HAMDA ALI AHLI

BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL PROFESSIONAL

Dubai, UAE

Profile summary

Versatile Business and Commercial Professional with 6 years of experience in commercial finance, branch accounting, and special accounts management. Established automated dashboards and performance reporting structures while executing budgeting and compliance workflows across 3 roles. Facilitated communication between project and finance stakeholders to inform executive decision-making. Maintained accurate account records and documentation in alignment with regulatory requirements. Committed to professional growth through Innovation Management, Six Sigma, and leadership certifications.

Career highlights

Commercial Operations: Facilitated communication between project and finance stakeholders at Dubai Holding Real Estate to secure approvals and inform executive decision-making through management reports.

Financial Systems: Established automated dashboards and performance reporting structures from 2023 to 2026 while executing budgeting and compliance workflows within SAP and IFRP systems.

Regulatory Compliance: Maintained accurate account records and documentation from 2020 to 2022 while ensuring all activities met regulatory and internal requirements at Dubai Islamic Bank.

Professional Development: Completed Innovation Management and Leadership, Six Sigma, and DIB Emiratisation Programme certifications to support professional growth across 7 roles.

Key skills

SkillsBudgeting Forecasting Communication

Professional experience

Senior Executive - Commercial FinanceJan 2026 - Present
Dubai Holding Real EstateDubai, United Arab Emirates

Directs commercial operations and financial analysis for the real estate portfolio. Coordinates cross-functional workflows between project, procurement, and finance departments to ensure alignment on business requirements and internal governance standards.

  • Produces management reports and data-driven insights to inform executive decision-making and risk assessment.
  • Facilitates communication between project and finance stakeholders to secure necessary approvals for commercial operations.
  • Monitors performance metrics to track operational health and support business planning.
  • Refines internal processes to maintain compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Branch AccountantJan 2023 - Jan 2026
Al-Futtaim Motors - Toyota & LexusDubai, United Arab Emirates

Directed financial operations for commercial vehicle, rental, and export divisions. Managed the full cycle of invoicing and billing while coordinating with business managers to resolve operational discrepancies and streamline collection processes.

  • Prepared management reports, reconciliations, dashboards, and performance information.
  • Coordinated with business managers and central functions to resolve operational issues and improve collections.
  • Supported budgeting and compliance activities using SAP and IFRP.
Officer - Home Finance, Special Accounts ManagementJan 2020 - Jan 2022
Dubai Islamic BankDubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed a portfolio of home finance accounts, directing the resolution of complex client inquiries. Coordinated across legal and credit departments to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.

  • Maintained accurate account records and documentation for the 2020 to 2022 period.
  • Prepared performance reports and facilitated communication between legal and credit teams to resolve outstanding finance issues.
  • Ensured all account activities met regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
Finance InternSep 2019 - Dec 2019
Mohammed Bin Rashid Fund for SMEDubai, United Arab Emirates

Evaluated business plans and market trends to inform internal decision-making processes. Assisted senior staff with client assessments and the preparation of documentation for management review.

  • Analyzed business plans and researched market trends to support client assessments.
  • Prepared information for management review and participated in client meetings.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Business AdministrationJan 2020

Certifications

Innovation Management & Leadership2019-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Six Sigma2018-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
DIB Emiratisation Programme2020-01-01T00:00:00.000Z

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent