ADSA Hospitality Finance Consultants

02/04/2025

Eid Mubarak!

06/10/2023

We are thrilled to announce that our Founder & Managing Director Rabia Shaukat is one of the 28 candidates globally who is contesting the this year.

Rabia Shaukat is a leader and with her extensive across various international and regional organisations and inspiring , we are confident that she will be an outstanding Global Ambassador of accounting and finance fraternity.

Voting window is open and all Members globally can cast their vote at www.cesvotes.com/acca23 where you can also find her detailed election statement.

Here is a short video summarising her career journey, contribution to the finance and accounting profession and pledge:

https://youtu.be/85L4mNVwvWQ?si=SkDqowgj9xRVTsiw

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*Guidelines for Voting*:

Active ACCA Members WORLDWIDE can vote. Students and affiliates do not have voting rights. Each voter has 12 votes!

a) Look up for email from Civica Election Services ([email protected]) sent to your email registered with ACCA. If no email is received, check your junk/spam folder, failing which email takepart@cesvotes to request for your login credentials.

b) The email will have login credentials (Action Required > 1. Voting for Council Members > www.cesvotes.com/acca23)

c) Alternatively, log onto www.cesvotes.com/acca23 and log in manually using login credentials emailed.

d) Go to Candidate Profiles and, scroll down, go to next step and tick the box(es) against your chosen candidate(s) ❎ There are maximum of 12 votes to cast.

e) Submit and Voila!

13/07/2023

In the face of increasing cost of business, new 9% UAE Corporate Tax and highly competitive market, businesses must continually optimize costs in order to maximise its profits. One such measure to contain costs is to cluster back office functions or implement shared services. It is a no-brainer that Shared Services is an efficient way of cutting costs, however, if not implemented correctly, things can quickly spiral out of control and cause serious problems.

A Shared Service Centre can perform a wide range of functions for an organization, from cutting costs and increasing efficiency through to driving business transformation to the next level. However, all too often, these benefits may be overshadowed by the inability to measure how successful the service has been.

We are pleased to invite you to the fifth episode of our Webinar Series ‘Unlocking the Benefits of Shared Finance Services’, where we discuss with our panel of experts how can Shared Finance Services be efficiently set up and operated to maximise its benefits.

What will you learn?

1) Which organisations should set up Shared Finance Services and why?
2) What is the roadmap to successful implementation?
3) What challenges arise may arise during implementation and how can they be overcome?
4) What are the different tools and technologies available that are transforming the landscape for shared services?
5) How can organistions effectively manage the transition process from an existing decentralized to centralized finance function?
6) In what circumstances should organisations consider partial or full outsourcing of their finance function to external shared services provider?
7) What are the KPI’s or critical success factors to track the success of shared services?
8) How to ensure seamless integration and collaboration between the shared finance services team and the various internal stakeholders to maximize the benefits of shared services?
9) What skillsets are required for shared services role? How can finance professionals upskill themselves in this regard?

Panelists joining the discussion will be:

Paul Bridger, Chief Operating Officer, Rove Hotels
Ismail Makda FCMA, CGMA Makda, Chief Financial Officer, LPM Restaurant & Bar
Barkha Liaquat, Finance Manager, Emirates
Rabia Shaukat, FCA, ACCA , Managing Director, ADSA Hospitality Finance Consultants

REGISTER HERE >>>>

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtd-CvqDIuE9VkpEByc8bzqBEmLrYkAMOx #/registration

In the face of increasing cost of business, new 9% UAE Corporate Tax and highly competitive market, businesses must continually optimize costs in order to maximise its profits. One such measure to contain costs is to cluster back office functions or implement shared services. It is a no-brainer that...

29/06/2023

Wishing everyone a very happy and meaty Eid!

23/05/2023

In our fourth episode of the , hosted a trailblazing discussion on the future of finance: 'Digitalisation and Finance Transformation'.

A big thank you to our panel of experts for sharing their valuable insights:

Amit Gandhi, Executive Director Finance, Public Investment Fund Projects
Stefan Hanekom, Chief Financial Officer, RAK Hospitality Holding LLC,
Gaurav Vijh, Vice President Digital & E-commerce, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,
Muhammad Bilal Junaid, ACA Bilal Junaid, Finance Transformation Expert, Oracle
Rabia Shaukat, FCA, ACCA Shaukat, Managing Director, ADSA Hospitality Finance Consultants (Host)

Watch the full episode here >>>

https://lnkd.in/dUxWrKu3

11/05/2023

According to Gartner, 93% of senior finance leaders were aligned on their vision for the finance function by 2025. Those leaders expect to see a function that is leaner, digital and data-driven.

As digital technologies continue to disrupt industries and markets, the integration of digitalisation and finance has brought about new opportunities and challenges for businesses. By optimizing finance technology transformation, businesses can move twice as fast and it is therefore imperative for the CFOs to be an enabler for not just enterprise digitalization but also help accelerate functional digitalization.

We are pleased to invite you to the fourth episode of our Webinar Series ‘Digitalisation and Finance Transformation’, where we discuss with our panel of experts what are the opportunities of digitalization within the finance function and how can finance leaders leverage tools and technologies to drive growth, innovation and better decision making.

What will you learn?

1) What is the importance of digitalization and automation for finance function and how to incorporate it into business strategy?
2) What are the different tools and technologies available that finance leaders can leverage from to drive innovation and growth through digitalisation?
3) What are the drivers of digital transformation?
4) What are the risks associated with digitalization and how can those risks be mitigated?
5) What is CFO’s roadmap to successful and sustainable finance transformation?
6) How to make a business case for a transformation project?
7) Sneak peek at uses cases for finance transformation.
8 ) What are the critical success factors for digitalization and how can they be measured?
9) How is digitalization changing the role of CFO and how can finance leaders upskill themselves by staying ahead of the game?

Panelists joining the discussion will be:
Amit Gandhi, Executive Director Finance, Public Investment Fund Projects
Stefan Hanekom, Chief Financial Officer, RAK Hospitality Holding LLC,
Gaurav Vijh, Vice President Digital & E-commerce, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts,
Muhammad Bilal Junaid, Finance Transformation Expert, Oracle
Rabia Shaukat, FCA, ACCA Shaukat, Managing Director, ADSA Hospitality Finance Consultants (Host)

👉 REGISTER HERE >>>

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuce6opz8tHtw9izkeQxke1ktfEvtVofyB #/registration

According to Gartner, 93% of senior finance leaders were aligned on their vision for the finance function by 2025. Those leaders expect to see a function that is leaner, digital, and data-driven. As digital technologies continue to disrupt industries and markets, the integration of digitalization an...

22/04/2023

Eid Mubarak !!

23/03/2023

Wishing everyone a very joyous and blessed Ramadan!

08/03/2023

Happy International Women's Day!

19/10/2022

In our third episode of the , hosted a very interactive and progressive discussion related to sustainability and #2050 commitments, and how the agenda of sustainability can be incorporated into the investment strategy for hospitality businesses.

A big thank you to our panel of experts for sharing their valuable insights:

Iftikhar Hamdani, Area General Manager, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel / Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
Damian Regan, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Leader, Deloitte
Radhika Arapally, Founder, Sustainability Kiosk
Rabia Shaukat , FCA, ACCA, Managing Director, ADSA Hospitality Finance Consultants (Host)

Watch the full episode here >>>

https://youtu.be/YaHFX_MJJJM

In the wake of global warming and damages caused by climate change, Sustainability and sustainable practices of doing business have now become more critical ...

05/10/2022

In the wake of global warming and damages caused by climate change, Sustainability and sustainable practices of doing business have now become more critical than ever before. It is international scientific consensus that, in order to prevent the worst climate change, global net human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) need to fall by about 45 percent from 2010 levels by 2030, reaching net zero around 2050.

As the travel market has changed significantly post the pandemic, hospitality industry has a unique opportunity to take a lead on sustainability beyond the usual ‘back to normal’ and offer sustainable travel options. Due to the rising importance of green standards, Google and Booking.com have now added eco-certifications to search results for hotels. This would mean that more and more customers are likely to make lower-carbon choices. Businesses that do not incorporate ESG into its strategy will risk being left behind compared to its competitors with greener choices.

We are pleased to invite you to the third episode of our Webinar Series ‘Sustainability, Sustainable Finance & ESG Reporting’, where we discuss with our panel of experts what sustainability means for the hospitality industry and what are the underlying ESG reporting requirements.

What will you learn?

1) What is Sustainability and net zero commitments?
2) What does ESG mean throughout the lifecycle of hotel asset?
3) What is the relevance of Sustainability for the accounting and finance community?
4) What is Sustainable Finance? How can ESG be incorporated into the investment decisions?
5) How do you make a business case for sustainability for the investors and owners?
6) What are the guidelines for ESG reporting?
7) Sneak peek at the sustainability initiatives taken by hospitality companies across the globe.
8 ) With budgeting season around the corner, how can hospitality businesses incorporate sustainability into its strategy?
9) What do businesses need to do to be ready for ESG reporting?

Panelists joining the discussion will be:
IIftikhar Hamdani Area General Manager, Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel / Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
Damian Regan, Sustainability Reporting & Assurance Leader, Deloitte
Radhika Arapally, Founder, Sustainability Kiosk
Rabia Shaukat Managing Director, ADSA Hospitality Finance Consultants (Host)

REGISTER HERE >>>

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdOirqDotHdOqnArUkTwEgZVEJaTbZmas