Director Of Finance
IRCOM
Total years of experience :24 years, 3 months
Manage the finance department day to day operations, part of the stewardship committee, handle budgets and forecasts, ensure proper internal controls, manage very complex reporting structure for third parties and government agencies. Deal with external auditors, auditors from other government agencies, consultants and banks.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Additionally, functioned as a Manager in the Board of Managers of Installation Integrity 2006 OMC and Cooltech Qatar OMC
Significant Attainments
Successfully
o Performed financial restructuring, refinanced long term Loans and obtained a long term credit facilities from syndicate lenders locally and internationally
o Developed/implemented company strategy while coordinating with Senior Management
o Performed several valuations with a team of internal and external consultants ensuring the value of the company is properly assessed
o Developed/established procedures and systems across functions including procurement, information technology, Oracle ERP, stores, accounting, reporting, billing and collection
Key Accountabilities
Mainline responsibility for steering the F&A function; Develop/implement processes to operational efficiency
MIS / Performance Review - Prepare strategic business plans, P&L analysis, perform Actuals Vs Budgets analysis, track expense controls etc.
Lead, handle and monitor productivity of a large cross functional team to achieve budgeted goals
Be responsible for
o Planning, budgeting and analytical support for business decisions, support to pricing decisions etc.
o Cash flow and working capital management, risk management, tax and legal compliances etc.
o Liaising banks, lenders and FIs for securing credit facilities; Ensuring proper presentation of the investment case to the lenders
o Managing long term customers revenue contracts; Controlling the company’s receivable balances
o Managing the procurement department and ensuring proper procedures are followed
o Reviewing monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, reports, forecasts and dashboards. Ensure these reports comply with the accounting standards (IFRS)
o Ensuring company complies with corporate governance, budgets, laws and regulations of financial nature
o Interfacing with internal auditors, external auditors, legal consultants and shareholders on a need basis
o Coordinating reporting deadlines and aligning these deadlines with the Board and shareholders requirements
o Developing/implementing cost optimization plans, monitoring energy and water efficiency in the plants, following up on justifications and actions required to improve productivity, efficiency and cost reductions
o Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and analysis, flashing KPI figures etc.
o Functioned as Member and Attendee in multiple committees in the company including
● The Tendering Committee ● The Audit Committee
● The Nomination and Remuneration Committee ● The Executive Committee
Manage CEO responsibilities whenever required by the Board
Audit, internal audit, consulting, advisory, and tax services.
manage the firm branch in Manitoba Canada
manage the firm branch in Manitoba,
Audit, internal controls and audit, advisory and consulting, Bussiness plans, feasibility studies and financial modeling.
extensive knowledge in power, utilities, district cooling industries.
Supervising Auditor
Key Accountabilities
Primary responsibility for planning & managing audit assignments for various clients (timing, staffing and scope of work)
Be responsible for
o Resolving audit issues and ensure compliance with the standards (GAAS, & IFRS)
o Reviewing and finalizing final deliverables and financial statements
o Evaluating internal control systems to highlight the shortcomings & implementing necessary recommendations
o Assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization’s processes for controlling its activities, achieving its business objectives and managing its risks, including potential improvements
o Ensuring systems and procedures are implemented in the entities
o Streamlining existing systems and procedures; reporting important irregularities for follow up action and rectification
o Preparing audit schedules/plans and ensuring completion of the same within the stipulated time frame
o Drafting final audit report/summary including mention of deviations and giving suggestions for improvements
o Submitting audit/non-conformance reports entailing audit observations and process audit rating
o Evolving and implementing corrective actions based on the audit observations and monitor/follow-up for improvement
o Performing audit, finance and accounting assignments across industry verticals including
• Utilities, District Cooling, Power Generation and Water &Power Distribution
• Financial Institutions, Banking and Investments Funds
• Construction Companies - Local and International
• Manufacturing, Services and Hotels
Additionally performed several special assignments as per agreed upon procedures and due diligence
Responsible for performing regular audit tests, planing the audit, drafting management letters, marketing, as well as perfomrming special assingments for the world bank and UNDP.
Bachelors degree - Accounting.