Experience

GSSG Holdings

• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Group Financial Analyst

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  GSSG Holdings is one of Qatar’s leading private holding companies, comprising over 30 businesses ranging from contracting, engineering, manufacturing, trading, maritime, automobiles, oil & gas, real estate, finance & asset management, education, fitness, hotels, information technology, telecommunications, hospitality and fashions. As at today, GSSG Group has grown over 50 companies around the world. GSSG’s headquarters is located in Doha and it has five international offices located in London, Zurich, Cairo, Singapore and Dubai. In addition to this diverse portfolio, GSSG Holdings also has global business interests and actively welcomes business opportunities for diversification. In the capacity of Senior Group Financial Analyst, my principal works include, - Oversee accounting policies/procedures, internal controls and making required changes to ensure their effective implementation. - Involve in arranging bank facilities of subsidiaries for their business operations and projects. - Provide accounting advices to the Group and Subsidiaries on critical accounting issues/treatments and financial statements. - Interact with Group Investment Division in evaluating investment options for the Group and valuing subsidiaries and its business. - Interact and coordinate with auditors in statutory audits and finalisation audited financial statements of the Group and subsidiaries. - Review monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements of the individual Companies and the Group to ensure the effective functioning. - Prepare advanced analytics for individual companies and group to evaluate their performance and make recommendations for corrective actions. - Preparation of reports for budgeted performance, financial position, cash forecasts for the Group to arrange bank facilities at the Group level. - Preparation and design of processes, policies and procedures for the Group and subsidiaries. - Preparation of various reports/presentations for Top Management & Board. Show less



Media Group Int.

• Qatar
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Media Group International (Salam Media Cast), a subsidiary of GSSG, is a leading independent media systems integrator with the knowledge and expertise to deliver the very best technical solutions for your network and it has over 35 years’ experience of systems integration and an established reputation for delivering innovative workflows tailored to our individual customers’ needs. With offices in Qatar, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and London, SMC is perfectly positioned to provide today’s broadcasters with efficient, well managed future-proof solutions that always deliver high-end results. In the capacity of Finance Manager, my principal works include, - Monitor accounting policies and internal controls for effective implementation. - Preparation of monthly reporting, management accounts and other performance reports required by the management. - Work with Vice President Finance in arranging bank facilities and fund requirements for the business operations and projects. - Interact and coordinate with Group Human Resource Division for employee related matters - Interact and coordinate with Group Legal Advisors for legal matters to ensure that required legal formalities/compliances are met for business operations and other functions. - Work with Head of Operations, Operation Managers, and Business Development Managers in planning of cash flows, required fund/bank facilities for upcoming projects. - Continuous monitoring of performance and make recommendations for improvements in margins. - Ensure collection and payment processes are working effectively. - Interact with auditors for high level issues in statutory audits. - Review and approve major payments, guarantees, letter of credits. - Work with Head of Operations and Chief Executive Officer in preparation of annual budgets for the Company. Show less



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Manager - Audit & Advisory

  • Aug 2010 - May 2012

  KPMG Qatar a member firm of KPMG International is a Professional Organization providing services such as Auditing, Taxation, Legal Advisory, Information Risk Management, Corporate Finance, and Management Consultancy. KPMG is rated among the big Four firms of chartered accountants in the world and KPMG Qatar is one of the largest and the oldest accounting and auditing firms in the State of Qatar. Audit Clients include: Manufacturing, commercial banks and development banks, leasing companies, venture capitals, insurance companies and insurance brokers, resort hotels, travel agents, aviation services, real estate companies, nonprofit organizations, import and export businesses and shipping companies. My principal work was auditing financial statements of companies prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) based on the International Standards on Auditing (ISA). As an Audit Assistant Manager of the firm, I performed below key activities for different clients in different industries. - Preparation of time and fee budgets, fee negotiation with clients and monitoring of actual against the budgets. - Audit planning, allocation of staff into different engagements and co-ordination. - Provide guidance and on the job training to the staff, assisting them to understand the audit risk areas and any other accounting and auditing issues. - Review the work performed by the audit team and continuous communication with the engagement partner/Director/Manager on the progress of the audit, various issues and provides technical assistance. - Liaison and co-ordination with the management of the client for smooth functioning and timely completion of audits. - Preparation of reports of different types e.g., Management Reports on evaluations carried out on the organizations process controls & Risks involved on those & recommendations to mitigate the risk of each processes. - Provide guidance towards the clients regarding technical issues. Show less



KPMG Sri Lanka

• Sri Lanka
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Supervisor - Audit & Assurance

  • Mar 2006 - Jul 2010

  KPMG Sri Lanka a member firm of KPMG International is a Professional Organization providing services such as Auditing, Taxation, Legal Advisory, Information Risk Management, Corporate Finance, and Management Consultancy & Executive Recruitment. KPMG is rated among the big Four firms of chartered accountants in the world and is one of the largest and the oldest accounting and auditing firms in Sri Lanka. KPMG Sri Lanka a member firm of KPMG International is a Professional Organization providing services such as Auditing, Taxation, Legal Advisory, Information Risk Management, Corporate Finance, and Management Consultancy & Executive Recruitment. KPMG is rated among the big Four firms of chartered accountants in the world and is one of the largest and the oldest accounting and auditing firms in Sri Lanka.