Ali Hussain

Experience

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  Muslim College of Commerce & Management

  Apr 2011 - May 2012

  Lecturer
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  Soom Oil

  Aug 2012 - Feb 2014

  Accountant

  I enhanced the company’s financial and operational frameworks through meticulous fund tracking, claim processing, and the maintenance of comprehensive financial records. My dedication to ensuring accurate documentation and robust audit support established a solid foundation for financial compliance.• Led the tracking of funds distributed to implementing partners, ensuring financial allocations were accurately monitored and used, reflecting a high degree of fiscal responsibility.• Streamlined the processing of financial claims, enhancing efficiency and compliance through rigorous adherence to company documentation standards and approval processes.• Prepared and substantiated financial vouchers, including cash payments, bank payments, and journal vouchers, ensuring each financial transaction was fully supported by documentary evidence.• Maintained detailed financial ledgers to monitor and control expenditures, aligning with financial management procedures and standard operating practices to uphold financial accuracy.• Acted as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, facilitating efficient audits through organised records and transparent financial reporting, thereby reinforcing trust and compliance. Show less

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  Makrem Al-Madina Group For The Operation Hotels

  Mar 2014 - Feb 2018

  Accountant

  Oversaw financial operations for a group of 7 hotels with 970 rooms, managing a business turnover of £21M and an operational budget of £17M. This involved strategic financial planning, cost control, and revenue enhancement, leading to consistent achievement of financial targets and enhancement of profitability across the portfolio.Key Achievements• Produced over 200 detailed financial reports, significantly contributing to an improvement in strategic decision-making based on enhanced financial insights.• Implemented targeted strategies that resulted in a £5M reduction in outstanding accounts receivable within a year, bolstering the company's cash position.• Negotiated with over 100 suppliers to extend payment terms, which improved cash flow by £1M without compromising supplier relationships or operational efficiency.• Led a key ERP system upgrade that improved financial data processing speed, enabling more timely and informed financial decision-making across the company. Show less

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  Safi Travels & Tours

  May 2018 - Aug 2021

  Chief Accountant

  I expertly managed the company's financial health, improving operational budgets to boost revenue and reduce costs, while leading a dynamic team to achieve exemplary financial accuracy and efficiency. Leveraged adeptness in negotiations, strategic planning, and comprehensive financial oversight to contribute to the financial success and operational excellence of the firm. Key Achievements• Managed an operational budget exceeding £1M, achieving a record reduction in operational costs by over £10K annually, while increasing revenue by implementing strategic cost-saving measures and process enhancements.• Successfully negotiated and secured favourable terms in more than 32 key contracts with both domestic and international partners, which collectively increased the company's profitability by over £300K.• Built and led a finance team of 4 members, under whose leadership the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting improved significantly, setting new standards of excellence and serving as a model for other departments. • Developed and implemented a finance staff training program that reduced the onboarding process from 5 weeks to 3 weeks, enhancing the department's operational efficiency and contributing to an improvement in staff retention rates.• Directed the adoption of a new ERP system, cutting financial report generation time from 10 days to 5 days, facilitating the availability of critical financial data and supporting timely decision-making processes. Show less

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  BRITES SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

  Nov 2021 - now

  Security Officer