Kashif Ghouri Email & Phone Number

United Arab Emirates

National Industries Park, Dubai, AE

• Overseeing group management reporting, business planning, and contract reviews
• Managing external audit processes, ensuring VAT compliance, and handling insurance matters
• Responsible for receivables management, trade finance, cash flow management, inventory control, risk management, and leading an ERP upgrade initiativeKey Highlights:
• Spearheaded the restructuring of legal entities and standardized business units and departments
• Successfully revitalized the inventory item master
• Led and managed the successful implementation of Dynamics 365 F&O ERP

Islamabad, Islamabad, PK

• Led financial strategy development, planning, budgeting, and reporting for Medical, Dental, Nursing, and Management Sciences colleges
• Formulated and presented a long-term strategic plan to the Board of Directors
• Managed treasury operations, investment portfolios, and taxation mattersKey Highlights:
• Successfully achieved superior returns by strategically reallocating the university's endowment portfolio into high-yielding securities
• Streamlined and modernized standard operating procedures (SOPs) and business rules to foster operational excellence and regulatory adherence

Ras Al-khaimah, Near RAK Media City, AE

• Led overall financial management, business operations, decision support, and strategic financial planning and reporting
• Developed a KPI dashboard and implemented project-specific profitability reporting
• Conducted comprehensive reviews of engineering, design, and production processes, resulting in the preparation of SOPs and flowcharts
• Innovated the method of calculating work-in-progress by considering costs incurred and future performance obligationsKey Highlights:
• Secured a significant financing restructuring, creating a more sustainable financial future
• Managed external audits for two consecutive years

Jeddah, Makkah Province, SA

• Automated group financial consolidation and reporting for 12 entities
• Implemented segment reporting for Fabrics, Yarn & Geotextile businesses
• Planned, coordinated, and executed quarterly and yearly business plans/rolling forecasts for all entities
• Led and supported Yarn business acquisition, due diligence, and acquisition accounting
• Prepared and presented annual budgetsKey Highlights:
• Influenced AED 1.2 million in cost reduction initiatives and productivity improvements

• Led governance, compliance, controls, risk management, and financial management for the Land Drilling Rigs business
• Conducted monthly financial reviews for 35 land drilling rigs, providing data analysis and interpretation to senior management
• Reviewed drilling contracts and monitored performance to contribute to regional strategy
• Developed and implemented a risk control matrix in compliance with SOX requirementsKey Highlights:
• Led the successful integration of acquired businesses in Iraq, Algeria, and Australia
• Spearheaded a project resulting in the reduction of obsolete inventory

Houston, Texas, US

• Led end-to-end finance and administrative activities for Pakistan operations. Provided financial stewardship and P&L oversight and reporting to HQ. Led the separation and integration efforts post-acquisition of the.
• Managed the transfer of Drilling Rigs assets between legal entities, navigating customs and regulatory authorities to ensure a seamless transition
• Orchestrated the establishment of integrated Supply Chain and HR functions, playing a pivotal role as a strategic business partner. Contributed to the business’s operational readiness and laid the foundation for future.
• Formulated management reporting systems and overseeing external audits in compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local GAAP to maintain transparency and adherence to standards
• Spearheaded the recruitment, training, and development of the finance team to ensure the retention of experienced staff and foster professional growthKey Highlights:
• Delivered exceptional profitability by surpassing the budget, achieving a $2 million surplus in 2012 and a $2.5 million excess in 2013

Houston, Texas, US

Houston, Texas, US

Houston, Texas, US

Houston, Texas, US

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Aca Bfp, Accounting And Finance

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Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Business/Commerce, General