Group Chief Operating Officer / Group Chief Financial Officer
Alzayani Investments
Total years of experience :35 years, 9 Months
A highly diversified group of companies involved in the sale of world-famous automotive brands, leasing, real estate, healthcare, hospitality, hotel, investments, manufacturing industries and food chains. The group has seven subsidiaries, three joint ventures and a holding company in Bahrain as well as commercial Real Estate and Hotels in Europe. The group of companies is the sole agent of renowned automotive brands in Bahrain such as Rolls Royce, Mitsubishi, Ferrari, Maserati, Land Rover, Genesis, Hyundai, MG Rover, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG and more. Leadership Accomplishments:
• Member of the investment committee involved in decision-making for investments across various asset classes globally, including equities, private equity, hedge funds, structured products, and real estate projects.
• Regularly attended quarterly meetings for private hotels in the UK on behalf of shareholders.
• Orchestrated corporate finance facilities, including real estate finance, project finance, and trade finance, by collaborating with international and local banks.
• Achieved significant cost reductions by renegotiating financing terms and effectively minimizing FX risks through derivative hedging. Additionally, successfully negotiated improved credit terms with vehicle suppliers.
• Led the tax department, implementing VAT for all group companies and coordinating with NBR for VAT Return filings.
• Served a pivotal role in the implementation of SAP software across automotive companies.
• Oversaw reconciliation of warranty and supplier accounts, assessed customer credibility, and formulated various business models for project acquisitions.
• Prepared comprehensive business plans and proposals, including a license application for a commercial bank.
• Ensured timely and meaningful financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Developed internal policies for finance, accounts, and human resources within the group.
• Finalized insurance policies for property, all-risk, political violence, monetary, and fleet coverage for group companies.
• Coordinated with various stakeholders, including business heads, government agencies, suppliers, legal advisors, insurance companies, consultants, and auditors.
• Monitored financing, accounting, VAT, and tax matters for the real estate portfolio across the UK, Europe, and the USA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
for a company having woolen mill and a carpet manufacturing plant with a work force of 200 personnel and a project cost of US$ 200(M).
Major Achievements
•Successfully prepared complete feasibility study of a carpet-manufacturing unit in Pakistan and arranged a long-term loan of US$ 5M.
•Managed finance and account departments successfully for both companies.
•Assisted in preparation of feasibility study of Holiday Inn five stars Hotel in Lahore Pakistan
•Prepared and implemented internal control system of the company
•Introduced computer based culture
•Strong internal and external communication
•Tactical and strategic presentation, negotiation and collaboration ability
•Effective direction of both internal and external resources
•Highly developed analytical, research, reporting and policy skills
•Extensive experience in marketing, sales and business plans
•Extensive knowledge of working on M.S World & Excel with E-mail and surfing