Ashfaq Taj

Experience

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  Haribhakti & Co.

  Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

  Article Trainee
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  KPMG India

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

  Audit Analyst

  Worked with KPMG, Mumbai as an Analyst from July 2010 to February 2011 where I had been working on Internal Audit and other assignments.

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  EY

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2016

  Senior Auditor

  Previously worked with Ernst & Young, Dubai as an Senior Associate in Assurance and Advisory Business Services , primarily involved in the Financial Audit and Consolidation.

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  IMG Worlds of Adventure

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

  Assistant Finance Manager

  • Responsible for the presentation of monthly and quarterly financial statements and variance analysis for senior management review.• Led the team for implementation of MICROSOFT DYNAMICS (Accounting software used by IMG).• Responsible for timely submission of royalty calculation to IP’s like MARVEL and Cartoon Network.

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  Al Hamra Real Estate Development

  Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

  Finance Manager

  Responsible for Consolidation of Group Financials which includes 12 entities with diverse business segments (i.e. Real Estate, Entertainment & Leisure, Retail & Leasing, Hospitality, Property management etc.) and geographic segments.

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  Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group - MOBH

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  Financial Reporting Manager

  Group Financial reporting and consolidation

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  AlephYa Education

  Feb 2021 - May 2024

  Corporate Financial Controller

  Alephya Education is a leading education platform in the GCC region, offering private education services in the UAE, KSA and Oman. With ambitious plans for both organic and inorganic growth, the company aims to expand significantlyReporting to the Board at the Holding level, Ashfaq is responsible for the overall financial leadership of AlephYa including the oversight of the company’s financial strategy, financial reporting, and treasury operations, which includes, Corporate Tax, M&A, cash flow forecasting, internal control systems, compliance and long-term budgetary oversight. Show less

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  NOVAA - Canada's CFO and Tax Specialists

  Jun 2024 - now

  Financial Controller

  I specialize in delivering financial leadership across the Investments, Non-Profit, Technology, and Real Estate sectors. My role encompasses strategic management of accounting and finance functions, including overseeing M&A, financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. I support clients in their fundraising efforts by preparing comprehensive business plans, valuation reports, and financial forecasts, while also managing audits and ensuring compliance with Canadian and international tax requirements. I collaborate closely with executive management teams to provide strategic financial recommendations and lead due diligence processes for fundraising and acquisitions. Additionally, I enhance reporting and data visualization for management and investors and implement finance and accounting policies to streamline and automate financial transactions. Show less