1. Ashrafali Usman Shipra
: +971 50 3544966.
 : ashipra@live.com
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Objective
Take up challenging assignments in the field of accounts, finance & audit and excel in the chosen career path by
broadening skills towards professional excellence.
Career History
Company Last Position Held Period
Al Tayer Group LLC. (Dubai) Financial Analyst Sept 2015 till date.
Al Tayer Group LLC. (Dubai) Asst. Financial Analyst Feb 2015 to Aug 2015
Al Tayer Group LLC. (Dubai) Senior Accountant Jun 2012 to Jan 2015
Bonyan Int’l Holding Ltd. (Dubai) Senior Accountant Feb 2008 to May 2011
Al Tayer Group LLC. (Dubai) Asst. Senior Accountant Jun 2003 to Jan 2008
Wall Street Exchange Centre. (Dubai) Assistant Accountant Apr 2000 to Apr 2002
99 Import & Export Est. (Kuwait) Accountant Dec 1995 to Feb 1999
Farooq Impex (Mumbai) Personal Assistant Oct 1994 to Nov 1995
Sagar Associates (Mumbai) Accounts Assistant Jan 1993 to Mar 1994
Akram Khan & Associates (Mumbai) Accounts Clerk Jun 1992 to Dec 1992
(Chartered Accountants)
WORK EXPERIENCE
(Sept 2015 till date)–Financial Analyst (Al Tayer Stocks LLC)
Key Responsibility
To continually support the management of Al Tayer Stocks LLC in decision making and planning through analysis
and reporting of financial performance, maintaining effective controls over the Company’s financial processes and
preparing financial statements, management information and budgets for the Company.
Principal Accountabilities
MIS Reports & Analysis: Manage the timely preparation of the financial reports for the Company in line with Al
Tayer Group requirements, working in co-ordination with Group Corporate Finance. Provide key financial
information in areas such as operating results and budget Vs actuals. Ensure implementation of financial policies,
procedures and systems & identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

2. Budgeting, Forecast and Control : Preparation of the budgets and ensuring effective implementation of the
approved budget, monitor and report budget variance and identify key issues and potential corrective action.
Preparation of rolling forecasts & reviewing the expenditure pattern and ensuring proper control of recurring
expenses.
Finalization and Consolidation for Audits : Finalization of the company’s accounts including preparation of
year end and interim financial statements per the IFRS guidelines. Finalize & complete tax return & filing.
Treasury management : Monitor day to day cash needs of the Company with daily cash reporting mechanism
to ensure adequate liquidity. Negotiate and review terms and conditions for opening of LC, bank guarantees, bank
facility letters and retirement of documents.
Work with the Group IT to ensure the overall accuracy, completeness, timeliness and usability of system generated
data.
Work closely with the Finance Shared Services in ensuring adequate controls are in place for processing
payments, accounting for receipts and GL review
Guide and motivate subordinates to enhance performance and produce quality work, and ensure that they are
continuously developed for higher level roles
(Feb 2015 till Sept 2015)–Asst. Financial Analyst (F&B).
Key Responsibility
Managed all the functionality of an AFA, suffice day to day business requirements, Reporting Daily Sales, DFR,
Weekly Sales Flash reports to GM and Brands (Principals), Monthly preparation of EIS for Management,
Computation of Incentives, Cash forecast, Audited Sales certificates to Mall Management. Preparing Budgets
2015-16, Business Plans of more than 100 stores for 10 years.
(June 2012 till Jan 2015)-Senior Accountant (GL).
Key Responsibility
Timely closing of books for 5 Companies of the group, having GAP & BANANA REPUBLIC as brand with 23 Retail
Outlets across the region (UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman & Kuwait).
Analysis & Review of P&L and B/S of entire retail entity, Monthly Bank revaluation and quarterly related parties
revaluation. Directly supervising a Team of 5 Asst. Senior Accountants who manages the GL function of the
different Retail entities of the group and reporting to Chief Accountant.
Co-coordinating with Internal & External Auditors and addressing to their queries, Project leader and active team
member for different projects of standardizing and automating various functions of General Ledger, Fixed Assets,
and Payroll. Managing and delegating work as per business requirements.

3. Principal Accountabilities
Apart from routine GL functions, monitoring & supervising the work of Team, identifying pain areas and resolving
issues. Suggesting alternatives for compressing processes, Automization & setting up new processes with prior
approval, hence resulting in Accuracy, Efficiency and saves time of entire FSS team.
Senior Accountant – Bonyan International Holding Ltd. Dubai, UAE.
(Feb 2008 to May 2011)
Heading the Finance department of Bonyan Int’l Holding Ltd., part of Bonyan Group producing US$ 500 Million in
Gross Sales The main focus of responsibility was to provide leadership and direction in the Accounts Department
and operations in the management of financial & accounting functions of the Company. Directly supervised a team
of 5. Reporting to the Chairman/Director.
Key Accomplishments
Responsible for management of company Finances, Accounts, Audits, Systems & Procedures, Internal
Controls, MIS, P&L performance, Banking, Cash Flow Management & Insurance functions.
Planned, developed and implemented procedures and internal control with regard to day-to-day operations.
Finalization of accounts and reporting for 8 companies of the Group as per company policy & International
Accounting Standards. The companies were Bonyan International Holding Ltd., Executive Aviation Group LLC,
Fliteport FZCO, Prime Investments International Ltd. (Public Limited Co. Listed in London Plus Market ),
University of Jazeera LLC, Gulf Drive Car Rental LLC, Al Ayaan Rent A Car LLC, International Avenue FZCO.
Assistant Senior Accountant – Al Tayer Group LLC. Dubai, UAE.
(June 2003 to Jan 2008)
Al-Tayer Group is one of the largest diversified business groups in UAE operating in various industries such as
automotive, investment, manufacturing, retail and distribution of luxury goods, contracting, real estate and
publishing.
Key Responsibility
Management of finance and accounting functions of 5 companies of the group upto finalization and preparation of
monthly MIS reports. The companies handled are YSL Beauty ME LLC, Al Tayer Logistics LLC, Luluat Al Khaleej,
Euroluxe LLC (Including 9 retail outlets across the region) and Dubai Physiotherapy Clinic. Directly supervised a
team of 2 and report to Chief Accountant.
Principal Accountabilities
Accounts finalization & Consolidation
MIS Reports & Analysis

4. Budgeting & Forecast
JDEdwards implementation & Upgradation : Core team member for implementation of JD Edwards. The
job involves codification for chart of accounts, documentating for interface from old system, process definition
document, and financial consolidation for migration activity.
Academics
• Master of Commerce (M.Com Part-1) Bombay University (Incomplete)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) (April 1992), Bombay University.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE). Conversant with JD Edwards (Oracle ERP System), Cognos, Oracle
Hyperion, Tally 9 and good working knowledge of MS Office.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth : 13
th
July 1972.