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Ghulam Hussain

@ghulamhussain2

Finance leader in UAE manufacturing and healthcare who restructured AED 155 million in debt and saved AED 18 million.

United Arab Emirates

At Bahar Al Manara For Medical & Laboratory Equipment Co., I led financial planning and strategic decision support, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow, and compliance with UAE requirements.

Earlier, at National Cement Factory, I developed cash management strategies that improved liquidity and restructured AED 155 million in debt at more competitive rates, saving AED 18 million. Across finance and advisory roles, I’ve worked in manufacturing, construction, textiles, and healthcare, supporting business planning, cost management, and financial decision-making.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

BC

Head of Finance

Bahar Al Manara For Medical & Laboratory Equipment Co.

Feb 2024 - Jul 2026 (2 years 5 months)

Led financial planning, reporting, and compliance for a medical equipment supplier. Managed cash flow, cost control, treasury, and internal controls.

Financial Management Financial Planning And Analysis Financial Reporting Compliance Cash Flow Management Cost Control Treasury Management Internal Controls Risk Management Taxation VAT Corporate Tax Business Partnering

TC

Director Finance & Advisory

TAXCO – Corporate & Tax Management Consultants

Jul 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Provided financial, tax, and business advisory services including strategic planning, corporate finance, and tax compliance.

Financial Advisory Strategic Planning Financial Management Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Treasury Management Operational Efficiency Process Improvement Taxation VAT GST Business Advisory feasibility studies Valuation Dispute Resolution

IT

Finance Manager

Ittihad International Investment / Al Ain National Precast T

Dec 2017 - Jul 2022 (4 years 7 months)

Managed financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, and treasury for a precast manufacturing subsidiary. Led team and improved operational efficiency.

Financial Reporting Variance Analysis IFRS Budgeting Financial Forecasting Cash Management Working Capital Treasury Management Compliance Risk Management Internal Controls Accounting Systems Team Leadership Operational Efficiency Process Improvement Financial Modeling

NF

Finance Controller

National Cement Factory

Mar 2009 - Nov 2017 (8 years 8 months)

Oversaw accounting and financial reporting for a cement manufacturer. Led budgeting, cash flow optimization, and treasury management.

Accounting Financial Reporting Budgeting Financial Forecasting Cash Flow Management Working Capital Optimization Treasury Management Internal Controls Governance Process Improvement Financial Modeling

RL

Manager Finance & Accounts

Rana Textile Mills Limited

Mar 2005 - Jan 2009 (3 years 10 months)

Managed finance and accounts functions for a textile mill.

FL

Manager Accounts & Audit

Fateh Yarn Private Limited

Jun 2003 - Feb 2005 (1 year 8 months)

Managed accounts and audit functions for a yarn manufacturing company.

ZA

Senior Auditor

Zahid Jamil & Company Chartered Accountants

Feb 1999 - Feb 2003 (4 years)

Conducted audits for clients as a senior auditor at a chartered accountancy firm.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

TI

The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Member, Accounting

Member of The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), United Kingdom.

TI

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

Member, Accounting

Member of The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Australia.

TP

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Certified Business Accountant, Accounting

Certified Business Accountant (CBA) from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

TP

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Chartered Accountancy (Finalist), Accounting

Chartered Accountancy (CA Finalist) from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan.

UP

University of the Punjab

Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce

Bachelor Degree in Commerce (B.Com.) from University of the Punjab, Pakistan.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Power BI

SAP

Tally

Microsoft Office

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

United Arab Emirates

Authorized to work in

United Arab Emirates

Salary expectations

80k+ USD

Job categories

Finance Manager

Skills

Financial Management Financial Planning And Analysis Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Management Working Capital Management Treasury Management Corporate Finance Financial Advisory Business Advisory Cost Management IFRS Corporate Tax Value Added Tax (VAT)

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