NISAMUDEEN MANAKKADAVATH

• Directed all financial operations, including budgeting,
forecasting, cash flow management, and month/year-end
closing, ensuring compliance with IFRS, UAE regulations,
and Central Bank directives.
• Managed treasury and foreign exchange trading activities
with global banks, providing strategic hedging solutions and
optimizing currency positions to protect margins.
• Oversaw Central Bank ERF reporting, reconciliations, and
statutory filings, achieving 100% accuracy and on-time
submissions.
• Led cost management and resource optimization initiatives,
reducing operational expenses without compromising
quality or performance standards.
• Developed and presented analytical financial reports,
variance analyses, and KPIs to senior management,
supporting data-driven strategic decisions.
• Supervised VAT preparation, filing, and compliance in
accordance with UAE tax laws, ensuring zero penalties.
• Maintained optimal liquidity levels through proactive
interbank funding, cash flow forecasting, and effective
working capital management.
• Directed internal and external audit processes, liaising with
auditors and compliance officers to achieve clean audit
outcomes

• Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining accounting
workflows, automating reporting processes, and
implementing best practices.
• Administered payroll (WPS), gratuity, and End-of-Service
benefits, ensuring accurate processing and adherence to
UAE labour laws.
• Managed and reconciled multiple bank and correspondent
accounts, resolving discrepancies promptly to maintain
financial integrity.
• Provided strategic forex market analysis and implemented
risk management strategies to safeguard against currency
volatility.
• Led budgeting cycles, monitored variances, and
recommended corrective measures to align financial
performance with corporate goals.
• Guided recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of
finance teams, fostering a culture of accountability and
continuous improvement.
• Acted as a key liaison with banks, regulators, external
partners, and internal stakeholders to support financial,
operational, and strategic objectives.
• Developed and enforced robust accounting policies and
internal controls, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and full
compliance with UAE financial regulations and international
accounting standards.