Mohamed Azeem

Strengthened financial management processes, reducing reporting and payroll errors to near-zero while leading month-end closes and monthly forecasts. Managed cash flow, assets, payables/receivables and tax compliance for local and UAE/Maldives branches.

Managed treasury, capital expenditure monitoring and budgeting to optimize capital structure and reduce financing costs. Led month-end closes, vendor liability management and prepared financial reports to inform executive decision-making.

Managed the full accounting cycle and prepared final accounts per IFRS/SLFRS while improving operational efficiency through process improvements and stronger internal controls. Supported tax interactions and treasury activities to maximize profitability.

Prepared timely monthly and annual accounts, budgets and cash-flow forecasts and monitored KPIs to support operational decisions. Liaised with banks, auditors and tax authorities and handled import/export costing and compliance.

Prepared final accounts for subsidiary GM Trading and managed payroll processing for approximately 250 employees while coordinating with auditors and regulatory bodies for tax and trade documentation. Maintained reconciliations and supported monthly close activities.

Prepared VAT, NBT and income tax returns and supported monthly reporting by reconciling production operations to the general ledger. Managed costing analyses and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.

Supported bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable processes and preparation of cost sheets and expense reports to aid month-end closes. Assisted with import documentation and coordination with external parties.

Master of Business Administration (Finance) program at the University of Bedfordshire from 2024 to 2025.

Passed finalist in the Certified Management Accountants program at the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka from 2013 to 2020.

Completed the Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) course at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka from 2015 to 2018.