Jamila Ali
Senior Finance Analyst and Accounting
Sharjah
Summary
Results-driven Finance Analyst and Accountant with 16+ years of experience specializing in financial analysis, budgeting, revenue management, and contract accounting. Demonstrated success in managing multi-billion AED agreements under Dubai Law No. 6 of 2006, overseeing major infrastructure projects like the Dubai Water Canal, and leading revenue optimization efforts. Proficient in financial reporting, policy creation, digital transformation (GRP, Maximo), and implementing internal controls to facilitate strategic decision-making for senior management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4024
4024
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Chief Financial Analyst
Road & Transportation Authority
Dubai
01.2023 - Current
- Direct supervision of recording and accounting for high-value agreements related to developers’ contributions to the cost of roads and public transportation contracts, with a total value reaching AED 24 billion, under the framework of Law No. 6 of 2006. These agreements cover strategic and vital projects for Dubai, involving a wide range of investors, strategic partners, government and semi-government entities, and sub-investors such as hospitals, schools, and landowners.
- Financial supervision of the Dubai Water Canal Project by organizing and managing cash flows required to finance the project.
- Contribution to the preparation of the annual revenue budget for all entities.
- Active contribution to achieving financial sustainability and revenue growth through membership in the Revenue Maximizing Committee for more than 10 years.
- Participation in preparing annual revenue targets and revenue maximizing initiatives by preparing financial proposals submitted to the concerned High Committee for approval.
- Monitoring the implementation of new initiatives to enhance revenues, measuring results, and submitting periodic reports to the concerned high Committee.
- Follow up on the monthly Accounts Receivable (AR) closing in the financial system (GRP).
- Monthly verification of invoice recording and ensuring that discounts, amendments, and updates are accurately reflected in the financial system (GRP).
- Participation in quarterly tax registration processes.
- Reviewing financial and contractual terms of investment contracts and developers’ agreements, preparing payment schedules, and recording amounts in the financial system (GRP).
- Review and reconcile revenue records, ensuring timely preparation of adjustment entries.
- Monitoring and analyzing monthly revenues, comparing them to approved budgets, and identifying variances between budgeted and actual revenues.
- Preparing analytical reports to support strategic management decisions.
- Performing reconciliations between operational and financial systems to ensure accuracy of reports and financial data.
- Reconciling accounts receivable and payable between the RTA and clients.
- Reviewing and updating financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with best practices and supporting the 'Zero Bureaucracy' program, enhancing financial efficiency, and accelerating transaction processing.
- Collaboration with internal and external auditors and responding to their inquiries.
- Collaborate with the Legal Affairs Department to settle contracts of distressed companies or those delayed in settling dues owed to the RTA.
- Supporting the Finance Department’s file submission for the Dubai Government Excellence Program.
- Developing tools and procedures to detect and address system issues affecting revenues and reducing fraud risks.
- Preparing a revenue matrix that includes all revenues and links them with financial and operational systems, defining registration mechanisms and periodicity.
- Preparing an integrated revenue procedures framework linked to operational systems and related reconciliations.
- Identifying financial requirements for integrating operational and financial systems and coordinating technical integration processes.
- Active participation in digital transformation initiatives and process automation within GRP and Maximo systems to ensure governance and automation of all processes related to investment contracts and developer projects, enhancing financial oversight and ensuring compliance with best practices in revenue management.
- Developing a comprehensive dashboard to monitor and analyze revenues from Law No. 6 agreements, tracking actual and expected revenues for signed and pending agreements.
- Preparing financial models to calculate revenues resulting from early termination or additional utilization of RTA assets, ensuring accurate financial estimates and optimal asset use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dubai
Dubai03.2007
High School Diploma -
The ACCA
Dubai03.2008
Skills
- Financial Oracle GRP
- Hyperion
- Maximo
- RMS
- MS Excel
- MS Word
Technology
Financial Oracle GRP, Budgeting Software (Hyperion), Maximo, RMS, MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Access, Internet, Ability to work in a team, Contact others
Personal Information
Passport Number: UAE National
Timeline
Chief Financial Analyst
Road & Transportation Authority
01.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dubai
High School Diploma -
The ACCA
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