Mustafa alishaq

Consultant Finance Director

- Lead the firms strategic direction, client portfolio management, and quality of service
delivery across audit, financial advisory, accounting, and business consultancy practices
- Provide CFO-level advisory to client organisations on financial structuring, investment
decisions, regulatory compliance, and business planning across multiple sectors
- Raised US$2 million in SME financing (2021); developed a US$200 million business and
financial model for a major infrastructure facility — demonstrating active deal structuring
and feasibility capability
- Oversee firm governance, budgeting, staff development, and operational standards —
maintaining the same rigorous reporting disciplines applied throughout executive career
- Actively champion the identification, mentoring, and advancement of Omani national
finance professionals

- Supported the full finance function within a UK-governed, internationally regulated
institution — building strong grounding in governance, compliance, and disciplined reporting
to international headquarters
- Managed budget tracking, financial reporting cycles, and stakeholder liaison on a strict
reporting calendar — instilling the deadline discipline that defined subsequent career
progression
- Developed skills in regulatory compliance, multi-currency management, and engagement
with international finance standards

Accomplished finance executive with over 25 years of experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, project finance, treasury management, IFRS reporting, digital transformation, and corporate governance. Trusted adviser to senior management and shareholders, with a proven track record of supporting board-level decision-making, driving operational excellence, and delivering sustainable business growth within large-scale infrastructure and logistics operations.

Served as a key strategic partner to executive leadership and Group headquarters, leading budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting, and long-term financial planning. Maintained full accountability for IFRS-compliant financial reporting, internal controls, statutory compliance, and audit management, achieving zero late Group reporting submissions over a 10-year tenure.

Led treasury, liquidity, and working capital management for a capital-intensive business, overseeing banking relationships, cash flow optimisation, and financing arrangements to support ongoing operations and expansion initiatives. Successfully secured a US$100 million project finance facility from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) for the development of Terminal C, managing the entire process from financial modelling and structuring to documentation and lender negotiations.

Demonstrated strong commercial and operational leadership through revenue optimisation, profitability analysis, contract management, and cost control initiatives. Played a critical role in the national infrastructure transition from Muscat to Sohar, delivering OMR 3 million in verified negotiated savings while ensuring effective risk management and stakeholder engagement.

Championed digital transformation and process improvement by leading five major ERP and automation projects, including enterprise resource planning, billing systems, asset management platforms, and national process automation initiatives. These programmes automated approximately 70% of manual processes, improved financial governance, enhanced reporting accuracy, and reduced operational inefficiencies.

An experienced people leader with a strong commitment to talent development, having built and managed high-performing multinational finance teams while mentoring and promoting Omani professionals into senior leadership positions.

Key Achievements
Secured US$100 million project finance facility for Terminal C development.
Achieved OMR 3 million in negotiated savings during the Muscat-to-Sohar transition.
Led finance operations for one of Oman’s largest container port businesses (Balance Sheet exceeding US$800 million).
Delivered five major ERP and digital transformation programmes.
Maintained 100% on-time Group reporting for more than 10 years.
Developed and promoted multiple Omani nationals into finance leadership roles.

- Delivered month-end close, management accounts, variance analysis, and Group reporting
on strict deadlines — building the foundation for a decade of zero late submissions as
Financial Controller
- Led annual budgeting, forecasting, and medium-term financial planning
- Managed working capital, cash flow, and treasury operations in a demanding operational
environment
- Coordinated internal and external audit cycles; designed and strengthened financial controls
across the business
- Ensured full IFRS compliance; prepared year-end audit files, tax computations, and statutory
returns
- Recruited, trained, and developed new finance team members; established a deadline
driven team culture

- Delivered accounting, audit, and financial advisory services to a broad portfolio of
commercial clients across multiple industries
- Developed expertise in multi-client financial reporting, deadline management, and sector
diverse financial analysis

- Managed core accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions within a regulated
insurance environment
- Gained foundational expertise in financial controls, liability accounting, and regulatory
reporting frameworks within a financial services context