Frederick C Raphael Email & Phone Number

Doha, Qatar

Doha, Qatar

•Heading finance functions involving determining financial objectives, and designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control.•Implementing financial results forecasting system for providing accurate future results projections & budgeting system ensuring timely compilation & presentation•Ensuring that all accounting records (books of accounts), financial statements, and other financial reports are accurate and duly comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements.•Devising and implementing comprehensive Financial and Operational policies & procedures to establish robust internal controls.•Evaluated the feasibility study of potential acquisitions or businesses, offering investment advisory to projects and properties and strategically advising senior management or CEO.•Ensuring full compliance of all Group's financial activities with IFRS and other pertinent legal regulations•Guaranteeing adherence to tax laws, diligently fulfilling General Tax Authority requirements for disclosures and tax filing•Performing profitability assessments and preparing in-depth reviews of capital finance proposals, including construction projects, and presenting findings to management•Taking charge of preparing the consolidated budget and the quarterly, and annual reports.•Providing essential support to finance managers in individual companies for their annual budget preparation• Collaborating closely with IT, operations, procurement, and finance teams to successfully implement an ERP system across the entire Group.•Working as a part of the team to establish profitability analysis processes, controls & systems to ensure operational excellence and reduce risk.•Formulating annual budgets, analyzing variances, and implementing corrective actions; establishing financial and risk consulting structure, devising operating plans, and conducting cash forecasts for multiple business lines

Thrissur, Kerala, India

•Facilitated partner meetings, led focused discussions on critical firm operations, and maintained efficient progress throughout•Created & implemented audit policies for over 20 companies, supervising administrative & technical functions• Strategized & executed audit phases while providing guidance & mentorship to nearly 10 staff members.•Conducted proactive research to provide clients with expert advice on tax and legal matters.•Advocated for clients, including individuals, trusts, and companies, in interactions with tax assessing authorities.

Thrissur, Kerala, India

•Organized and managed records and files, ensuring the availability of reliable documentation.•Calculated accurate tax liabilities by applying prescribed rates, laws, and regulations.•Contributed to statutory audits for various company types and banks, while actively conducting vendor statement reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.• Utilized accounting software to prepare tax returns for over 100 individuals and 15 companies, while also generating consolidated reports•Provided training to new employees, imparting knowledge of accounting principles & company procedures.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business/Commerce, General

Chartered Accountat, Auditing