tayyab Usman

Operate independently as a financial controller and bookkeeping services provider, currently engaged as contracted Controller for a general contractor. Manage hands-on general contractor accounting, including CCDC contract administration, surety bonding packages, holdback accounting, and partial settlement/certificate treatments.

Managed development accounting for active condominium and mixed-use projects, including cost tracking, budget monitoring, and reporting to senior management. Supported month-end close, project-level financial reporting, and coordination with project management teams.

Led the finance team through a transition to new accounting software, streamlining reporting processes and reducing monthly close time by 60%. Implemented a robust forecasting model, improving budget accuracy by 15% year-over-year, and developed internal controls that decreased financial discrepancies by 40%.

Progressed from Financial Analyst to Manager, Finance Department over four years, taking on increasing responsibility for project accounting, investor reporting, and team leadership. Prepared finance packages, budgets, and investor reporting, and managed monthly construction draws, letters of credit, and tax filings.

Managed accounting for 500+ units across mixed-use residential, office, retail, and villa compound developments, including construction accounting for The Galleria Mall and a Four Seasons hotel development partnership. Oversaw AP/AR, IFRS financial reporting, cash and treasury management, and CAM recoveries.

BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) / Certified General Accountant (CGA) designation, member since 2021.