Unicorn Training Group Ltd - Financial Manager Dec 2016 - Present Financial Manager with the overall remit to manage all financial aspects of the company by instigating comprehensive operational / financial controls and reviewing group accounts prior to submission to the Financial Director and the board. Further accomplishments as Financial Manager are:• Reviewed and introduced increased analytical procedures to enhance management information… Show more Unicorn Training Group Ltd - Financial Manager Dec 2016 - Present Financial Manager with the overall remit to manage all financial aspects of the company by instigating comprehensive operational / financial controls and reviewing group accounts prior to submission to the Financial Director and the board. Further accomplishments as Financial Manager are:• Reviewed and introduced increased analytical procedures to enhance management information systems• Introduced the objective use of IAS 11 procedures for revenue recognition• Commenced training of accounting staff in subsidiaries Show less

Quanto Bello Qatar WLL, Doha, Qatar - Financial Manager | CFO May 2014 - Nov 2016 Financial Manager /CFO who efficiently managed a corporate team comprising of senior accountants, quantity surveyors and project managers in overall financial procedures pertaining to contractual and manufacturing operations. Meticulously prepared 3 year strategic plans with related annual budgets and forecasts and formulated monthly reports on project and commercial finance performance. Designed… Show more Quanto Bello Qatar WLL, Doha, Qatar - Financial Manager | CFO May 2014 - Nov 2016 Financial Manager /CFO who efficiently managed a corporate team comprising of senior accountants, quantity surveyors and project managers in overall financial procedures pertaining to contractual and manufacturing operations. Meticulously prepared 3 year strategic plans with related annual budgets and forecasts and formulated monthly reports on project and commercial finance performance. Designed, implemented and managed a project and contract financial control system and introduced cash flow management procedures and training of professionals / project managers on cash flow forecast / management, monthly controls and accurate preparation of monthly financial management and project management accounts. Further reviewed and rectified client contracts for larger projects. Other Financial Manager highlights and duties included:• Turned around a culture where an accounting function was devoid of robust internal control procedures and non-compliant accounts by introducing a new standard of basic operational internal controls and developing staff to adopt the new systems• Demonstrated accuracy and diligence in preparing and submitting financial statements for audit that led to no adjustments for 2 years• Introduced robust operational internal control procedures resulting in converting a loss of QAR 7m in 2013 into a sustainable profit position• Liaised closely with financial institutions on financing activities• Deputised for the CEO when required Show less

Rumaillah Group, Doha, Qatar - CFO | Financial Advisor Sep 2010 - May 2014CFO / Financial Advisor who coordinated new members of staff into a well organised and functional team and transformed the financial service delivery from continually missing deadlines into a function that was on track and ahead of target. Reviewed and rectified trial balances and trained the management team in basic techniques of budgeting. Took ownership for developing draft budgets for 2011 / 2012, corrected… Show more Rumaillah Group, Doha, Qatar - CFO | Financial Advisor Sep 2010 - May 2014CFO / Financial Advisor who coordinated new members of staff into a well organised and functional team and transformed the financial service delivery from continually missing deadlines into a function that was on track and ahead of target. Reviewed and rectified trial balances and trained the management team in basic techniques of budgeting. Took ownership for developing draft budgets for 2011 / 2012, corrected all management accounts and formulated monthly reports on project and commercial finance performance. Developed IFRS-adjusted management accounts for 9 companies while ensuring accrual concepts were fully met and all procurement operations were supported by 3rd party invoices. Additional successes and responsibilities as CFO / Financial Advisor entailed:• Prepared and submitted IFRS-compliant financial statements for audit with no adjustments for 4 years• Maintained contract and project control files including financial management of contracts and projects• Took control of cash flow and working capital management plus supplier statement reconciliation and payment authorisation• Ensured accurate maintenance of the fixed asset register• Efficiently designed, implemented and managed the project and contract financial control system• Introduced cash flow management procedures and trained all 7 professionals on cash flow forecast / management, monthly controls and accurate preparation of monthly management accounts• Implemented inventory controls (WIP and stocks) and negotiated favourable credit terms with suppliers Show less

Nair and Co (Bristol) Ltd - Compliance Manager Sep 2009 - Aug 2010 Compliance Manager who managed the preparation and auditing of financial statements for 276 international clients particularly in the UK, China, Japan, Singapore, France, Germany and India across industries including financial institutions, manufacturing, project design, construction, retail and transportation. Headed up and efficiently led a team of 15 direct and 50 indirect staff members and conducted assessments of… Show more Nair and Co (Bristol) Ltd - Compliance Manager Sep 2009 - Aug 2010 Compliance Manager who managed the preparation and auditing of financial statements for 276 international clients particularly in the UK, China, Japan, Singapore, France, Germany and India across industries including financial institutions, manufacturing, project design, construction, retail and transportation. Headed up and efficiently led a team of 15 direct and 50 indirect staff members and conducted assessments of internal processes to improve productivity and restructured financial internal accounting control systems. Prepared and introduced a generic accounting manual for management accounts month-end control. Other duties and highlights as Compliance Manager were:• Mentored managers and trained the financial management team on GAAP, IAS and IFRS reporting• Resolved queries within agreed timeframes by effectively liaising with auditors in diverse geographies• Ensured planning, development and implementation of new workflow strategies Show less

H Robinson t/a Makro Zimbabwe - Group General Manager (CEO) Jan 1999 - Jun 2008Group General Manager instrumental in transforming a loss making company of $3m into a revenue making entity with a profit of $10.5m by introducing effective strategic management procedures and training seminars. Also assessed, trained and developed senior directors resulting in improved leadership qualities and overall performance. Responsible for contract negotiations, developing improved internal control… Show more H Robinson t/a Makro Zimbabwe - Group General Manager (CEO) Jan 1999 - Jun 2008Group General Manager instrumental in transforming a loss making company of $3m into a revenue making entity with a profit of $10.5m by introducing effective strategic management procedures and training seminars. Also assessed, trained and developed senior directors resulting in improved leadership qualities and overall performance. Responsible for contract negotiations, developing improved internal control systems and ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. More successes as Group General Manager included:• Introduced management development programmes resulting in increasing productivity of 20%• Supervised 270 employees and trained / mentored the executive management team• Conducted negotiations with government ministries and financial institutions in often hostile situations • Accountable for ongoing risk assessment and analyses of the business enterprise in relation to an adverse economic environment while reporting to major stakeholders Show less