Muhammad Mustafa Pezhum Kalathil Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

• Directed FP&A, leading budgeting, forecasting, and modeling to align with company goals and predict scenarios.• Optimized cash flow by managing inflows/outflows, ensuring funds for operational needs.• Led cost management, identifying savings opportunities and performing variance analysis to address budget gaps.• Conducted profitability analysis and developed KPIs for performance tracking and decision-making.• Prepared financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, ensuring IFRS/GAAP compliance.• Established internal controls and supported regulatory compliance to protect assets and meet audit standards.• Developed long-term financial plans, aligning resources with corporate objectives.• Mitigated financial risks through careful monitoring and risk-reduction strategies.• Supported tax planning and compliance, reducing liabilities through accurate, timely filings.• Coordinated audits with internal/external auditors to ensure adherence to standards.• Managed treasury, overseeing fund management, debt, and cash flow for optimal resource use.• Assessed project financial viability, providing insights for capital initiatives.• Aligned financial strategies across departments through collaboration with business units.• Ensured corporate governance, maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements.• Managed balance sheet reconciliations, promptly addressing variances.• Led and mentored the finance team, promoting continuous improvement.• Conducted scenario analysis, helping senior management assess financial impacts.• Contributed to strategic planning, supporting long-term financial goals.• Ensured timely, accurate revenue recognition aligned with industry standards.• Developed business cases for new projects, advising on viability and ROI.• Monitored financial health through benchmarking and trend analysis

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Managed financial reporting, ensuring timely P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements in full IFRS/GAAP compliance. Prepared budgets, forecasts, and performed variance analysis to align performance with targets. Led cost control, optimizing operational expenses for improved profitability.• Oversaw cash flow, ensuring liquidity for operations and creating working capital strategies. Directed FP&A, offering data-driven insights to support executive decision-making. Established internal controls for asset protection, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulations.• Coordinated audits, maintaining regulatory and tax complianceand liaising with tax authorities.• Used ERP system use (Hyperion, SAP, Infor), streamlining financial reporting. Supervised GL, AP/AR, month/year-end close, Conducted profitability analysis, identifying cost savings and revenue growth opportunities.• Led treasury functions, managing cash flow, capital structure, and debt/equity optimization. Collaborated with operations, sales, and procurement to align on financial goals. Developed and tracked KPIs for upper management decision-making. Delivered stakeholder reporting for investors, board members, and lenders.• Drove process improvements, reducing costs, and enhancing reporting accuracy. Conducted risk assessments, developing mitigation strategies. Supported M&A due diligence with financial analysis to align with corporate strategy. Managed fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking and compliance with cost allocation and depreciation.• Performed reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly. Supported divestitures and spin-offs with accurate financial reporting during restructuring. Evaluated CapEx financials for ROI alignment with strategic goals. Managed banking relationships, negotiating favorable terms and financing solutions. Provided investment insights for CapEx and key decisions. Held roles as Director, Secretary, and Manager, representing the company with JAFZA.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

o Monitored internal controls to support compliance and regulatory reporting, safeguarding assets and meeting audit standards.o Developed and executed strategic financial initiatives, incorporating long-term financial planning to align resources with corporate objectives.o Directed risk management initiatives, identifying and mitigating financial risks with proactive monitoring and implementation of risk-reduction strategies.o Contributed to ERP system implementation (Infor), improving operational efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.o Led audit coordination, partnering with internal and external auditors to uphold compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.o Collaborated with business units to ensure alignment of financial strategies across departments, enhancing cross-functional coordination.o Ensured adherence to corporate governance, maintaining alignment of financial practices with company policies and regulatory standards.o Achieved accurate and timely revenue recognition in alignment with corporate guidelines.o Supported finance team activities during mergers, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance throughout corporate restructuring events.o Managed gratuity/pension fund administration, ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding employee retirement benefits.o Prepared budgets and forecasts, conducting variance analysis to compare actual performance with targets.o Implemented Internal Controls to safeguard assets and strengthen financial governance, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory standards.o Coordinated audit readiness, ensuring full preparation for internal and external audits while maintaining regulatory compliance.o Collaborated with operations, sales, and procurement teams, ensuring financial alignment with organizational strategies and goals.o Served as a Public Relations Officer, representing the company in interactions with Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA).

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Managed daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger maintenance. Also prepared financial statements, reports, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance. Additionally, I had assisted in budgeting and forecasting, processed payroll and handled employee expense reimbursements. I had also liaised with vendors and customers to resolve payment discrepancies, and provided necessary documentation for financial audits(IFRS and US GAAP standards).

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Kerala, India

Cma, Financial Planning,Performance & Analytics, Strategic Financial Management

Mba, Finance, First Class

Post Graduate Diploma, Computer Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance