Shabna Nadeera Basheer
Sharjah
Summary
Finance professional with 15 years of UAE experience in financial management, accounting, and strategic planning. Led finance operations across reporting, budgeting, cash-flow management, and cost analysis. Delivered decision-ready financial information and profitability insights to senior management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance & Compliance Officer
Rootage Impex Lubricants and Grease Trading LLC
Dubai
07.2025 - 06.2026
- Managed finance and compliance activities, focusing on receivables, payables, inventory, banking and statutory requirements to ensure regulatory adherence and financial accuracy.
- Handled corporate tax procedures, VAT reconciliation and international financial transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timely submission to management.
- Prepared financial and supporting schedules and management reports to facilitate informed decision-making and enhance financial oversight.
- Analysed financial performance and prepared variance analysis comparing actual results against budget, prior periods and forecasts.
- Investigated significant variances in revenue, costs, expenses, working capital and profitability and highlighted key findings to management.
- Prepared MIS and management reports covering financial performance, cash position, receivables, payables and key financial indicators.
- Provided financial information and analysis to management to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Finance Manager / Analyst
VTC Power Trading LLC
Dubai
08.2024 - 06.2025
- Analysed account functions, business profitability, and financial requirements, delivering insights to management for strategic planning.
- Prepared financial plans and analysed existing business, informing management decision-making and facilitating business restructuring.
- Supported arrangement and review of banking facilities and financing requirements.
- Contributed to restructuring of company business profile and organisational structure, aligning financial and operational strategies.
- Supervised HR-related functions and coordinated cross-functional activities in support of business operations.
Finance Manager
Gama Engineering FZC
Sharjah
03.2018 - 02.2024
- Managed the overall finance and accounting functions and provided financial analysis, management reporting and decision support to senior management.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly financial reports, management reports and financial schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Prepared and monitored annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections to support financial planning and business operations.
- Conducted variance analysis of actual vs. budget and prior periods, investigated significant deviations, and reported actionable insights to management.
- Monitored cash flows, working capital, receivables and payables to maintain adequate liquidity and improve cash utilisation.
- Conducted business, operational, revenue, cost and profitability analysis, identifying financial trends, variances and areas requiring management attention.
- Analysed operating expenses and financial performance to identify cost-control and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Supported management with financial analysis for cost reduction, resource optimisation and improved profitability.
- Prepared and reviewed periodic expense and cost reports; enhanced internal controls and work allocation, resulting in 20-40% reduction in unnecessary costs.
- Prepared monthly cash-flow statements and budgets based on receivable collections, payment commitments and expected business requirements.
- Supervised accounts receivable collections of approximately AED 110-135 million and monitored outstanding balances and collection status.
- Managed accounts payable and supplier payment schedules, supplier reconciliations and settlement negotiations; handled approximately AED 120 million liabilities.
- Prepared bank reconciliation and cash-position analysis, identified fund shortages and arranged funds; handled cash and funds of approximately AED 10 million.
- Reviewed petty-cash expenses and maintained controls over cash utilisation, verification and approvals.
- Conducted operational analysis and project-wise cost and profitability analysis, identifying resource wastage and recommending measures to improve operational efficiency.
- Managed fixed assets of approximately AED 20 million, including accounting and annual depreciation.
- Prepared and reviewed bank, receivable, payable, accrual, prepayment and other account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Coordinated with IT for ERP accounting and reporting improvements, customised management reports and supported development of the accounts function.
- Prepared VAT reports and reconciliations and ensured timely submission of statutory and government-related reports.
- Handled Oman branch accounting and coordinated branch and inter-company reconciliations with UAE group companies.
- Prepared in-house and interim financial statements for the company and branches in accordance with IFRS.
- Participated in group audit finalisation and preparation of group financial reports for a business with approximately AED 250 million turnover.
- Supervised finance, purchasing, logistics, HR and stock teams and coordinated cross-functional activities to strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.
- Supervised fleet-related expenditure, including fuel and Salik, and implemented monitoring and control measures that reduced related costs by approximately 50%.Shabna Nadeera Basheer | Finance Manager Page 2
- Maintained business relationships with MNC and local suppliers and customers and supported financial negotiations and settlements.
- Analysed purchase costs and material usage and coordinated with the purchasing team on cost reduction and effective utilisation of materials.
- Coordinated with the sales team for sales-order analysis and collection follow-up, supporting revenue monitoring and cash-flow management.
- Supervised inventory accounting and stock closing, managed AED 15 million inventory and recommended measures for effective stock management and disposal of obsolete stock.
Senior Auditor
Kaid Auditing Co.
Sharjah
01.2012 - 03.2018
- Executed statutory, internal and interim audits, evaluating financial records, accounting processes, controls and supporting schedules for accuracy and compliance.
- Conducted around 400 audits across diverse sectors, ensuring compliance for clients with turnover from AED 5 million to AED 300 million.
- Compiled and assessed financial reports, audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation, ensuring adherence to accounting and control procedures.
- Participated in finalisation of accounts and reviewed Trial Balance, P&L;, Balance Sheet and related schedules in accordance with applicable accounting and auditing standards.
- Supported audit and financial reporting requirements for companies operating through Free Zones and other UAE business environments.
Accounts Manager
Kulathunkal Tata Motors Ltd.
, Kerala
04.2004 - 11.2010
- Reconciled over 500 customer accounts while supervising payroll and incentive calculations for around 300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
- Managed accounting activities and government return filings, ensuring compliance with statutory tax calculations for Sales Tax, Service Tax, Excise Duty and Income Tax.
- Coordinated tax and statutory audits for government customer accounts, effectively managing assessments and meeting departmental requirements.
- Prepared clarification reports for Central Excise scrutiny and supported successful resolution of tax assessment matters.
Senior Accountant
Barka Foods
, Kerala
01.2002 - 12.2003
- Maintained accounting records and facilitated period-end financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepared monthly sales tax and service tax returns, addressing income tax, wealth tax, and other statutory tax obligations.
- Managed accounts department under Directors' supervision, ensuring accurate maintenance of financial records.
Audit Trainee
Krishnan Unnithan and Company
, Kerala
10.1998 - 10.2001
- Conducted statutory, internal, interim, and concurrent audits for banks, companies, and other establishments to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Compiled accounting records, trial balance, P&L;, balance sheet, schedules, and audit reports while ensuring adherence to accounting and audit procedures.
- Managed Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Excise Duty matters, supporting account finalisation in line with relevant accounting and auditing standards.Shabna Nadeera Basheer | Finance Manager Page 3
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance (PGDF) -
CA Articleship - Audit
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
B.Com - Accounting
Diploma in Management (DM) -
PGDHRM -
HDC - Higher Diploma in Co-operation -
Skills
- Financial Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Revenue & Cost Analysis
- Profitability Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Statements
- Management accounting
- AP & AR
- Working Capital
- Bank Reconciliation
- Inventory management
- Corporate tax compliance
- VAT
- Audit management
- IFRS
- Internal Controls
- ERP Reporting
- MIS
- Banking solutions
- LC / BG / TR / OD
- Team Management
Language
English
Malayalam
Drive Licenses - Automatic
Timeline
Finance & Compliance Officer
Rootage Impex Lubricants and Grease Trading LLC
07.2025 - 06.2026
Finance Manager / Analyst
VTC Power Trading LLC
08.2024 - 06.2025
Finance Manager
Gama Engineering FZC
03.2018 - 02.2024
Senior Auditor
Kaid Auditing Co.
01.2012 - 03.2018
Accounts Manager
Kulathunkal Tata Motors Ltd.
04.2004 - 11.2010
Senior Accountant
Barka Foods
01.2002 - 12.2003
Audit Trainee
Krishnan Unnithan and Company
10.1998 - 10.2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance (PGDF) -
CA Articleship - Audit
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)