Marketing strategies and Business advisory services.Assisting businesses to establish best practices, strategies and operational efficiency, setting up effective finance departments and organizational processes. Devising marketing strategies and reconstituting back up operation to make it more effective and successful. Devising creative ideas.

Osus Facilities Management Centre LLC (aka STARGATE);Stargate was created by Osus in partnership with Dubai Municipality. It is one of the largest family entertainment centre in the MENA region, as mixed-use, multi-venue family fun centre.Acting CEOOverlooked; Tenants, events and facility management. Planning, Budgeting, strategy and reporting. Risk Managment, corporate communication planning. Marketing and promotions planning. Attractions, gaming, edutainment planning, business development. Information Technology, quality, health and safety, maintenance. security, house-keeping. Executive and Board relations. Dubai Municipality and Government relations.CFOTasked to reinvent a dysfuntional accounts department. Re-organised and streamlined the finance process. Moved spreadsheet based accounts on to Navision accounting software. Preparation of timely, accurate Financial and Management accounts, Budgets, cashflow, financial analysis.'Mr Khalid Ahmad joined Osus as CFO. He took charge of the finance department at a time when the company faced numerous challenges. He systematically began implementing changes that had a major impact on the operational efficiency'.( CEO reference letter)

S2M core business is providing multimedia entertainment directly to mobile devices via a satellite platform.Advisor cum comptroller to CFO and VP.Tasked to design, deploy and manage the accounting and auditing systems. Liasing with consultants to devise a tax efficient group structure in MENA region. Drafting RFP for external auditors selection. Preparation of financials, Budgets and cashflows. Internal Audit workflow system for the entire group along with powerpoint presentation. Drafted media content contracts.Built 10 year financial revenue model stream with multiple probability factors.'Demonstrated initiative by identifying and validating untapped source of revenue that materially increased the companys revenue projection.' (CFO and VP reference letter)

Independent ConsultancyPrepared complete Business plan for News TV Channel and Radio in MENA, Entertainment Channel in Abu Dhabi and Central Asia.Business plan included;Vision and mission statements, Research data, Competitor analysis, Strategy, Content,Programme playout schedule, Satellites,Organisation structure and remuneration , SWOT, Marketing,Technical equipment required and capital costs, Revenue projections, Budgets, Cashflows,projected P/L and B/S. Analytical data. Set up time line.

MBC is in the business of TV and Radio broadcast with in house programme production. CFOSetting up of Finance Department: Recruiting staff, established policies, procedures, Internal controls, payroll process, preparation of company Budgets, Cashflows, Management accounts,selecting and implementing SAGE accounting software system, preparation of Financial accounts, Corporation Tax,Capital Gains Tax,VAT & Sch D submissions. Dealing with Tax Inspectors, External Auditors, Lawyers, Board representatives. Involved in the implementation of PBMA.Wrote Finance Manual for Company Finance department.Group Director Internal AuditSetting up Internal Audit department: established policies and procedures. Formulated Audit charter and Annual Audit plans. Involved in audits in the following :management, operational, systems, corporate, probity,compliance,contract,VFM. In addition carried out specialized audits on MCR,ENG, Transmission,edit suites, news reporters expenses, satellites, sports and business operations. wrote company's Audit procedures manual.Special Assignments*Supporting staff relocation from London to Dubai and formulating salary packages and grading for new location. * Prepared 5 year Budgets and cash flows for new operations in Dubai. * Tasked by management with selling fully equipped MBC studios in London, achieved sale of 25% above market value.* Sent to Europe to review financials and operations of a small TV and Radio station with a view to acquisition.* Dealt with complex US tax issues for group associated company . Resolved major issues between staff of two merged news operations in US and streamlined work process system. Wrote company's Features production department procedures manual.' He was tasked with several special assignments, some of which included the sale of MBC studios in London,Valuation of TV company in Europe, the turnaround of a loss making company,all of which he completed successfully'.( Group Director General reference letter)