Experience

Insignia Worldwide

• United Arab Emirates
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Director

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Dubai, United Arab Emirates



TMH

• Advertising Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Aug 1996 - May 2020

  Office No. 906, DSC Building, Dubai Studio City, Dubai, UAE Led strategic and financial support operations, collaborating closely with the senior management team to align operational activities with overarching company goals. Directed and supervised a team of staff, managing the Finance, HR and Administrative functions of group companies Saluki Media & Zest and cultivating a high-performing team. Controlled financial planning and analysis, working capital and cash flow. Continually analyzed financial information and create dashboards that convey… Show more Led strategic and financial support operations, collaborating closely with the senior management team to align operational activities with overarching company goals. Directed and supervised a team of staff, managing the Finance, HR and Administrative functions of group companies Saluki Media & Zest and cultivating a high-performing team. Controlled financial planning and analysis, working capital and cash flow. Continually analyzed financial information and create dashboards that convey essential information, advising the leadership team on accounting and financial management matters as well as the organization’s financial position. Oversaw internal and external reporting. Outline processes and systems to ensure effective financial administration, planning, and controls. Provided oversight across financial operations, execute company strategy, and advise on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Directed operational performance and risk management, generating monthly management and financial reports, and forecasts. Spearheaded special projects, partnering with interdisciplinary teams. Liaised with external vendors and auditors, and other governing bodies. •Overhauled flagging company operations, renegotiated supplier agreements; reduced costs and improved cash flow. •Delivered a comprehensive due diligence process due to change of management; enabled a swift and successful company takeover. •Conceptualized and introduced a system for tracking all live jobs, achievements, and budgeted revenue targets and related reports. •Project managed the implementation of an ERP system; triggered costs savings of $25K USD. •Originated corporate financial, accounting policies and procedures, established robust audit guidelines, cash flow and streamlined budgets. •Critically reviewed tender and contract documents for key government clients. •Evaluated and implemented staff health insurance schemes; reducing costs by $150K USD over a five-year period. Show less



Strong Plant & Supplies

• Finance Manager

  • May 1994 - Jul 1996

  Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai • Administered the entire gamut of financial management/accounting functions including preparing monthly/quarterly financial and cash flow statements, budgets and reports. • Instituted short/long range departmental goals, objectives and formulated financial policies/procedures with a primary focus of establishing/maintaining internal control safeguards. • Evaluated KPIs and trends, performed variance analysis, established financial benchmarks of acceptable performance and compared actual… Show more • Administered the entire gamut of financial management/accounting functions including preparing monthly/quarterly financial and cash flow statements, budgets and reports. • Instituted short/long range departmental goals, objectives and formulated financial policies/procedures with a primary focus of establishing/maintaining internal control safeguards. • Evaluated KPIs and trends, performed variance analysis, established financial benchmarks of acceptable performance and compared actual results to budgets thus initiating corrective actions. • Handled various financial accounting activities like invoicing, refunds, stock and cost ledgers analysis, payroll management, collection of accounts receivable, accounts payable, etc. • Developed strong systems/processes in line with business needs, facilitated financial analysis as required and provided timely/accurate management reporting. • Prepared and maintained statutory reports, MIS reports as well as stock movement reports to keep the upper management abreast of all financial operations of the organization. • Executed strategies to maximize use of new information technology applications for all financial operations leading to improved efficiency and reduced work load. Show less



International Group, Dubai

• Group Internal Auditor

  • Dec 1991 - Jan 1994

  Dubai, UAE • Established audit plans, objectives and scope of work in alignment with organizational goals, undertook responsibility for the overall execution of audit assignments and final report delivery. • Managed overall accounting and administrative procedures of head office such as bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, cash collections, invoices, database, fuel expenditures, contract management and control procedures. • Handled an array of administrative tasks including inventory management… Show more • Established audit plans, objectives and scope of work in alignment with organizational goals, undertook responsibility for the overall execution of audit assignments and final report delivery. • Managed overall accounting and administrative procedures of head office such as bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable, cash collections, invoices, database, fuel expenditures, contract management and control procedures. • Handled an array of administrative tasks including inventory management of garage spare parts, fleet operations as well as control of repairs and maintenance of fleet. • Planned and executed standard audits of annual balance sheets, reported audit findings and recommended corrective measures to improve operation and reduce costs. • Devised and conducted internal audit programs for accomplishing organizational objectives by setting up a systematic and disciplined approach. • Strove to improve company operations in coordination with the EDP Department as well as directed the implementation of an effective system facilitating the up-gradation of MIS. Show less