Rameez Mahamood, REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER

Rameez Mahamood

REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER

INTERNATIONAL MARITIME & AVIATION LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Higher diploma, Certified Accountant
Experience
21 years, 0 Months

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REGIONAL FINANCE MANAGER at INTERNATIONAL MARITIME & AVIATION LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since March 2017

Reporting to the CEO

Responsibilities:
 Financial planning and analysis of business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues, and expenses. Responsible for monthly financial results.
 Preparation of cost sales report for each month and circulate it to entire team after discussions with Operations Manager. Manage and optimise the cash flow and prepare cash forecast.
 Responsible for release of monthly reports ensuring that information produced is robust and accurate.
 Support in the delivery of corporate objectives. Risk management and Development of cost saving tools and process optimization.
 Budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Management of a large team of finance and accounting staff as well as their development within the organisation.
 Develop long- and short-term objectives to carry an organization through each accounting cycle in alignment with established policies and strategic plans.
 Ensure the clear communication and review of financial reports, as well as compliance with tax and legal regulations as they relate to finance and accounting

Finance Manager at Wellpharma medical solutions LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • August 2016 to March 2017

Reporting to the CEO

 Apply modern theories of effective leadership, management and negotiation
 Plan and communicate effectively in the healthcare environment
 Integrate marketing, operations, personnel and financial initiatives
 Assess risk using financial, statistical and economic data and create manageable solutions
 Overseeing financial reporting and providing financial support for various departments are typical activities
 Develop long- and short-term objectives to carry an organization through each accounting cycle in alignment with established policies and strategic plans.
 Ensure the clear communication and review of financial reports, as well as compliance with tax and legal regulations as they relate to finance and accounting

Finance Manager(Great Circle Line & Plimsoll Logistics) at Great Circle Groups Companies
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2015 to August 2016

Reporting to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:
 Financial planning and analysis of business operations, financial commitments, costs, revenues, and expenses. Responsible for monthly financial results.
 Preparation of cost sales report for each month and circulate it to entire team after discussions with Operations Manager. Manage and optimise the cash flow and prepare cash forecast.
 Responsible for release of monthly reports ensuring that information produced is robust and accurate.
 Support in the delivery of corporate objectives. Risk management and Development of cost saving tools and process optimization.
 Budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Management of a large team of finance and accounting staff as well as their development within the organisation.
 Management of Administration and Human Resources. Proving legal assistance based on contacts, procedures and laws to management. Managing vendors and maintaining good relationship with them.

GROUP SENIOR ACCOUNTANT -TREASURY &CREDIT CONTROL
Great Circle Groups Companies
Reporting to the Managing Director.
Responsibilities:
 Treasury Governance: Report on adherence to Treasury controls on a monthly/quarterly basis
 Operational Banking and Cash Management: Supervise daily cash management activities for the Asia Pacific & Africa region and report on cash position globally. Prepare weekly report on liquidity forecasting for the all-region.
 Manage investments: Report on surplus cash and counter party risk in line with Group policies
 Credit, debt and liquidity: Provide necessary analysis required by MD to assist in the monitoring of credit/debit and liquidity for the region. Manage Foreign Exchange. Preparation & presentation of Treasury monthly reporting to Group management. Take a key role in the development /testing and roll out of In House Cash for Treasury

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT at Al Fattan Properties LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • November 2012 to January 2015

Reporting to Chairman
Responsibilities
 Fully responsible for all financial, accounting, controlling, reporting, treasury and administration matters relating to the real estate & property development. Maintain project records including, but not limited to the project charter, project plans, budgets, cash flow models, supporting schedules, briefs of major contracts & commitments and all periodic reports.
 All project budgets ensuring any changes are approved in accordance with the relevant DOA of current projects Al Fattan Crystal Towers & Al Fattan Umm Ramool Towers. Project cash flow forecasting on a monthly/quarterly basis for Al Fattan Crystal Towers. Monitor and report actual expenditure against pre-approved budgets ensuring all costs are classified correctly on an asset by asset basis.
 Review all contracts ensuring the correct financial accounting treatment is identified and applied as per the relevant and pertinent financial terms and conditions. Participate in project meetings representing finance in all matters; ensuring any and all issues are addressed and or communicated.
 In-charge of the fixed assets module - capitalisation & depreciation. Preparation of monthly Cash flow, Comparison of Actual with budget, other MIS reports for AL Fattan Group. Assist in annual budgets and prepare allocations for Al Fattan Group.
 Project Planning: Implemented competitive subcontracting cost to reduce project cost for two new project Al Fattan Umm Ramool Towers & Al Fattan Downtown Towers.

Senior Accountant – Treasury & Credit Management at Inchcape Shipping Services LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2008 to November 2012

Reporting to Finance Manager, with a team of six members.
Responsibilities:
 Preparation and interpretation of financial and operational reports to support senior management in achieving profit targets. Coordinate and prepare budgets and forecasts to partner across functions and geographies, allowing me to contribute to broader business strategies.
 Handle the treasury, capital expenditure, credit control, etc. Prepare financial reports for Senior Management decision making Review and improve the current reporting and documentation processes and systems. Controlled credit limits. Obtained on-line credit references. Applied credit limits & seek court action where necessary. Cash management accounting with the banking functions

Senior Accountant at Bridgeway Shipping & Clearing LLC, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2003 to March 2008

Working alongside with Chief Financial Officer, I am responsible for all the accounting activities of the Shipping and Logistics Company.
Responsibilities:
 Compiling and analyzing the daily sales revenue. Creating and maintaining daily and monthly financial reports - MIS, sales, purchases, overheads, reconciliation statements, profit & loss, profitability analysis, etc.
 Monitoring credit balances of debtors and creditors on a regular basis. Evaluating and approving of credit applications from customers, suppliers and dealers negotiating with banks for credit facilities, processing of bank loans and other facilities.
 Internal yearly auditing, Administering payroll, bonuses, incentives to company staffs. Involvement in sourcing, procurement, purchase and inventory control. Ensuring compliant with internal controls and accounting standards. Quarterly planning and budgetary control and variance analysis

Education

Higher diploma, Certified Accountant
  • at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • December 2016
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at University of Madras
  • May 2002

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Specialties & Skills

Treasury Functions
Decision Making Skills
Achieving Targets
Advanced Process Control
Court Reporting
Microsoft Excel-- Advanced

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert

Training and Certifications

- (Training)
Training Institute:
Advance Excel
Date Attended:
September 2010

Hobbies

  • Reading