Total Years of Experience: 11 Years, 7 Months
October 2015
To June 2019
Sr. Consultant – Anaplan (FP&A)
at Joannou & Paraskevaides (Overseas) Limited
Location :
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Reporting To: Financial Controller
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Successfully implemented Anaplan, worked closely with Financial Controller as subject matter expert in financial & performance
management systems. It enhanced easier assessment of J&P footprints regionally giving a broader perspective to top management,
making resource planning processes and financial management effective & efficient.
Ensure availability and consolidation of periodical management reports, including reports on project overheads, B2B contributions
and allocations (i.e. Head Office & Branch Overhead, Site on Cost, Labour, Inter Project Trfs, and General Funding etc).
Track general ledger accounts and FMS bank elements identifying reporting gaps between treasury & accounts, ensuring accurate
cash flow and liquidity position per bank account.
Prepare Cash flows to completion of projects and forecasting liquidity. Forecasting project revenue & expense based on s-curve
provided by project managers.
Identify cost efficiencies by proactive management of vendors, materials and labour.
Integrate all systems and processes of project valuations, cash flow and liquidity management, including loan management, payment
management, budgeting and planning ensuring end to end value tracking.
Prepared Anaplan modules, dashboards, lists, actions (import process) and reducing sparsity by effectively using guidance from
Anaplan’s best practices.
Maintain strict management of system access, privileges, version control and overall system integrity.
Responsible for the monthly data reconciliation/upload to Anaplan to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Models prepared in Anaplan:
Cash flow (Forecasting Labor/Material/Admin/Operating Expense etc.) Model Cash Liquidity (Payment Strategies/Aging - Vendor,
Project, Bank, Client/Working Capital/ Valuations (Project Report/Feasibility/S-Curve) Model Investment) Model
Bank Liquidity (Loans/Repayments etc.) Model Compensation & Benefit Model
Cashiers (Petty Cash) Model IFRS Financial Consolidation (Currency Translation) Model
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Successfully implemented Anaplan, worked closely with Financial Controller as subject matter expert in financial & performance
management systems. It enhanced easier assessment of J&P footprints regionally giving a broader perspective to top management,
making resource planning processes and financial management effective & efficient.
Ensure availability and consolidation of periodical management reports, including reports on project overheads, B2B contributions
and allocations (i.e. Head Office & Branch Overhead, Site on Cost, Labour, Inter Project Trfs, and General Funding etc).
Track general ledger accounts and FMS bank elements identifying reporting gaps between treasury & accounts, ensuring accurate
cash flow and liquidity position per bank account.
Prepare Cash flows to completion of projects and forecasting liquidity. Forecasting project revenue & expense based on s-curve
provided by project managers.
Identify cost efficiencies by proactive management of vendors, materials and labour.
Integrate all systems and processes of project valuations, cash flow and liquidity management, including loan management, payment
management, budgeting and planning ensuring end to end value tracking.
Prepared Anaplan modules, dashboards, lists, actions (import process) and reducing sparsity by effectively using guidance from
Anaplan’s best practices.
Maintain strict management of system access, privileges, version control and overall system integrity.
Responsible for the monthly data reconciliation/upload to Anaplan to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Models prepared in Anaplan:
Cash flow (Forecasting Labor/Material/Admin/Operating Expense etc.) Model Cash Liquidity (Payment Strategies/Aging - Vendor,
Project, Bank, Client/Working Capital/ Valuations (Project Report/Feasibility/S-Curve) Model Investment) Model
Bank Liquidity (Loans/Repayments etc.) Model Compensation & Benefit Model
Cashiers (Petty Cash) Model IFRS Financial Consolidation (Currency Translation) Model
July 2012
To December 2013
Sr. Financial Analyst / Modeler
at Ma’aden Aluminium Company
Location :
Saudi Arabia - Jubail
Reporting To: Director Treasury / Finance
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Participated in the preparation of various periodic reports, company’s annual budget and assisted in the preparation of the annual business plan
Prepared a variety of executive reports for management information & control purposes. Also prepared flash reports for prompt review of management
Reviewed/analysed actual operating costs report vs. plan and provided explanations for variances
Prepared/analysed periodical cash position, and was actively involved in Murabaha investments
Responsible for managing the risk of investments as per company policy
Developed liquidity requirement sheet focusing on cash utilization from project
Estimated/analysed the working capital requirements
Analysed the inventory quantity for comparison and investigates any differences
Analysed various accounts as directed, monitoring the accuracy and advises adjustment in reporting
Defined/implemented the company’s funding strategy including debt structuring
Prepared strategic guidelines for transformation of treasury department
Was responsible for on-going implementation of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 in treasury department
Prepared financial model for smelter plant, rolling mill and mine & refinery
Prepared cash flow & loan management model covering Wakala, Procurement, Commercial SIDF & PIF facilities both USD & SAR.
Also analysed Common Term Agreement (CTA) & financial agreements of the facilities.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Participated in the preparation of various periodic reports, company’s annual budget and assisted in the preparation of the annual business plan
Prepared a variety of executive reports for management information & control purposes. Also prepared flash reports for prompt review of management
Reviewed/analysed actual operating costs report vs. plan and provided explanations for variances
Prepared/analysed periodical cash position, and was actively involved in Murabaha investments
Responsible for managing the risk of investments as per company policy
Developed liquidity requirement sheet focusing on cash utilization from project
Estimated/analysed the working capital requirements
Analysed the inventory quantity for comparison and investigates any differences
Analysed various accounts as directed, monitoring the accuracy and advises adjustment in reporting
Defined/implemented the company’s funding strategy including debt structuring
Prepared strategic guidelines for transformation of treasury department
Was responsible for on-going implementation of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11 in treasury department
Prepared financial model for smelter plant, rolling mill and mine & refinery
Prepared cash flow & loan management model covering Wakala, Procurement, Commercial SIDF & PIF facilities both USD & SAR.
Also analysed Common Term Agreement (CTA) & financial agreements of the facilities.
February 2012
To July 2012
Officer- Financial Support
at Abu Dhabi Education Council
Location :
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Reporting To: Head Licensing Department - Line Supervisor(GM)
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Critically analysing the financial models for ‘new schools applications’ & ‘fee increase models for existing schools’.
Preparing analytical & group comparison reports for new schools, villa extension schools, and curriculum & grade extension schools for technical & assessment committee meetings.
Checking compliance & authentication of financial statements, supporting documents & financial templates.
Establishing & updating benchmarks & key performance indicators.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Critically analysing the financial models for ‘new schools applications’ & ‘fee increase models for existing schools’.
Preparing analytical & group comparison reports for new schools, villa extension schools, and curriculum & grade extension schools for technical & assessment committee meetings.
Checking compliance & authentication of financial statements, supporting documents & financial templates.
Establishing & updating benchmarks & key performance indicators.
February 2009
To January 2012
Senior Consultant - Corporate Finance
at Sajjad Haider & Associates (Management Consultants)
Location :
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Business Advisory: New Set up, Merger, Acquisition, Divestiture, Joint Venture, Strategic Alliance (Financial Feasibility Study,
Financial Modelling, Financial Planning & Budgeting, Business Valuation, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Information
Memorandum, Market Research).
Projects Completed
Emirates Dome - Mixed Used Residential Project (Proposed Project)-A project of Gary Goddard (http://www.legacyentertainment.com/)
Proposed project is world largest Indoor Climate Control Dome.
- Prepared component wise and integrated financial model of the project.
- Prepared business strategy report & market research report.
Lotus Ocean City - Mixed Used Residential Project (Proposed Project)-A project of Sky Noor Ltd. (http://skynoor.com/LotusOverview.html)
World largest planned City (i.e. 6.1 km2); the site is located in Sri Lanka.
- Prepared component wise and integrated financial model of the project.
- Prepared business strategy report & market research report.
Enfinity Middle East Limited (http://www.enfinity-me.ae/)
- A solar energy based financial model with extensive mathematical calculations, Scope of the work includes validating the
mathematical accuracy of a financial model.
Samar Euro Beverages
- Worked partially on the financial model, conducted business valuation & prepared financing plan of the project financial
model.
- Partially involved in the preparation of the information memorandum & business strategy report of the project.
E-Marine (Etisalat) Sub Marine Cable Project: Competitor Analysis for regional expansion
RTA Bus Route: Feasibility Report
UAE School: Information Memorandum & Business Valuation
Cooling Tower Manufacturing / Importing UAE: Concept Paper & Market Research Report
Ice Cream Franchise Business UAE: Concept Paper & Market Research Report
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Business Advisory: New Set up, Merger, Acquisition, Divestiture, Joint Venture, Strategic Alliance (Financial Feasibility Study,
Financial Modelling, Financial Planning & Budgeting, Business Valuation, Business Strategy, Due Diligence, Information
Memorandum, Market Research).
Projects Completed
Emirates Dome - Mixed Used Residential Project (Proposed Project)-A project of Gary Goddard (http://www.legacyentertainment.com/)
Proposed project is world largest Indoor Climate Control Dome.
- Prepared component wise and integrated financial model of the project.
- Prepared business strategy report & market research report.
Lotus Ocean City - Mixed Used Residential Project (Proposed Project)-A project of Sky Noor Ltd. (http://skynoor.com/LotusOverview.html)
World largest planned City (i.e. 6.1 km2); the site is located in Sri Lanka.
- Prepared component wise and integrated financial model of the project.
- Prepared business strategy report & market research report.
Enfinity Middle East Limited (http://www.enfinity-me.ae/)
- A solar energy based financial model with extensive mathematical calculations, Scope of the work includes validating the
mathematical accuracy of a financial model.
Samar Euro Beverages
- Worked partially on the financial model, conducted business valuation & prepared financing plan of the project financial
model.
- Partially involved in the preparation of the information memorandum & business strategy report of the project.
E-Marine (Etisalat) Sub Marine Cable Project: Competitor Analysis for regional expansion
RTA Bus Route: Feasibility Report
UAE School: Information Memorandum & Business Valuation
Cooling Tower Manufacturing / Importing UAE: Concept Paper & Market Research Report
Ice Cream Franchise Business UAE: Concept Paper & Market Research Report
November 2007
To January 2009
Senior Financial Analyst
at Motiwala Securities (Pvt.) Limited
Location :
Pakistan - Karachi
Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Preparing financial models, research papers & reports on Fertilizer, Cement, Oil & Gas Exploration & Marketing sector.
Liaison with trading team & facilitating them for investor's queries.
Liaison with SECP auditors & facilitating them in the audit of research department, ensuring compliance to rules & regulations.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Preparing financial models, research papers & reports on Fertilizer, Cement, Oil & Gas Exploration & Marketing sector.
Liaison with trading team & facilitating them for investor's queries.
Liaison with SECP auditors & facilitating them in the audit of research department, ensuring compliance to rules & regulations.
June 2006
To September 2007
Financial Analyst
at National Fullerton Asset Management Ltd. (NAFA) - http://www.nafafunds.com
Location :
Pakistan - Karachi
Reporting To: CEO, Investment Committee and Head of Equity & Research.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Responsible for in-depth analysis of conglomerate companies & relative sector, identifying revenue & cost drivers, analysing financial
statements, Ratios, preparing financial models & recommending potential stocks for investment.
Responsible for analysis of mutual fund industry (Equity Funds, Balanced Funds & Cash Funds).
Liaison with SECP auditors & facilitating them in the audit of research department.
Job Tasks & Responsibilities
Responsible for in-depth analysis of conglomerate companies & relative sector, identifying revenue & cost drivers, analysing financial
statements, Ratios, preparing financial models & recommending potential stocks for investment.
Responsible for analysis of mutual fund industry (Equity Funds, Balanced Funds & Cash Funds).
Liaison with SECP auditors & facilitating them in the audit of research department.
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