This document is a resume for Zia Aftab summarizing his experience and qualifications. He has nearly 19 years of experience in finance domains such as finance and accounts management, audit, risk management, and statutory compliance. Currently he works as an Assistant Manager of Finance and Administration and MLRO (Money Laundering Regulatory Officer) at Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd in Dubai, UAE, where he plays a key role in enhancing profitability and implementing controls. He is seeking leadership opportunities as Head of Finance with globally reputed organizations.

1. ZI A AF T A B SI D D I Q U I
Location: Dubai, UAE
Mobile: +971 556617497 / 503629795; Mail: ziaaftabs@gmail.com
SENIOR FINANCE MANAGEMENT PROFILE
‘Exploring Leadership opportunities in Head of Finance roles with globally reputed organizations’
MBA (Finance) with International Certificate in Anti Money Laundering Awareness, presenting nearly19 years’ varied
exposure in diversified Finance domains….Track Record of Success in….
Finance & Accounts Management| Internal & External Audit | Risk Management | Internal Controls |
Statutory Compliance | Anti Money Laundering | Accounting Methods | Financial Forecasting |Technology
Integration |Budgeting & Cost Control |Resource Optimization |Team Leadership
E X E C U T I V E S Y N O P S I S
 Well versed in financial reporting, budgeting, financial analysis & financial modeling and process improvements
 Proven ability in taking businesses to a pivotal position from conceptualization leading to consistent business growth
 Proficient in leading, mentoring & monitoring the performance of team members to ensure efficiency in process
operations & meeting of organizational goals
 Skilled in internal/ external audits, corporate governance, treasury & cash flow optimization, budgeting, forecasting,
reporting & analysis, policy & procedures development, compliance, financial & operational KPIs analysis
 Adept at creating and sustaining a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high
performance amongst team members
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd, Dubai - UAE │ Jun 2005 till date
Assistant Manager Finance & Administration and MLRO (Money Laundering Regulatory Officer)
Major Accomplishments:
 Played key role in enhancing organizational profitability through improved MIS reporting
 Instrumental in implementing various control procedures for prudent financial management
 Successfully minimized/ managed overdue ratio to less than 20% and implemented new ERP system
 Nominated as Employee of the Quarter on multiple occasions
 Prepared detailed comprehensive procedural manual to avoid money laundering
Key Deliverables:
Finance Management
 Spearhead financial management functions including preparing monthly/ quarterly financial statements & MIS reports,
financial forecasts and budgets based on consolidated financial information
 Design/ implement administrative, financial and operational procedural statements and guidelines to be used by the
employees for maintaining organizational standards
 Follow up with the collections team/ customers for maintaining collection targets and implement effective credit control
measures for maintaining organizational bottom lines
 Manage general accounting functions including AR & AP, account reconciliations and cash management
 Groom/ mentor qualitative accounting and financial team for accomplishing organization business and financial
objectives
Administrative Functions
 Render administrative, strategic planning and operational support to the senior management on issues related to
financial planning, facility management, staff management, and information services
 Coordinate day to day administrative aspects of the organization for ensuring smooth functioning of day to day
operations
 Represent the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums for generating
awareness on existing/ new programs and policies
 Evaluate complex resource management issues with potential business impact for implementing remedial measures

2.  Coordinate activities related to generating reports, correspondence and submissions, implementing financial
management processes, evaluating and integrating new applications
 Collaborate with the senior leadership team in optimizing organisation's administrative, financial, physical and staff
resources, implementing effective administrative controls based on statutory requirements
Anti Money Laundering Activities
 Follow up with the Central Bank of UAE and other concerned authorities pertaining to suspected money laundering
cases
 Organize training sessions for team members on anti money laundering prior to developing, implementing and
controlling Anti Money Laundering Procedures and Systems
 Conduct internal audit on money laundering. Prepare/ submit reports on money laundering cases to the regulators
ARAMEX LLC, Dubai - UAE │ Feb 2003 – May 2005
Senior Accountant
Key Deliverables:
 Prepared/ presented cargo & courier sale reports including financial statements, quarterly/ annual financial reports and
balance sheet highlighting organizational financial health
 Conducted job costing & billing, managed accounts reconciliation and book closing. Coordinated and managed payroll
 Managed day to day accounting processes and monthly closure of accounts. Matched organizational financial programs
to budgetary requirements for maintaining company bottom lines
 Set up effective risk management and back up plans for maintaining adequate cash flow even in adverse business
conditions
 Collaborated with various departments pertaining to monthly account reconciliation for preparing consolidated monthly
financial reports
 Evaluated bank transactions and various general ledger accounts for maintaining accuracy in various financial
transactions
 Groomed and mentored junior accountants in maintaining day to day accounting functions of the organization
P A S T A S S I G N M E N T S
 Aero Asia Int’l Airlines (Pvt.) Ltd., Karachi – Pakistan ~ Assistant Manager – Finance ~ Aug 1996 – Dec 2002
A C A D E M I C S
Education
 MBA (Finance), SZABIST, Pakistan 2000
 B Sc. (Statistics), Karachi University, Pakistan 1995
 Diploma in Computer Science, Petroman, Pakistan 1996
Professional Development
 International Certificate in Anti Money
Laundering Awareness
 Islamic Insurance - Takaful
~ Date of Birth: 04th
September 1973 ~ References Available upon Request ~