Adnan Akeel Cpa, Mba, Cma, Cfm , Jcpa, Certifr, Moee, Cfpa, Ctp, Cfe Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, Uae

Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Design and deliver finance & accounting training courses in addition to Microsoft Excel intermediate and advanced workshops.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Financial advisor for the MD, responsible for special assignments (M&A, improving control environment, business performance review and restructuring, project management). Managed to create value in different aspects through improving work efficiency, creation of SOP’s and policies, advising on investment – divestment, business restructuring. Participated in negotiation and acquisition of 25% stake in Depa. Established Finance department for Arabtec Properties and designed development projects… Show more Financial advisor for the MD, responsible for special assignments (M&A, improving control environment, business performance review and restructuring, project management). Managed to create value in different aspects through improving work efficiency, creation of SOP’s and policies, advising on investment – divestment, business restructuring. Participated in negotiation and acquisition of 25% stake in Depa. Established Finance department for Arabtec Properties and designed development projects financial structure including capital structure and selling prices. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:• Establish Treasury department at the holding company to properly manage liquidity, different types of risks and maximize return on cash and bank balances.• Review and evaluate investments opportunities in different industries and regions.• Establish a well-diversified investment strategy that contributes to the long term growth of the company.• Review and improve existing annual budget cycle.Key Achievements: • Established Finance… Show more Responsibilities:• Establish Treasury department at the holding company to properly manage liquidity, different types of risks and maximize return on cash and bank balances.• Review and evaluate investments opportunities in different industries and regions.• Establish a well-diversified investment strategy that contributes to the long term growth of the company.• Review and improve existing annual budget cycle.Key Achievements: • Established Finance department and implemented an accounting system.• Assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Real Estate subsidiary.• Negotiated two hotel management agreement and secured contracts with Hilton and Hyatt. • Participated in the acquisition and management of prime real estate assets. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities:• Oversee annual budget and quarterly rolling forecasting process.• Prepare and analyze results against plan and forecasts monthly, quarterly and annually for presentation to the Board of Directors.• Determine and apply standardized performance metrics for value creation and cash generation for all subsidiaries, create a corporate performance dashboard and set up a process for regular reporting by the subsidiaries.• Support the CFO to determine and structure… Show more Responsibilities:• Oversee annual budget and quarterly rolling forecasting process.• Prepare and analyze results against plan and forecasts monthly, quarterly and annually for presentation to the Board of Directors.• Determine and apply standardized performance metrics for value creation and cash generation for all subsidiaries, create a corporate performance dashboard and set up a process for regular reporting by the subsidiaries.• Support the CFO to determine and structure the funding and investment allocation strategy through a diversified portfolio of funding and investment and divestments mechanisms.• Manage two sections: ‘Budgeting & Forecasting’ and ‘Management Reporting’.Key Achievements: • Implementation of Hyperion Planning and Budgeting.• Finance work stream leader for Dubai Holding version 2.0 (conversion to a Strategic Investment Holding company).• Managed external fair market valuation for all Dubai Holding land bank and investment properties.• Annual update of medium term notes (Bonds) prospectus and credit rating agencies update.• Member of treasury committee responsible for managing external debt. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Responsibilities: • Ensure that consolidated financial statements of Dubai Holding are prepared, audited and disclosed.• Create and support the necessary systems required to oversee the treasury back office function and the administration of the treasury system.• Manage external and internal audit process at group level.• Ensure that proper books of account are maintained for Dubai Holding Corporate office.• Ensure that accounting policies are constantly updated in line… Show more Responsibilities: • Ensure that consolidated financial statements of Dubai Holding are prepared, audited and disclosed.• Create and support the necessary systems required to oversee the treasury back office function and the administration of the treasury system.• Manage external and internal audit process at group level.• Ensure that proper books of account are maintained for Dubai Holding Corporate office.• Ensure that accounting policies are constantly updated in line with Dubai Holding and subsidiaries requirements.Key Achievements: • Managed to complete consolidation, external audit and file the accounts of Dubai Holding Commercial Operations Group within DIFX reporting deadline.• Established and board member of the first insurance captive company in UAE (Dubai Holding Insurance Services PCC).• Implemented a new medical insurance scheme for Dubai Holding resulted in excess of AED 24 million of savings per year.• Member of Dubai Holding restructuring committee successfully merging Sama Dubai and Tatweer into Dubai Properties Group.• Implemented Hyperion Financial Management (financial reporting tool) resulted in reducing financial consolidation time from 15 days to 6 days. Show less

Doha, Qatar

Responsibilities: • Ensure that proper books of account are maintained for Alfardan Group Corporate office and completion of consolidated financial statements.• Budgetary control and variance analysis.• Close management of cash flows and ensure that financial covenants of the Group are being met at all times.• Handling the responsibilities of Board of Directors Secretary, documenting minutes of meetings and following up on implementation of decisions taken.Key… Show more Responsibilities: • Ensure that proper books of account are maintained for Alfardan Group Corporate office and completion of consolidated financial statements.• Budgetary control and variance analysis.• Close management of cash flows and ensure that financial covenants of the Group are being met at all times.• Handling the responsibilities of Board of Directors Secretary, documenting minutes of meetings and following up on implementation of decisions taken.Key Achievements:• Implemented financial reporting tool, increasing the visibility and control over monthly accounts of the subsidiaries and improve the financial reporting accuracy.• Participated in syndicated loan of $ 150 million to finance real estate projects.• Automated the Group procurement process resulting in increased efficiencies and cost saving. • Establishment and implementation of Authority Matrix for the company. Show less

Amman, Jordan

Responsibilities: • Ensure that proper books of account are maintained for Jordan Telecom.• Preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, IFRS compliant.• Monthly reporting to parent company (France Telecom).• Handling external audit and ensure that Group audited financial statements are being finalized and filed with Security Exchange within deadlines.Key Achievements: • Member of Jordan Telecom IPO team completing prospectus and financial due… Show more Responsibilities: • Ensure that proper books of account are maintained for Jordan Telecom.• Preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, IFRS compliant.• Monthly reporting to parent company (France Telecom).• Handling external audit and ensure that Group audited financial statements are being finalized and filed with Security Exchange within deadlines.Key Achievements: • Member of Jordan Telecom IPO team completing prospectus and financial due diligence managed successfully to publicly listing Jordan Telecom.• Member of a task force managed to reconcile and authenticate disputed billing of leased lines hence contributed in collecting $ 12 million of receivables and adding $ 10 million to annual revenues.• Headed a team responsible for implementation and compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Act. Show less

Amman, Jordan

Responsibilities: • Ensure that proper books of account are maintained both in accordance with US and local GAAP.• Efficient working capital management through tight controls over inventory turnover and receivables days sales outstanding.• Manage relationship with auditors (both internal and external auditors) and ensure they are provided proper support (including access to financial and accounting records).• Timely filing of income tax and sales tax returns and ensure… Show more Responsibilities: • Ensure that proper books of account are maintained both in accordance with US and local GAAP.• Efficient working capital management through tight controls over inventory turnover and receivables days sales outstanding.• Manage relationship with auditors (both internal and external auditors) and ensure they are provided proper support (including access to financial and accounting records).• Timely filing of income tax and sales tax returns and ensure yearly tax clearance is obtained.• Daily cash management and maintaining strong relationship with banks.• Monthly reporting to headquarters in New York.Key Achievements: • Resolved a dispute with Sales Tax Department saving $ 7 million of sales tax and penalties.• Improved Finance department internal controls and documented financial policies resulting in improving internal audit rating for Pepsi Co Jordan from acceptable to well controlled. Show less

Amman, Jordan

Responsibilities: • Audit and verify clients’ financial statements.• Prepare clients financial statements and disclosures in compliance with IFRS.• Carry out business valuations, due diligence and consultations.

Executive Mba With Finance Specialization

Bs, Accounting

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