Abdulla Almansoori

1.1. Ensure the implementation of the Finance & Control Department’s overall strategy, business plan and budget.
1.2. Ensure the implementation of the Finance & Control Department’s policies and procedures.
1.3. Manage delegated budgets.
1.4. Plan, organize and direct the activities of the Management Accounts Section to ensure that services are provided efficiently and effectively while maximizing user satisfaction.
1.5. Ensure effective evaluation and quality assurance and implement necessary developmental and corrective actions.
1.6. Design and develop policies and procedures for budgeting and planning in order to make the budgeting cycle more efficient and ensure compliance to planning, budgeting and spending processes and procedures across PI Divisions.
1.7. Develop and recommend accounting systems, policies and procedures for management review and approval to facilitate accounting transactions.
1.8. Finalize monthly, quarterly and yearly accounts as per international accepted accounting basic principles and International Financial Reporting Standards.
1.9. Monitor the utilization of capital, operating budget and manpower spending.
1.10. Conduct budget preparation and monitor the budgeting process for the fiscal year working with all PI divisions and the compilation of all Divisions and departments’ budgets.
1.11. Develop the master budget (by division) by collaborating with key stakeholders on the different subsections on the budget such as operations, manpower planning, equipment, etc.
1.12. Coordinate with other sections in Finance to review availability of funds against budget requests and revisions to ensure effective budget control.
1.13. Oversee planning, administration and re-allocation of Budgeting Change Management.
1.14. Review financial reporting statements comparing budgeted versus actual expenditures throughout the year highlighting and analyzing variances.
1.15. Ensure that the commitments/accruals of capital/operating expenditure are in accordance with financial regulations.
1.16. Ensure that Authorization for Expenditure (AFE’s)/Authorization for over Expenditure and Unbudgeted Items (AFOUs) forms are issued and approved by the management prior to any commitment related to capital expenditures.
1.17. Supervise the preparation of ad-hoc, internal and external reports.
1.18. Support internal and external auditors by preparing accounting schedules and responding to audit queries.
1.19. Recommend training needs for subordinates and evaluate the outcomes of training courses in coordination with the concerned human resources personnel.
1.20. Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates according to scheduled plans and recommend necessary actions as per the applied practices.
1.21. Identify future manpower needs in line with the required plans.
1.22. Actively follow and promote all PI policies and procedures.
1.23. Perform other tasks and duties that may be from time to time required in order to meet the requirements of the role and the aims of the University.

1. Prepare and communicate budget guidelines and policies in accordance with the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance.
2. Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process, and submit final budget for approval by the management/Board.
3. Manage financial control activities.
4. Perform regulatory reporting and validate with internal auditors, external auditors & ADAA.
5. Lead and motivate staff to drive performance and engagement
6. Empower Emirati employees by providing them with the necessary tools, knowledge and support
7. Establish and manage effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders
8. Participation with Abu Dhabi Department of Finance in the Oracle implementation of the following module Hyperion & Project.

Finance Manager

1.1. Set QCC’s internal accounting policies and procedures ensuring adherence
1.2. Manage the reconciliation of QCC’s accounts and oversee the processing of account payables and receivables
1.3. Perform fixed assets accounting and amortization
1.4. Approve all vendor invoices related to QCC projects against budgets
1.5. Manage invoicing, receivables, and payables
1.6. Prepare and reconcile monthly sub-ledger reports
1.7. Prepare periodic financial statements such as balance sheet, income statements and variance analysis reports
1.8. Approve final trial balance
1.9. Manage the employee expense reimbursement process
1.10. Manage and oversee the monthly payroll in coordination with Talent Relationship Team
1.11. Approve cash disbursements and petty cash accounts for sectors and reconciliation of accounts
1.12. Establish and manage effective working relationships with external and internal stakeholders
1.13. Participation with Abu Dhabi Department Of Finance in the Oracle implementation of the following module HRMS, PO, AP, CM, FA, AR & GL

10/2011-03/2012 Treasury & Payroll Financial Controller
11/2010 -10/2011 General Ledger Supervisor
01/2009 -11/2010 Accounts Payable Supervisor
05/2007 -12/2008 Venture Accounts Officer
02/2006 -04/2007 General Ledger Officer
01/2004 -01/2006 Payroll Officer - Finance
10/2002 -12/2003 Personal Development Plan - Finance