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Roy Thomas, Head Of Finance

Roy Thomas

Head Of Finance·Al Zaabi Group

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Certified Global Business Analysis (CGBA)

Work experience

Total years of experience: 23 years, 5 months

Head Of Finance

September 2022 - Present

Al Zaabi Group

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

September 2022 - Present

 Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis of different business units.
 Supervise the administration of the Group.
 Evaluated the financial performance of the organization and prepare future forecasts and budget.
 Lead the Financial Planning & Analysis of different business units.
 Oversee and direct the implementation of strategic business plans of the management.
 Monitor the group level consolidation of the company.
 Lead automation of department as well as the different operational and administrative areas of the company.
 Maintain a strong relation with major banks in the region.
 Monitor and evaluate all legal and contract related documents of the company.
 Monitor and evaluate monthly closing and MIS reporting on timely basis.
 Maintain in-depth business relations with all members of the management team as well as the board of directors.
 Manage Finance Team of 7 Business Units.

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Chief Financial Officer

June 2019 - September 2022

National Contracting & Transport Company

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

June 2019 - September 2022

 Closely collaborates with the company management to guide its planned growth initiatives and targeted profitability.
 Monitors industry trends and developments; anticipate risks and ensures proper controls and courses of action are in place throughout the organization.
 Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
 Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
 Maintain strong relation with major banks in the region.
 Develop performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction.
 Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
 Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments.
 Manage any third parties to which accounting or finance functions have been outsourced.
 Oversee the company's transaction processing systems.
 Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
 Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance Manager

August 2014 - June 2019

Sobha Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2014 - June 2019

 Establish and maintain various process & procedures throughout the business line to make sure the financial controls are in place.
 Preparation and presentation of the annual budget and timely review with actuals.
 Track company's financial performance to identify areas for potential improvements.
 Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for future investment.
 Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
 Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual MIS reports.
 Healthy talent in cost analysis for the Projects, Manufacturing, Hiring/Rental, retails business and department cost.
 Applies cost accounting methods to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance.
 Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws.
 Monitoring receivable ageing and collection follow up.
 Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
 Present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients.
 Overseeing AR, AP and GL.
 Responsible for all tax obligations.
 Liaison with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
 Associate with major banks for the short- & medium-term financial requirements of the company.
 Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Senior Accounts Manager

February 2011 - July 2014

Al Nuaimi Group , Ras Al Khaimah

United Arab Emirates

February 2011 - July 2014

 Support in the preparation of the company's budget.
 Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs.
 Responsible for work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
 Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
 Monthly analysis of direct cost and department cost reports.
 Healthy talent in cost analysis for the Projects, Manufacturing, Hiring/Rental and retails business.
 Managed a team of 13 accountants and 2 regional accounts managers.
 Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position.
 Closely maintains and monitors the fixed assets system.
 Applies cost accounting methods to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance.
 Responsible for all taxes obligations.
 Ensure the related party transactions are reconciled.
 Ensure proper implementation of ERP in all the business process in all over the company.

Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Divisional Accountant

February 2008 - January 2011

Al Nuaimi Group

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

February 2008 - January 2011

 Supporting CFO in preparation of budget related to Ready Mix Division.
 Forecast and inform cash flow positions, related borrowing needs of the division to CFO.
 Responsible for work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits for final.
 Ensures the timely and accurate creation of accounts for new business activities
 Managed a team of 3 accountants.
 Ensures all financial related party and bank reconciliations are completed.
 Ensures a fair allocation of expenses across the different cost centers/department/projects.
 Responsible for monthly closing and MIS reporting for the division/BU.

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

February 2006 - January 2008

Al Nuaimi Group

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

February 2006 - January 2008

 Responsible for journal entries
 Responsible for reconciliations with banks, customers and suppliers
 Responsible for all payable activities
 Any other accounting tasks that might be required

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

April 2004 - January 2006

Dhanya Trading Company

Kerala, India

April 2004 - January 2006

 Responsible for journal entries, all payable activities
 Any other accounting tasks that might be required

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

January 2003 - April 2004

Vignaswara Contracting Company

Chennai, India

January 2003 - April 2004

 Responsible for journal entries, all payable activities and payroll (daily and weekly)
 Any other accounting tasks that might be required

Company industry:
Civil Engineering
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants

November 2021

November 2021

Master's degree, Certified Global Business Analysis (CGBA)

Australia

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants

June 2017

June 2017

Master's degree, Management Accounting

Australia

MADURAI KAMARAJ University

June 2015

June 2015

Master's degree, MBA in Finance & Marketting

India

University of Kerala

September 2002

September 2002

Bachelor's degree, Accounts

India

Skills

Corporate Banking
Expert
Corporate Banking
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Internal Controls
Expert
Internal Controls
Expert
Finance Management
Expert
Finance Management
Expert
Cost Analysis
Expert
Cost Analysis
Expert
Excel
Intermediate
Excel
Intermediate
Focus RT
Expert
Focus RT
Expert
Cost control
Expert
Cost control
Expert
Payroll Process
Expert
Payroll Process
Expert
Supervise Finance Staff
Expert
Supervise Finance Staff
Expert
Monthly Closing
Expert
Monthly Closing
Expert
MIS Management Repoting
Expert
MIS Management Repoting
Expert
Budget Prepration
Expert
Budget Prepration
Expert
Internal Controls Implementation
Expert
Internal Controls Implementation
Expert
Account Finalization
Expert
Account Finalization
Expert
ERP Implemantation
Expert
ERP Implemantation
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Cash Flow Management
Expert
Corporate Banking
Expert
Corporate Banking
Expert
Bank Facility Management
Expert
Bank Facility Management
Expert
ERP
Expert
ERP
Expert
Costing
Expert
Costing
Expert
Internal Controls
Expert
Internal Controls
Expert
Finance Management
Expert
Finance Management
Expert

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Beginner
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Expert
Tamil
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Training
ISO Auditing
TUV
Jun 2012