Sahar
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with expertise in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and cost management. Adept at delivering accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. Proficient in QuickBooks and Tally, with a strong understanding of corporate tax, VAT regulations, and risk management. Committed to optimising financial processes and supporting strategic decision-making to drive organisational success.
Adaptable and motivated communicator committed to improving financial controls, processes and procedures. Builds positive working relationships organisation-wide to communicate financial requirements. Mentors department managers in budget forecasting and cost-reduction measures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
FINANCE MANAGER
BLUGRASS TECHNOLOGIES
Dubai
2017.04 - 2025.08
- Directed complete project lifecycle, managed cross-functional teams, and achieved a 30% profit increase in the first year
- Built and trained a team of 5 to deliver strong financial outcomes
- Reduced business operations costs by 25% while maintaining profits above 40%
- Implemented employee self-development program and successful cash collection strategies to avoid bad debts
- Organized and led stakeholder meetings, streamlined A/P and A/R systems to improve cash flow efficiency
- Conducted pricing and cost analysis to improve product profitability
- Acted as a strategic partner, aligning human capital initiatives with the organization's business goals
- Provided advisory guidance to leadership on people management, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development
ASSISTANT REGIONAL MANAGER (NORTH REGION)
INNOVATIVE PVT LTD
Islamabad
2010.06 - 2016.10
- Managed a team of 11 professionals responsible for Finance, HR, and service delivery
- Collaborated with regional leadership to develop and execute strategies for client satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Oversaw the HR function, including talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management
- Monitored team performance, identified improvement areas, and implemented training/development programs
- Analyzed data and metrics to provide insights that informed decision-making and process optimization
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations across all functional areas
- Effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels, including clients, regional leadership, and internal teams
ACCOUNTANT
KOMPUTER KORNER
Islamabad
2008.01 - 2010.05
- Maintained comprehensive financial records and reporting
- Prepared monthly/quarterly financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
- Managed accounts payable/receivable processes
- Reconciled financial accounts for cash management
- Assisted with tax filings and audits for compliance
- Provided financial analysis and recommendations to management
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on financial aspects
- Implemented and maintained internal financial controls
INTERN FINANCE
PEPSI NBC
Pakistan
2006.01 - 2006.12
- During my MBA I along with my faculty was hired for preparation of a business plan for a Hydro Power Plant which started from detailed marketing research
Education
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ADVANCE DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
CA FOUNDATION - undefined
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF PAKISTAN
CPA - FINALIST
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
CPA - FINALIST
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Cost Management
- Variance Analysis
- Risk Management
- Compliance
- QuickBooks
- Tally
- Corporate Tax
- VAT
- IFRS Compliance
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Certification
KHDA Corporate Tax and VAT UAE
Custom
AC Milan Academy-UAE & KSA Delta Sports-UAE Viba LLC-Dubai SmooveSpace UAE
Accomplishments
National Talent Scholarship MBA - 2005
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER
BLUGRASS TECHNOLOGIES
2017.04 - 2025.08
ASSISTANT REGIONAL MANAGER (NORTH REGION)
INNOVATIVE PVT LTD
2010.06 - 2016.10
ACCOUNTANT
KOMPUTER KORNER
2008.01 - 2010.05
INTERN FINANCE
PEPSI NBC
2006.01 - 2006.12
CA FOUNDATION - undefined
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF PAKISTAN
CPA - FINALIST
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
ADVANCE DIPLOMA - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
CPA - FINALIST
INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS