Dubai, United Arab Emirates
๐ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก, ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ. Hi, Iโm Mohammed Waleed, a Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA) and Strategic Finance Professional with 15+ years of experience across FMCG, HVACR, Retail, Tourism, and Real Estate sectors. From Intercontinental Duty Free Group and Tahir International to Welcome Break in the UK, Iโve partnered with global teams to deliver financial transformation, ensure governance, and strengthen compliance frameworks, while driving business profitability and resilience. My focus goes beyond reporting numbers. I help organizations reimagine finance as a strategic enabler turning compliance into confidence, ERP into efficiency, and risk management into sustainable growth. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐จ - Lead ERP transformations (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics NAV, Sage) to deliver digital-first finance. - Drive financial planning, budgeting, and P&L strategies that maximize profitability. - Execute forensic audits, tax planning, and compliance assurance across global markets. - Partner with leadership to embed governance and operational efficiency into growth strategies. - Build and mentor high-performing finance teams that thrive on innovation and accountability. ๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ - I believe finance is more than compliance, itโs about building trust and enabling scale. - I thrive on simplifying financial complexity into clarity and actionable insights. - To me, transformation is not about systems alone, but about empowering people to think bigger and perform better. ๐๐๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค - Increased revenue by โฌ10M through strategic audit-led interventions with Big 4 firms. - Reduced month-end closing by 50% and automated reporting for efficiency gains. - Relaunched global brands like Lego, Hasbro, Ravensburg, and Traxxas across APAC & MENA. - Delivered 100% error-free compliance with VAT, GST, and FBR submissions. I enjoy exploring how technology, analytics, and digital finance can create future-ready organizations that balance growth with governance, innovation with compliance, and strategy with sustainable impact.
- Directed all financial operations, including A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory, and Revenue Recognition, ensuring compliance with IFRS and regulatory frameworks. - Coordinated budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and board-level reporting to support strategic decision-making. - Supervised regulatory reporting and tax filings in the UAE & Netherlands; advised management on compliance and accounting issues. - Implemented ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Sage, Revel CRM) and developed financial dashboards for performance tracking.
- Strengthened internal controls, reducing errors and enhancing reporting accuracy. - Resolved financial aspects of logistics, imports, and exports , ensuring cost efficiency and compliance. - Partnered with commercial and operations teams to align financial strategies with business objectives, driving sustainable growth and profitability. - Successfully led forensic audits with Big 4 firms, ensuring transparent reporting and governance.
- Oversaw import and logistics finance operations for multinational clients, including Samsung, Emerson, Honeywell, Invensys, Bristol, and Secop GmbH. - Ensured accurate financial transaction recording, reconciliations, and subsidiary account management. - Prepared and filed GST, Sales Tax, and Income Tax returns, ensuring compliance with FBR regulations. - Maintained and balanced accounts; resolved discrepancies and prepared audit-ready reports. - Strengthened internal controls and provided compliance assurance across financial operations.
- Designed and implemented internal financial controls ; monitored compliance across all functions. - Developed long-term financial models and introduced rolling forecasts for strategic agility. - Reported and analyzed financial data to support budgeting and variance analysis. - Implemented Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB), cutting departmental costs by 10% without operational impact. - Upgraded ERP systems (SAP & Oracle) to improve reporting automation and accuracy. - Managed external audits with zero major findings for 5 consecutive years.