Zulfiqar Ali Chatha
Accounts Manager
Abu Dhabi
Summary of Career
1. Experienced Finance Professional: Over 27 years of experience in finance and accounting, specializing in financial management, budgeting, and cost analysis & cost control within diverse industries, including manufacturing, retail, FMCG, trading, telecommunication and Oil & Gas sectors.
2. Leadership in Finance and Accounting: Currently serving as Finance and Accounting Manager for M/s World Energy Petroleum Projects & Services, overseeing financial operations, reporting, and strategic financial planning to support business growth.
3. Expert in Cost Optimization: Proven track record in identifying inefficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing profitability through detailed financial analysis, process improvements, and effective stakeholder communication.
4. Certified Accountant: Holds an CMA certification, demonstrating a high level of expertise in financial controls, compliance, and performance optimization across multiple business segments.
5. Statutory Reporting and Compliance: Expertise in handling statutory reporting requirements, including filing VAT returns, corporate tax, and Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) in compliance with UAE regulations. Skilled in preparing and submitting accurate, timely reports while ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations.
6. Audit and Risk Assurance: Extensive experience coordinating and managing financial audits, both external and internal. Proven ability to implement and maintain robust internal controls and risk management frameworks, ensuring strong governance and compliance. Successfully coordinated ICV (In-Country Value) audits and certification processes, meeting all regulatory requirements.
7. Cross-functional Collaboration and Leadership: Adept at simplifying complex financial data and communicating actionable insights to non-financial stakeholders. Strong leadership in guiding cross-functional teams through critical financial decisions, enhancing decision-making, and driving alignment with organizational goals.
8. Big Data Handling and Financial Analysis: Proficient in handling and analyzing large volumes of financial data from multiple systems. Expertise in leveraging data to provide actionable insights that drive cost efficiency, enhance profitability, and support strategic decision-making across product lines and business segments.
9. Collaborating with Stakeholders and Owners: Adept at working directly with senior management, stakeholders, and company owners to provide financial insights that inform key business decisions. Proven track record in presenting complex financial data in a clear and concise manner, driving informed decisions that improve financial performance and support growth initiatives.
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Experience as FINANCE MANAGER
Lanhope General Trading LLC
01 February 2014
30 September 2014
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS CONTROLLER
Experience as Finance & Accounts Manager
World Energy Group LLC
01 October 2017
To date
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE CONTROLLER
Experience as ACCOUNTING MANAGER
KAPCO PETROLEUM INDUSTRIES FZC
01 October 2014
30 September 2017
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE CONTROLLER
Matric 31 December 1990
BACHELOR'S OF COMMERCE (B.COM) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCEMatric 18 November 2006
MASTER'S OF COMMERCE (M.COM) Accounting AND FinanceMatric 01 November 1999
CHARTERED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT (CMA)