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Altaf H.

Altaf H.

🏒 Daikin Middle East and Africa πŸ“ Saudi Arabia πŸ“… Joined Jan 2015 – Present
Finance & Banking

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Profile Summary

Altaf H. is an accomplished finance leader with over 15 years of experience in financial management, accounting, and compliance across multiple industries in the Middle East and South Asia. As Manager of Finance & Accounting at Daikin KSA, he has successfully led financial operations for more than a decade, improving reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and compliance with IFRS, VAT, Zakat, WHT, and corporate income tax regulations.

Skills

Financial Planning | Budgeting | Reporting IFRS, VAT, Zakat, WHT & CIT Compliance SAP (FICO) Implementation & Digital Transformation Audit, Assurance & Financial Analysis Business Case Development | Strategic Finance Risk Management | Regulatory Compliance Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

Manager Finance & Accounting

Daikin Middle East and Africa

Jan 2015 – Present

  • Leading financial management | reporting | and compliance for Daikin’s operations across KSA.
  • Ensuring adherence to IFRS | VAT | Zakat | WHT | and corporate tax regulations.
  • Spearheaded the successful integration of SAP (FICO) to enhance budgeting and reporting accuracy.

Financial Analyst

JESCO

Oct 2012 – Jan 2015

  • Conducted financial analysis | performance tracking | and reporting to management.
  • Assisted in external audits | financial reviews | and compliance assessments.
  • Supported management in investment and budgeting decisions.

Assurance & Advisory Business Services

EY

Feb 2012 – May 2012

  • Performed audit procedures | reviewed internal controls | and prepared assurance reports.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver client advisory and audit services.
  • Ensured compliance with international accounting and auditing standards.

Senior Manager (Finance & Accounting)

CCL

Sep 2009 – Jan 2012

  • Oversaw budgeting | forecasting | and financial statement preparation.
  • Developed business cases and tracked project budgets to ensure financial control.
  • Strengthened compliance and audit readiness for business operations.

Manager Finance & Accounting

Tokyo Consulting Firm Pvt. Ltd

Nov 2007 – Aug 2009

  • Managed accounting | taxation | and payroll processes for corporate clients.
  • Ensured compliance with Indian and international financial standards.
  • Supported audits and advised clients on business structuring and cost optimization.

Education

Chartered Accountant (Accounting and Finance)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

2003 – 2007