Syed Mohammed Raza

Overseeing the preparation and presentation of timely and accurate financial and management accounts in compliance with IFRS, company policies, and statutory requirements. o Preparing and leading the annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and business planning processes. o Coordinating and leading the audit process, liaising with statutory auditors and addressing audit findings and recommendations. o Supervising and managing the finance team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective performance and professional development. o Developing reliable cash flow projections and mechanisms to meet the company’s operating cash flow needs. o Reporting directly to the CFO and BOD, delivering timely financial updates and performance insights.

o Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and invoice recording in SAP, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to IFRS and internal controls. o Prepared and reviewed bank reconciliation statements to ensure accurate cash and bank records. o Managed receivables, payables, and vendor payments to ensure smooth cash flow. o Prepared monthly management accounts, financial projections, and statutory financial statements to support decision-making at the leadership level. o Liaising with UAE tax consultants to provide supporting schedules, calculations, and financial reports for corporate tax filing. o Corresponded with foreign tax and legal consultants in the UAE and USA on matters related to compliance, regulatory filings, and legal structuring. o Reported directly to the Finance Business Partner and CEO, delivering timely financial updates and performance insights. o Supported external audits, bank compliance reviews, and internal financial assessments to ensure transparency and governance across international operations.

Planned and executed audit engagements by preparing audit strategies, risk assessments, and client deliverables in compliance with ISAs. o o o o o o o o Led audit teams as Job In-charge for over 10 assurance engagements, reviewing working papers, delegating tasks, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. Prepared and reviewed standalone and consolidated financial statements, along with current and deferred tax computations. Implemented IFRS standards, including IFRS 15 (Revenue) and IFRS 16 (Leases), ensuring proper application in client reporting. Conducted substantive testing and agreed-upon procedures, and drafted audit and assurance reports for diverse entities. Identified material misstatements and internal control weaknesses, and communicated findings to senior client management via management letters and formal meetings. Supported engagement partners in finalizing audit reports for public interest and private entities across multiple sectors. Mentored junior staff, providing on-the-job training, feedback, and support in their professional development Obtained understanding of audit clients and prepared detailed audit plans, risk assessments, data requisitions, etc.