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Fathima Saleem

@fathimasaleem

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CIMA Passed Finalist finance professional driving accurate reporting, cash management, and process improvements.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I seek a finance role where I can apply CIMA-level skills in reporting, reconciliations, and cash management, with opportunities for process improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

I am a CIMA Passed Finalist with four years of finance experience delivering proactive, detail-oriented financial management and compliance support. I specialize in financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, tax filings, and cash-flow optimization for travel and corporate finance environments.

At Classic Travel (Expolanka Holdings PLC) I prepared monthly financial statements, managed AR/AP/GL cycles, coordinated with external auditors, handled IATA operations, and maintained accurate bank and supplier reconciliations. I have a proven track record negotiating favourable exchange rates, processing international payments, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

I bring strong stakeholder collaboration across customers, suppliers, banks and regulators, and I leverage Microsoft Office, Oracle Accounting, and accounting best practices to drive operational efficiency and reliable management reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Finance Executive

Classic Travel (Pvt) Ltd – Expolanka Holdings PLC

Feb 2018 - Nov 2021 (3 years 9 months)

Prepared monthly financial statements and finalized accounts across AR, AP, CM, GL and FA modules; managed payroll, bank reconciliations, IATA refunds and tax filings to ensure compliance and timely settlements. Delivered monthly management reports, collaborated with auditors, and negotiated favourable exchange rates to improve cash outcomes.

Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Payroll Processing IATA Refunds Tax Filings

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

CIMA (Passed Finalist), Management Accounting

CIMA Passed Finalist demonstrating advanced knowledge in management accounting and financial reporting.

Zabeel International Institute of Management and Technology

Certificate, Taxation / VAT

Completed a UAE VAT course at Zabeel International Institute of Management and Technology in 2025 focused on VAT compliance and tax return preparation.