Mirza Baig

Over 18 years of experience in Finance Field with Various Industries 

Professional Experience

Al Fahim Group (Authorized Agent of Mercedes Benz)
Senior Accountant | May 2018 – Present

• Managed preparation of aging and payment forecasts to optimize treasury functions and fund management.
• Executed general accounting functions, including journal entries, and facilitated month-end closing processes.
• Developed standalone and consolidated financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Oversaw GL management, balance sheet schedules, and control account reconciliations.
• Ensured compliance with UAE VAT regulations and coordinated with auditors for financial audits.
• Conducted financial analysis for shareholder meetings, focusing on profitability and performance metrics.

FUCOM LLC (Geant Hypermarket), Dubai, UAE
Section Manager - Accounts Payable | July 2008 – July 2017
Key Responsibilities:

• Processed month-end closings and generated gross margin calculations for multiple retail locations.
• Enforced accounting policies and established internal controls, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Managed supplier payments, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and budgetary constraints.

Accounts Supervisor | July 2006 – June 2008
Key Responsibilities:

• Executed 3-way matches of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices to ensure accurate accounting.
• Maintained high data accuracy and performed regular reconciliations to mitigate discrepancies.

Accounts Clerk | February 2005 – June 2006
Key Responsibilities:

• Managed the accounts payable system and ensured timely and compliant payments.

Education
Bachelor of Commerce | Osmania University, Hyderabad, India | 1995 – 1998

Certifications
Advance Certified Course in Gulf Accounting Packages | N.T.C.C.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Financial Management: Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting
• Accounting Software: Oracle, Microsoft Navision, Qlik Sense
• Compliance Expertise: IFRS, GAAP, UAE VAT Regulations
• Reporting & Analysis: MIS Reporting, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management
• Process Improvement: Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Strategic Planning

Strengths

• Analytical Skills: Proficient in analysing financial data and developing comprehensive reports.
• Team Leadership: Proven track record of mentoring and leading finance teams to achieve targets.
• Communication: Excellent ability to liaise with stakeholders and manage cross-functional projects.

Bachelor of Commerce | Osmania University, Hyderabad, India | 1995 – 1998

Certifications
Advance Certified Course in Gulf Accounting Packages | N.T.C.C.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Financial Management: Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Cash Flow Forecasting
• Accounting Software: Oracle, Microsoft Navision, Qlik Sense
• Compliance Expertise: IFRS, GAAP, UAE VAT Regulations
• Reporting & Analysis: MIS Reporting, Financial Analysis, Inventory Management
• Process Improvement: Risk Assessment, Internal Controls, Strategic Planning