Michael Delor

• Supervised month-end accounts closing, prepared monthly, quarterly, and annually financial statements in
accordance with IFRS.
• Performed comprehensive account reconciliations for bank accounts, intercompany balances, suppliers,
customers, and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Analyzed financial performance and provided actionable insights.
• Analyzed profitability across practice areas, clients, matters, fee arrangements, and business units.
• Identified financial risks and implemented mitigation strategies.
• Developed long-term financial strategies and forecasts.
• Evaluated investment opportunities and business initiatives.
• Managed cash flow and working capital to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
• Prepared annual budgets and track performance against them.
• Prepared and filed VAT and Corporate Tax returns in compliance with UAE regulatory requirements.
• Managed payroll processing through WPS, including accurate calculation of salaries, leave provisions, and EOSB in
accordance with UAE Labour Law.
• Led and mentored finance team and strengthen internal controls and P&Ps.
• Coordinated external audits and liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Developed and maintained strategic relationships with bank representatives to facilitate credit facilities, trade
finance, and cash management services.

I initially joined the company as part of a succession plan to replace the Finance Manager within a period of 6 to 12
months. However, the plan was later cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Maintained accurate and up to date records of all financial transactions. Recorded, classified, and summarized
financial transactions in accordance with accepted local accounting principles, International Financial Reporting
Standards, company policies and regulations.
• Reviewed, approved & posted all vouchers & journal entries; ensured that all necessary documents are requested,
collected and attached to JVs.
• Supervised month-end accounts closing and prepared monthly Trial Balance, Financial Statements, Financial
analysis and the quarterly VAT filing.
• Prepared cash flow forecast and assisted in cash management.
• Reviewed payroll and processed it through WPS, calculated gratuity, end of service and leave balances.
• Set new internal controls for Finance department, reviewed and recommended changes to the existent ones.
Setting strategies for reducing costs.

• Prepared financial reports and interpreted financial information to managerial staff while recommending further
courses of action.
• Performed & supervised month-end accounts closing for 2 companies (Stratus GT and PAL for F&B), along with
preparing consolidated financial statements, financial analysis. and the quarterly VAT filing.
• Recording Inventory cost of Food & Beverages, supervising the warehouse and the physical counting of stock.
• Performed budget, monitored expenditures and analysed revenues to determine budget variances and report the
same to management.

• Performed month-end accounting activities such as journal entries, reconciliations (Receivables, Payables, Banks
and Inter Companies) and Trial Balance for 2 companies (VTC and MIS Metal Industries FZCO), to prepare
consolidated financial statements, financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
• Recorded Inventory cost of Vehicles and Spare Parts, and supervised the warehouse.
• Performed Budget, monitored expenditures and analysed revenues to determine budget variances and report the
same to management.
• Supervised two accountants and the PRO of the companies and all the administration work.

• Managed daily treasury operations, including cash flow monitoring, bank reconciliations, and liquidity
management.
• Assisted in cash management by preparing treasury-related reports for Treasurer, including cash position report,
aging analysis, and FX gain / loss transactions.
• Handled banking transactions and instructions, fund transfers, and payment processing while ensuring compliance
with internal controls and banking policies.
• Reviewed debit interest, highest balance debit commission and other expenses with the credit facility.
• Coordinated with banks regarding facilities, trade finance, and account management activities.
• Negotiating with banks officers in Credit facilities, specific services and problems.
• Executed foreign currency transactions and monitored exchange rate impacts on company operations.