Muhammad Mansoor Ansar, Fca, Fcca, Cpa Email & Phone Number

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Tabreed is the largest provider of district cooling energy solutions in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 90 district cooling plants in the region. • Currently working as a Business Analysis Lead with matrix reporting to the VP O&M and VP Finance• Generating comprehensive monthly financial reporting packs by business segments and groups, and preparing management report presentations for various stakeholders • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end rolling forecasts… Show more Tabreed is the largest provider of district cooling energy solutions in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 90 district cooling plants in the region. • Currently working as a Business Analysis Lead with matrix reporting to the VP O&M and VP Finance• Generating comprehensive monthly financial reporting packs by business segments and groups, and preparing management report presentations for various stakeholders • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and year-end rolling forecasts along with year-to-date actuals, a 5-year business plan, and business valuations• Consolidating the 5-year Business Plan inputs and preparing group consolidated P&L, Balance sheet, quarterly margins, and key bank covenant ratios• Performing financial and business analysis in support of corporate business plans, new business development projects, pricing alternatives, and other business strategies. Developing, maintaining, and distributing ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed• Collaborating with Asset Management to present and secure budget approval for joint ventures and client projects.• Conducting in-depth analysis of costs and investigating budget deviations, effectively managing P&L to achieve financial targets.• Supporting Business Development by preparing O&M models and lifecycle CAPEX cost estimates• Supporting VP Business Development by performing due diligence on potential new brownfield and greenfield acquisitions via financial modeling and risk analysis• Supporting VP Business Development through structuring, contract negotiation, financing, and the project development process for execution of the new project• Providing status updates to senior management on current projects and initiatives, as well as producing performance statistics for completed projects• Taking ownership and lead on quarterly audit reviews, consolidation packs, and statutory external audits, and responsible for delivering Audit financials on time Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

NOMAC is a subsidiary of ACWA Power and provides operation and maintenance services to ACWA Power's portfolio plants. ACWA Power is a global developer, investor, and operator of power and desalination plants. • As a Finance Business Partner, I was responsible for active partnership between the operations and the corporate teams and providing real-time support and analysis. My key responsibilities included:• Conducting feasibility studies and due diligence on proposed bids to support the… Show more NOMAC is a subsidiary of ACWA Power and provides operation and maintenance services to ACWA Power's portfolio plants. ACWA Power is a global developer, investor, and operator of power and desalination plants. • As a Finance Business Partner, I was responsible for active partnership between the operations and the corporate teams and providing real-time support and analysis. My key responsibilities included:• Conducting feasibility studies and due diligence on proposed bids to support the business development of the management.• Preparation of an annual budget, quarterly rolling forecasts, five-year business plans, and business valuations.• Managing the overall treasury of the entity, including working capital financing, CAPEX financing, invoice financing, LC for foreign supplies, bank deposits, tender bonds, performance bonds, and tender guarantees.• Supervising the accounts payables and accounts receivable functions performed by the central transactions processing team.• Providing monthly management accounts to the local management and corporate team, complete with variance analysis, project profitability/costing reports, KPIs, and cash flow forecasts.• Assisting the senior leadership team by preparing presentations and minutes of the meetings for monthly and quarterly senior leadership team meetings on the earnings call.• Managing financial reporting and consolidation of entities located in the UAE, KSA, and Oman, and preparing intercompany transaction breakups for eliminations and disclosure notes for financial reporting packs.• Handling monthly VAT, WHT, and annual zakat returns (corporate tax), ESR declarations, transfer pricing declarations, and coordinating with related tax authorities for return assessments and tax audits.• Taking ownership and leading quarterly reviews, interim audits, internal audits, annual statutory audits, ensuring IFRS standards compliance and implementation and responsible for deliverables of Audit financials on time. Show less

Sharjah Emirate, United Arab Emirates

As the Financial Reporting & Budget Control Lead, I reported to the Finance Department Head. My primary responsibilities included:• Leading the annual budget process by consolidating data from all business units, re-negotiating budgetary assumptions, and presenting the final budget to management for approval.• Coordinating with other departments to gather relevant data for investment appraisal and validate budgetary assumptions for approved project charters from the CAPEX Budget.•… Show more As the Financial Reporting & Budget Control Lead, I reported to the Finance Department Head. My primary responsibilities included:• Leading the annual budget process by consolidating data from all business units, re-negotiating budgetary assumptions, and presenting the final budget to management for approval.• Coordinating with other departments to gather relevant data for investment appraisal and validate budgetary assumptions for approved project charters from the CAPEX Budget.• Monitoring and controlling the budget by authorizing transactions after verifying budget availability.• Developing the CAPEX and working capital financing plan with weekly, monthly, and quarterly cash outflow projections.• Proposing commercial terms for new tenders/contracts, including costing methodologies, payment terms, invoicing plans, and providing inputs to the contracts team for project evaluations.• Preparing detailed management reports with thorough analysis and explanations of business performance.• Generating expense reports with variance analysis and rolling forecasts for senior management.• Managing balance sheet account reconciliations, movement schedules, disclosure notes, and adjustment entries as per applicable IFRS.• Leading internal and external audits, ensuring timely delivery of audited financials. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Reporting to the General Manager and Group Financial Controller, responsible for managing all accounting and finance operations.• Developed business plans and financial models to secure financing for new F&B ventures and created go-to-market strategies using data analytics for different brands, including pricing strategies, cost analysis, and revenue models.• Secured debt financing from banks to support business expansion plans.• Supervised daily accounting and finance tasks… Show more • Reporting to the General Manager and Group Financial Controller, responsible for managing all accounting and finance operations.• Developed business plans and financial models to secure financing for new F&B ventures and created go-to-market strategies using data analytics for different brands, including pricing strategies, cost analysis, and revenue models.• Secured debt financing from banks to support business expansion plans.• Supervised daily accounting and finance tasks, including the month-end and year-end processes, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, budgeting, cash forecasting, and revenue and expenditure analysis.• Prepared quarterly and annual accounting reports, providing senior management with reliable financial information and detailed cash flow and investment analysis to inform decision making.• Proposed annual budgets for outlets while considering debt payback requirements and maximizing shareholder returns.• Coordinated with internal and external auditors during statutory audits. Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Provided support to the General Manager and Group Financial Controller by managing the complete accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flow, Banking, and General Ledger.• Generated a daily sales dashboard with future forecasts, utilizing past trend analysis to identify patterns.• Monitored the status of available cash and projected upcoming payments and coordinated with the holding group for funding as necessary. Additionally, was responsible for… Show more • Provided support to the General Manager and Group Financial Controller by managing the complete accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Flow, Banking, and General Ledger.• Generated a daily sales dashboard with future forecasts, utilizing past trend analysis to identify patterns.• Monitored the status of available cash and projected upcoming payments and coordinated with the holding group for funding as necessary. Additionally, was responsible for the preparation of cheques, bank transfer letters, Letters of Credit, and monthly bank reconciliation.• Reconciled balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, posted adjustment entries, and maintained the intercompany ledger to ensure accurate reconciliation of intercompany transactions.• Managed the fixed asset register, including the maintenance of asset details and depreciation schedules, as well as the tracking of new additions, disposals, transfers, and retirements.• Generated a detailed commentary report for various expense categories, including cost of sales, administrative expenses, marketing expenses, HR expenses, and other operating expenses, along with a clear analysis of any variances. Show less

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

• As an Audit Associate, carried out various assignments including Statuary Annual Audit, Internal Audit, Agreed on Procedures Assignments, Accounting Compliance, and Reporting, following the guidelines of KPMG e-Audit, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).• Developed audit engagement plans, checklists, and manuals, and maintained audit files for each phase of the audit.• Conducted information gathering during the planning… Show more • As an Audit Associate, carried out various assignments including Statuary Annual Audit, Internal Audit, Agreed on Procedures Assignments, Accounting Compliance, and Reporting, following the guidelines of KPMG e-Audit, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).• Developed audit engagement plans, checklists, and manuals, and maintained audit files for each phase of the audit.• Conducted information gathering during the planning process, including knowledge of clients, business profile, licenses, and memorandum of association.• Assessed risks and internal controls, tailored to the client's industry, by evaluating their business nature, objectives, strategies, and processes.• Examined internal audit reports, board meeting minutes, and confirmations from third parties such as suppliers, consultants, lawyers, and customers.• Evaluated current internal control processes to identify weaknesses and proposed remedial measures to rectify the deficiencies.• Performed substantive testing procedures by testing various sets of assertions in financial statement segments and collecting audit samples.• Prepared year-on-year movement schedules while conducting an overall analytical review (OAR).• Checked compliance with industry-related laws specific to the client.• Conducted reviews, prepared, and compiled financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and local laws. Show less

Fca

Membership No. 3944293

Fcca

Membership No. 1831845

Cpa

Membership No. 10943868

Bsc Hons, Accounting