Murtaza Manzoor

Regional Head of Finance at Jeeny
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(386) 825-5501
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, AE
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Rima Patel

Murtaza is a well connected professional that always takes the time to support anyone is his network.His responses are timely, value-added, and he’s open to working with new people.It's been a real pleasure working together with Murtaza and he is an innovative, customer focused, achievement oriented and wise team player.

Gracie Beazon-Ofiana, Assoc CIPD, MInstLM, CHRM

Murtaza is one of the most thorough professional I have had the privilege of interacting with. He is a meticulous individual who has extensive knowledge and experience in Finance, Auditing, Planning and Budgeting. He has excellent analytical skills which makes him a reliable member of our organization since he has the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively. He is approachable and fun to work with and that makes him a great team player. He not only comes up with intelligent solutions to problems but he demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the business and processes. I believe that his capacity to provide solutions to problems coupled with his strong ability to work with numbers makes him a valuable asset to any organization. He is good in what he does and is great to work with. I certainly recommend Murtaza.

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Credentials

  • Keeping up with Change: Issues for the Finance Professional
    Coursera
    May, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
    ACCA
    Aug, 2011
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPA Associate Member
    CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Finalist
    ICAEW

Experience

    • Saudi Arabia
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Regional Head of Finance
      • Oct 2017 - Present

      Jeeny is a leading Ride Hailing Co based out of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Job Responsibilities: • Working on multiple entities and prospective investor requirements relating to funding rounds. • Primary POC in arranging of Data room and conducting due diligence prior to funding. • Preparation of extensive business plans (financial Modeling), pitch deck, KPI’s reporting, valuation reports, cap tables etc and becoming single point of contact for all due… Show more Jeeny is a leading Ride Hailing Co based out of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Job Responsibilities: • Working on multiple entities and prospective investor requirements relating to funding rounds. • Primary POC in arranging of Data room and conducting due diligence prior to funding. • Preparation of extensive business plans (financial Modeling), pitch deck, KPI’s reporting, valuation reports, cap tables etc and becoming single point of contact for all due diligences. • Preparing accurate and timely financial reports for shareholders and other investors. • Based in Dubai, as the Finance Leader of the business group comprising of separate entities across many countries in the Middle East. • Leading monthly financial reporting of the group at each entity, region and overall group consolidated level. This comprises of preparing financial statements accompanied by comprehensive analysis, KPI reports and investor presentations; • Taking initiatives including the implementation of a new ERP system (Mircosoft Dynamics), ground work for VAT implementation. • Formulation and implementation of accounting policies with a special focus on revenue recognition, ensuring compliance of the financial reporting with the IFRS, best practices and investor informational needs. • Systematically improving the financial and KPI reporting cycle via process automation, consistent application of policies across territories, training of Finance and operational staff and implementing review mechanisms. • Preparation of detailed long term business plans, budgets and forecasts and analyzing variances in performance; • Assisting top management in routine as well as strategic decision making; • Maintaining relations with existing and potential investors and fulfill their information needs ; • Treasury management for each entity ensuring effective cash flow management for smooth operations, • Collaborating with multiple operational teams to suggest improvements aimed at cost efficiencies; Show less Jeeny is a leading Ride Hailing Co based out of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Job Responsibilities: • Working on multiple entities and prospective investor requirements relating to funding rounds. • Primary POC in arranging of Data room and conducting due diligence prior to funding. • Preparation of extensive business plans (financial Modeling), pitch deck, KPI’s reporting, valuation reports, cap tables etc and becoming single point of contact for all due… Show more Jeeny is a leading Ride Hailing Co based out of Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Job Responsibilities: • Working on multiple entities and prospective investor requirements relating to funding rounds. • Primary POC in arranging of Data room and conducting due diligence prior to funding. • Preparation of extensive business plans (financial Modeling), pitch deck, KPI’s reporting, valuation reports, cap tables etc and becoming single point of contact for all due diligences. • Preparing accurate and timely financial reports for shareholders and other investors. • Based in Dubai, as the Finance Leader of the business group comprising of separate entities across many countries in the Middle East. • Leading monthly financial reporting of the group at each entity, region and overall group consolidated level. This comprises of preparing financial statements accompanied by comprehensive analysis, KPI reports and investor presentations; • Taking initiatives including the implementation of a new ERP system (Mircosoft Dynamics), ground work for VAT implementation. • Formulation and implementation of accounting policies with a special focus on revenue recognition, ensuring compliance of the financial reporting with the IFRS, best practices and investor informational needs. • Systematically improving the financial and KPI reporting cycle via process automation, consistent application of policies across territories, training of Finance and operational staff and implementing review mechanisms. • Preparation of detailed long term business plans, budgets and forecasts and analyzing variances in performance; • Assisting top management in routine as well as strategic decision making; • Maintaining relations with existing and potential investors and fulfill their information needs ; • Treasury management for each entity ensuring effective cash flow management for smooth operations, • Collaborating with multiple operational teams to suggest improvements aimed at cost efficiencies; Show less

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Human Resources Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager Finance and Internal Audit
      • Oct 2013 - Oct 2017

      Group Reporting • Well versed with DFSA regulations in terms on compliance and internal controls management and reporting to DIFCI on a monthly basis for management accounts, internal controls and risk assessment and compliance to all regulatory laws. • Responsible for all company secretarial work including the establishment and maintenance of compliance arrangements, including processes and procedures that ensure and evidence compliance with all legislation applicable in the Dubai… Show more Group Reporting • Well versed with DFSA regulations in terms on compliance and internal controls management and reporting to DIFCI on a monthly basis for management accounts, internal controls and risk assessment and compliance to all regulatory laws. • Responsible for all company secretarial work including the establishment and maintenance of compliance arrangements, including processes and procedures that ensure and evidence compliance with all legislation applicable in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) • Reconciling Group balance sheet schedules and follow up with Departments and subsidiaries • Preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards •Provide support to internal and external auditors and promptly clarify all audit queries raised • Coordinate with external auditors to ensure a smooth external Audit verification in accordance with statutory requirements. Group budgeting • Assist in developing budget plans and schedules in line with the company’s policies and ensure the soundness and integrity of all budget data. • Assist in overseeing the variance analysis for all balance sheet and income statement line items in relation to the budget to ensure that every aspect of the company and department budget variances are analysed in detail. Billing and Receivables • Maintenance of all aspects of billing, monitoring departments revenue on a daily, weekly and monthly basis • Monitoring the overdraft and cash availability in different bank accounts to transfer from one account to another in order to reduce the interest payable to the bank • Preparation of Cash Forecast budget and cash flow statements. • Supervision Accounts payable, supplier statements and reconciliations. • Supervision of Accounts receivable functions and follow up with collection of receivables’. • Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements close process related to cash management. Show less Group Reporting • Well versed with DFSA regulations in terms on compliance and internal controls management and reporting to DIFCI on a monthly basis for management accounts, internal controls and risk assessment and compliance to all regulatory laws. • Responsible for all company secretarial work including the establishment and maintenance of compliance arrangements, including processes and procedures that ensure and evidence compliance with all legislation applicable in the Dubai… Show more Group Reporting • Well versed with DFSA regulations in terms on compliance and internal controls management and reporting to DIFCI on a monthly basis for management accounts, internal controls and risk assessment and compliance to all regulatory laws. • Responsible for all company secretarial work including the establishment and maintenance of compliance arrangements, including processes and procedures that ensure and evidence compliance with all legislation applicable in the Dubai International Financial Centre (“DIFC”) • Reconciling Group balance sheet schedules and follow up with Departments and subsidiaries • Preparation of the quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards •Provide support to internal and external auditors and promptly clarify all audit queries raised • Coordinate with external auditors to ensure a smooth external Audit verification in accordance with statutory requirements. Group budgeting • Assist in developing budget plans and schedules in line with the company’s policies and ensure the soundness and integrity of all budget data. • Assist in overseeing the variance analysis for all balance sheet and income statement line items in relation to the budget to ensure that every aspect of the company and department budget variances are analysed in detail. Billing and Receivables • Maintenance of all aspects of billing, monitoring departments revenue on a daily, weekly and monthly basis • Monitoring the overdraft and cash availability in different bank accounts to transfer from one account to another in order to reduce the interest payable to the bank • Preparation of Cash Forecast budget and cash flow statements. • Supervision Accounts payable, supplier statements and reconciliations. • Supervision of Accounts receivable functions and follow up with collection of receivables’. • Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial statements close process related to cash management. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Associate Auditor
      • Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

      Worked in the Audit and Assurance Department of Ernst & Young Dubai. My exposure includes: • Preparation of deliverables including audit report, covering letter to Board of Directors. • Review of Financial Statement Disclosures and Compliance with Local Laws and Regulations and IAS. • Performing test of controls and substantive procedures on Financial Statements items. • Performing overall analytical review procedures on entire financial statements and preparing Summary… Show more Worked in the Audit and Assurance Department of Ernst & Young Dubai. My exposure includes: • Preparation of deliverables including audit report, covering letter to Board of Directors. • Review of Financial Statement Disclosures and Compliance with Local Laws and Regulations and IAS. • Performing test of controls and substantive procedures on Financial Statements items. • Performing overall analytical review procedures on entire financial statements and preparing Summary Review Memorandum identifying significant risks in the company’s operations and recommending responses in order to mitigate those risks.

    • Senior Audit Associate
      • Nov 2010 - Apr 2013

      Statutory audits which include analysis and reviews of financial statements including cash flow statements of various industry clients. Scope of work, interlay, included ensuring compliance with management policies, identification of weaknesses in the system for potential risks and examining financial statements to ensure compliance with International Reporting Frameworks. My key responsibilities included: Preparation of deliverables including Audit and Review reports, covering… Show more Statutory audits which include analysis and reviews of financial statements including cash flow statements of various industry clients. Scope of work, interlay, included ensuring compliance with management policies, identification of weaknesses in the system for potential risks and examining financial statements to ensure compliance with International Reporting Frameworks. My key responsibilities included: Preparation of deliverables including Audit and Review reports, covering letters, summary review memorandum and inter office conclusion statements Managed teams effectively to cope up with stringent deadlines Performed overall analytical procedures and substantive procedures on entire financial statements. Performed overall test of controls on entire financial statements. Prepared management letter identifying risks in internal controls and recommending responses in order to mitigate those risks. Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), local corporate laws and directives issued by the regulatory authorities. Performing gap analysis & developing suitable recommendations to address identified gaps.

    • Tax Accountant
      • Apr 2012 - Jul 2012

      Worked in Tax department of Ernst & Young Riyadh as Tax Accountant on behalf of Ernst & Young, Karachi Pakistan. My exposure includes:- o Preparing Tax and Zakat returns of clients; o Carrying out Tax reviews for different clients before the filing of tax return with the Department of Zakat and Income Tax (DZIT); o Conducting field audit of client before the inspection of DZIT; o The major concerns where I attained the above exposure are as follows: o Al Jomaih &… Show more Worked in Tax department of Ernst & Young Riyadh as Tax Accountant on behalf of Ernst & Young, Karachi Pakistan. My exposure includes:- o Preparing Tax and Zakat returns of clients; o Carrying out Tax reviews for different clients before the filing of tax return with the Department of Zakat and Income Tax (DZIT); o Conducting field audit of client before the inspection of DZIT; o The major concerns where I attained the above exposure are as follows: o Al Jomaih & Petrobau Saudi Arabia Limited o Credit Suisse Saudi Arabia Limited o Saudi Emcor Co Ltd o Banque Saudi Fransi o Acwa Holding Company o Lenovo Saudi Arabia

    • Pakistan
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Financial Representative
      • Feb 2010 - Oct 2010

      Key Responsibilities Include: • Assisted DGMs and GM in preparing performance related reports and other various kinds of reporting on daily and monthly basis. • Assigned with multiple projects relating to performance enhancement. • Worked in Oracle based accounting package, Advanced MS Office 2003 and 2007(Word, Excel & Power Point). • KESC is the sole supplier of electrical energy in the city. Key Responsibilities Include: • Assisted DGMs and GM in preparing performance related reports and other various kinds of reporting on daily and monthly basis. • Assigned with multiple projects relating to performance enhancement. • Worked in Oracle based accounting package, Advanced MS Office 2003 and 2007(Word, Excel & Power Point). • KESC is the sole supplier of electrical energy in the city.

    • Management Trainee - Internal Audit
      • Aug 2009 - Jan 2010

      • Worked in Internal Audit Department. • Assisted in conducting internal audit, gathering and analyzing data. Documentation & process review and identifying areas of improvement including compliance monitoring. • Worked in Internal Audit Department. • Assisted in conducting internal audit, gathering and analyzing data. Documentation & process review and identifying areas of improvement including compliance monitoring.

Education

  • ACCA
    Accounting
    2008 - 2011
  • University of Cambridge
    O and A levels
  • Dubai Scholars Private School
  • The City School PAF Chapter
    Commerce

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