Affan Hayat
About Affan Hayat
Affan Hayat is a Senior Accountant with extensive experience in financial management and compliance. He has worked at FareHarbor since 2019 and previously held positions at Emirates and Sharaf DG, while also holding degrees in Accounting and European Business Studies.
Work at FareHarbor
Affan Hayat serves as a Senior Accountant at FareHarbor, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for setting up all financial reports required by Booking.com for FareHarbor's financial planning and analysis. He performs variance analysis on balance sheet and profit and loss accounts during closing procedures. Additionally, he manages intercompany transactions and reconciliation of general ledger accounts as part of the monthly closing process. His contributions have been significant in ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Education and Expertise
Affan Hayat holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from the Institute of Business Management, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in European Business Studies from Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg, completing his studies in 2019. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Affan Hayat began his career in Dubai, where he worked as an Executive in Inventory/Supply Chain at Sharaf DG from 2015 to 2016. He then transitioned to Emirates, serving as a Senior Accountant in Financial Shared Services from 2016 to 2018. After gaining valuable experience in the UAE, he moved to Germany to pursue his Master's degree before joining FareHarbor in the Netherlands.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role at FareHarbor, Affan Hayat accumulated extensive experience in accounting and finance. His tenure at Emirates as a Senior Accountant involved managing financial operations within a shared services environment. At Sharaf DG, he worked in inventory and supply chain management, which provided him with insights into operational finance. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial management across different sectors.