Rachel Ann Saul, C.P.A

Certified Public Accountant with 13 years of experience in financial reporting, taxation, payroll, and audit coordination across multinational environments. Experienced in navigating financial regulations in UAE, KSA, and the UK, with hands-on involvement in cross-border compliance and reporting. Proven ability to streamline financial processes, enhance audit readiness, and support business operations through ERP system improvements. Recognized for bridging finance and operations, drawing from prior experience in HR, admin, logistics, and procurement to improve interdepartmental collaboration and efficiency.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – License No: 141000 (October 2011)

• Crypto & VARA Compliance: Provided part-time accounting support for a UAE-based crypto company, preparing financial statements in accordance with VARA (Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority) requirements and ensuring compliance with digital asset regulations.
• ERP Implementation: Successfully implemented the full SAGE 300 ERP system for a telecommunications client, identifying AED 500K in unreconciled inventories.
• Audit Leadership: Led the external audit for three healthcare subsidiaries, ensuring timely submission of consolidated audited financials within a 3-month deadline.
• Budget Strategy: Directed company-wide budget planning for a healthcare group by coordinating inter-departmental meetings, driving improvements, and presenting to the board.
• Financial Reconstruction: Built the entire financial system for an F&B manufacturing company that had no structured financials prior to joining.
• Foundation Builder: As a pioneer at Assist Plus, developed proposal templates, audit checklists, and accounting systems from the ground up.
• Compliance & Housekeeping: Cleaned up outdated financial records, updated FTA portals, finalized board resolutions, and ensured all freelancer contracts were in place.