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MOHAMMED RAFIUDDIN SHAIK, DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (CFO)

MOHAMMED RAFIUDDIN SHAIK

DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (CFO)·DIACIFO Groups

Guinea

Master's degree, Administration And Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 3 months

DIRECTOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION (CFO)

August 2019 - July 2025

DIACIFO Groups

Conakry, Guinea

August 2019 - July 2025

1. Financial Planning and Analysis / Cash & Liquid Management:
Develop and implement financial strategies to support the companys growth objectives.
Conduct regular financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
Developing and implementing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to ensure effective resource allocation and
financial stability. Conducting financial analysis, performance monitoring, and providing insights and
recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
2. Financial Systems and Controls / Treasury & Rick Management:
Implementing and maintaining robust financial systems and internal controls.
Continuously evaluate and improving financial processes for efficiency.
3. Company Valuation and Fundraising / Budgeting & Plannings:
Collaborate with the executive team on company valuation initiatives.
Supporting in fundraising activities, including preparing financial models, investor presentations, and due diligence
processes.
4. Team Leadership and Development:
Leading and managing the finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and support. Developing the teams skills and
capabilities through training and professional development. Promoting a culture of accountability, integrity, and
continuous improvement within the finance function.
5. Stakeholder Communication:
Liaise with external stakeholders, including banks, regulatory bodies, auditors, and potential investors.
Communicate financial insights to the executive team and other relevant stakeholders.
6. Tax Management & Compliance:
Reviewing Statutory Calculations of Tax, VAT, GST, Income Tax, Business Tax & other Regulatory Requirements.
7. Funds & Assets Management:
Cashflow Management, Reviewing Preparing Projected Weekly Cash in Flow & Out Flow, and Comparing with Actual
Position of Cash In flow & Out Flow.
Strategy Development, Business Plannings, Infrastructure Planning & Evaluation, Decision Support & Business
Inelegancy & Performance Reporting.
8. Staff Management:
Managing Finance & Accounts, Marketing, Operations Teams and time to time tasks closing.
Creating Friendly Working Environment.
9. Financial Reporting & Preparing Financial Statements (P&L, Balance Sheet):
Preparing and presenting accurate and timely financial reports of Income Statements Variance Analysis, Balance
Sheets, & Related Reconciliations to the executive team.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Analytical Reporting like Summarize
Highlights of the Head of Finance addressing Income Statement, Balance Sheets & Open Item Queries.
Overseeing the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow
statements. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Providing accurate and
timely financial reports to management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
10. Supply Chain Management:
Procurement, Operations management logistics and marketing channels through raw material and finished products
& deliver to customers.
11. Cash Flow Management:
Monitor cash flow and manage working capital to optimize financial performance.
Implement effective cash management policies and procedures.
Monitoring and managing cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for the organizations operations. Managing
working capital, optimizing cash conversion cycles, and forecasting cash flow requirements. Implementing
strategies to improve cash flow, such as cash flow forecasting, credit management, and supplier payment terms.
12. Audit and Compliance:
Coordinating and overseeing external audits, ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
Updating on relevant financial regulations and implementing necessary changes.
13. Operations Management:
HR expertise, Leadership, Finance, Conflict resolution, Analytical skills, Organizational skills, Problem-solving skills,
public speaking.

Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Manufacturing

Finance Manager

June 2015 - June 2019

XL Media Ltd.,

Luanda, Angola

June 2015 - June 2019

About Company: XL Media is a one of leading of of in Luanda, Angola, I been worked here as a Finance Manager for the period of 4 years.

(1) Supervising the process of vendor payments (which includes invoice receipt, verification, feeding, filing, following
up and tallying) at the central level for managing vendors.
(2) Ensuring the establishment and implementation of internal control systems for the maintenance of accounts and
records as required under different statutes and regulations, especially the Companies Act and other Secretarial
procedures.
(3) Implementing internal controls and checks for payment mechanism.
(4) Verifying compliance with financial statutory norms, internal processes, procedures and controls of the Taxations.
(5) Reporting risk issues to the Audit Commitee of the Board of Directors.
(6) Monitoring the status of bills under review/ dispute pending beyond the stipulated timeline.
(7) Ensuring compliance with all accounting and reporting requirements, prescribed by relevant regulatory bodies, at
all levels of operation.
(8) Preparing MIS Reports - Daily Cashflow Statement, Monthly P&L, BS, TB, Inventory Reports.
(9) Preparing Projected Budget Reports and analyses with actual budget reports with comparisons to the approved
budgets. Managing & Monitoring of the budgets. Monitoring of Projected Budget with actual financial performance of
a given areas identification of activity versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfied areas identifying and rectifying
promptly, one regular basis due to this practice we Potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized
upon.
(10) Managing VAT / GST Preparation & Submission. Review & advising on accounting structure & reporting to facilitate
efficient reporting.
(11) Developing Management Reports & Business Plans to ensure Business Continuity.
(12) Conducting Internal Audit, Co-Ordinating with Statutory Auditors.
(13) Preparing Capital Budget & Operational Budget, Highlights Reports in Power Point Presentations to Board.
(14) Determines Cost of Operations by Establishing Standard Cost & Collecting Operational Data.
(15) Co-Ordinating with Product Development / Commercial Team for new Product Pricing.
(16) Generating MIS reports timely & accurately all department reports to meet company & department requirements,
Policies & Standards.
(17) Setup complete accounting books, possess compressive Expertise in formulating & Implementing IFRS /GAAP
Accounting Polices & Procedures, Accounting Standards & Principles, Taxation Principles & Statutory Compliances.
(18) Overseas Purchases (Imports) Communications with Overseas Suppliers - Quality - Facility like L/C, L/G,
Preparing of Payments, discussing with board of directors preparing financial planning-geting approvals from
board of Directors. Managing all Finance & Accounting operations.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services

Financial Controller (Construction

September 2012 - May 2015

Al Thara Taiba Construction Co., KSA

Medina, Saudi Arabia

September 2012 - May 2015

as a
Financial Controller for the period of 2 years 8 months.

(1) Supervising the process of vendor payments (which includes invoice receipt, verification, feeding, filing, following
up and tallying) at the central level for managing vendors.
(2) Ensuring the establishment and implementation of internal control systems for the maintenance of accounts and
records as required under different statutes and regulations, especially the Companies Act and other Secretarial
procedures.
(3) Implementing internal controls and checks for payment mechanism.
(4) Verifying compliance with financial statutory norms, internal processes, procedures and controls of the Taxations.
(5) Reporting risk issues to the Audit Commitee of the Board of Directors.
(6) Monitoring the status of bills under review/ dispute pending beyond the stipulated timeline.
(7) Ensuring compliance with all accounting and reporting requirements, prescribed by relevant regulatory bodies, at
all levels of operation.
(8) Preparing MIS Reports - Daily Cashflow Statement, Monthly P&L, BS, TB, Inventory Reports.
(9) Preparing Projected Budget Reports and analyses with actual budget reports with comparisons to the approved
budgets. Managing & Monitoring of the budgets. Monitoring of Projected Budget with actual financial performance of
a given areas identification of activity versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfied areas identifying and rectifying
promptly, one regular basis due to this practice we Potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized
upon.
(10) Managing VAT / GST Preparation & Submission. Review & advising on accounting structure & reporting to facilitate
efficient reporting.
(11) Developing Management Reports & Business Plans to ensure Business Continuity.
(12) Conducting Internal Audit, Co-Ordinating with Statutory Auditors.
(13) Preparing Capital Budget & Operational Budget, Highlights Reports in Power Point Presentations to Board.
(14) Determines Cost of Operations by Establishing Standard Cost & Collecting Operational Data.
(15) Co-Ordinating with Product Development / Commercial Team for new Product Pricing.
(16) Generating MIS reports timely & accurately all department reports to meet company & department requirements,
Policies & Standards.

(17) Setup complete accounting books, possess compressive Expertise in formulating & Implementing IFRS /GAAP
Accounting Polices & Procedures, Accounting Standards & Principles, Taxation Principles & Statutory Compliances.
(18) Overseas Purchases (Imports) Communications with Overseas Suppliers - Quality - Facility like L/C, L/G,
Preparing of Payments, discussing with board of directors preparing financial planning-geting approvals from
board of Directors. Managing all Finance & Accounting operations.
(19) Conducting Internal Audit on Quarterly bases - Physical Stock (Inventory) Verification and providing guidelines
to more transparency in department.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Finance Manager

September 2010 - August 2012

Petrosol Tanzania Limited

Arusha, Tanzania

September 2010 - August 2012

1). Supervised end-to-end vendor payment process for efficient management, including invoice verification, filing, and
reconciliation, ensuring smooth vendor relations and timely payments.
2). Established and enforced internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as the
Companies Act, facilitating accurate financial reporting and adherence to legal standards.
Implemented rigorous internal controls for transparent payment mechanisms & enhancing financial transparency.
3). Verifing compliance with financial norms and taxation procedures, safeguarded against potential penalties or legal
issues related to taxation.
4). Reported risk issues to the Audit Commitee of the Board of Directors, providing insights into potential risks and
vulnerabilities in financial operations for proactive risk management.
5). Monitored and resolved disputed bills promptly, maintaining smooth cash flow and vendor relations while
minimizing disruptions in operations.
6). Ensured compliance with accounting and reporting requirements as per regulatory bodies, maintained the integrity
and accuracy of data.
7). Generated various MIS reports for effective financial management, providing key insights into financial
performance.
8). Internal audits, budget preparation, and overseas supplier communications for streamlined operations, ensuring
efficient financial processes and compliance with regulatory standards.
Managing all Finance & Accounting operations.
9). Maintaining documents as per accounting Policies & procedures
10). Designing Organization structure and oversee department operations.
11). Develop & Interpret databases and financial models.
12). Coordinated with senior management / process owners in audit planning and discussing audit findings highlighting
areas of improvement & ensured subsequent implementation of the recommendations.
13). Maintaining Cash flow by reviewing bank activity and reconciling monthly reports and forecast cash flow positions,
related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment.
14). Overseas Purchases Communications with Overseas Suppliers - Quality - Facility like L/C, L/G, Preparing of
Payments, discussing with board of directors preparing financial planning-geting approvals from board of Directors.
15). Manage company budget to maximize revenue and identify potential areas of cost savings.
16). Coordinating and directing for preparation of budget and financial Forecasts and variances of Projected and Actual
reports.
17). Preparing monthly MIS Statements.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Finance

July 2006 - July 2010

Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLP,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

July 2006 - July 2010

). Supervised end-to-end vendor payment process for efficient management, including invoice verification, filing, and reconciliation, ensuring smooth vendor relations and timely payments.
2). Established and enforced internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as the Companies Act, facilitating accurate financial reporting and adherence to legal standards.
Implemented rigorous internal controls for transparent payment mechanisms & enhancing financial transparency.
3). Verifing compliance with financial norms and taxation procedures, safeguarded against potential penalties or legal issues related to taxation.
4). Reported risk issues to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, providing insights into potential risks and vulnerabilities in financial operations for proactive risk management.
5). Monitored and resolved disputed bills promptly, maintaining smooth cash flow and vendor relations while minimizing disruptions in operations.
6). Ensured compliance with accounting and reporting requirements as per regulatory bodies, maintained the integrity and accuracy of data.
7). Generated various MIS reports for effective financial management, providing key insights into financial performance.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Finance Manager

January 2006 - January 2010

Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLP,

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2006 - January 2010

About Company: Ajmal Steel Tubes & Pipes Industries LLP
High Precision ERW Circular, Square & Rectangular Hollow Section Tubes & Pipes in Both MS & Hot Dip Galvanized
Finish, HFIW Black & Galvanized Steel Pipes, Black & Galvanized Construction Tubes, Special Diameter Products &
Pre-galvanized Hollow Sections in Abu Dhabi, UAE, I been worked here as a for the period of 4
years.

1). Supervised end-to-end vendor payment process for efficient management, including invoice verification, filing, and
reconciliation, ensuring smooth vendor relations and timely payments.
2). Established and enforced internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as the
Companies Act, facilitating accurate financial reporting and adherence to legal standards.
Implemented rigorous internal controls for transparent payment mechanisms & enhancing financial transparency.
3). Verifing compliance with financial norms and taxation procedures, safeguarded against potential penalties or legal
issues related to taxation.
4). Reported risk issues to the Audit Commitee of the Board of Directors, providing insights into potential risks and
vulnerabilities in financial operations for proactive risk management.
5). Monitored and resolved disputed bills promptly, maintaining smooth cash flow and vendor relations while
minimizing disruptions in operations.
6). Ensured compliance with accounting and reporting requirements as per regulatory bodies, maintained the integrity
and accuracy of data.
7). Generated various MIS reports for effective financial management, providing key insights into financial
performance.
8). Internal audits, budget preparation, and overseas supplier communications for streamlined operations, ensuring
efficient financial processes and compliance with regulatory standards.
Managing all Finance & Accounting operations.
9). Maintaining documents as per accounting Policies & procedures
10). Designing Organization structure and oversee department operations.
11). Develop & Interpret databases and financial models.
12). Coordinated with senior management / process owners in audit planning and discussing audit findings highlighting
areas of improvement & ensured subsequent implementation of the recommendations.
13). Maintaining Cash flow by reviewing bank activity and reconciling monthly reports and forecast cash flow positions,
related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment.
14). Overseas Purchases Communications with Overseas Suppliers - Quality - Facility like L/C, L/G, Preparing of
Payments, discussing with board of directors preparing financial planning-geting approvals from board of Directors.
15). Manage company budget to maximize revenue and identify potential areas of cost savings.
16). Coordinating and directing for preparation of budget and financial Forecasts and variances of Projected and Actual
reports.
17). Preparing monthly MIS Statements.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Senior Accountant

February 2004 - May 2006

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces,

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

February 2004 - May 2006

1). Performing accounting tasks including bookkeeping, inventory control, credit and collection, billing, statement of
accounts, producing and analysing balance sheets, profit & loss statements and fixed assets inventory.
2). Receiving and processing all invoices, expenses forms and requests for payment
3). Processing payments, bank deposits, transfers and commissions statements
4). Reconciling bank statements by comparing them with general ledger.
5). Issuing invoices, travel expenses and collecting contracts payments.
6). Following up with clients/vendors and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
7). Forming and developing regular analysis of customer accounts and ensuring proper monthly closings
8). Preparing the cash flow forecast.
9). Collaborating with the Cash department for cash count.
10). Reporting credit limit & payment terms to management.
11). Reviewing and controlling accounting transactions, documents to ensure accuracy of information, & correcting
entries.
12) Compiling and analysing various ledger accounts, such as reconciliations, revenues and expenditures accounts.
13) Preparing monthly financial reports and studies for monthly meetings, & validating all related trackers.

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Senior Accountant

January 2004 - January 2006

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, KSA

Dhahran Al Janoub, Saudi Arabia

January 2004 - January 2006

1). Performing accounting tasks including bookkeeping, inventory control, credit and collection, billing, statement of
accounts, producing and analysing balance sheets, profit & loss statements and fixed assets inventory.
2). Receiving and processing all invoices, expenses forms and requests for payment
3). Processing payments, bank deposits, transfers and commissions statements
4). Reconciling bank statements by comparing them with general ledger.
5). Issuing invoices, travel expenses and collecting contracts payments.
6). Following up with clients/vendors and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
7). Forming and developing regular analysis of customer accounts and ensuring proper monthly closings
8). Preparing the cash flow forecast.
9). Collaborating with the Cash department for cash count.
10). Reporting credit limit & payment terms to management.
11). Reviewing and controlling accounting transactions, documents to ensure accuracy of information, & correcting
entries.
12) Compiling and analysing various ledger accounts, such as reconciliations, revenues and expenditures accounts.
13) Preparing monthly financial reports and studies for monthly meetings, & validating all related trackers.

Company industry:
Military & Defense

Accounts Executive

March 2003 - January 2004

Kimya Polymers (P) Ltd., (INDIA)

Cuddapah, India

March 2003 - January 2004

1). Day to day accounting books transactions Recording, Suppliers Reconciliation, Clients Reconciliation, Bank
Reconciliations.
2). Generating Invoices Preparing Sales reports, Recording Purchases & Preparing Purchase Register, Sales &
Purchases Registers & Reconciliations, Preparing Payment Vouchers, Preparing Cheques, Preparing Cash Inflow &
Outflow Statements on Daily Bases.
3). Preparing Receivables Aging Reports, Preparing monthly MIS Reports.

Company industry:
Manufacturing

Education

ISBM University

September 2012

September 2012

Master's degree, Administration And Finance

India

ISBM University

January 2012

January 2012

Master's degree, Administration And Finance

India

Tally Academy, Bangalore University

January 2006

January 2006

Bachelor's degree, Financial Accounting

India

DR BR AMBEDKAR

May 2003

May 2003

Master's degree, FINANCE

India

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University

January 2003

January 2003

High school or equivalent, Commerce

India

Skills

PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Expert
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
BUDGETING
Expert
SAP FI CO
Intermediate
SAP FI CO
Intermediate
INDIRECT TAX
Intermediate
INDIRECT TAX
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
MANAGMENT REPORTING
Expert
MANAGMENT REPORTING
Expert
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Expert
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Expert
TAXATION - VAT - CORPORTATE TAX
Expert
TAXATION - VAT - CORPORTATE TAX
Expert
AUDIT
Expert
AUDIT
Expert
FUND MANAGEMENT
Expert
FUND MANAGEMENT
Expert
BUDGET FORCASTING
Expert
BUDGET FORCASTING
Expert
GCC / MIDDLE EAST VAT TAXATION
Expert
GCC / MIDDLE EAST VAT TAXATION
Expert
CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT
Expert
CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT
Expert
TRASURY MANAGEMENT
Expert
TRASURY MANAGEMENT
Expert
IFRS IMPLEMENTATION
Expert
IFRS IMPLEMENTATION
Expert
ADMINISTRATION
Expert
ADMINISTRATION
Expert
OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Expert
OPERATION MANAGEMENT
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Intermediate

Hindi

Expert

Kannada

Expert

Telugu

Expert

French

Beginner