Director Finance
CurrentPromoted and working as Director Finance for the largest manufacturing in the Al Kifah group.Architected robust financial systems: Established streamlined processes for statutory & financial reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance and timely analysis. Implemented & enhanced SAP modules (FICO, PS, PP, SD, MM) for optimized operations.Championed compliance & controls: Developed IFRS-aligned policies & procedures, optimizing internal controls and delegation of authority for accountability. Led successful audits, tax filings (VAT, zakat), and budget implementation.Enhanced Cost management & working capital management. Collaborated with departments to control costs, developed & implemented standard costing procedures. Actively managed working capital, securing funding & overseeing cash flow for significant cost reduction.Collaboration & stakeholder engagement: Partnered with sales & operations teams on tenders, proposals, and risk assessments. Developed financial models, liaised with stakeholders (bankers, auditors, customers, etc.), and fostered strong relationships.Financial acumen & team leadership: Led financial planning & analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Reconciliation, AP/AR, SAP, Budgeting, Tax, Compliance, Cost Management, Working Capital, Business Planning, Managerial Finance, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Manufacturing Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Championed team development Financial Strategic Support: Initiated the Balanced Scorecard design & implementation with CEO, Targeting the right KPIs and initiatives to achieve the targeted growth and explore profitable opportunities and work on the finance models to achieve organizational and growth objectives. Develop realistic plans to foster innovation programs to sustain and accelerate the future growth of organizational initiatives. Lead entire gamut of financial operations and evaluate the organization’s financial performance.