Mohammed Ala Uddin
Dubai
Summary
Result-oriented professional targeting senior level assignments in Finance & Accounting Operations
Location Preference: UAE/Gulf Countries/Canada/Australia
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
O3 Solutions DMCC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
Finance & Accounting Manager
Imperial Wish DMCC, Export
07.2019 - 08.2022
- General Trading & Import
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Distributor, Finance & Accounting Manager
ISD Distribution FZCO
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Created pricing schedules and determined discount rates.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
- Implemented cost control procedures and cost management processes, saving company $10 million.
- Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
- Educated accounting team on forecasting, financial statuses and financial strategies to assist in annual budget creation.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Assisted with sorting and organizing stockroom items.
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Processed payments, made change, and provided receipts.
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher for delivery route details and changes.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
Finance & Accounts Manager
Al Yousuf Transport Division
04.2010 - 01.2013
- Finance & Accounts In-charge
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
Acting Manager (FInance & Accounts)
Al Yousuf Computer & Telecommunication LLC
06.2003 - 05.2010
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
Senior Accountant
Al Yousuf Computer & Telecommunication LLC
05.1997 - 04.2003
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Auditor
M.A. Hossain & Co
07.1994 - 04.1997
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Obtained and interpreted relevant and authoritative criteria for program or issues under audit.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Planned audits and audit activities to allocate necessary resources and determine consistency of plans with audit objectives.
- Interpreted state and federal laws, accepted auditing principles and procedures and program standards to audited materials and data to detect non-compliance and facilitate recommendations.
- Adapted plans and schedules to meet changing priorities of work objectives, resources and workload demands.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
Education
B.Com - Business, Economics & Finance
University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh1985
Skills
- Finance & Accounts
- Management Report & Budgeting
- Accounts Receivables/Payable
- Preparations of Year-end Financial
- Internal & External Audits Reconciliation's
- Staff Management
- Cost control and reduction
- Business Development
- Critical Thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Property Buying & Selling
- Export & Import Management
- National & International Trading
- Cost Management
- Bulk Cash Management
- Risk Analysis & Management
- KPI management
- Written and interpersonal communication
- Coaching and training
- Skilled in Quickbook, Oracle, Xero Etc
- Strategic and financial planning
Accomplishments
- Advanced Management Training from City of London College of Higher Education, Chalapham Commum, South London in 1991 - 1994
- ARTICLESHIP
- Chartered Accountants from Aziz Halim Afzal & Co
- Chartered Accountant, affiliated to Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh in 1989
- (Three & half years course)
Timeline
Finance Manager
O3 Solutions DMCC
10.2022 - 05.2023
Finance & Accounting Manager
Imperial Wish DMCC, Export
07.2019 - 08.2022
Distributor, Finance & Accounting Manager
ISD Distribution FZCO
02.2013 - 08.2018
Finance & Accounts Manager
Al Yousuf Transport Division
04.2010 - 01.2013
Acting Manager (FInance & Accounts)
Al Yousuf Computer & Telecommunication LLC
06.2003 - 05.2010
Senior Accountant
Al Yousuf Computer & Telecommunication LLC
05.1997 - 04.2003
Auditor
M.A. Hossain & Co
07.1994 - 04.1997
B.Com - Business, Economics & Finance
University of Chittagong
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