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FARAH MOHUMMD ASALIA

Senior Financial Resources Specialist | Financial Operations

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Profile summary

Senior Financial Resources Specialist with over 22 years of expertise directing financial operations, regulatory compliance, and tax governance across GCC markets. Proven track record in executing internal controls, restructuring finance departments, and driving strategic fiscal planning to optimize resource allocation.

Career highlights

Financial Operations Management: Led financial statement preparation, established audit systems, developed accounting policies, and managed cash flow forecasts and lease agreements for Delta Medical Est.

Department Restructuring And Controls: Restructured the accounting department, revamped internal controls to safeguard assets, and managed corporate functions including banking, insurance, and legal counsel at Bosra Al Cham Cont.

Budgeting And Financial Reporting: Ensured budget preparation, maintained general ledger reconciliations, managed cash reserves, and produced monthly statements and quarterly reports at Green Engineering System and Elard.

Professional Development Leadership: Served as Director of professional development and innovation for the Institute of Management Accounting Abu Dhabi chapter starting in 2023.

Key skills

TechnicalDigital Transformation Leadership
ProfessionalStrategy Development and Execution Financial Operations Management Revenue Management Federal Tax Operations Regulatory Compliance Tax Optimization Strategies Risk Assessment Financial Analysis and Insights Data-Driven Decision-making Audit & Internal Controls Team Leadership Policy and Procedure Development Project Management Budgeting Stakeholder Relationship Management Collaboration with Govt. Agencies Innovation Implementation Regulatory Body Engagement
SkillsFinancial Reporting

Professional experience

Senior Financial Resources SpecialistDec 2017 - Present
Federal Tax AuthorityAbu Dhabi
Finance and Audit ManagerOct 2015 - Oct 2017
Delta Medical Est. for Al Manara PharmacyAbu Dhabi

Directed accounting functions and financial reporting operations, steering corporate strategy and internal audit frameworks across company departments. Oversaw sales forecasting, cash flow management, and capital allocation strategies while administering commercial lease agreements and pricing structures.

Chief AccountantJan 2011 - Sep 2015
Bosra Al Cham ContAbu Dhabi, UAE

Managed corporate financial planning, budgeting, treasury operations, and internal controls. Restructured the accounting department, established performance standards, and revamped controls to safeguard company assets and ensure reporting accuracy.

Chief AccountantJan 2008 - Jan 2011
Green Engineering System & Elard, Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi, UAE

Managed financial operations, budgeting accuracy, and ledger integrity. Delivered strategic advice to optimize business performance, control costs, and strengthen asset protection and insurance coverage.

AccountantJan 2006 - Jan 2007
National International Holding Co.Abu Dhabi, UAE

Produced financial statements, budgeted reports, and cash flow projections. Reconciled company records across cash, asset inventories, receivables, and payables.

Junior AccountantJan 2005 - Jan 2006
Falcon Electro MechanicalAbu Dhabi
Junior AccountantJan 2003 - Jan 2005
Syriatel Co.Syria
DirectorMay 2023 - Present
Institute of Management Accounting IMAAbu Dhabi
  • Directed professional development programs for chapter members starting in May 2023.
  • Drove innovation initiatives supporting the Abu Dhabi chapter goals.

Education

Bachelors in Economics, AccountingJan 2004
Damascus University, Syria

Certifications

Tax Law certificateThe University of Cape Town2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
TADAT TrainedThe TADAT Secretariat2024-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Corporate Tax Diploma CertificateAssociation Taxation Technicians, UK2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
CMA - Certified Management AccountantInstitute of Management Accountants, USA2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
VAT Compliance Diploma - UAE CertificateAssociation Taxation Technicians, UK2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Revenue Forecasting & Analysis CertificateInternational Monetary Fund, IMF2021-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Basic Concept of Transfer Pricing CertificateOrganization for Economic Co-operation and Development – OECD2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Fighting Tax Crime: Ten Global Principles CertificateOrganization for Economic Co-operation and Development – OECD2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

English · Professional

Arabic · Professional