Abdulsattar Lambe

Financial Controller
49years of work
26years in finance
12years leading teams
4.3years average tenure

Overview

Finance and internal audit professional with extensive experience in audit/cost management, accounting oversight, budgeting and forecasting, and cash-flow reporting. Worked across multiple banking and finance organizations, including internal controls, compliance/audit coordination, and VAT consolidation and filing. Familiar with accounting workflows supported by SAP and commonly used office productivity tools.
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Timeline

Controller, Business Audit/Cost Manager · Lead
Rich Gate Investment Co. LLC · Full-Time
Jan 2016 to Aug 2026 10 Years 7 Months Dubai In office

Analyzed the company’s books and produced management accounts, performance tracking, forecasting, and cost accounting models. Oversaw tax, regulatory, and compliance items, and managed company accounts, investments, and cash flow, including coordination with auditors. Built monthly and annual reports, handled full-cycle budgeting and cost reduction, and implemented updates to accounting processes such as payroll and invoicing. Managed VAT consolidations and filings and supported business planning, risk analysis, and operational oversight across key functions.

Probation (Banker) · Middle
Canara Bank · Full-Time
Jan 2018 to Jan 2018 0 Months In office
Worked in a probation capacity as a banker within Canara Bank. Supported banking operations under supervision for the probation period. Contributed to routine finance and banking tasks as assigned.
Finance/Accounts/Business Manager · Lead
Dell Canada · Full-Time
Apr 2008 to Aug 2016 8 Years 4 Months In office
Managed internal audit activities and monitored key control matters, including cash flow and audit priorities. Developed and implemented internal auditing policies, procedures, and audit programs, and reviewed accounting procedures, risk management, and insurance-related cost optimization. Recommended corrective actions and improvements, and advised senior management and the audit committee on audit and internal control topics. Supported long-term planning and market/competitor trend analysis through finance and audit reporting.
Risk/Business/Accounts/Audit Cost Manager · Lead
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) · Full-Time
Jan 2006 to Jan 2008 2 Years In office
Handled risk, business, accounts, and audit-cost management within the finance and auditing functions. Supported audit-related processes and cost tracking for finance operations. Contributed to internal control and reporting activities tied to business performance.
Risk/Business/Accounts/Audit Cost Manager · Lead
TD Bank · Full-Time
Jan 2003 to Jan 2006 3 Years In office
Managed risk and audit-cost activities across finance and accounts operations. Supported audit and internal control processes related to business activities. Contributed to accounting oversight and business reporting tasks within the finance function.
Accounts/Business/Audit Manager · Lead
IBM Canada · Full-Time
Dec 2001 to Jan 2003 1 Year 1 Month In office
Oversaw accounting and audit-related responsibilities in the business finance area. Coordinated audit management activities and supported finance operations and reporting. Assisted with internal controls and corrective actions aligned with audit outcomes.
Accounts/Finance/Audit/Cost Manager · Lead
Celestica Canada · Full-Time
Jan 2001 to Jan 2002 1 Year In office
Managed finance, accounting, audit, and cost control activities for business operations. Supported audit processes and maintained oversight over accounting and cost-related reporting. Contributed to internal control procedures and improvements based on audit and finance reviews.
Accounts/Finance/Audit/Business/Cost Manager · Lead
Mohammad Al-Mojil Group (MMG) · Full-Time
Jan 2000 to Jan 2001 1 Year In office
Handled accounting, finance, audit, and business/cost management responsibilities. Supported audit and finance activities related to business operations. Contributed to cost tracking and internal control support within the finance function.
Banking Officer/Examiner · Middle
Al Rajhi Banking & Investment Corporation · Full-Time
Jan 1980 to Jan 2000 20 Years In office
Performed banking officer/examiner responsibilities within the banking and finance environment. Conducted examinations as part of banking oversight and compliance activities. Supported operational review and reporting requirements for the banking function.
Accounts/Finance/Business Manager · Lead
The Olayan Group · Full-Time
Jan 2000 to Jan 2000 0 Months In office
Managed accounts and finance activities for business operations. Supported finance reporting and business oversight tasks. Contributed to internal finance coordination for operational and audit requirements.
Probation (Banker) · Middle
Reserve Bank of India · Full-Time
Aug 1977 to Jan 1978 5 Months In office
Completed probation responsibilities as a banker at the Reserve Bank of India. Supported banking processes during the probation period. Assisted with routine banking operations under supervision.

Technical skills

Analytics
Microsoft Excel

Job preferences

Work permits
United Arab Emirates, Canada
Citizenship
Canada
Employment type
Full-Time
Locations
Dubai
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