Experience

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  Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA)

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Finance Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Jun 2021

    * Work in collaboration with the CEO to assist the company achieve its strategic targets.* Overall in charge of the Finance function with specific focus on ensuring steady cash flow.* Manage cross-functional communication to ensure proper alignment between all elements of supply chain and sales functions.* Ensure all corporate requirements are met in a timely and correct manner.

  • Finance Manager

    • Nov 2010 - Aug 2016

    * Drive the organization to achieve strategic goals that include working capital management, cost rationalization, handle regional accounting etc.* As a key member of the management team, formulate, execute and monitor key processes in finance such as credit control, reporting, business reviews, group internal audits, etc.

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  Mfar

  • India
  • Leasing Non-residential Real Estate
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Vice President Finance

    • Apr 2008 - Aug 2010

    * Responsible for arranging finances for funding on-going projects.* Liase with bankers, private equity players to optimize cost of capital for the company.* Advise the Executive Director on corporate structuring for new projects.* Oversee adequate controls within the parent and subsidiary companies.

  • Vice President Finance

    • Apr 2008 - Aug 2010

    * Responsible for arranging finances for funding on-going projects.* Liase with bankers, private equity players to optimize cost of capital for the company.* Advise the Executive Director on corporate structuring for new projects.* Oversee adequate controls within the parent and subsidiary companies.

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  Jotun Paints

  • General Manager

    • Apr 2006 - Dec 2007

    * Responsible for the overall business and a separate legal entity.* Communicate with the top management and BoD on strategic issues and business direction.* Recruit, develop and retain talent.* Develop the business in alignment with the Regional and Group directions..

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  Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA)

  • Oman

  • Finance Manager

    • Apr 1988 - Apr 2006
    • Oman

    * Set up finance function, oversee internal controls in all areas of the company.* Monthly reports to top management and BoD.* collaborate with Regional and Corporate functions for various routines such as Business Reviews, BoD meetings etc.* Train and upgrade the skills of direct subordinates.* Assist General Manager on making key strategic decisions.

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  Spicer & oppeinheim

  • Systems Analyst

    • Apr 1984 - Mar 1986