Experience

Creation Business Consultants

• United Arab Emirates
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Mar 2021 - Present



ATT Investments LLC

• Director of Finance

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  ATT Investments LLC is a family office, that manages investments in, real estate, FMCG and energy across UAE, USA and Asia.• Responsible for preparation of financial statements, monitoring cash flow and budgets and processing payroll for family office• Manage and prepare financial statements and other reports for multiple companies based in USA to enable filing of their US tax returns• Primary interface with external auditors• Setting up of onshore Company in UAE, manage treasury, finance and VAT compliance• Overseeing setting up of finance department, implementing ERP system, financial modelling and restructuring of a FMCG manufacturing plant in Dubai• Actively involved in the sale of two residential units located in DIFC• Manage relationship with property manager and tenants to ensure tenant’s requests are duly met



Constellation Holdings LLC

• United States

• Head Of Finance

  • May 2012 - Jun 2019

  Established in 2010, Constellation Holdings LLC is a Dubai based private investment company and family office managing a large portfolio of hospitality, aviation, real estate and financial assets in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.My role encompassed the following:• Responsible for Hospitality, Aviation, and Real Estate finance teams in Dubai and Europe• Implemented accounting (ERP) software and trained staff to transition from a manual system to an automated system of recording financial transactions • Designed various accounting reports in accounting software to generate reports - consolidated financial statements, budget to actual variance reports and analytical reports • Created financial policies, procedures and best practices. Presented company policies to employees• Assisted CFO in negotiating and completing term loan facility and revolver loan facility • Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor cash position on routine basis for working capital needs and ensure loan commitments and covenants are met• Prepare financial statements for five entities in accordance with IFRS• Perform payroll function for three group companies, prepare final settlements of employees • Actively involved in interviewing and hiring of finance team. Created finance job descriptions, employment contracts and insurance requirements• Implemented VAT for the Group, including its subsidiaries and completed VAT formalities end to end process • Set up facility with Amex • Managed banking relationships with banks in UAE and Europe, negotiated bank fees and favourable exchange rates and corporate credit card facilities• Worked directly with external auditors in Dubai, Europe and other GCC • Drafted policies for the aviation management team including vendor contracts pertaining to invoicing , payables management, tracked sales and accounts receivables• Member of the senior management team which managed the demerger and transfer of Aviation business



LEAF Financial Corporation

• Accounting Manager

  • May 2007 - May 2011

  A $1.1 billion commercial finance and asset management company offering a wide assortment of financial products and solutions. A subsidiary of Resource America, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXI)• Responsible for the direct supervision of a staff of 3• Prepare monthly financial statements for internal and external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP for seven entities• Prepare and assist with SEC filings, including providing support and review for 10Q’s, 10K’s and other required filings• Research accounting guidance and implement policies for new transactions and emerging technical areas• Develop, evaluate, monitor and enhance the control environment to ensure SOX compliance, including process improvement and control remediation• Provide direction and support to the accounting team during month end close• Work directly with the internal and external auditors on all audit functions• Perform high and low level analytical review of financial statements with comparison to the budget and prior period, presentation of analytical review and other various performance statistics to senior level management on a regular basis• Work with the CFO on special projects, coordinating directly with the CFO to create complex ad-hoc reports and data analysis



Grant Thornton LLP

• Canada
• Accounting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assurance Manager

  • 2003 - 2007

  Leading global accounting, tax, and business advisory firm offers assurance, litigation support, and business advisory services to middle-market public and private companies. • Planned, executed, directed and completed audits in various industries (not for profit, manufacturing, real estate, construction and employee benefit plans).• Identified and resolved technical issues within the context of the client’s business and translated research into services to clients and prospects.• Prepared financial statements, including footnote disclosure, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and specialized industry requirements for numerous clients • Developed audit strategies tailored to meet individual client needs based on evaluation of internal control structure and knowledge of client’s business and industry.• Supervised and coached staff accountants through continuous monitoring and reviewed their progress to ensure quality, efficiency, professionalism, excellent client service and timeliness