Syed Shahwaqar

Senior finance advisory practice serving SME and mid-market clients on a project and retainer basis across the UAE and GCC. Conducted financial audits, prepared investor-grade pitch decks, and delivered feasibility studies and business plans.

Senior finance lead reporting to executive management and group shareholders, delivering monthly board packs and owning end-to-end FP&A strategy. Governed an AED 80–90M CAPEX portfolio and led treasury strategy including bank relationships and FX exposure monitoring.

Group finance lead across manufacturing, retail, and distribution entities, owning strategic budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and working capital management. Drove working capital improvement by renegotiating supplier terms and reducing DSO by 18 days, and built a zero-based budgeting model cutting OPEX by 12%.

Supported financial planning and performance management for entertainment assets with revenues of AED 70M. Built investment and scenario models for major projects and prepared budgets, rolling forecasts, KPI dashboards, and variance analysis for senior leadership.

Led finance operations and strategic decision-making across retail outlets, food trucks, and catering events. Supported the launch of two new catering concepts by building unit economics models, break-even analysis, and 12-month revenue projections, and managed outlet-level profitability and cost controls.

Provided IFRS reporting and operational reviews for SMEs, including bookkeeping, tax compliance, and reconciliations.

Handled inventory costing, fixed assets, budgeting, group reporting, tax compliance, and audits for a Caterpillar dealer.

Managed portfolio analytics, regulatory and donor reporting, credit evaluation, and branch financial controls for a non-profit microfinance organization.

Performed statutory audits, applied IFRS, and tested internal controls across diversified client portfolios.

Member of the Emirates Association for Accountants & Auditors.

Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

Bachelor of Arts degree from Kohat University of Science & Technology.

Certified Accounting Technician qualification from ACCA.