Ali Aala

Results-driven Senior Finance Executive with 10+ years of experience across manufacturing, FMCG, retail, education, and international accounting environments including UAE operations. Experienced in accounts payable & receivable, payroll administration, taxation (FBR & UAE VAT), financial reporting, reconciliations, and ERP-driven finance operations. Proven ability to streamline financial processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver accurate management reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Senior Finance Executive - Generation (PVT) Limited - Lahore, Pakistan

(2025-07)

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable operations including invoice verification, vendor payments, and withholding tax compliance.
• Administer payroll processing, salary adjustments, and sales commission calculations.
• Perform customer receipt verification and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure ledger accuracy.
• Prepare management reports and financial dashboards to support operational and strategic decisions.

Accountant (Remote) - AlSudais Chartered Accountant / MARA Group Restaurants - Dubai, UAE

(2023-01 - 2025-08)

• Managed full-cycle AP/AR for a multi-branch UAE restaurant group including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Handled UAE VAT and Pakistan tax compliance including WHT documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintained supplier/customer ledgers and supported monthly closings with audit-ready documentation.

Accountant - Printex Group - Lahore, Pakistan

(2021-01 - 2025-06)

• Managed receivables, customer invoicing, aging reports, and credit control processes.
• Filed monthly and quarterly sales tax returns and maintained tax compliance documentation.
• Coordinated with auditors and tax consultants to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.

Senior Accounts Officer - Gourmet Foods - Lahore, Pakistan

(2015-08 - 2020-12)

• Handled high-volume financial transactions, vouching, and ERP-based payable processes.
• Performed daily reconciliations, inventory stock closings, and POS sales verification.
• Prepared petty cash reports and monitored operational expense controls.

Accountant - Divisional Public School Safdarabad - Safdarabad, Pakistan

(2013-08 - 2015-03)

• Managed financial records, payroll, budgeting, and financial reporting for the institution.

MBA - Business Administration - Virtual University of Pakistan (2008 - 2010)

BSc - Commerce - University of the Punjab (2006 - 2008)