership & Management Development Programs
- Professional Development Courses in Finance & Compliance
Accomplishments
- 1st Place – Leadership Development Program, Ajman Government
- UAE Accountancy Fellowship – Emirates Association for Accountants and Auditors Awards, Accomplishments & Honors
- 1st Place – Leadership Development Program, Ajman Government
- Leadership Excellence & Professional Development Recognition
- Successful Management of Escrow Account Operations and Regulatory Compliance
- Development and Implementation of Financial & Operational Initiatives
Timeline
Head of Escrow Accounts Section
Department of Land and Real Estate Regulations
2024.01 - Current
Chief Escrow Accountant
Department of Land and Real Estate Regulations
2018.08 - 2023.12
Master's degree - Strategic Management and Leadership
Skyline University College
2017.02 - 2019.02
Accountant
Department of Land and Real Estate Regulations
2015.08 - 2018.07
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountant
Higher Colleges of Technology
2009.02 - 2014.02
High School Diploma -
Sawda Bint Zamaah
2007.02 - 2009.02