Misha Anwar, Financial Analyst/Finance Manager

Misha Anwar

Financial Analyst/Finance Manager

FAMCO Bahrain

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
16 years, 3 months

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Total years of experience :16 years, 3 months

Financial Analyst/Finance Manager at FAMCO Bahrain
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • My current job since May 2012

The entity operates Al Matrook Company is an investment company. Having investments and shareholdings in Amwaj sland( Real Estate), Al Sharif Shiping, International School of Choueifat, Dana Properties, Chic & Unique Hospitality Group, Jazaf Engeeniring and Tecnology, Al Matrook investment & Development, Kingdom Group ( Manfacturing in construction Industry), Pentacon Construction and other joint ventures of Matrook Group. Reporting to Chairman my responsibilities are:

• Overseeing functions of financial advisory, accounting, inventory function, internal controls, taxation, treasury, inventory management, auditing and finalization of accounts and preparation and reporting of Financial statements..
• Market, business, competitor analysis in business report presentation.
• Investment appraisal and financial feasibilities.
• Ensuring the function of accounts payable/receivable, depostits and revenue management.
• Budget preparation and delaing with external auditors.
• Maintinaing the general ledgers.
• Performing risk management for our investments.
• Controlling profitability in construction projects and advising Managing Directors on financials of ongoing projects.
• Forming Accounting systems, implementing procedures and reviewing internal controls.
• Consolidating financial accounts for group and dealing with external auditors.
• Dealing with financial institution for Letter of Credits and Bank Guarantees.
• Dealing with Insurance Companies to fulfill insurance requirements of the group.
• Reviewing ongoing projects progress and developing financial function for each entity.
• Developing new businesses projections and preparing budgets from scratch.
• Writing financial Manuals and opening SOPs for upcoming businesses.
• Dealing with Solicitors to register trademarks and corporation of the companies.
• Working with IT director to analyze feasibility of IT investments.
• Assisting Managing Director in analyzing OS&E and FF&E requirements.
• Creating financial models for P&L projections and running scenarios for upcoming projects.
• Controlling treasury and dealing with financial institutes for loans.
• Analyzing revenue management with business managers.
• Reviewing Manning requirements and controlling payroll and payroll related.

Financial Advisor/ Analyst/ Auditor at KPMG
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • September 2010 to May 2012

I have worked in Market and industry Research analysis, financial advisory, audit, and financial consultancy, financial due diligence, feasibility studies, valuations, business plans, budgetary analysis, internal control reviews and extensive audit of different organizations in Telecom, Education, R& D, fertilizers manufacturing, constructions industries

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Macroenvioronement, demographic and industry analysis reports
• Assisting the engagement team in preparation of Financial Statement in accordance with financial reporting framework applicable which includes compliance with International Accounting Standards, Local Corporate Laws and directives of regulatory authorities.
• Engagement planning based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related audit risks.
• Preparation of Financial Models for Clients.
• Identification of significant design weaknesses in the internal control systems in the light of risks identified and recommending improvements therein.

• Coordination with the partner to define the extent of planned audit procedures and to update on progress of the engagement.
• Assisting clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, local corporate laws and directives of regulatory authorities.
• Providing basic advisory services to clients in respect of accounting treatment of complex transactions and compliance with secretarial practices.
• Work with management in business development of my department.
• Assist management in annual QPR preparations.
• Participates in pre-audit planning for audit engagements, and review accounting and operating procedures and systems of internal control.
• Conducts audit tests, which are sufficient in scope to support objective professional opinions as to the fair representation of financial statements. This involves the preparation of financial statement reports, performing analytical reviews of audit documents, and preparing written documentation; with an ongoing focus on maintaining controllership.
• Performs accounting research to resolve issues that arise during the course of the audit or compliance engagements

Senior Accountant at Dukes St James London
  • United Kingdom - London
  • December 2008 to July 2010

The entity operates as Dukes St James London working as Senior Accountant reporting to Financial Controller.

Responsibilities
• Maximizing cash flow performance through stringent controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances thereby enhancing overall business productivity.
• Verify credit-worthiness of all prospective hotel guests.
• Monitor credit status of all in-house guests. Advise Controller and Front Office Manager of potential problems.
• Maintain up-to-date account analysis and reconciliations.
• Supervise research of items including, but not limited to / chargeback, billing inquiries and bounced checks.
• Review Accounts Receivable billing for completeness, accuracy and presentation.
• Prepare for and conduct bimonthly credit meetings and Credit Task Force meetings.
• Propose quarterly write-offs of uncollectible accounts.
• Maintain and update credit policy compatible with local market and Dukes policy.
• Conduct periodic review of group bookings. Advise Controller of advance deposit problems and opportunities.
• Review Accounts Receivable aging for accuracy. Correct posting errors.
• Provide leadership and motivation to staff. Evaluate staff. Identify opportunities for advancement. Prepare and implement training plans.
• Responsible for employee compliance with hotel policies and procedures. Initiate disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Bank reconciliation of revenue and expenses and allocating payments in Oracle.
• Reconciling supplier accounts with statement received.
• Posting supplier invoices in Oracle and handling prepayments and accruals.
• Controlling GL and performing Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Decreased debtors days by effective credit management.
• Creating cash flow projections and assisting FC in forecasting.
• Assisting Financial Controller in month end, P&L and variance analysis.
• Performed budgeting and forecasting, analyzed ratios and performed standard costing.
• Investigated discrepancies, performed variance analysis and compiled performance reports, scrutinized integrated financial statements and supervised the credit controller's activities on day to day basis.
• Prepared budgets with General Manager and Financial Controller and undertook other projects as directed by the Head Office and Financial Controller.
• Prepare effective business correspondence.
• Support the hotel philosophy concerning, but not limited to hiring, employee relations, disciplinary action, training, counseling, evaluating.
• Interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly interaction with Finance Director, subordinates, co-workers, and guests in completing assignments, resolving staff and guest complaints

Graduate Accountant/Finance executive at Jurys Inns Ltd, United Kingdom
  • United Kingdom - London
  • October 2007 to December 2008

The entity operates the brands Jurys Inns and Jurys Doyle Hotels in UK and Ireland. Worked as Graduate Accountant reporting to Financial Controller in Jurys inn Islington London.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in Forecasting and Budgeting and performance analysis.
• Assisting in controlling GL and Balance Sheet.
• Ensuring compliance to SOPs and Corporate governance codes.
• Filing returns pertinent to VAT, employment tax, and NIC's, overseeing environment and ethical accounting, performing close credit management and simplifying financial data into non financial terms.
• Investigated discrepancies, performed variance analysis and compiled performance reports.
• Expedited payments, resolved invoicing issues, authorized credit notes, allocated payments, created and process new credit accounts applications.
• Checked and posted invoices in SAP, reconciled supplier’s statement and coded invoices for the GL.
• Controlled and reconciled lieu time and holidays, posted journal vouchers for payroll and payroll accruals and managed all petty cash and banking matters through the SAP interface.
• Finalizing month end accounts, balancing GLs, cost centers and posting journals for accruals and prepayments.
• Reviewed inter-company transactions, performed full stock cycle accounting, managed month end formalities and balancing all books of accounts.
• Prepared budgets with General Manager and Financial Controller and undertook other projects as directed by the Financial Controller.

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at University of Wales Cardiff
  • December 2015

Currently studying MBA distance learning on Academic excellence scholarship.

Diploma, Accountancy and Finance
  • at ACCA
  • August 2010

ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants I have Passed all the exams in minimum possible time without any failure from London School of Business and Finance.

Bachelor's degree, Finance and Accounting
  • at Oxford Brookes University United Kingdom
  • June 2010

BSc Honours In Applied Accountancy

Diploma, Finance and Accountancy
  • at Kaplan Financial UK
  • December 2008

Certified Accounting Technician

Specialties & Skills

Financial Analysis
Auditing
Financial Control
Accounting
Accounting
General Ledgers
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

ACCA
  • ACCA member
  • August 2010

Training and Certifications

Financial Modelling (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2010
Valid Until:
January 9999
Adobe Photoshop (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2013
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certified Accounting Technician (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2008
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Public Speaking and debating
    Received many awards district and country level.
  • Writing
    Got published in magazines. Received 8 + Bands in IELTS.
  • Fine Arts and Model making
    Topped the country