Experience

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  Black Lake

  • Erbil, Arbil, Iraq

  • Group Financial Manager

    • May 2020 - Present
    • Erbil, Arbil, Iraq

    As a Group financial Manager of the companies, I have accomplished the following:• Successfully transformed and restructured the group of companies by redefining the business model, setting long-term strategic goals, and implementing technology-based solutions, systems, and processes.• Restructured and ensured accurate and timely delivery of month-end close activities, consolidate monthly Financial and management reports, inventory management, balance sheet, cash / P&L forecasts and budget preparation with variance analysis.• Project management with partners companies - Novomet FZE & Beyond Energy group • maintained accounting and reporting skills throughout the group of companies, including overseeing and monitoring an effective control environment and providing strategic information and advice to the management team.• Providing financial analysis and advice to top management at any time on how to maximize profits, involved in business transactions or acquisitions, legal advice, responsible for treasury, tax, and financial planning.• Maintaining financial systems including internal controls, company policy & procedures and Training, mentoring junior staff.• Follow up with the external auditors on auditing and reporting and supporting to QAQC department Regarding API (API-5CT, API-6A, API-7-1, API-16A, APIQR) Audit.• Assuring high quality of internal administration, filing and traceability of all documents to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the department manual and electronic. • Ensuring adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs and preparing cash forecasts.• Bridge with the Debtors and creditors to update contract, tenders, payments and receivables, reconciliation, email follow-up and response accordingly.• Other Duties from time to time in the light of circumstantial changes and financial trends to assist the Board and CEO in performing their responsibilities and decision making.

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  Mellat Group

  • Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

  • Group Financial Controller

    • Feb 2018 - Apr 2020
    • Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

    • Supported CEO to develop and implement financial and investment strategies in line with multiple company’s goals and objectives, with an aim to accelerate growth and ensure stability, Evaluate and advice on the impact of long-term planning, introduction of new businesses /strategies and regulatory action. Preparing and evaluating potential business models and feasibility for reliable business decision making and identifying the right fit for business growth and expansions.• Worked on ERP system and provide financial and accounting advice, direction, and leadership to Manage and control accounting, financial systems and maintain full and accurate accounting Records, procurement process, inventories, Asset & Passing Bills of expenses from various departments, getting control banks and accounts reconciled and sorting out the discrepancies.• Reviewed and analyzed (Group of companies) information as Cash Management, General Ledger, Planning & Budgeting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, assets, liabilities, stockholder’s equity and balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Collected, summarized, and interpreted financial data to prepare solid planning. Prepared detailed account reconciliations. Coordinated with project business managers to collect, verify, and provide financial data. Worked on special projects of a moderate to complex nature. In addition, close working relationship with Commercials and Sales to deliver business targets on revenue and gross profit.

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  Halband Oil Company

  • Erbil, Iraq

  • Financial Manager

    • Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Erbil, Iraq

    • Supported Refinery Management and personnel with all Finance/Accounting-related matters and accounting policies & developed strong relationships with operating personnel and acts as business advisor for activity within their area of responsibility.• Developed the financial and operational system for the quick control and management reporting with consolidate at the same time of the whole department.• Maintained strong internal controls over Refinery expenditures and fixed assets in accordance with company policies & ensured proper distribution of expenditures to Refinery cost centers/capital projects and timely capitalization/retirement of assets in accordance with Company policies and procedures.• Reviewed and performed monthly account analysis to verify accuracy of related profit & loss, balance sheet accounts and cash flow statement, performed cost analysis, cost of goods sold and costs of production to identify variances highlighting areas of focus for profitability improvement.• Collected, analyzed, and reported actual manufacturing costs, material, labor, etc., compare budget costs to actual production costs, developed reporting and analytics.

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  Berjisiya General Services

  • Basrah, Iraq

  • Manager Finance and Administration

    • Dec 2014 - Nov 2015
    • Basrah, Iraq

    • Established and maintained internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures and participate in strategic, financial, and human resources planning.• Prepared and submitted Financial Statements, Financial Reports, Effective Cash Flow Management, monthly & annual budget and monitoring them with actual cost and revenues related to each project/department budget.• Supervised the Finance and admin Deptt: and assist the procurement department regarding system generated, MR, Quotation, PO/LPO, Invoices, GRIR and stock register, Review the tender/ bids process as per the company’s requirements.

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  AMIRCO

  • Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

  • Financial Manager

    • May 2012 - Jun 2014
    • Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq

    • Prepared and maintained financial forecasts in consultation with the Executive director and team leaders(Including the annual budget and the medium-term business plan). Project Accounting, Costing and Consolidate Financial Reports to help the management to taking solid decision.• Reviewed and followed up the invoices, customer, venders, MR, PO, GRN, Inventory, Contracts, all type of vouchers, Payroll, and bank transfers.• Analyzed the LC “LETTER OF CREDIT” maturity date and aging schedule to make proper planning to clear in due time period. Mediated between the organization, employees, stakeholders, shareholders, and investors on financial issues for amicable resolution of differences.

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  FATEH MOTERS LIMITED (A COMPANY OF FATEH GROUP)

  • Manager Finance & Accounts

    • Oct 2008 - Apr 2012

    • Worked on ERP environment and AS 400 systems and Organization internally Based oracle system, Finalization of Accounts, Coordination with the Auditors, all type of tax matters (sales tax, custom duty, WHT, income tax) E-filing, monthly & annual returns etc. Verified and Finalized Sales & Purchase Registers under Sales Tax provision, Requirement of EDB, Supplier’s Payments, Payrolls, Reconciliation of Banks, Vendors ledgers, dealers, verified Vouchers (All Types) payment, receipt, or journal voucher.• Prepared, recorded and analyzed the LC “LETTER OF CREDIT”, Prepared Cash Flows, Budgeting And forecasting, cost sheet, variance report, and cost control sheet. Proper control on Cost Accounting (material, labor, and Factory overhead), inventory (opening, issuance, consumption, closing procedures and systems are operated at plant). Connected with marketing department and selling regarding the future strategy.

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  NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

  • Hyderabad, Pakistan

  • District Finance and Admin Manager

    • Jun 2006 - Sep 2008
    • Hyderabad, Pakistan

    • Prepared Budgeting and forecasting with periodical controls, variance analysis, Monthly Financial Reports, Monthly Progress Report (MPR), Verify Salaries, Data in Financial Information & Control system, verified vouchers for all transactions, joining related Documents & send to HR Dept. Monitored invoicing, payment and recovery, Liaison with banks and internal/external auditors. Supervised Finance and Admin assistant to effectively achieve their duties.

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  H. N ASSOCIATE ( tax Consultancy)

  • Karachi, pakistan

  • Accountant

    • Mar 2003 - May 2006
    • Karachi, pakistan

    • Maintained and prepared the Records, general ledger, follow-up Banking transactions, Bank reconciliation, Petty expenses, internal control, Monitoring invoicing, payment and recovery, Prepared Final Account, monthly payroll, Maintained fixed asset register.