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I build financial intelligence systems for operations-heavy companies that have outgrown their spreadsheets. My clients typically come to me after they've hired a finance team, bought the BI tool, and still spend 3 days a month manually assembling reports that should take 3 hours. Recent engagements: - Financial Intelligence Platform — $250M public school district. 12-tab executive command center replacing what used to take 3 analysts a full week every month. Now runs in under an hour. - Pricing & Margin System — commercial bakery scaling to wholesale. Density-aware recipe costing across mixed units, catching an error pattern that had been undercosting core ingredients by 100x. Rebuilt the entire batch pricing engine and packaging math in 48 hours. - Automated Reporting Pipeline — 90% reduction in manual data prep. 48,000 rows processed, 6,800 issues auto-resolved on first pass. - Revenue Operations at scale — 5 years building forecasting and payments infrastructure at a platform serving millions of users. Payments operation cleared $300K+ in daily profit at peak. Who I work best with: - Finance and operations leaders at $5M-$100M companies where reporting quality directly affects decisions - Founders scaling past the "spreadsheet as source of truth" phase and needing real infrastructure - CFOs and controllers inheriting reporting systems that need a rebuild without breaking what's working My stack: Excel, Google Sheets, Python, Apps Script, and AI-augmented reporting pipelines that generate real commentary on real numbers, not filler text. How engagements work: - Diagnostic engagement (2 weeks, $3,500) — I map your current reporting stack, identify the top 3 friction points, and deliver a prioritized remediation plan. Most clients use this as the on-ramp to a larger rebuild. - Focused rebuild (4-6 weeks, $8,500-$15,000) — I rebuild a specific reporting surface end-to-end. Board deck automation, monthly close package, variance analysis system, FP&A forecasting model. - Financial Intelligence System — Focused Build (6-10 weeks, $15,000-$35,000) — full rebuild of a reporting workflow with handoff documentation and team training. For smaller or exploratory work, hourly engagements are available at $95/hr. Currently: Manager of Financial Operations at a $250M public entity, with five years prior scaling financial data infrastructure at a platform serving millions. I work with two to three external clients at a time. If your team is losing hours a week to manual reporting, or your monthly close is eating days that should be hours, that's the problem I solve.

UAE businesses are bleeding money through messy books, unfiled VAT returns, and Corporate Tax obligations they don't fully understand. International SMEs are drowning in manual finance processes that should run automatically. I fix both — remotely, in Arabic and English. I'm a Dubai-based Fractional CFO and finance automation specialist with 8+ years managing finance functions for businesses up to AED 50M ($14M) in revenue across UAE, UK, and international markets. I don't just report your numbers — I fix the systems producing them. I combine CFO-level financial leadership with hands-on automation — building Zoho One and Makecom workflows that eliminate manual data entry, close your books in days not weeks, and give you real-time financial visibility without hiring a full-time finance team. What I deliver that most controllers cannot: — Monthly close with board-ready P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow — Finance workflow automation using Zoho One + Makecom — Cash flow forecasting (3–6 months rolling) — Budget vs actual variance reporting with management commentary — UAE Corporate Tax compliance, FTA gap analysis, and VAT structuring — Zoho Books and QuickBooks setup, cleanup, and integration — IFRS-compliant financial reporting for international businesses Who I work with: Growing SMEs — typically $1M–$20M revenue — whose finance systems haven't kept pace with their business. UAE companies needing full regulatory compliance. UK and international businesses needing remote CFO leadership and automated reporting. Results from current clients: Monthly close reduced from 3 weeks to under 7 days. Zero FTA penalties across all active engagements. Board-ready reporting delivered on fixed monthly retainer. I respond within 1 business hour during UAE hours (GMT+4). If your books are behind, your VAT is overdue, your numbers aren't trustworthy, or your finance process runs on spreadsheets and hope — message me.

You didn't start your business because you wanted to spend your day answering emails, chasing follow-ups, organizing files, or wondering whether someone replied to an important client message. Yet somehow, that's exactly where many business owners end up. That's where I come in. I'm Yekeen Fathia, a Personal Virtual Assistant who helps entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and growing businesses bring order to the daily chaos. I enjoy creating systems that keep businesses moving whether that's managing an overflowing inbox, organizing calendars, coordinating projects, maintaining CRM records, handling customer communication, or supporting day-to-day operations. I believe a great assistant doesn't just complete tasks, they remove friction. The goal isn't simply to check items off a to-do list. It's to make your workday feel lighter, your communication more consistent, and your business easier to run. Here's how I can support you: • Executive & Personal Virtual Assistance • Email & Inbox Management • Calendar & Appointment Scheduling • Administrative Support • Customer Support (Email & Chat) • CRM Management & Data Entry • Internet Research & Lead Generation • File & Document Organization • SOP Documentation & Process Improvement • Travel Planning & Coordination • Project Coordination & Task Management • Social Media Support & Community Management • Canva Design & Presentation Creation • Meeting Notes & Follow-up Management I'm comfortable working with tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva, Trello, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Airtable, Slack, Zoom, CapCut, Calendly, HubSpot CRM, Zoho CRM, GoHighLevel, Mailchimp, ConvertKit, and ChatGPT, and I adapt quickly to new software whenever needed. Clients appreciate working with me because I communicate clearly, pay close attention to detail, stay organized under pressure, and look for ways to improve workflows instead of waiting to be asked. If you're looking for someone who treats your business like their own, keeps communication professional, solves problems before they become emergencies, and gives you back the time to focus on growing your business, I'd love to help. Executive Virtual Assistant | Personal Virtual Assistant | Executive Assistant | Personal Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Administrative Support | Executive Support | Executive Administrative Assistant | Business Support Specialist | Remote Administrative Support | CEO Assistant | Founder Assistant | Operations Support | Email Management | Executive Inbox Management | Inbox Zero | Gmail Management | Outlook Management | Calendar Management | Executive Calendar Management | Appointment Scheduling | Meeting Coordination | Travel Planning | Travel Coordination | Time Zone Scheduling | Task Management | Project Coordination | Workflow Management | Customer Support | Client Support | Client Communication | Client Onboarding | CRM Management | HubSpot CRM | Zoho CRM | Salesforce CRM | Lead Generation | Prospect Research | Web Research | Online Research | Data Entry | Data Management | Spreadsheet Management | Google Workspace | Google Docs | Google Sheets | Google Drive | Microsoft Office | Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Teams | Slack | ClickUp | Asana | Trello | Notion | Airtable | Calendly | Canva | Social Media Management | Content Scheduling | Content Calendar Management | LinkedIn Management | Instagram Management | Facebook Management | Community Management | File Management | Document Management | Document Preparation | Report Preparation | SOP Creation | Standard Operating Procedures | Administrative Coordination | Business Operations | Productivity Support Executive Virtual Assistant | Personal Virtual Assistant | Executive Assistant | Personal Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Administrative Support | Executive Support | Executive Administrative Assistant | Business Support Specialist | Remote Administrative Support | CEO Assistant | Founder Assistant | Operations Support | Email Management | Executive Inbox Management | Inbox Zero | Gmail Management | Outlook Management | Calendar Management | Executive Calendar Management | Appointment Scheduling | Meeting Coordination | Travel Planning | Travel Coordination | Time Zone Scheduling | Task Management | Project Coordination | Workflow Management | Customer Support | Client Support | Client Communication | Client Onboarding | CRM Management | HubSpot CRM | Zoho CRM | Salesforce CRM Executive Virtual Assistant / Personal Virtual Assistant / Administrative Support / Executive Support Email Management / Inbox Management / Calendar Management / Appointment Scheduling Executive Assistant / Administrative Assistant / Operations Assistant / Business Operations Support Customer Support / Email Support / Live Chat Support / Client Communication CRM Management / HubSpot CRM / GoHighLevel CRM / Zoho CRM / Salesforce CRM Project Coordination / Task Management / Workflow Management / SOP Documentation Lead Generation / LinkedIn Lead Generatio

I have over 10 years’ experience in finance, operations and commercial within FMCG, Oil and Gas, Tech, Retail and Service industries. I have worked in various finance and operations roles which include CFO, COO, head of finance and operations, head of finance, financial controller, operations controller, cost controller and business analyst. Areas of expertise: ✅ Developing and executing finance and commercial strategies. ✅ Leading and managing finance and operations teams. ✅ Book keeping and financial reporting - in line with IFRS (IAS) and GAAP. ✅ Financial modelling - 3 statement model (Balance Sheet, Cashflow Statement, Income Statement) including sensitivity and scenario analysis. ✅ Financial planning and analysis. ✅ Cash flow and treasury management. ✅ Financial appraisal as well as determining appropriate debt or equity financing solutions. ✅ Setting up internal control systems for finance and accounting processes. ✅ Training facilitation - course content preparation and delivery. ✅ Consultation - via Google Meet or Microsoft Teams. Education and certifications: ~ Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) ~ Certified SAP financial accounting functional consultant ( SAP Academy) ~ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Advanced Level I have great financial modelling and data analysis skills which enable me to provide you with meaningful insights that aid in decision support. In addition, I am a start-up turnaround leader with experience in setting up structures and processes for new business ventures. I also posses strong fundraising skills for both equity and debt financing. Thank you for reviewing my profile. Lets discuss how I can add value to your business.

I help accounting teams, founders, controllers, and finance managers get organized, close faster, clean up messy books, and build repeatable accounting workflows. ❌ No generic bookkeeping-only support when you need real accounting help Get hands-on accounting support for month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, bank and credit card activity, AP/AR cleanup, cash management, variance analysis, audit support, and process documentation. ✔️ SERVICES: Month-end close support, journal entries, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, AP/AR support, payroll accounting support, financial reporting, balance sheet cleanup, cash flow tracking, variance analysis, SOPs, and Excel-based accounting templates. ✔️ SYSTEMS: NetSuite, FloQast, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Bill .com, Ramp, Navan, ADP/ADP GLI, Stripe, PayPal, Power BI, Power Query, SharePoint, Google Sheets, and advanced Microsoft Excel. ✔️ EXPERIENCE: Senior corporate accountant with 5+ years of accounting and finance experience across SaaS, healthcare, technology, nonprofit/FQHC, and service-based businesses. Experienced in multi-entity, multi-currency close environments with 50+ monthly reconciliations, high-volume journal entries, cash accounting, fixed assets, corporate cards, investment activity, and audit-ready documentation. ✔️ BEST FIT: Companies that need reliable Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, GL Accountant, Accounting Cleanup, or Month-End Close support, especially teams that are behind, growing quickly, preparing for audit, or trying to build more scalable accounting processes. I am not just here to categorize transactions. I help create clean, reviewable accounting workpapers, stronger close workflows, and organized financial records that leadership can trust.

I am a results-driven Financial Controller with extensive experience managing multi-location, multi-state financial operations. I specialize in accurate recordkeeping, reconciliations, and financial oversight while maintaining a strong focus on process improvement and operational efficiency. I thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments and have a proven track record of exceeding expectations, strengthening internal controls, and delivering reliable financial insights that support business growth. ✔ Multi-location & multi-state financial oversight ✔ Day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting ✔ Strong leadership with progressive team building and management experience ✔ Consistent record of exceeding goals and meeting tight deadlines ✔ Process improvement and workflow optimization across accounting systems ✔ Expertise in QuickBooks (desktop and online), ADP, Zoho, FreshBooks, Wave, Gusto Accounting Link, Tekmetric, and more ✔ Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and scale financial operations efficiently I am passionate about bringing structure, clarity, and control to financial operations while partnering with leadership to drive informed, strategic decision-making.