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Dubai, Ae

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

- Forensic Audit on Vendors Contracts over GBP 200m - Improving Supply Chain Processes - Identification of amounts to claim back (not proper documentation, wrong rates, out of the scope of the contract).

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Reporting to the CEO and Board. Main challenges for the past year included:- Managing cash flows in challenging situations with zero cash-in after failure of main client, ensuring sustainability for 12 months.- Coordinating with solicitors' firms for legal claims and injunctions against main client.- Leading negotiations with suppliers and employees, reducing liabilities by 60%.- Overseeing the liquidation of all international subsidiaries and the final wind-up of the company under extreme conditions.This past year tested all my previous experiences, providing opportunities to navigate situations I never anticipated. It proved to be an exciting journey where I demonstrated to the Board and shareholders my determination in making tough decisions, my commitment, and my ability to respond effectively in challenging circumstances. I showcased my deep compassionate leadership and unwavering dedication.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Head of Finance in Spain Pavilion -Expo2020 Dubai reporting directly to the CFO of the company (Headquarters Madrid). Manage the finance performance from operations to daily strategy that includes all suppliers negotiation, relationships with banks and optimising tax assesments.Project Budget definition and forecast follow up. Develops SBU finance strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic direction; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives. Supervision and Control of all Pavilion back office, administrative and clerical duties. Personal Achievements• Successfully organised and established a sistematic administrative control in a challenging enviroment • Successfully coordinating all different departments ( Madrid and dubai) for the daily hectic activity.• Succesfully in solving critical situation that ussually arise in the different departments.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Reporting to the CFO of the company managed the Business Performance from Commercial Support to Project Budget and forecast. Managed and monitored Group control encompassing management and financial reporting, budgeting, and payroll. Managed working capital which includes enabling mutually beneficial relationships with banks and organizing all mandates, cashflow statements, and forecasting. Optimise tax assessments and risk management taking in the facilitation of insurance, ensuring compliance, delegation of authority, and the management of all appropriate procedures and key controls. Notable Achievements • Successfully established a regime of corporate governance: DOA, policies, key controls, and Group audited accounts. • Worked directly with the CFO to draft and implement a Group restructure and make recommendations to the Board. • Effectively managed the company for 6 months in a challenging situation following the sudden passing of the CEO and founder of the company. In the face of adversity, I demonstrated remarkable serenity and resilience, providing stability and support to the entire organization. By navigating the uncertainties and ensuring continuity I was able to inspire the team and maintain a productive work environment.

Barcelona Area, Spain

Working for The Audit Government Institution in Catalonia since May 2008 dedicated to Excellence in Corporate Governance and the responsable of the whole transparency of the Statal Companies and Entities. In those years I lead performance and financial statements audits, under ISSAIS framework (as so Gaap, IAS, IRFS).My main functions and duties in which I achieved the most higher standards included the following:- Contact and first meeting with client- Audit risk planning and detection (differents sectors and business)- Reviewing external auditor's audit working papers- Team planning and management - Job monitoring and review- Redacting final Report for Govermment - Monitoring incidentes and audit closure

Barcelona Area, Spain

As a Supervisor Auditor of "Financial Statement Audits" leading successfully simultaneously different audit teams. As a Controller (a service given for several company clients), plenty experience on analysis and reporting of the actual results for the month, quarterly, annual and budget &Business Planing, requirement assessment.Preparing and presenting management reports with accuracy and details to senior executives and Board. Setting up Finance Accounting and reporting function for business in new locations.

Barcelona Area, Spain

In Functions as a Controller / Financial / Account Manager I was plenty successful setting up a Finance Accounting & reporting functions and set up effective control systems where needed in coordination with the CFO.- Daily manage of working capital needs , banks and Cash Flows.- Preparing and presenting management reports with accuracy and details to senior executives and Board.- Effective working with external and Internal Auditors.Analysis and reporting of actual results for month (Payback,ROI) quarterly, annual and trending versus prior year and budget.

Bachelor Dregree In Business And Finance Management - 5 Years, Accounting And Business/Management, Superior

Auditor, Auditing, Master Degree

- National certificate mandatory for Auditors in Spain. - Auditing rules and legislation - GAAPS, IAS, IFRS.