Consultant, Director Finance & IT for Companies of a local group responsible for the following:- Close coordination & communication with Chairman, MD and other Directors on all matters of vital importance - Financial planning, Budgeting & Flexible Budgeting and Forecasting- Banking, Finance and Investments- Accounting & Costing related matters - IT, MIS, & Implementation of ERP- Development of policies, system and procedure- Comprehensive Business Analysis and reporting to management - Restructuring and Change Management- Implementation of Internal Controls- Tax & Insurance - Secretarial and Corporate matters- Evaluation of major Business expenses for improved return- Leading a program on cost reduction and profit improvement in the company - Internal Audit and Statutory Audit- Dealing with Corporate & Commercial lawyers on Trade Mark registration- Financial evaluation of Projects and Capital Expenditures- Coaching, Training and Development of people- Active participation in decision making process in the company - Regular monitoring of business KPIs to highlight problematic areas for corrective measures towards achievement of company’s objectives

Advisor / Consultant for few Companies - Responsible for improving company’s financial health and restructuring. To diagnose issues in performance, management, finance, Accounting and Costing systems. Implement changes for improvement and development focused on higher profitability through better systems, MIS, procedures and internal control.

Key Responsibilities as Financial Controller:• Provided financial leadership to business in all the areas having financial implications• Led annual business planning process focused on growth & profitability, facilitating preparation of budgets & monthly Rolling forecasts • Developed an integrated Management Information System with IT relating to BPCS (ERP), JD EDWARD, UNISON & DASHBOARDS & Supply Chain to have a strong information base• Preparation, analysis & reporting of monthly Accounts, financial results • Effective role in the decision making process for strategy, planning, resources allocation, policy matters, projects cost/benefit, business performance evaluation & other business critical areas• Pro- active identifications of issues/problems, recommend solutions • Ensured accurate & consistent maintenance of accounting records in line with corporate policies & standards (IFRS, SOX, International Accounting, Statutory / auditors requirement)• Worked on acquisition & merger of Glaxo & Wellcome, & later GW with SB, creating strategy, plans, & synergy targets in consultation with Boston Consulting Group. • Actively supported strategic projects implementation such as Operational Excellence, Procurement Effectiveness, Risk Management and systems development• Dealt with matters relating to Ministry of Health, Industries & other Regulatory information• Service Level Agreements between support Services and in house customers through the Customer Board to resolve issues & conflicts & enhance cross functional productivity• Ensured implementation & monitoring of financial discipline & Internal Control, police /procedures reporting to Group Audit on the effectiveness of Internal Control & certifying per SOX• Supported in the preparation of Statutory accounts & finalization of accounts with auditors• Lead & manage Finance Managers, coaching/ mentoring to develop at world class level

Key Responsibilities as General Manager (Planning, Costing & Management Accounting Services): • Supported in formulating short/long term business/financial plans in line with strategic direction, providing structure & sound bases, focused on sustainable growth, profitability & liquidity.• Directed extensive & intensive financial analysis of capital expenditure, products portfolio, brands, divisions, market share, margin, life cycle, investment & A & P • Responsible for Financial & Management reporting, analysis & presentation to local & Group’s management focusing on risk, opportunities and vital business drivers of performance • Provided inspiring leadership & direction to finance / accounting department in all the relevant areas to meet business challenges of 21st century as Business Partners

Key Responsibilities as Senior Finance Manager / Finance Manager • Supervised Banking, Cash flow management, Letter of Credits, disbursements, payroll, fixed assets, inventory levels & Working Capital management, cost control & financial control• Financial / management reporting, budgeting, Statutory accounts & other core functions

-Developed banking relationships, including credit lines, treasury & working capital management. Sales forecast/analysis, payroll, asset management & reporting-Devised business policies with banks, suppliers/customers to improve margin & liquidity-Established automated Finance/ accounting systems at Head Office & branches -Finalization of statutory accounts with external auditors, dealing Zakat & Income Tax