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fatima sami

@fatimasami

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Finance & accounting professional specializing in AP, AR, GL reconciliations, IFRS/VAT compliance.

United Arab Emirates

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance role where I can own AP/AR/GL reconciliations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver IFRS/VAT-compliant reporting with clear month-end close ownership and impact through dashboards and MIS.

I’m a finance & accounting professional with 4+ years of experience across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and IFRS/VAT compliance for multinational organizations in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the USA.

I’ve delivered measurable improvements, including improving month-end close efficiency by 15%, reducing DSO by 15 days, and creating management reports and executive dashboards that support executive decision-making. I’m also known for strengthening internal controls, streamlining processes, and maintaining audit readiness.

In my current role, I manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable, produce journal entries and GL/bank reconciliations, and partner cross-functionally with Procurement and Operations. I support IFRS reporting and regulatory compliance while maintaining quality service standards for internal and external stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Finance & Accounting Assistant

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Kitopi Catering Services LLC

Feb 2026 - Present (5 months)

Manage full-cycle accounts receivable across GCC operations, supporting timely processing, structured aging review, and follow-up to reduce overdue balances. Prepare management reports and support month-end close, GL and bank reconciliations, IFRS reporting, and audit readiness.

Accounts Receivable AR Aging Review Collections Management Reporting Financial Reporting Financial Statements Journal Entries Bank Reconciliation Month End Close Regulatory Compliance IFRS Reporting Audit Readiness Internal Controls Risk Monitoring

Finance & Accounting Officer (Contract)

B. Braun Medical Gulf

Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (6 months)

Redesigned aging review and collections to reduce DSO by 15 days and standardized AP/AR/GL reconciliation templates to improve month-end close efficiency by 15%. Managed petty cash reconciliations, payroll-related calculations, payment vouchers and journal entries, and supported VAT/corporate tax documentation and audit schedules.

Accounts Receivable DSO Month End Close Accounts Payable Petty Cash Management Vouchers Journal Entries Audit Scheduling Tax Documentation

Finance & Accounting Officer

UBS Engineering

May 2023 - Apr 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Managed end-to-end AP and AR operations, processing 2,000+ invoices annually with direct coordination with vendors, clients, and banks. Produced monthly MIS, profitability analysis, and executive dashboards, while preparing reconciliations and audit schedules supporting statutory audits.

Invoice Processing Vendor coordination Client Coordination Profitability Analysis Dashboards Cash Flow Management Reconciliations Audit Scheduling Audit Support

Actuarial & Risk Analyst (Trainee)

Prima Consulting

Feb 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 3 months)

Supported financial modeling, forecasting, reconciliations, and profitability analysis for client engagements. Performed data validation, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting to build a foundation in financial controls and compliance.