AYESHA ALZAABI

AYESHA ALZAABI

Accountant | Financial Operations

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Profile summary

Skilled accountant with fourteen years shaping financial operations, regulatory compliance, and administrative workflows across government and banking sectors. Directs expenditure reviews, contract validation, and examination operations while maintaining rigorous adherence to federal and institutional standards. Committed to supporting institutional decision-making and operational effectiveness through disciplined governance and cross-departmental coordination.

Career highlights

Government Financial Operations: Defined financial and compliance strategy while steering government expenditure reviews, supplier invoice processing, and contract validation workflows at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Examination Operations Management: Directed 55 field staff and managed centres serving 2000 students weekly while shaping examination operations across national centres at the Ministry of Education.

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing: Conducted field inspections of nurseries, reviewed licensing applications, and managed regulatory evaluations to enforce compliance standards for physical premises and staffing qualifications.

Banking Operations and Transaction Processing: Processed daily banking transactions for institutional and retail accounts, resolved customer inquiries, and executed administrative procedures while maintaining regulatory compliance standards at Arab Bank BLC.

Key skills

ProfessionalBusiness & Government Operations Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Licensing Corporate Services Leadership & Team Supervision Stakeholder Management Policy & Procedures Government Financial Operations Procurement & Contracts Project Coordination Performance Reporting Oracle ERP Financial Strategy Government Expenditure Contract Validation Supplier Invoices Operational Planning Transaction Processing Regulatory Compliance Administrative Procedures

Professional experience

AccountantJan 2024 - Present
Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research

Defines financial and compliance strategy, steering government expenditure reviews, supplier invoice processing, and contract validation workflows in alignment with federal standards. Coordinates cross-departmental and external communications to maintain operational alignment across the organization.

  • Reviews government expenditures, supplier invoices, contracts, and purchase orders for federal compliance.
  • Coordinates with internal departments, suppliers, and government entities to align financial and operational processes.
  • Prepares financial and operational reports to support management decision-making.
  • Supports audit and compliance activities while executing process improvements and standardized procedures.
  • Coordinates awareness workshops and institutional initiatives focused on compliance and operational effectiveness.
Administrative Operations Supervisor – Examination OperationsAug 2017 - Dec 2023
Ministry of Education

Directed examination operations across national centres with a team of 55 field staff, serving 2000 students weekly through structured planning, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.

  • Designed the initial prototype of EmSAT Pass, which the IT team developed and integrated with Al Hosn during the pandemic.
  • Handled operational and emergency situations to maintain business continuity across examination centres.
  • Supported national projects, official events, and cross-functional government initiatives.
Nursery Licensing & Compliance – Child UnitJan 2016 - Aug 2017
Ministry of Social Affairsrequirements, and operational documentation.

Steered regulatory evaluations across childcare facilities while reporting to unit leadership, shaping compliance standards for physical premises, staffing qualifications, and operational records.

  • Conducted field inspections of nurseries to assess compliance with licensing requirements, regulations, and operational standards.
  • Reviewed licensing applications, supporting documents, and facility plans to determine suitability for approval.
  • Documented violations and compliance observations, followed up on corrective actions, and supported regulatory decisions.
Banking Operations OfficerJan 2006 - Jan 2010
Arab Bank BLC

Managed routine administrative procedures and coordinated service delivery across internal channels. Guided transaction processing workflows and customer service functions within daily banking operations while maintaining regulatory compliance standards throughout standard banking transactions.

  • Processed daily banking transactions for institutional and retail accounts while resolving customer inquiries.
  • Executed daily operational procedures to maintain accuracy in transaction processing and account records.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration
Emirates College of Technology

Certifications

Protocol & Strategic Narrative
Transformational Leadership
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Analysis & Report Writing
Financial Management
Internal Procedures & Governance
Child Protection Specialist

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Professional