
Shehzad Ali
Certified Accountant 16 Years UAE Finance Experience IFRS and Tax Specialist
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FINANCE & TAXATION MANAGER
Mediastow FZ-LLC • Vollzeit
Feb 2015 - Present • 11 yrs 3 mos
• Manage end-to-end finance operations including financial reporting, FP&A, and statutory compliance in line with IFRS and UAE regulatory requirements • Oversee AED 10M+ in annual financial transactions across 2 entities, supporting business growth from AED 5M to AED 7.5M revenue over 6 years • Direct all financial planning cycles including annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and 3-year strategic plans for board and founder review • Manage UAE VAT and Corporate Tax registrations, filings, and reconciliations with consistent zero penalties and clean audit outcomes • Automated ETL and reporting workflows, accelerating month-end close from 5 days to 2 days (60% improvement) • Improved forecast accuracy by 15% through standardized budgeting and rolling forecast models • Strengthened internal controls and data governance, increasing financial data accuracy to 98% • Lead finance team of 3-5 members across accounting, reporting, and compliance functions, providing technical guidance and performance management • Serve as primary liaison with external auditors (Big 4), tax advisors, legal counsel, and banking partners, managing relationships worth AED 5M+ in facilities • Mentor junior accountants in IFRS technical standards, UAE tax regulations, and ERP system workflows, reducing onboarding time by 30%