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Some of my key accomplishments were:- Directed a dynamic team of 60+ in Finance and Accounting processes, transforming performance and integrating new activities into GBS since March 2021.- Spearheaded the successful deployment of Fusion across the Eastern Hemisphere with enthusiasm and precision.- Revitalized the AP process for the Eastern Hemisphere, enhancing system and procedural controls with renewed vigor.- Established a high-impact Fusion SME team for Finance modules, cultivating expertise and excellence in critical areas.- Developed a R-to-R team to oversee accounting records and reporting for all Petrofac entities.- Created a center of excellence for inter-company accounting, reconciliation, and settlement.- Formulated Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with stakeholders, defining clear metrics and publishing guidelines for optimal governance.- Accelerated processing time by 30% through AI and RPA initiatives in GBS processes.Contributed significantly to sourcing and implementing the payment solution (Kyriba).

My key accomplishments of this role were:- Revamped SSC processes, effectively lowering costs and boosting operational efficiencies, leading to significant financial gains.- Led process improvement initiatives that focused on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and increased speed, including the deployment of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to streamline high-volume tasks.- Implemented critical SSC processes, driving improved financial outcomes through strategic, data-driven recommendations.- Oversaw financial operations for 16 UK legal entities and served as Finance Director for Halliburton Swiss Company, ensuring rigorous financial oversight.- Engaged as a key member of the Halliburton Eastern Hemisphere Internal Control Committee, leading SOX assessments and compliance reviews to maintain the highest governance standards.- Executed the transition of AP processes across 78 countries to a Dubai hub, achieved enormous amount of process efficiency digitalisation and process consolidation.- Centralised payroll processing and statutory reporting for countries of multiple regions into Dubai, realising millions in savings by integrating RPA and AI, whilst enhancing efficiency and employee satisfaction.- Directed the SAP upgrade from 3.1 to 6.0 for FI/CO and Payroll and spearheaded the Eastern Hemisphere implementation of SAP Real Estate and Treasury modules.- Automated global bank reconciliations, streamlining FTEs from 15 to 5 and halving bank reconciliation costs.- Migrated statutory accounting for 25 entities from the UK to Dubai, yielding 50% reduction in overall cost.- Contributed to significant restructuring and tax planning initiatives, whilst supporting key M&A activities.- Merged operations from Kuala Lumpur into Dubai, cutting headcount by 50 without increasing the workforce at the Dubai hub.- Facilitated the transfer of Global Business Support activities to Accenture Bangalore, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and stable operations.

American Hospital Dubai is a JCI accredited multi-specialty hospital. I joined American Hospital as a pre-opening member and was involved in setting up the F&A organization. My role was to assume overall responsibility for the F&A function, reporting to the Financial Controller. This is where I was exposed to the complete set-up of the ERP package and set up the ERP for Hospital which included billing module, General ledger, AP, AR, MM, Payroll and HR.