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May’2023 – Till Date: Finance Manager (Head of Finance), Leading MNC in Food Distribution.Leading MNC in Food Distribution & Services. The company is part of Group that is one among Global Fortune 500. The Group has representations across 8 countries in Asia Pacific & Middle east.Job Role: Finance Manager, reporting to General Manager of the company & Group Finance Director. The position is a key pillar of the company managing end-to-end functions of Finance & Accounting and managing HR as secondary function. Major Responsibilities include: Ensuring Customer, Vendor & G/L records are maintained accurately on SAP system. Monthly P&L & Group reporting Treasury Management  Dashboards, MIS & Reporting using tools like - Analyzer, Power BI, Liaising with Auditors Banking Relationship Filing of VAT & Corporate Tax Returns as per Statutory compliance HR Functions – Employee File, Attendance, Leave monitor, Payroll.

Feb’2019 – Apr’2023: Business Consultant – Finance & StrategySupport select clientele in Business Consulting - Finance, Accounting, Business Strategy. Instrumental in extending professional & Domain expertise for New companies / SME’s. Implementing Business Plans, Process, etc and supporting on ERP Implementation.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Leading group engaged in Environmental Sustainability, headquartered in Dubai with representations in Middle East, Africa & Caucasus.Job Role: Head of the Department, reporting to Director, Group CEO and Chairman, the position demands key responsibility & accountability in contributing accounting and financial information, analysis and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction by establishing and aligning the functional objectives with organizational vision. Performing the key role of developing & validating business plans & commercial strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation. Determining financial objectives, preparing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control in the areas of pricing, credit & collection. Administering treasury functions including optimum utilization of funds. Maintain sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations. Preparing tax plans and ensuring timely assessment and filing of tax returns (VAT) in compliance with New VAT statutory tax laws of UAE. Formulating budgets & conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results followed by advising and implementing corrective actions for any Variances. Maintaining statutory books of accounts, handling reconciliation of financial statements, developing MIS reports and reviewing the same with the senior management. Develop Financial Management mechanisms that reduce overheads & increases profitability.Additional Responsibilities: Accomplish human resource strategies by communicating and enforcing company values, policies and procedures and other operations like managing the onboarding process, Leave management, Payroll, grievance handling, employee separation etc. Oversee Administration and IT functions to ensure seamless and uninterrupted operations ensuring maximum efficiency.

Dubai, Uae

 Maintain sufficient funds by forecasting cash requirements and obligations. Preparing tax plans and ensuring timely assessment and filing of tax returns (VAT) in compliance with New VAT statutory tax laws of UAE. Formulating budgets & conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results followed by advising and implementing corrective actions for any Variances. Maintaining statutory books of accounts, handling reconciliation of financial statements, developing MIS reports and reviewing the same with the senior management. Develop Financial Management mechanisms that reduce overheads & increases profitability. Accomplish human resource strategies by communicating and enforcing company values, policies and procedures and other operations like managing the onboarding process, Leave management, Payroll, grievance handling, employee separation etc. Oversee Administration and IT functions to ensure seamless and uninterrupted operations ensuring maximum efficiency.

Dubai, Uae

A leading group with a turnover in excess of 100 Million Dirhams, involved in trading activities of Plastics and Industrial chemicals.Job Role: Reporting to the Chairman and Executive Director, the position demanded key responsibility for providing Financial Management & Control measures to support business decisions.  Provide and interpret Financial Statements. Forecast and manage Cash Flows & Working Capital requirements Preparation of Financial Statements & MIS reports.  Report on factors influencing business performance (KPI). Develop financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk. Enhance Banking relationships, arranging new sources of facilities for company's increased Facility & Fund requirements. Develop relationships with auditors, solicitors, and statutory organizations in particular for upcoming projects and new tie-ups.

Dubai, Uae

A leading diversified Co. involved in Trading, Advertising, Imports / Exports, etc with over 15years of market standing, based in Dubai.Job Role: Head of the Department for two strategic Business Entities in the Group which were key players in ME. Reporting to General Manager and with a team of 5 direct reports, the position demanded high organizational and managerial skills with strong capability to work under pressure. Financial Planning: Prepare Budgets for Annual Operating Plans and long range Strategic Plans. Analyze Actuals & Budgets and take corrective action to cut down the Variances. Analysis includes Periodic checks like Monthly outlooks, First Quarter reviews as well as Non-Periodic analyses. Operational Accounting: Manage and control the financial activities of the Business Entities. Aid the Sales managers to make good business decisions based on data. Apply the Financial and operational control activities to drive changes to eliminate complexity and improve the profitability of the company. Ensure compliance with required internal Accounting Systems & Controls. Liaise with banks with regards to Overdrafts, Credit facilities, Bank Guarantees, Letter of Credit (L/C), etc. Monitoring disbursement of staff salaries, Gratuities, Inter- Company Accounts and Settlements. Financial Reporting and Analysis: Ensure accurate and timely reporting of Business Unit financial information in compliance with Co’s Policies and GAAP. Prepare/review financial bridge schedules that explain financial results and submit to Senior Management. Work with direct reports to prepare and analyze KPI's, and Business Unit‘s Financial Statements.  Others: Build the right talent to achieve desired business results. Use appropriate delegation to create a sense of ownership and encourage employee to stretch beyond their current capability. Act as a live board in addressing their concerns to Directors and aid actions on the same without delay.