shahkar1993
About Candidate
Chartered Accountant (ACA) with 11+ years of experience across Big-4 audit (KPMG), a NASDAQ-listed multinational, and regional group operations. Strong expertise in IFRS reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, cash flow management, VAT & ZATCA compliance (KSA & UAE), and ERP systems. Proven leader managing multi-country operations and finance teams, partnering with senior management on strategic decisions.
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Education
I am a qualified chartered Accountant having excellent command over Accounting Taxation/VAT, Zakat & Auditing
Work & Experience
• Finalize quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of the closing cycle. • Consolidate financial results across Singapore, Dubai, KSA, and Kenya, resolve discrepancies and deliver timely group reporting for management and statutory purposes. • Coordinate external audits by streamlining documentation workflows, standardizing audit schedules, and ensuring timely closure of audit observations. • Drive ERP customizations to automate key finance processes, reduce manual work, and improve the speed and accuracy. • Supervise and develop a 12 members finance team, setting KPIs, reviewing performance, providing technical guidance, and ensuring continuous improvement in reporting quality and efficiency.
• Analyzed revenue streams and customer contracts during acquisition evaluations to determine fair value, and support purchase price allocation. • Supervised invoicing processes, ensured accuracy and timely billing. • Coordinated Oracle ERP customizations by defining reporting and automation requirements.
• Planned and finalized external audit engagements across multiple sectors. • Supervised audit teams and ensured compliance with KPMG quality standards.
