Abdul Basit

Accounting & Finance Manager with over 10 years of progressive experience across F&B,telecom, and real estate sectors in the UAE and Pakistan. I specialize in financial planning, IFRS-based reporting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and regulatory compliance, with a strong track record of supporting strategic decision-making at senior management level. I am ACCA qualified, hold a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University (UK), and am a CPA (Ireland), bringing a strong technical foundation combined with hands-on operational leadership. Currently leading the Finance & Accounts function at a fast-growing F&B group in Dubai, I oversee end-to-end financial operations including month-end close, management reporting, variance analysis, CAPEX accounting, inventory & COGS control, intercompany accounting, and KPI development. I have extensive experience managing cash flow, liquidity planning, AP/AR cycles, payroll (WPS), vendor management, and treasury operations, ensuring financial stability and operational efficiency. I work closely with Operations, HR, Procurement, and senior leadership to align financial performance with business objectives and support sustainable growth. A key strength of mine is ERP implementation and process automation. I successfully led the implementation of Odoo ERP for accounting and inventory, improving reporting accuracy, strengthening internal controls, and reducing manual processes. I am proficient in Odoo, Oracle R12, Zoho, Xero, and Advanced Excel, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance decision-making. I manage VAT and UAE Corporate Tax compliance, lead external audits, and ensure adherence to IFRS and statutory requirements. Known for my analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure, I also focus on team leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement to build high-performing finance teams. I am passionate about transforming finance functions into strategic business partners through strong controls, automation, and insightful reporting.