Experience

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  Caparo GCC a branch of Capro S.A.

  • Head of Finance

    • May 2010 - Present

    - Strategic consulting for Finance Planning, Budgeting and Fund Management- Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures, drafting privacy policies and structuring financial solutions- Advising on JV's mergers and aquisitions- Advising on new project development- Managment Information

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  FASTECH INTERNATIONAL LLC (JEBEL ALI BRANCH).

  • Group Financial Officer

    • Mar 2008 - Apr 2010

    Directly reporting to the Group CEO and the Board of Directors.Recommending and supporting new business ventures by conducting feasibility studies of the projects from a financial point of view. Reviewing the company’s goals and targets for profitability and preparing business plans.Possess hands-on experience with Administration & Accounting function for the group.Supervising company’s expenditure while overseeing the performance of each division, controlling any variances / deviations. Directing and coordinating Warehousing Activities including Inventory controls and Procurement function.In charged of advertising and selecting process for image building for the company.Has approval authority with regards to all commercial documents such as tenders, bids etc.

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  Shipping Trading & Lighterage Co. (STALCO) LLC

  • Group Financial Controller

    • Sep 2003 - Jan 2008

    Spearheaded the Financial and IT departments of all the companies comprised of 6 Chief Accountants, 25 Accounts staff and 6 IT staff. • Represented the Management Team of STALCO Group of Companies.• Providing leadership and direction in the implementation of policies to manage the financial functions of the company and to obtain credit control in bank facilities.• Prepared Periodic Analysis to the Board of Directors on the company’s performance

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  Global Industries

  • Divisional Controller

    • Jan 1999 - Aug 2003

    Responsible for the accounting functions of the Asia Pacific Divisions which includes companies in India, Oman, UAE (Abu Dhabi & Sharjah), Indonesia (Jakarta and Batam), Singapore, Australia (Melbourne & Perth), Thailand, Malaysia and Brunei.• Instrumental in supplying the financial information that lead to the acquisition of Oceanic Global, a diving company.• Responsible for the regional treasury management and advised the corporate treasury divisions regarding the risks and benefits in the region. • Implemented integrated stock control systems • Introduced various management initiatives such as the consolidation of accounting functions and implementation of electronic banking, Lawson Accounting system, and Easypay HR & Payroll system within the regional offices,

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  J. Ray McDermott S. A

  • Senior Accounts Supervisor

    • Dec 1991 - Dec 1998

    Accounting Supervisor - J Ray Mc Dermott S.A. Sector : Oil & Gas• Responsible for the project accounting function as well as project financing.• Periodically delivered information to Senior Management on accounting matters.• Effectively dealt with the evaluation and verification of bids and tenders for various projects.• Processed agency payments that are deemed confidential. Initially joined as Senior Accountant – Projects • Responsible for all contracts in Bombay High (with ONGC) and the North Sea region (with ETPM and AMOCO) and the Caspian Seas (with AOC).• Managed accounts for projects with a total revenue over $ 680 million and with an aggregate gross profit of USD 80 Million.• Prepared all bids and tenders for the Bombay High and North Sea projects in cooperation with the operations engineers.

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  General Telecommunication Authority (Currently known as OMANTEL)

  • Senior Accountant

    • Mar 1991 - Dec 1991

    Managed a team of 15 accountants and 6 storekeepers at the same time handled different Stores and Inventory Accounting.

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  SWEDLANKA INDUSTRIES

  • Director Finance

    • Mar 1983 - Jan 1991

    Joined as Assistant Accountant - ManufacturingIn charge of the accounting functions for the project funded by the Sri Lankan and Swedish governments while periodically reporting on profitability to Management / Financiers and Partners.