Ale Hassan Qutbi Syed Zia

Operate an independent Shopify e-commerce store managing product sourcing, customer service, and performance analytics while co-leading a digital marketing venture for strategy and client acquisition.

Oversaw full accounting operations and project-level P&L management while directing cash flow and treasury functions to support large-scale construction projects. Implemented procurement and vendor management policies and negotiated working capital lines with leading banks.

Led daily accounting and IFRS-compliant month-end closes, managed AR/AP, fixed assets, cash and investment portfolios, and maintained relationships with five major banks to negotiate LCs and credit facilities. Prepared 3-month cash flow forecasts, conducted daily reconciliations across ten multi-currency accounts, and coordinated external audits with zero non-compliance findings.

Implemented accounting policies and internal controls while supervising full-spectrum finance operations including project costing and asset management. Managed cash operations of AED 50–100 million annually, liaised with banks for project financing and LC discounting, and streamlined audit processes to reduce audit cycle time by 20%.

Executive MBA in Finance & Accounting completed at Preston University Ajman Campus in 2005.

Bachelor of Commerce degree completed at the University of Karachi in 1992.