Manager FP & A
Al Yasra Fashion
Total des années d'expérience :24 years, 4 Mois
• Manager FP & A - Jan’18 to date
• Senior Financial Analyst - Jan’15 to date
• Financial Analyst - Apr'12 to Dec'14
• Management Accountant - Dec'08 to Mar'12
Financial Budgeting & Business Planning
Support, analyze, and assist in the preparation and review of the company’s annual financial budget
Support preparation and analysis of the company’s revenue forecast and departmental budgets
Summarize budget results in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand format
Preparation of Long Range Business Plans for potential new franchises
Liaise with Divisions Directors / BD Director for discussions on the plans (ROIs)
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Prepare and analyze consolidated reporting at all levels of the organization
Conduct thorough research and analysis of variances determine reasons and to ensure data accuracy
Identify variances & quantify actual results versus forecast versus last year
Identify expense overrun, trends, areas of inefficiency and waste
Identify opportunities for improvement and cost control
Provide clarity to Divisions for queries related to financials
Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports
Support the Accounting team with the monthly closing process
Financial Modelling
Developed a financial model to perform long range business plans
Developed a financial model to perform store (profit center level) feasibility studies
Developed a model to allocate central administrative costs to Divisions / Countries
Project Management
Project Manager for the implementation of IBM Workspace, state of the art FP & A tool
Core Team member of the Simplification & Standardization project
Project Lead for the implementation of IFRS 16 at the Group level (across 6 Countries)
Implementation of Business Systems
• Successfully designed and implemented Accountmate, a US based modular accounting and inventory management software for the organization
• Drafted and implemented financial & accounting policies, store procedures, SOPs for Accounts/Finance and HR depts.
• Assist the GM in designing staff growth plans, bonus schemes, performance based incentives and group incentive programs
Management Information Systems - post-financial statement analysis
• Monthly Sales Comparisons, Rent-to-Sales, Rent per Sq. Ft. analysis, Weekly Sales Graphs
• Comparative Store Sales, highs and lows, Staff Related Cost reports
• Prepare and analyse cash flow and its sensitivities
• Planning of cash management techniques for capital investments
• Compute capital expenditure based on expansion plans
• Mix and match operating expenses according to need - operating cash flows
• Estimate additional capital / cash requirements for the business
Finalization of Accounts & Related
• Prepare periodical Management Accounts for Management review and discussion
• Preparation of Expense Report, Rolling Budget for A & P Expenses, comparing with the budgeted figures
• Dealing with Auditors regarding Audit plans, interim and final audits
Member of the start-up team for Barista Gulf’s operations since 2003
Finalization of Accounts & Related
• Prepare periodical Management Accounts for Management review and discussion
• Make necessary provisions periodically for staff benefits, stocks, and general requirements
• Preparation of Expense Report, Rolling Budget for A & P Expenses, comparing with the budgeted figures
• Dealing with Auditors regarding audit plans, interim and final audits
Management Information Systems - post-financial statement analysis
• Monthly Sales Comparisons, Rent-to-Sales, Rent per Sq. Ft. analysis, Weekly Sales Graphs
• Comparative Store Sales, highs and lows, Staff Related Cost reports
Cash Flow projections and control
• Prepare and analyse cash flow and its sensitivities
• Planning of cash management techniques for capital investments
• Compute capital expenditure based on expansion plans
• Mix and match operating expenses according to need - operating cash flows
• Estimate additional capital / cash requirements for the business
Team members: have been handling a minimum of 4 subordinates for accounting, inventory management and administration.
Commercial Officer - Stores & Logistics
Engaged in material planning, po’s, follow-up and correspondence with vendors / forwarders globally
Managed a warehouse with over 1, 000 sku’s comprising components and wires
Supervise receipts and issues of stock items
Conduct physical stock takes
Regularly co-ordinate with production department for contingencies
Ensure processes and procedures are followed at the warehouse
CPA -Certified Public Accountant, covering US GAAP/IFRS Compliant Accounting and Reporting, Auditing and Business Environment & various concepts, ranging from Internal Control to Performance Management.
CMA
Passed out with DISTINCTION