Tony Martin

Partner at RKA Global Chartered Accountants LLC
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE
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  • The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
    LinkedIn
    Dec, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • RKA Global Chartered Accountants LLC
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Partner
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      RKA Global Chartered Accountants LLC is an audit firm based in UAE. RKA Global Chartered Accountants LLC is an audit firm based in UAE.

  • Milbridge Holding SA
    • Building Materials
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Group CFO
      • Aug 2018 - Mar 2022

      Milbridge is a Group of 19 Manufacturing Companies in UAE, Rwanda, Angola, Mauritius and South Africa. I am responsible for the whole of Finance & Accounting functions of the group. Previously separate and autonomous companies, I was able to consolidate the companies into group for financials and reports. Major activities includes manufacturing factory for cables, cement, steel, paints, PVC, precast manufacturing and contracting, landscaping works, property development, construction… Show more Milbridge is a Group of 19 Manufacturing Companies in UAE, Rwanda, Angola, Mauritius and South Africa. I am responsible for the whole of Finance & Accounting functions of the group. Previously separate and autonomous companies, I was able to consolidate the companies into group for financials and reports. Major activities includes manufacturing factory for cables, cement, steel, paints, PVC, precast manufacturing and contracting, landscaping works, property development, construction, ceramics factory (under implementation).  Project Financing received from major banks in Africa around 70m USD and growing.  Project Reports, presentations, Discussions, negotiations with major banks & investors for funds raising.  Managing Finance and Accounts of the whole Group, including Cash flows, finalyziation, Consolidation.  Regular Meetings with Major Banks in Rwanda, Major suppliers, and Customers for negotiation.  Finance Manual, implementation of strict controls for payables and other finance activities.  Cost Optimizaiton measures, Project Budget and controls. Show less Milbridge is a Group of 19 Manufacturing Companies in UAE, Rwanda, Angola, Mauritius and South Africa. I am responsible for the whole of Finance & Accounting functions of the group. Previously separate and autonomous companies, I was able to consolidate the companies into group for financials and reports. Major activities includes manufacturing factory for cables, cement, steel, paints, PVC, precast manufacturing and contracting, landscaping works, property development, construction… Show more Milbridge is a Group of 19 Manufacturing Companies in UAE, Rwanda, Angola, Mauritius and South Africa. I am responsible for the whole of Finance & Accounting functions of the group. Previously separate and autonomous companies, I was able to consolidate the companies into group for financials and reports. Major activities includes manufacturing factory for cables, cement, steel, paints, PVC, precast manufacturing and contracting, landscaping works, property development, construction, ceramics factory (under implementation).  Project Financing received from major banks in Africa around 70m USD and growing.  Project Reports, presentations, Discussions, negotiations with major banks & investors for funds raising.  Managing Finance and Accounts of the whole Group, including Cash flows, finalyziation, Consolidation.  Regular Meetings with Major Banks in Rwanda, Major suppliers, and Customers for negotiation.  Finance Manual, implementation of strict controls for payables and other finance activities.  Cost Optimizaiton measures, Project Budget and controls. Show less

  • STANDARD MARCONI DMCC (GROUP OF COMPANIES) MENA, EUROPE
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Group Finance Manager
      • Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

      Commodities Trading, UN Listed Supplier, Manufacture, Contracting, Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Project Funding. Standard Marconi is a group of 12 companies operating in Dubai, Cayman Islands, Brazil, KSA, Hong Kong, Lebanon, & Switzerland. The group is into activities of machines manufacturing, trading in agricultural commodities especially as a listed UN supplier, Contracting, Funds management etc. I was fully in charge of the total Finance & Accounts functions of the company as well as… Show more Commodities Trading, UN Listed Supplier, Manufacture, Contracting, Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Project Funding. Standard Marconi is a group of 12 companies operating in Dubai, Cayman Islands, Brazil, KSA, Hong Kong, Lebanon, & Switzerland. The group is into activities of machines manufacturing, trading in agricultural commodities especially as a listed UN supplier, Contracting, Funds management etc. I was fully in charge of the total Finance & Accounts functions of the company as well as for MIS reports.  Controlling the Central Treasury of the group.  Prepared Treasury Manual, detailing each and every process of both receipts and payments, presented to the Board, got approved and incorporated Central Treasury for the group.  Preparted Project & Feasibility reports USD 150mn capital requirement for a manufacturing company in Turkey; Turnover amounts to USD 900mn per annum. Project report was prepared for a period of 25 years.  Actively participated in the analysis and due diligence for acquisition of a manufacturing company in Brazil.  Tender evaluation, Risk Assessment, Supplier Selection of Commodity supplies for United Nation Entities.  Finalization and audit of the following listed companies: Standard Marconi DMCC, Dubai, Azotea Contracting, Dubai, Corval Energy Corporation, Hong Kong, Petrolity AG, Switzerland and Aleph International, KSA.  Fund Raising activities and Private Equity funds: Prepared presentations to investors and fund raising companies on specific funds in Trade Finance and Growth Equity Funds.  Off Shore Cayman Islands, Martial Islands, Malta, Company structure changes, Withholding Tax exemptions. Show less Commodities Trading, UN Listed Supplier, Manufacture, Contracting, Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Project Funding. Standard Marconi is a group of 12 companies operating in Dubai, Cayman Islands, Brazil, KSA, Hong Kong, Lebanon, & Switzerland. The group is into activities of machines manufacturing, trading in agricultural commodities especially as a listed UN supplier, Contracting, Funds management etc. I was fully in charge of the total Finance & Accounts functions of the company as well as… Show more Commodities Trading, UN Listed Supplier, Manufacture, Contracting, Acquisitions, Fund Raising, Project Funding. Standard Marconi is a group of 12 companies operating in Dubai, Cayman Islands, Brazil, KSA, Hong Kong, Lebanon, & Switzerland. The group is into activities of machines manufacturing, trading in agricultural commodities especially as a listed UN supplier, Contracting, Funds management etc. I was fully in charge of the total Finance & Accounts functions of the company as well as for MIS reports.  Controlling the Central Treasury of the group.  Prepared Treasury Manual, detailing each and every process of both receipts and payments, presented to the Board, got approved and incorporated Central Treasury for the group.  Preparted Project & Feasibility reports USD 150mn capital requirement for a manufacturing company in Turkey; Turnover amounts to USD 900mn per annum. Project report was prepared for a period of 25 years.  Actively participated in the analysis and due diligence for acquisition of a manufacturing company in Brazil.  Tender evaluation, Risk Assessment, Supplier Selection of Commodity supplies for United Nation Entities.  Finalization and audit of the following listed companies: Standard Marconi DMCC, Dubai, Azotea Contracting, Dubai, Corval Energy Corporation, Hong Kong, Petrolity AG, Switzerland and Aleph International, KSA.  Fund Raising activities and Private Equity funds: Prepared presentations to investors and fund raising companies on specific funds in Trade Finance and Growth Equity Funds.  Off Shore Cayman Islands, Martial Islands, Malta, Company structure changes, Withholding Tax exemptions. Show less

  • Nasser Bin Abdullatif AlSerkal - BRIDGESTONE (7 COMPANIES UNDER THE GROUP) - DUBAI
    • Dubai
    • Sr. Finance Manager
      • Jun 2014 - Sep 2015

      Automotive, Distributor Tyres, Bridgestone, Kumho, Appolo, Landsail, Retail Outlets Tyrestop, Firststop. NAL is having 7 companies under the group, all are into tyres trading, the major being authorized distributor of Bridgestrone Tyres in Dubai, along with Kumho, Appolo, Landsail etc. They are having retail outlets as Tyrestop, Firststop. I was fully responsible for the whole of the Finance and Accounts functions of the group.  Steered Finance Team with 7 companies under the… Show more Automotive, Distributor Tyres, Bridgestone, Kumho, Appolo, Landsail, Retail Outlets Tyrestop, Firststop. NAL is having 7 companies under the group, all are into tyres trading, the major being authorized distributor of Bridgestrone Tyres in Dubai, along with Kumho, Appolo, Landsail etc. They are having retail outlets as Tyrestop, Firststop. I was fully responsible for the whole of the Finance and Accounts functions of the group.  Steered Finance Team with 7 companies under the Group (Distributors - Bridgestone, Tyres Agencies Centre Middle East tyres, Global Auto Crpn, Best Choice Trading, Retail – Tirestop, Friststop)  Reviewed Business Results & Advise management on actions  Treasury management, Supplier Negotiations, AR management, Inventory management, MIS reports.  Prepared Budget, Control, Variance analysis, Sales man wise Sales, GP analysis.  Represented the group as Finance and able to get the below prestigious Awards in 2014 – 15: Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, Dubai Quality Award, Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport.  Designed customized Reports in Microsoft AX, Designed monthly ordering format for Raw Materials.  Member of Inventory Ordering committee for all companies.  Experienced in Point of Sales (POS) accounting and framing controls therein for proper Data Flow. Show less Automotive, Distributor Tyres, Bridgestone, Kumho, Appolo, Landsail, Retail Outlets Tyrestop, Firststop. NAL is having 7 companies under the group, all are into tyres trading, the major being authorized distributor of Bridgestrone Tyres in Dubai, along with Kumho, Appolo, Landsail etc. They are having retail outlets as Tyrestop, Firststop. I was fully responsible for the whole of the Finance and Accounts functions of the group.  Steered Finance Team with 7 companies under the… Show more Automotive, Distributor Tyres, Bridgestone, Kumho, Appolo, Landsail, Retail Outlets Tyrestop, Firststop. NAL is having 7 companies under the group, all are into tyres trading, the major being authorized distributor of Bridgestrone Tyres in Dubai, along with Kumho, Appolo, Landsail etc. They are having retail outlets as Tyrestop, Firststop. I was fully responsible for the whole of the Finance and Accounts functions of the group.  Steered Finance Team with 7 companies under the Group (Distributors - Bridgestone, Tyres Agencies Centre Middle East tyres, Global Auto Crpn, Best Choice Trading, Retail – Tirestop, Friststop)  Reviewed Business Results & Advise management on actions  Treasury management, Supplier Negotiations, AR management, Inventory management, MIS reports.  Prepared Budget, Control, Variance analysis, Sales man wise Sales, GP analysis.  Represented the group as Finance and able to get the below prestigious Awards in 2014 – 15: Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, Dubai Quality Award, Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport.  Designed customized Reports in Microsoft AX, Designed monthly ordering format for Raw Materials.  Member of Inventory Ordering committee for all companies.  Experienced in Point of Sales (POS) accounting and framing controls therein for proper Data Flow. Show less

  • BHATIA BROTHERS FZE- AUTOMOTIVE & INDUSTRIAL DIVISION (FOR UAE, OMAN, QATAR & KUWAIT)
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Finance and Operations Manager
      • Apr 2009 - May 2014

      Automotive, Tyres, Batteries, Car Care Products, Shell Oil Agents, Pumps, Metals, Oil & Gas, EPC, Electronics, FMCG. Bhatia Brothers FZE is a conglomerate with operatins in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and is a very removed name in UAE as a Trader, Distributor for Automotive, Industrial, Oil field supplies etc. I was handling the full Finance and Accounts function of the biggest Team in the group. I also was in charge of MIS Team for some of the group operations.  Stellar role in… Show more Automotive, Tyres, Batteries, Car Care Products, Shell Oil Agents, Pumps, Metals, Oil & Gas, EPC, Electronics, FMCG. Bhatia Brothers FZE is a conglomerate with operatins in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and is a very removed name in UAE as a Trader, Distributor for Automotive, Industrial, Oil field supplies etc. I was handling the full Finance and Accounts function of the biggest Team in the group. I also was in charge of MIS Team for some of the group operations.  Stellar role in Expanding Finance Team from 2 to 12. Appreciated for best performing Team within the group.  Spearheaded Finance functions, Funded facilities, Covenants, Funds Raising, LC, TR, LBD.  Managed accounting functions, Consolidations, Auditing, MIS reports, IFRS compliance.  Purchased planning, Inventory control, expenses control, WPS compliance.  MIS Reports & presentation (Flash report, Cash flow, Profit and Loss, Balance sheet, Expenses etc.)  Budget preparation, Control, Variance analysis, Sales man wise Sales, GP analysis.  Head of Committee for Employee Medical Insurance of the whole group.  Played major role in handling Finance & compliance areas for getting Shell Markets ME exclusive dealership. Show less Automotive, Tyres, Batteries, Car Care Products, Shell Oil Agents, Pumps, Metals, Oil & Gas, EPC, Electronics, FMCG. Bhatia Brothers FZE is a conglomerate with operatins in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and is a very removed name in UAE as a Trader, Distributor for Automotive, Industrial, Oil field supplies etc. I was handling the full Finance and Accounts function of the biggest Team in the group. I also was in charge of MIS Team for some of the group operations.  Stellar role in… Show more Automotive, Tyres, Batteries, Car Care Products, Shell Oil Agents, Pumps, Metals, Oil & Gas, EPC, Electronics, FMCG. Bhatia Brothers FZE is a conglomerate with operatins in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and is a very removed name in UAE as a Trader, Distributor for Automotive, Industrial, Oil field supplies etc. I was handling the full Finance and Accounts function of the biggest Team in the group. I also was in charge of MIS Team for some of the group operations.  Stellar role in Expanding Finance Team from 2 to 12. Appreciated for best performing Team within the group.  Spearheaded Finance functions, Funded facilities, Covenants, Funds Raising, LC, TR, LBD.  Managed accounting functions, Consolidations, Auditing, MIS reports, IFRS compliance.  Purchased planning, Inventory control, expenses control, WPS compliance.  MIS Reports & presentation (Flash report, Cash flow, Profit and Loss, Balance sheet, Expenses etc.)  Budget preparation, Control, Variance analysis, Sales man wise Sales, GP analysis.  Head of Committee for Employee Medical Insurance of the whole group.  Played major role in handling Finance & compliance areas for getting Shell Markets ME exclusive dealership. Show less

  • DAMAC Properties
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sr. Accountant
      • Feb 2008 - Mar 2009

      Damac Properties is the largest private residential, leisure and commercial property developer in the Middle East. I was in charge of doing feasibility of new projects.  Responsible for preparation of Land Bank report which shows the whole of the lands owned by the Company.  Feasibility studies on Expected Revenues and margins prior to purchase of Land.  Handled land payments & payments to Consultants.  Prepared cash flow and budget and analysed land inventory, promotional… Show more Damac Properties is the largest private residential, leisure and commercial property developer in the Middle East. I was in charge of doing feasibility of new projects.  Responsible for preparation of Land Bank report which shows the whole of the lands owned by the Company.  Feasibility studies on Expected Revenues and margins prior to purchase of Land.  Handled land payments & payments to Consultants.  Prepared cash flow and budget and analysed land inventory, promotional offers, discounts, pricing, unit transfers. Show less Damac Properties is the largest private residential, leisure and commercial property developer in the Middle East. I was in charge of doing feasibility of new projects.  Responsible for preparation of Land Bank report which shows the whole of the lands owned by the Company.  Feasibility studies on Expected Revenues and margins prior to purchase of Land.  Handled land payments & payments to Consultants.  Prepared cash flow and budget and analysed land inventory, promotional… Show more Damac Properties is the largest private residential, leisure and commercial property developer in the Middle East. I was in charge of doing feasibility of new projects.  Responsible for preparation of Land Bank report which shows the whole of the lands owned by the Company.  Feasibility studies on Expected Revenues and margins prior to purchase of Land.  Handled land payments & payments to Consultants.  Prepared cash flow and budget and analysed land inventory, promotional offers, discounts, pricing, unit transfers. Show less

  • RK Associates
    • India
    • Manager Audit
      • Aug 2006 - Feb 2008

      Leading Chartered Accountants/ Consultants from South India affiliated with GMN international. Leading Chartered Accountants/ Consultants from South India affiliated with GMN international.

  • Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Legal Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Manager
      • Aug 2005 - Jul 2006

      Oldest and Largest Law firm in the Middle East. Oldest and Largest Law firm in the Middle East.

  • Amstor Softech India Pvt. Ltd
    • India
    • Finance Manager
      • Sep 2001 - Jun 2005

      Amstor Softech is an MNC located in Technopark, India (STPI) HQ USA engaged in software development. Amstor Softech is an MNC located in Technopark, India (STPI) HQ USA engaged in software development.

Education

  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
    Chartered Accountant, Accounting
  • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
    CIMA, Accounting and Finance
    2015 - 2016
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
    Certificate Course on Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection, Auditing
    2021 - 2022

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