Syed Zia Ale Hassan Qutbi

Property Sales Specialist / Property Consultant

Grow with Square Yards

October 2025 – Present

• Worked in property and business consultancy, managing sales of residential and commercial units.
• Consistently achieved strong sales performance, successfully closing an average of 5–7 units per month.
• Handled complete sales cycle including client dealing, lead generation, site visits, negotiations, and deal closures.
• Provided investment guidance to clients based on market trends and project insights.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships, contributing to repeat business and referrals.
• Coordinated with internal teams to ensure smooth processing and timely execution of transactions.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of the property market, trends, and relevant legislation.
• Utilised advanced financial modelling tools to forecast potential investment outcomes, enhancing decision-making processes.
• Led a team of junior advisors, overseeing their training and development to improve service quality.

• In addition to my finance background, I am currently running my own Shopify store, managing all aspects of e-commerce operations including product sourcing,customer service, and performance analytics. I also serve as a Director in a digital marketing venture, where I work in partnership to lead strategy, client acquisition,and campaign execution. These entrepreneurial roles reflect my adaptability, leadership, and strong understanding of the digital business landscape.
• Managed complex client queries and issues, providing expert advice and solutions to maintain high satisfaction levels.

• Led the overall accounting and finance operations of Alghaith Holding, ensuring full IFRS compliance and accurate month-end closures.
• Oversaw treasury, VAT, and audit functions while maintaining strong banking relationships and efficient cash flow management.
• Successfully coordinated internal and external audits with zero non-compliance findings.
• Managed the financial operations of Alghaith Holding with an individual annual revenue of approximately AED 150 million, within a group generating around AED 2.5 billion in annual revenue.
• Led daily accounting operations and month-end closures in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Reviewed AR, AP, fixed assets, cash management, and investment portfolios.
• Generated, analyzed, and presented financial statements to senior management.
• Implemented and monitored VAT compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Developed and managed 3-month rolling cash flow forecasts to optimize liquidity.
• Maintained robust relationships with five major banks, negotiated LCs, LGs, and credit facilities.
• Arranged short-term bridge financing, managed interest exposures, and ensured covenant compliance.
• Conducted daily bank reconciliations across ten multi-currency accounts.
• Prepared comprehensive audit schedules and documentation for external auditors.
• Coordinated full internal and statutory audit processes, ensuring zero non-compliance findings.
• Accounting Auditing
• IFRS/IAS Compliance
• Financial Management
• Treasury Management
• Banking Operations
• Internal Controls
• Leadership
• Cash Flow Management
• VAT Compliance
• Financial Reporting

• Developed and implemented accounting policies and internal control systems.
• Supervised full-spectrum finance operations, including project costing and asset management.
• Prepared financial reports manually and through DAC Easy accounting software.
• Delivered detailed project cost analyses to senior leadership.
• Liaised with regional banks for project financing, LC discounting, and fund disbursement.
• Managed cash operations worth AED 50-100 million annually optimized cash flow cycles.
• Monitored vendor payments and ensured accurate bank reconciliations.
• Led field audit preparations, audit schedules, and direct coordination with external auditors.
• Streamlined audit processes, reducing audit cycle time by 20%.

• Oversaw complete accounting operations, including project-level P&L management.
• Directed cash flow and treasury operations to support large-scale construction projects.
• Implemented internal policies for procurement, vendor management, and payables.
• Negotiated and maintained working capital lines with leading banks.
• Prepared daily cash flow reports and managed treasury operations for PKR 200 million monthly turnover.
• Managed preparation of audit-ready financial reports.
• Served as the primary point of contact for external audit teams.

• Handled GL entries, reconciled AR, and processed payroll for 350+ employees.
• Prepared daily cash reports and coordinated bank reconciliations.
• Supported tax filings, provident fund management, and financial reporting activities.
• Managed cash deposits, fund transfers, and resolved bank reconciliation variances.
• Prepared detailed audit schedules; collaborated with external auditors for year-end audits.