Finance Manager with 12+ years of specialized experience across Real Estate, Construction & Development, Brokerage, Hospitality, F&B, and FMCG in the UAE. I deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and ensure full compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations. I specialize in turning around multi-site operations—improving overheads, strengthening cash flow by reducing overdue receivables, and building financial models that support investor and executive decision-making. I have led multi-site finance teams to 100% on-time closings and audit readiness while managing large portfolios and investor relationships.

Junaid Ahmed

Finance Manager with 12+ years of specialized experience across Real Estate, Construction & Development, Brokerage, Hospitality, F&B, and FMCG in the UAE. I deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and ensure full compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations. I specialize in turning around multi-site operations—improving overheads, strengthening cash flow by reducing overdue receivables, and building financial models that support investor and executive decision-making. I have led multi-site finance teams to 100% on-time closings and audit readiness while managing large portfolios and investor relationships.

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Finance Manager with 12+ years of specialized experience across Real Estate, Construction & Development, Brokerage, Hospitality, F&B, and FMCG in the UAE. I deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and ensure full compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations.

I specialize in turning around multi-site operations—improving overheads, strengthening cash flow by reducing overdue receivables, and building financial models that support investor and executive decision-making. I have led multi-site finance teams to 100% on-time closings and audit readiness while managing large portfolios and investor relationships.

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Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Urdu
Fluent

Work Experience

Finance Manager at MTS Real Estate LLC
August 1, 2025 - Present
Own the full finance function including budgeting, MIS reporting, cash flow, and monthly/annual closing for multi-unit real estate operations. Oversee banking relationships, treasury, and working capital planning to secure liquidity for active projects and portfolio growth. Ensure ongoing compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax law, statutory reporting, and external audit requirements. Build feasibility studies and financial models supporting expansion into Owners' Association and facility management services.
Financial Controller at RJ Constructions & Building Material Suppliers
June 1, 2018 - May 31, 2025
Directed financial planning, cost control, and project accounting for construction and fit-out projects exceeding AED 70M. Built financial models, investment projections, and performance dashboards used by ownership for capital allocation decisions. Managed banking and reporting relationships across a base of 1,000+ investors, improving retention by 35% through transparent, structured reporting. Conducted ROI and scenario analysis supporting client returns of 20–25% across real estate portfolios. Controlled cash flow, budget utilization, and long-term funding strategy across multiple concurrent sites.
Senior Financial Accountant at Nasr Ceremonies Organizing Est.
October 1, 2016 - January 31, 2018
Developed full IFRS-compliant financial statements achieving 100% accuracy for audit, management, and stakeholder reporting. Consolidated accounting and reporting across 4 branch locations, standardizing cycles and cutting month-end close time by 30%. Streamlined inventory control across 40+ units, reducing stock wastage by 15% and improving turnover and cash flow. Redesigned internal controls and credit policy, cutting overdue receivables by 30% and strengthening financial transparency.
Financial Accountant at Penta Investments LLC
July 1, 2014 - September 30, 2016
Partnered with the General Manager on financial planning and ROI modeling across multiple retail and F&B brands, including Mirage Marine, Bills Farm, Hukkah Lounge, Casper & Gambini, and Al Nasr Restaurant. Prepared Standalone Financial Statements (SFS) with detailed cost modeling and pricing analysis to support new product launches. Realigned brand pricing and cost structures with market trends, lifting gross margins and boosting EBITDA. Presented monthly and quarterly results to management with actionable insight, cutting unnecessary spend by up to 8%. Ran variance analysis against budget to flag gaps and recommend corrective financial action.
Assistant Chief Accountant at Eastern Television News (Broadcast News Channel)
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Account Executive at Al Mayman Used Cars LLC
July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013
Assistant Operations Manager at Al Tajjir & Co. (Pvt) Ltd
January 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011

Education

ACCA at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

MA, Economics and Finance
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
BCom, Accounting and Finance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
CAT (Certified Accounting Technician)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
ACCA
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
MA, Economics and Finance
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
BCom, Accounting and Finance
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
CAT (Certified Accounting Technician)
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
UAE Driving License
January 11, 2030 - August 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Travel & Hospitality, Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail