Accounts and Credit Manager

• Feb 2023 - Present

Head of Accounts & Finance

• Mar 2019 - Feb 2023

GTC is amongst the pioneers of roads and infrastructure constructors in UAE. Being started as a transport company in 1965, the Company transformed its service portfolio towards Road and Infrastructure Construction. At present, the Company is classified as Special Category Company, by The Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities Abu Dhabi, for provision of services including (but not limited to) infrastructure construction and road maintenance (i.e. road construction, bridges construction, tunneling, quarrying).The company has an impressive portfolio of Government, Semi Government and Private sector clientele including Abu Dhabi Municipality, Department of Transport (DOT), Tourism Department, ALDAR and ADNOC etc.✚ Planning, directing, monitoring and analyzing the preparation of Strategic Plans, Budgets and (rolling) forecasts;✚ Analyzing financial data and developing financial models for decision support;✚ Ensuring timely preparation of periodic reports explaining business performance, target management opportunities including Cash and funding forecasting by business unit and legal entity;✚ Developing the project performance dashboards and KPIs supporting a nimble business;✚ Directing and monitoring the preparation of management accounts and reports on an accurate, efficient and timely basis in full compliance with company’s policies and IFRS; ✚ Monitoring project budgeting, forecast and monthly books closing; ✚ Ensuring availability of funds from banks and group treasury at optimal pricing levels in all geographies;✚ Liaison with banks in processing LCs/LGs required for the projects and negotiating the rates offered by the banks;✚ Addressing day to day banking issues faced by the company;✚ Monitoring and coordinating with tax consultants on periodic compliance on Tax matters; and✚ Ensuring that the Finance team is adequately motivated and professionally trained to deliver high quality output to all areas of the business. Show less

Group Internal Auditor

• Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

Objectively assessed a company’s IT and business processes Assessed the company’s risks and the efficacy of its risk management efforts Ensured that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes Evaluated internal control and made recommendations on strengthening the operating effectiveness of internal controls at the group level Identifying shortfalls or gaps in processes and recommended process improvement in accordance with the best industry practices Communicated the audit findings and recommendations to the stakeholders Show less

Supervising Senior Auditor

• Jun 2017 - May 2018

During my tenure at Grant Thornton, I served in the ‘Business Risk Compliance Department, Business Assurance Services Department and Specialist Advisory Services Department. Below is the breakup of my designation and roles & responsibilities at Grant Thornton.Key Responsibilities:✚ Supervising portfolio of clients;✚ Managing team and personal workflow, prioritizing job tasks while remaining flexible and managing simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently;✚ Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations;✚ Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans;✚ Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings;✚ Maintain open communication with management and audit committee;✚ Finalizing Internal Audit Charters and audit methodologies;✚ Application of COSO Framework;✚ Finalizing project deliverables;✚ Risk Ratings and ratings of observations and reports;✚ Calculating price to be quoted for projects; and✚ Presenting reports, that reflect audit’s results, to management and audit committees. Show less

Senior Auditor

• Oct 2015 - May 2017

Planned and performed various Internal and External Audit assignments at Semi Senior to Group Senior level.

Senior Consultant - Financial Advisory Services

• Aug 2014 - Sep 2015

My role as Financial Consultant include, but not limited to, Financial Modelling, Business Plannings, Financial Feasibility Analysis, preparation of Write ups and other financial consulting assignments.

Accounts and Finance Manager

• Feb 2011 - Jul 2014

✚ Preparation of annual budgets and production targets; ✚ Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles; ✚ Preparation quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements and publish financial statements in time; ✚ Conduct month-end and year-end close process; ✚ Collect, analyze and summarize account information, develop periodic reports for management and ✚ Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups; ✚ Keep up with financial policies, regulation, and legislation; ✚ Managing targets relating to production, sales and receivables, calculation of product cost; ✚ Ensuring implementation of policies, review of Vouchers, invoices and reconciliations, validation of accounting entries; ✚ Filing Sales Tax Returns and calculation of refunds; and ✚ Coordinating and assisting the audit team. Show less