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Experienced Tax and International Tax Expert with over 20 years of strategic finance leadership in blue-chip businesses. Proven ability to manage personnel and programs, improve processes, and achieve objectives under time constraints. Exceptional communicator, skilled at fostering productive relationships with stakeholders. Regulatory and tax knowledge includes SOX, FATCA, and CbCR, specializing in tax optimization. Holds prestigious credentials from CIMA, CGMA, ACCA, and AAT. Successfully advised on expansion and growth strategies, financial analysis, and compliance. Proficient in tax-loss harvesting and developing tailored tax strategies. Extensive experience in international tax and audit services. Fluent in English. UAE driving license.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Dubai (up to 50km)

Samsons
Head of Finance
BANKING AND INSURANCE
April 2023 - March 2026 (2 years and 11 months)
Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
Career Journey
Provide independent advisory services to SMEs and growth-oriented businesses on financial strategy, taxation,
performance improvement, and financial governance. Support executive leadership with financial planning, tax
optimization, and strategic decision-making.
Key Contributions
• Advise business owners and senior leadership on Financial Strategy, Profitability Improvement, and Sustainable
Business Growth.
• Support organizations with Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Modelling to enhance
decision-making and financial discipline.
• Provide advisory services on Tax Planning, Corporate Tax Compliance, and Tax Optimization Strategies to
improve tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Assist businesses in understanding and preparing for Corporate Tax Regulations, Tax Filings, and Tax Governance
frameworks.
• Conduct Financial Diagnostics and Operational Performance Reviews to identify cost optimization opportunities
and improve margins.
• Provide guidance on Corporate Finance, Investment Evaluation, and Capital Allocation Decisions, including ROI
analysis and project feasibility.
• Support companies with Working Capital Optimization, Treasury Planning, and Cash Flow Management
strategies.
• Advise on Financial Reporting Improvements, ERP implementation, and Finance Transformation initiatives.
• Develop Financial Dashboards, KPI frameworks, and Performance Reporting Systems to enhance executive
monitoring and operational accountability.
• Provide guidance on Risk Management, Internal Controls, and Regulatory Compliance Frameworks to strengthen
financial governance.
Key Achievements
• Reduced Taxes by AED100 Thousands for a Key Client
• Salvaged Serious Compliance Issues with a Large SME resulting in Saving Penalties of AED30 Thousands.
• Assisted with Commercial Evaluation of Product Catalogue by applying BCG Techniques
Merger & Acquisitions Company Valuations Team Leadership Team management
Imdaad
Group Financial Analyst & Reporting Manager
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
June 2013 - March 2023 (9 years and 9 months)
Dubai City, United Arab Emirates
Provide Strategic Financial Leadership across multiple group entities, aligning financial strategy with corporate
growth and profitability objectives.
• Lead group financial planning processes including Budgeting, Forecasting, and long-term financial modelling to
support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Manage group treasury operations including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital
optimization.
• Evaluate and execute M&A opportunities, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and post-acquisition
integration.
• Implement robust financial controls, risk management frameworks, and internal governance structures across
group operations.
• Develop performance management frameworks, KPIs, and executive dashboards to enhance financial
transparency and accountability.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic planning, capital allocation, and investment decision-making.
• Lead cost optimization and profitability improvement initiatives, including margin analysis and operational
efficiency programs.
• Strengthen credit control, receivables management, and supplier payment governance to improve cash
conversion cycles.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization, reporting automation, and digital finance
solutions.
• Build and lead high-performing finance teams while presenting strategic financial insights to the CEO, Board, and
investors.
Key Achievements
• Digitally Transformed by business by implementing Odoo ERP across all value systems inside 90 Days. Including
Human Resources (HRIS), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacturing etc.
• Improved working capital position by AED 3Million through treasury and receivables optimisation.
• Increased EBITDA by 1% through aggressive Cost Reduction across multiple Factories.
Corporate Restructuring Merger & Acquisition Company Valuation Financial & Operational analysis Business Strategy

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Degree in Finance
Degree in Finance
1993

Chartered Accountant
ACCA
1997
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
CIMA
2021

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