Lecturer in Finance & English
Prince of Songkla University
Total years of experience :41 years, 6 Months
Devising and giving courses in international finance and English language to undergraduate level students
Responsible for the policies and procedures and systems used to manage the financial affairs of the Institute. Guiding and executing the financial transactions. Implemented an integrated Oracle ERP system for FN, HR and SCM.
2007 - 2010 Manager, Finance Systems & Procedures, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil, \nUAE \n- responsible for the development and smooth operation of Oracle/Maximo finance systems in this multi-billion $ oil production affiliate, whilst enhancing the skills of local staff.
2005 - 2007 Regional Finance Manager, Shell EP International Ltd, Dubai, UAE
- responsible for the financial management of Shell's exploration activities in Egypt, Syria and the Gulf Cooperation Council area, with annual spend of $250m
- arranged a highly tax efficient structure for an Egyptian farm-in resulting in $10m savings
2004 - 2005 Finance & Corporate Support Manager, South Rub Al-Khali Co Ltd, Saudi Arabia \n- responsible for setting up the finance, HR, IT, procurement, company secretarial and office \nservices departments of this start-up joint venture between Shell, Total and Saudi Aramco to explore a 200, 000 sq km desert concession for gas, with a spend of ca $70m per year. \n- production of first audited financial statements and tax returns before successfully handing over to operational staff.
1995 - 2004 Financial Controller, Saudi Aramco Shell Refinery Co, Saudi Arabia
- maintenance and development of the financial and management accounting of a $2bn t/o
joint venture refinery
- managed the implementation of a SAP ERP to replace SUN accounts, and built a custom
invoicing system to handle the complex pricing regime.
- arranged bank financing for a $100m plant extension
- implemented cost reductions through staff reductions from 44 to 19
Numerous positions from Management accountant, Finance Advisor, Internal Audit Manager
1992 - 1995 Internal Audit Manager, Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd, London \n- performed internal audits on various entities of the Shell group in London and worldwide \n- developed a specialist Treasury audit process and implemented worldwide \n- managed internal auditors, reviewing and guiding their processes worldwide \n \nCV_JH_2012.docx 1/2 \n+971 55 987 9507
IT, Planning and Finance roles
1986 - 1991 Regional Financial Advisor, Shell International Chemicals Ltd, London \n- investment analysis, financing and monitoring of Shell's chemicals businesses outside of
University of Bristol B.Sc. Chemistry (1st Class Honours), Ph. D. Quantum Chemistry
