Oil and gas engineering company under the umbrella of the diversified Emkan Holdings Group

Holding company with 21 subsidiaries operating in various industries viz. oil and gas, real estate, construction, leisure and hospitality, education, media etc.

(Diversified Group: Healthcare, Education, Printing & Publishing, IT Services, Retail, Real Estate Development, Venture Capital & Investments)• Managed all financial, accounting, IT, treasury and taxation functions of all business units in the Group • Conducted feasibility studies and financial analysis for new ventures• Raised funds at very competitive and innovative terms for new expansion projects• Mitigated foreign exchange risks through innovative financial structuring

(Shaheen Group is a Bahraini family owned prestigious group of companies engaged in climate control, fire, safety and security solutions, gypsum manufacturing, interior fit-outs, real estate etc.)Strategic management of the Group's business portfolios by consolidation of its strengths for sustainable growth• Planning and directing all Divisions of the Group for existing and new business ventures• Advising the Board on best practices development and implementation • Negotiation with principals, major suppliers and customers, bankers etc.• Responsible for systems, policies and procedures development, implementation and monitoring• Analysis of financials and remedial action for restructuring and turnaround • Business development and joint ventures initiatives

J A Zayani & Sons is a highly respected Bahrain based diversified group of companies engaged mainly in the installation and service of Otis and Sigma elevators and escalators apart from operating a full fledged engineering and mechanical services division offering sale and service of construction machinery, garage equipment and field survey accessories. Its scaffolding division offers expert scaffolding services as well as sale and service of scaffolding materials. The group is also engaged in sales and distribution of chemicals, plastics and construction materials. Its retail divisions represent high street fashion and office furniture. The real estate and hospitality division owns and operates several luxury hotels, apartments and villas in Bahrain, UK and USA. The Group has a manufacturing facility for HDPE based products as well. The insurance division underwrites all sort of general insurance policies in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Apart from Bahrain the group has its presence in USA, UK, UAE and operates several automotive dealerships in Kuwait also. As Financial Controller of the group I direct all financial, IT and strategic functions with specific responsibility for all MIS, capital and revenue budgeting, working capital management, compliance, risk management, development / review of policies and procedures, business development, diversification, M&A and new ventures.

Formulated an integrated Management Information System.Successfully computerized and enhanced the accounting system with minimal cost / zero defects / no duplication process.Streamlined the commercial operations and controlled the overheads through well laid out forecasts and budgets.Reduced the financing cost by 45% through planned deployment of internal resources.Implemented an effective credit policy.Developed a proper inventory control system, thus improved the cash flows and eliminated stock obsolescence.Media planning and scheduling.Negotiation with suppliers and trade representatives.Liaison with banks, auditors, consultants and legal advisors.Developed and implemented a performance based compensation policy.

Managed a team of 12 in finance, accounts, legal and IT functions.Successfully coordinated all the time bound procedures of the IPO and stock exchange formalities.Addressed the public shareholders on the progress of the new project and the performance of the company in its Annual General Meeting (AGM).Achieved 27% ROI on corporate investments by striking a balance between liquidity and risk.Liaison with banks, financial institutions and auditors.

Finalizing of annual accounts of the Corporation.Preparation of revenue and expense budgets.Implemented a training program for accountants of Project Monitoring Units.Liaison with auditors and management consultants.

Managed a team of 15 assistants in the audit of various companies, banks and financial institutions.Preparation of audit reports and financial statements.Undertook specific assignments on profitability analysis, internal control, taxation, company law, public issue (IPO) management etc.