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Saleem Azhar, Senior Finance Manager

Saleem Azhar

Senior Finance Manager·Rawafed Health Company

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, Administration And Finance

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 1 months

Senior Finance Manager

December 2019 - Present

Rawafed Health Company

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2019 - Present

My responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, managing financial operations and budgets, and handling banking models like LC/LG and BG.

I ensure the fulfillment of supply chain demands and align various departments with corporate strategy.

My key achievements include developing Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA) for month-end processes, analyzing costs and performance, overseeing cost-reduction opportunities, managing finance department goals, and collaborating with auditors and other departments on company planning
Company industry:
Medical & Healthcare Equipment
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Financial Controller

October 2012 - January 2016

HTD LIMITED - KIA MOTORS/IVECO/LANDROVER OF MALAWI, SAFRICA

Malawi

October 2012 - January 2016

A proven top performer with extensive start-up and international experience, I bring a unique blend of purchasing, managerial, and operational expertise, with advanced skills in strategic planning, international negotiations, product development, and resource allocation.

As an innovative leader in retail operations, I have a track record of driving business growth through aggressive sales strategies, market analysis, and penetration. I excel in designing and launching profitable product lines targeted at niche markets, resulting in significant sales growth.

My expertise also includes providing effective financial leadership, delivering strategic insights to the Board of Directors, and offering accurate information to support decision-making for senior management and colleagues.
Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Project Manager

August 2008 - September 2010

Duo Software

Colombo 3, Sri Lanka

August 2008 - September 2010

As a Project Manager and Strategist, business advisor, corporate coach, and management consultant, I specialize in overseeing project scope, timelines, and resources, ensuring total project ownership and team development.

I manage the successful release of products to clients on schedule while acting as the primary client interface, translating strategic decisions into operational processes.

My expertise includes comprehensive project planning, risk assessment, resource management, and monitoring project expenditures. I lead both in-house and remote development teams, providing training and development while keeping stakeholders informed on progress.

Additionally, I handle multiple software projects simultaneously, preparing and executing detailed project plans efficiently.
Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Management

Senior finance Executive

August 2005 - July 2008

AVIVA

United Kingdom

August 2005 - July 2008

I was responsible for preparing management information from source data, producing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and VAT returns, and presenting monthly results, budget variances, and ad-hoc analysis.

I played a key role in business planning, P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity planning while overseeing internal financial controls and financial audits.

My responsibilities also included producing financial commentary, tax planning, and analyzing financial data, along with preparing income and expense forecasts for senior management. Additionally, I developed and led a team of finance professionals, reviewed business models, and capital appropriation requests, and worked within a multi-site, multi-cultural organization.
Company industry:
Insurance & TPA
Job role:
Management

Accounts Assistant

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John Keells Computer Services

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Company industry:
IT Services
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

University of Wales

April 2012

April 2012

Master's degree, Administration And Finance

Singapore

GPA (percentage): 57%

GPA (percentage): 57%

courses: & CERTIFICATES Completed Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Sri Lanka, 2011 MS Excel (Advanced) and MS Access (Advanced) Training Software International Training Limited (Certified Microsoft Partner

January 2010

January 2010

High school or equivalent

Sri Lanka

courses: Chartered Global Management Accountant - Finalist 2006 Six Sigma Green Belt (GB) Certified WNS Global Services, 2007 Membership of British Computer Society (IT professional) British Computer Society

University of Wales

Master's degree, General

United Arab Emirates

courses: & CERTIFICATES Completed Project Management Professional (PMP) Training Sri Lanka, 2011 MS Excel (Advanced) and MS Access (Advanced) Training Software International Training Limited (Certified Microsoft Partner

Skills

Financial Analyst

Expert

Financial Accounting

Expert

Top Management

Expert

Business Analysis

Expert

Team Performance

Expert

ACCOUNTING

Expert

ANALYSIS

Expert

BUDGETING

Expert

CASHIER

Expert

COACHING

Expert

CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Expert

ERP

Expert

FINANCE

Expert

FINANCIAL

Expert

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Expert

teamwork

Expert

planning

Expert

payroll

Expert

mis

Expert

team management

Expert

mis reporting

Expert

reconciliation

Expert

payments

Expert

auditing

Intermediate

annual budgets

Expert

Financial Analyst

Expert

Financial Accounting

Expert

Top Management

Expert

Business Analysis

Expert

Team Performance

Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website
vgconsultants.lk

Languages

English

Expert

Tamil

Intermediate

Arabic

Beginner

Memberships

CIMA

professional member

August 2008

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Project Management Professionals
May 2012

Hobbies and interests

Project Management

I am well known for excellent leadership, communication, strategic management, business development, change management and employee motivational & engagement skills and also a recognized agent for developing and driving business initiatives and change with sound project management skills with Project Management Certification.

MS Excel

• Winner of the “Brainwave Award” at WNS/Aviva - UK in reducing the time spent on process development. • Played a key role in developing a Failure Mode Effective Analysis (FMEA) for all of the month end related processes.