Currently employed with Emaar Industries and Investments JSC, Dubai, UAE as Chief Financial Officer; I have 23+ years of cross functional experience in Accounting & Financial Operations, Budgeting & Forecast and Fund management with fortune 500 and regional organizations. Self motivated, result oriented and hard working professional with demonstrated success in manpower management, resource allocation/ optimization, customer relationship management. I have demonstrated outstanding performance in Business plan development and budgeting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Contract Negotiations and SAP Implementation.Demonstrate good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions. Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as contributing and collaborating as productive team member. Customer- focused and an effective communicator with proven ability to understand and convey complex information in clear and concise manner. Key Professional Skills include:Vision & Strategic Planning • Financial Analysis • Internal Control • Accounting Management• Statutory compliances • Cost Control • SAP Implementation • Project Management • Business Valuations • Budget & Forecast •Risk Management• Treasure Management • M&A Management • Resource Optimization • Compliance Management • Liaison & Co-ordination • Relationship Management • Team Leadership Building • Problem Solving Skills
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Chief Financial OfficerExeed Industries May 2014 - Present
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Chief Financial OfficerEmaar Industries & Investments (Pvt) Jsc Apr 2011 - Apr 2014Dubai, UaeKey Responsibilities:- Entrusted with the responsibility of divesting and negotiating all aspects of the divestiture process for 4 subsidiaries not in line with the strategic direction of the Company. - Planning and implementing the three year Strategic plans across subsidiaries and implementing KPIs for each subsidiary with monthly monitoring and reporting.- Assigned responsibility of managing the finance, IT, operations, M&A activity, Treasury, Strategy and other support functions.- Involved in revamping and restructuring portfolio Company operations with profitability.- Responsible for developing and presenting a three year strategy for Emaar Industries to the Board of Directors.- Key person with responsibility of revamping the costing and estimation process across all subsidiaries to improve profitability.- Responsible for managing and evaluating new investments and opportunities.Major Accomplishments:- Successfully restructured two Companies and achieved the turnaround of the companies from loss making to profit making within 2 years.Instrumental in resolving the partner issues in one of the subsidiaries and took over the management of the Company.- Successfully formulated three year business plans for subsidiaries including operational and financial targets and KPIs.- Commended for restructuring AED 250 million Company debts and reducing interest by 6-8 million over loan terms.- Applauded for instituting a development program for employees and a reward system.Board Member - Caparol LLCBoard Member - Caparol Paints LLCBoard Member - Mammut Building Systems FZCBoard Member - Starwood Industries Board Member - Dynergy TechnologiesBoard Member - Multiform LLC -
Chief Financial OfficerH. Mahmood J. Al-Bunnia & Sons Oct 2007 - Mar 2011Amman, JordanKey Responsibilities:- Assigned responsibility of divesting 3 Companies from the portfolio and implementing 3 year strategic plans for Group Companies.- Tasked with the implementation of KPIs for each subsidiary with monthly monitoring and reporting.- Led the negotiation of an Oil and Gas JV with Russian Oil Company for Oil and Gas exploration project worth several billions of dollars.- Responsible for leading the finance, IT, Treasury, M&A and Investment functions within the group reporting to the board of directors. - Managing all HMBS board representation on all equity investments including Polinas Plastics – Turkey (BOPP Packaging), Hi Food – Egypt (Biscuits and Confectionary), Rayen Food – Tunis (Yeast Manufacturing), Tunis Ouate – Tunis (Paper Manufacturing), Coca Cola Iraq (Soft Drink Manufacturing) & IMPD Iraq (P&G Distribution)Major Accomplishments:- Bagged SAP Quality award for the implementation of SAP in one subsidiary for rollout within the group.- Selected to participate in a team to present to Toyota for distribution rights in Iraq. - Successfully set up the 1st Toyota dealership in Baghdad.- Involved in negotiating a Joint venture with Oil Company for production sharing agreement with value in Billions- Key person for evaluating and managing new investment opportunities for the group.- Instrumental in raising and restructuring debt for holding and subsidiaries for over AED 600 million.- Successfully restructured the investment portfolio by divesting unprofitable investments. - Negotiated and completed the sale of five group companies in Algeria, Romania, Egypt and Turkey. Board Member - Coca Cola Iraq FZCOBoard Member - Polinas Plastics - TurkeyBoard Member - Urvn Food FZCOBoard Member - Hi Food for Advanced Industries - EgyptBoard Member - SOINCO - Algeria
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Sr. Controls And Analysis ManagerThe Coca-Cola Company Aug 1998 - Sep 2007Atlanta, Ga, Usa-Entrusted with the responsibility of initiating measures to save the Company $500 million annually from the Procure to Pay Function in North America with the help of a team of 16 professionals.-Formulating and managing appropriate internal controls including balance sheet analysis and compliance reporting.- Involved in the annual business planning, budgeting and ongoing management of budgets.- Responsible for ensuring compliance with appropriate financial and systems controls and ensuring data and process quality/integrity.- Responsible for streamlining internal processes to ensure effective and efficient service levels and controls.- Liaison with officers and other sensitive areas of the Company to fulfill information requests.- Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with client groups.- Liaise, coordinating and communicating with client organizations to effectively resolve process issues and opportunities and to provide factual, actionable information for decision-making.- Organizing training for the clients on processes and procedures to improve cost, cycle time and quality.- Providing subject matter expertise to a variety of project teams and cross-functional partners.- Responsible for manage risk for the team through effective contingency planning, compliance with internal controls and engagement of processes to facilitate timely and accurate decision-making.- Responsible for setting objectives and goals, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and conducting performance appraisals. -
Internal Audit ManagerOccidental Petroleum Corporation Jul 1995 - Jul 1998 -
Experienced SeniorArthur Anderson Llp Dec 1991 - Jun 1995
A. Z. Abdo Education Details
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