Arshad Hussein, Chief Financial Officer CFO

Arshad Hussein

Chief Financial Officer CFO

Imperial Catering LLC

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Business And Finance
Experience
18 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :18 years, 8 Months

Chief Financial Officer CFO at Imperial Catering LLC
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2021 to October 2021
Finance Director at Micco Logistics
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • October 2018 to April 2020
Finance Director at Royal Catering Services L.L.C
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2012 to October 2018

Successfully carried out the business planning during the launching of 5 fine dining restaurants and camps in the region; involved
in the strategic selection and implementation of ERP System - Microsoft Dynamics 2009 with Reservation system setup for Camp
management; demonstrated operational efficiency through process improvement and employee training which streamline
finance operations and accurate MIS reporting on time; successfully implemented Finance policies &procedures towards better
controls to enforce uniformity accounting system. Set up effective Cash Flow Management system for the retail, restaurant
business and Camp & catering divisions.
Key Deliverables:
Shouldered with the overall accountability of managing the finance team within the company and coaching them to manage
budgets, forecasts, working capital, statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.
Steered entire financial and business operations as well as company internal &external audits.
Functioned closely with the CEO to help manage the overall business to optimize cost. Drove continuous process improvement
in the finance field throughout different departments and operations.
Supported the company’s CEO in developing, refining and delivering corporate strategy within the business; capital expenditure
planning and controls, purchasing of fixed assets and operating equipment’s, tracking and depreciation management system.
Developed annual Budgets and Forecasting, Financial Business Plans and Cash Projections.

Assistant Director at Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach Residence
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2009 to May 2012

Ensured the opening of the property according to the defined schedule of implementation and critical path. Integrated the use of
hotel industry practices and technology into system Fidelio, Sun System, Opera and Oracle Business Intelligence.
Key Deliverables:
Accountable for checking cash flows and ensuring that funds are arranged most cost-effectively after projecting an accurate
cash forecast, ensuring that there is no shortage of cash flow management.
Handled and managed the entire financial operations as well as company internal/ external audits and municipality fees
functions and preparing reports thereon.
Developed key financial models. Complied with all audits and company policies
Drove the financial planning of the company by analysing its performance and risks
Retained constant awareness of the company’s financial position and act to prevent problems
Prepared timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis
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Reviewed needs of department heads, assists them in understanding budgetary and accounting policies and procedures and
works to improve Finance Department services to them; resolved citizen complaints which are not satisfied by Unit heads;
reviews unresolved issues with Director, making recommendations for their solution.
■ Preceding Assignments

Assistant Director at Amwaj Rotana Hotel and Resor
  • United Arab Emirates
  • January 2008 to April 2009

Ensured the opening of the property according to the defined schedule corporate guidelines of implementation and critical path.
Integrated the use of hotel industry practices and technology into system Fidelio, Sun System, Opera and Business Intelligence.

Assistant Finance Manager at Madinat Jumeirah Resort and Spa – Jumeirah Group
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2004 to December 2007
Financial Controller at Embassy Suites Hotel & Apartmen
  • United Arab Emirates
  • May 2002 to April 2004

Education

Master's degree, Business And Finance
  • at University Of Karachi
  • September 1996

courses: Training Risk and Security Management – Precept Management Consultancy USA,

Master's degree, Finance & Accounting
  • at Karachi University
  • January 1996

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Specialties & Skills

Fidelio
Leading By Example
Movement
Leadership Capabilities
Personality
treasury management
accounts payable
ACCOUNTANCY
ADOBE STREAMLINE
BUDGETING
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
BUSINESS PLANS
CASH FLOW
COACHING
FINANCE
FINANCIAL
working capital management
payroll
accounting
analysis
team management
annual budgets
planning
mis reporting
auditing
month end
risk management
operation
monthly reporting
marketing
sales tax

Languages

English
Expert
Punjabi
Expert
Urdu
Expert

Hobbies

  • Motor Sports