Jeff Philip

My responsibilities include the following :


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning across commercial and operational functions.

• Manage CAPEX planning and performance tracking across multiple cost centers.

• Provide financial analysis and performance reporting for executive stakeholders and group consolidation teams.

• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, including timely filing of returns and managing refund processes.

• Oversee monthly closings, financial statements, and group reporting in compliance with IFRS and internal controls.

• Coordinate annual audits, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders.

• Drive KPI reporting and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making and financial visibility.

• Work extensively in SAP FICO and Excel-based models to support financial planning and reporting cycles.

• Prepared and reviewed general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with audit requirements.
• Drafted and analyzed financial statements in accordance with IFRS, supporting senior audit partners in the finalization
process.
• Identified internal control weaknesses, providing actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency and
regulatory compliance.
• Collaborated with audit teams to execute external audits, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables for clients

Assessing the Credit Worthiness of Potential debtors for the purpose of assuring the banks