ahmad shaheen

Highly analytical & detail-oriented individual equipped with a degree in Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst. Broad experience in supporting a range of accounting & controller responsibilities within both private banking & government sectors. Possess extensive knowledge of finance & accounting procedures along with the ability to drive-out inefficiencies through process improvements & automation. Strong expertise in preparing & delivering records to assess accuracy, completeness & conformance to standards defined by the department. Capable of assisting teams in the audit, maintenance, development of financial systems & accounting procedures for improved efficiencies. 

Exceptional ability to support the monthly production of financial accounts in line with generally accepted accounting principles within agreed timeframes. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills along with the ability to provide complex financial information across all areas of the business.

General Pension & Social Security Authority, Abu Dhabi, UAE, March 2021 to April 2022 | Financial Analyst

Overseeing the management of all aspects of cash & bank accounts such as

• Prepared automated dashboards to reflect monthly performance by only importing trail balance data into excel 
• Prepared monthly budgets vs actuals report for 18 departments while sending them consumption reports 
• Communicated requirements to the external audit team 
• Checking budget vs actual variances and reporting any discrepancies
• Prepared yearly and monthly forecasts to monitor the budget and the spending to maintain the financial positions 
• Developed KPI metrics for finance business functions and monitored performance to drive business excellence across the team
• Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis
• Introduced write-off policy for the accounts receivable aged for more than 8 years and the impact adjustment that would reduce the impact of write-offs for prior years 
• Assisted with the implementation of new budgetary tools “Jedox” whilst creating vendor dashboards and reports at a management and employee level 

Key Accomplishments:

• Played an integral role in improving budgetary status by breaking down outcomes, checking budget vs actual variances, determining patterns & prescribing activities to the board.

Achieved successful integration of a new government Budgeting software solution Jodex

ACCA in progress | ACCA Global, Glasgow, present 

Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst | Corporate Finance Institute, Vancouver, Canada, 2020

ATT GCC VAT Compliance Diploma | PWC, Dubai United Arab Emirates, 2019

Bachelor of Science in Accounting (AACSB Accredited) | College of Business & Economics – United Arab Emirates University, UAE, 2014

Certification

Certified Tax Agent | FMVA Certified