Hamid Raza FCA

CEO

United Arab Emirates26 yrs 4 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in corporate tax advisory and compliance.
Proven track record in enhancing client relationships.
Skilled in financial oversight and strategic planning.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Financial Consultant specializing in Corporate Tax and Financial Advisory services.

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Skills

Core Skills

Corporate TaxFinancial OversightAuditingTaxationInvestment PropertiesConstruction ManagementFinancial PlanningFinancial Planning And Analysis (fp&a)Corporate GovernanceTreasury ManagementCorporate FinanceErp DesignAccounts PayableExternal Audits

Other Skills

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Cost AccountingPersonal Financial PlanningValue-Added Tax (VAT)Internal AuditsBusiness Growth StrategiesInternal Control ImplementationLegal ComplianceProject GovernanceProcurement complianceStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)Data AnalysisBankingCredit ControlFinancial Statements

About

Partner at GSS Management Consultancy, delivering over a year of expertise in corporate tax advisory, compliance, and financial oversight in the UAE. With a focus on taxation and cost accounting, the organization specializes in devising tailored strategies to enhance client compliance and minimize liabilities, while fostering strong client relationships. The team collaborates with cross-functional units to streamline operational processes, achieving notable improvements in service efficiency. With a commitment to insightful financial strategies, the goal is to empower organizations to achieve enhanced financial clarity and operational excellence.

Experience

26 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 2 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Gss management consultancy

Partner

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · United Arab Emirates · On-site

Spearheaded corporate tax advisory services, delivering expert guidance to clients in the UAE.
Developed tailored tax strategies that enhanced client compliance and minimized liabilities.
Fostered strong client relationships, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat business.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, improving service efficiency by 25%.

Corporate TaxCorporate FinanceCorporate GovernanceInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Financial Oversight

Business | taxation | advisory bta grand

Consulting Chief Financial Officer

Jul 2024 – Dec 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · On-site

Self employed working as a consultant on several projects related to Management Consultancy ,Procurement Planning , Development of the SOP , Cost Controlling of Construction and Civil Projects ,Business Valuation and Financial Modelling , Survey ,Sales Tax Return Filling of Many of the Customers , ERP Designing and review with ERP Companies.

Financial PlanningCorporate TaxValue-Added Tax (VAT)Internal AuditsBusiness Growth Strategies

Vision group

Group Financial Controller

May 2021 – Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site

Vision Group include Park View City, SAMA TV , PDH Laboratory, The National School , Cine Star Cinema and AAK Foundation.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Internal Control ImplementationLegal ComplianceCorporate GovernanceProject Governance

Hamid raza & co.

Managing Partner

Aug 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 9 mos · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · Hybrid

Audit and Taxation Services with Management Consultancy in Lahore DHA.

AuditingCost AccountingTaxation

Tech group

3 roles

Business Controller / Cluster Head of Finance and Treasury

Sep 2017 – Jul 2018 · 10 mos · Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Treasury Management Function.
Arrange, Negotiate and get the Bank Financing of all types for Group Companies.
Preparing and updating monthly Trade finance requirement in align with the cash flow requirements.
Regular monitoring of the Trade Finance Positions including the monitoring of the Facilities related to Projects Performance Bond/Advance Payment Guarantees, LC, TR and other products.
Restructuring and re-arrangement of the financing from Large Banks of the UAE for CAPEX and Working Capital requirements of the company.
Arrange and finalisation of all types of the insurance requirements of the companies and Project and finalizing all the risk as per laws and business requirements with Stake holders.
Monitor bank service fees and address quality and other issues with Banks.
Manage, Develop and direct Cash Management Staff.
Develop, monitor and control the system of Daily and Monthly Cash flow management.
Credit & Collection Function.
Development of a comprehensive Credit and Collection Policy and Guide line to reduce the credit risk at zero level.
Develop a model for the ranking of the customers for the grant and control of the credit and collection.
Direct coordination with Top Advocates of the UAE and responsible for reporting of all legal cases of the company relating to collection to owners and CEO along with Legal Department.
Recovered stuck up money amounting to USD 2 Million by better negotiation and follow up function with Credit and Sales Team.

Treasury ManagementFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Procurement complianceStandard Operating Procedure (SOP)Data Analysis

Senior Finance Controller

Jan 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Promoted to Senior Finance Controller Reporting directly to Group CEO.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Value-Added Tax (VAT)Procurement complianceCorporate FinanceInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Financial Controller

Jan 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Ajman Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Controlling and Reporting the finance of the Tech Remix (Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing) ,Block Tech (Concrete Products Manufacturing, Block, Inter-locks etc.) and Tech Logistic (Transportation and Fleet Management Company) .Directly reporting to Group CEO & Group C.F.O and directly responsible and oversee finance, human resources, logistics, procurement, and administration .
SELECTED NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed a cost control and compliance functions with budgets resulting in a decrease of 5 % in Cost.
Arrange, Negotiate and get the Bank Financing for Group Companies at the lowest market rates.
Direct coordination with Top Advocates of the UAE and responsible for reporting of all legal cases of the company relating to the collection to Owners and CEO along with Legal Department.
Recovered stuck up money amounting to USD 2 Million by better negotiation and follow-up function.
Identify, plan, design, implement and control of the policies and procedures (SOPs) & ERP.
Benchmark and Regular Monitoring of the ROIs of the each assets group / investment to optimize the profit on given number of sales volume by preparing and monitoring the feasibility.
Management financials & Performance Management Reporting including consolidated financial reporting in accordance with IFRS /US GAAP/ Companies and other Laws and company policy.
Introduce a KPI Plant to improve the efficiency of the Drivers and Delivery Staff with a proven reduction in investment.
Understand ,design and implement a Labor incentive plan align with the business objectives.
Preparation of the Complete market and sales Plan with strategy and Price Matrix to achieve the sales target givens by management along with Business Manager.
First Time introduce an agreed Sales Commission Scheme with all relevant Departments which consolidate and ensure the Collection as well as Profitability of the company

Union rebar

Chief Accountant

Feb 2013 – Dec 2013 · 10 mos · Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates · On-site

Reporting to the Financial Controller ,General Manager and Group CFO ,I am directly responsible for the supervision of the external and internal financial reporting of the company .
Key initiatives responsibilities, duties and achievements :
Monitor the Business cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity and timely collections from sales with balancing the credit risk with business objectives. Achieved the Collection target of Ten days from the due date of receivable due date.
Controlling the portfolio of the Normal Trading Credit lines by leading the department of Import and Export of the company. Improved the controlling System of both Import and Export Documentation and follow up and reduced the aligned expenses 10 % Compare to last year.
Fully independently handling the Murabah Letter of Credit Portfolio of 250 Million AED. I have reduced significant portion of the Cost of Profit (20 %) and Bank Commission Charges (30 %) through better management and follow up with suppliers and Banks.
Conduct ongoing Cost Optimisation Analyses in all areas of the company. Reduced Significant cost of the supply chain by negotiation with suppliers and analysis of the information with regular meetings and training of the staff involve in the supply chain management.
Guide, direct, train and motivate subordinates to work to their best potential and perform effectively on the job
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost accounting, Inventory.
Prepare monthly EIS (Executive Information System) reports including P&L accounts and Balance Sheet. Prepare other regular analyses, status reports and recommendations on relevant financial issues, Achieved the target of monthly closing of the financial statement within three working days from the month end closing.
Improved the system of 3 Way matching System in Payable which reduced the risk of error and fraud to zero level and reduced the cost of working capital in the system.

Treasury ManagementBankingFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Credit ControlProcurement complianceFinancial Statements

Engro eximp agriproducts

Account Manager

May 2011 – Feb 2013 · 1 yr 9 mos · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site

ERP designAccounts Payable (AP)Accounts Payable & ReceivableInventory ControlData AnalysisStrategic Communications+1

Maqbool haroon shahid safdar & co. chartered accountants

Director Audit and Taxation

Dec 2005 – Apr 2011 · 5 yrs 4 mos · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site

Working in this capacity, I was involved in various assignments relating to audit, internal audit ,assurance, business consultancy, income tax and sales tax and reporting directly to the Engagement Partner.

External AuditsCorporate TaxFinancial AccountingFinancial AdvisoryInternal Audits

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Audit Supervisor

Nov 2001 – Oct 2005 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site

Plan, execute and finalize various audit assignments as per the requirements of Global AuditMethodology (GAM) of Ernst & Young Global Limited, International Standards on Auditing, corporatelaws and other pronouncements of the local regulatory bodies;
Supervise and review the work performed by team members;
Devise system documentation using flow charts and diagrams;
Plan and execute tests of controls and substantive procedures on all material audit areas;
Plan and conduct supervision of store and stock counts at various locations; Perform overall analytical review of financial statements;
Identify and report issues arising during the audit which could lead to prospective qualification andmatters to be reported to the Audit committee and BOD;
Review the conformity of the Financial Statements with International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRSs) and corporate laws regulations;
Prepare management letters identifying control weaknesses, its implications and recommendations.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Financial ReportingInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Data AnalysisCorporate TaxERP design+2

Mla associate private limited

Director

Jan 2000 – Present · 26 yrs 4 mos · Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan · On-site

Directed investment strategies for MLA Associates, focusing on Real Estate, Construction, and Education sectors in Lahore.
Collaborated with investors to ensure risk-free returns on their investments in high-end residential and commercial projects.
Oversaw the development and delivery of numerous successful projects, enhancing the firm's reputation in the market.

Investment PropertiesConstruction ManagementPersonal Financial Planning