Experience

Zebra
• Netherlands
• Solar Electric Power Generation
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director Of Finance And Operations

  • Feb 2018 - Present


MODUL University Dubai

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2020

  Worked Part time teaching Accounting and Finance Worked Part time teaching Accounting and Finance



Falcon and Associates

• United Arab Emirates
• Government Relations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Finance and Operations

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2018

  To ensure the smooth and efficient running of finance and operation for the Dubai, UK and Australia branches by working closely and collaboratively with other department and developing and managing best practice policies and procedures that delivers well governed, effective and efficient support capabilities for Falcon and its staff. Responsibilities include: • Review, recommend and implement finance processes, including internal control, policies and procedures, DOA • Prepare Monthly Management report including cash flow forecast, financial summaries and analysis and/or ad-hoc financial reports as required by the Senior Management • Prepare and manage annual and semi-annual budgets • Support directors and project teams with project cost estimates and updates • Prepare records annually for audit purposes and liaise with auditors; ensure filing of relevant compliance forms with Dubai, Australia and UK authorities • Supervise and coach finance team • Roll out Microsoft Dynamics AX for both Finance and HR • Maintain relationship with financial institutions and various pension providers Show less



TCO Management Consulting

• Head of Finance and Operations

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2012

  My role as Head of Operations requires me to manage the finance, administration, HR and IT functions of the organization. My role included, but is not limited to: • Implement the ERP system for the finance and HR functions • Review day-to-day transactions • Prepare and enhance monthly management reporting pack and financial statements • Analyze financial performance and KPIs on a monthly and yearly basis and report potential issues against plan • Prepare and review the yearly / monthly budget and forecasts • Manage cash flow and monitor banking activities to ensure adequate fund is available to meet organization’s needs • Negotiate SLAs and various contracts with third parties to ensure risks are mitigated or eliminated at inception stage • Review and update terms and conditions of project contracts as well as contracts issued by third parties • Work with the consulting team on the pricing strategy for each project based on complexity and time • Follow up and monitor contracts and their renewal • Provide timely updates on all projects • Update operational processes and procedures as well as the internal control system to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions • Monitor both external and government audits • Plan training for the support service staff I am also responsible for the operational HR functions which included running the monthly payroll, and all HR updates and communications to the employees within the organization. I worked on finance and support services improvement related consulting projects for various government entities and organizations in the UAE including health care and specialty free zone to establish. The project involved working closely with various workstream to develop, review, improve and provide input and expertise in the field of financial policies, support services process improvement, restructuring, reporting system and budget. I was also involved in project management related project where I was handling 4 workstreams Show less


PricewaterhouseCoopers
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Tax Manager

  • Dec 2007 - Oct 2008


Fortune Promoseven

• Kuwait
• Graphic Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • 2003 - 2005

  My duties included preparing and monitoring the budget on a monthly basis; reviewing, authorizing and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all transactions; reviewing and processing payroll; closing the monthly accounts and ensuring that monthly reports were properly completed and timely delivered to the Head Office; preparing the annual financial statements; presenting and discussing the financial statements with the Head Office. My duties included preparing and monitoring the budget on a monthly basis; reviewing, authorizing and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all transactions; reviewing and processing payroll; closing the monthly accounts and ensuring that monthly reports were properly completed and timely delivered to the Head Office; preparing the annual financial statements; presenting and discussing the financial statements with the Head Office.