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Shabbar Hussain, Group Finance Controller

Shabbar Hussain

Group Finance Controller·GULF CRAFT INC CO LLC

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Accounting And Audit, Financial Managemnet

Work experience

Total years of experience: 15 years, 1 months

Group Finance Controller

May 2022 - Present

GULF CRAFT INC CO LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2022 - Present

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial models to assess project feasibility and profitability.
• Monitor project expenses, track variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other relevant financial information.
• Collaborate with project managers and other teams to ensure financial alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Oversee cash flow management, optimizing liquidity while meeting financial obligations.
• Coordinate financial audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations Big Four Auditors.
• Analyse financial data to provide insights and recommendations for cost reduction, revenue enhancement, and overall financial performance improvement.
• Assist in securing financing for projects, including preparing loan applications and financial presentations for investors and lenders.
• Stay updated on market trends, economic indicators, and regulatory changes that Can Impact company in Long run.
• Manage a team of finance and account officers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Responsible for computing product costing and project costing, further analysing the variations.
• Responsible for Inventory control & reconciliation

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Group Finance & Accounts Manager

May 2021 - April 2022

ITW INSULATION SYSYTEMS FZE

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

May 2021 - April 2022

• Activity involved leading entire Finance and Accounting operation of the company.
• Handling the Treasury function and dealing with bank facilities.
• Preparation of cash flow forecast and weekly monitoring of variation.
• Monthly preparation of Management Accounts for 3 divisions. MIS reporting to MD and GM
• Responsible for preparation of annual Budgeting and Business Plan and further analysis of variances monthly.
• Set up of proper Accounting Policy and Internal Control SOP to comply with UAE VAT law..
• Preparation of VAT reports & Filling VAT returns
• Responsible for computing product costing and project costing, further analysing the variations.
• Responsible for Inventory control & reconciliation.
• Evaluation of Contracts with customer & Suppliers.
• Identifying Area of cost cutting and improve efficiency.
• Lesioning with Internal & External Auditors with Big Four Firms.
• Supervision of Legal documents Renewal e.g Trade Licence, Vehicle Registration, Insurances Etc

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Group Finance & Accounts Manager

May 2019 - April 2021

Al Bassam International Factory LLC, Al Bassam Tank Trading LLC,( Manufacturing & Retailing)

Ajman, United Arab Emirates

May 2019 - April 2021

• Activity involved leading entire Finance and Accounting operation of the group.
• Handling the Treasury function and dealing with bank facilities.
• Preparation of cash flow forecast and weekly monitoring of variation.
• Monthly preparation of Management Accounts for 3 divisions. MIS reporting to MD and GM
• Responsible for preparation of annual Budgeting and Business Plan and further analysis of variances monthly.
• Set up of proper Accounting Policy and Documentation, also to comply with UAE VAT law..
• Preparation of VAT reports & Filling VAT returns
• Responsible for computing product costing and project costing, further analysing the variations.
• Responsible for Inventory control & reconciliation.
• Setup of Internal Control and work flow process across various departments and automated various activities.
• Evaluation of Contracts with customer & Suppliers.
• Identifying Area of cost cutting and improve efficiency.
• Receivable & Payable Ledger reconciliation.
• Lesioning with Internal & External Auditors with Big Four Firms.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Finance And Administrative Manager

April 2015 - April 2019

Lubehem Intl Industry LLC. (JV of Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG)

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

April 2015 - April 2019

Actively involved in proper maintenance of books of accounts and time line based monthly financial reporting to CEO and Board. Forecast working capital requirement of the company. Company is having production capacity for 2500 MT per Month.

 Responsible for Financial Management and end to end preparation, Finalisation, and consolidation of complete Book of Accounts in accordance with IFRS/IAS.
 Responsible for monitoring timely and accurate accounting and recording for day to day transactions
 Cash Flow Management and forecasting.
 Responsible for proper procurement planning and negotiation with suppliers.
 Responsible for Receivable and Payable control i.e credit policy for customers and negotiating terms with suppliers.
 Responsible for preparation of Management Accounts & MIS Reporting
 Responsible for monthly inventory/stock reconciliation, Monthly Inventory Ageing.
 Hand on Experience in VAT implementation and set up of proper Accounting Policy and Documentation to comply with UAE VAT law.
 Responsible for preparation of annual Budgeting and Business Plan and further analysis of variances monthly.
 Identifying Area of cost cutting and improve efficiency.
 Responsible for calculating standard costing and analysing variance thereof.
 Responsible for handling both External and Internal Audit for year end with Big Four Firms.
 Responsible for looking into legal, Licencing and other ministerial approvals.
 Payroll Processing.
 Acting as a Board Secretory for board Meetings.

Achievements
o Independent VAT implementation.
o Develop Accounting Policy for the company which previously didn’t exist.
o Built and customised system of Accounting ( FOCUS) in the Company as per company policy and IFRS requirement.
o Automated and Develop Layout of Various Documents in Software such as Performa Invoice and LPO’s, Job Cards which is being done manually previously.
o Link the Documents in the FOCUS to generate various reports.
o Set the Internal Control for the company and develop proper Inventory management procedure.

Company industry:
Lubricants & Greases Blending
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Associate

May 2011 - March 2015

KPMG ,INDIA

Mumbai, India

May 2011 - March 2015

 During my association with KPMG Assurance team, I worked on number of audit engagements involving critical deadlines and complex consolidations. I was involved in many Group/ Head Office level audits of large groups and MNCs across sectors comprising Manufacturing, Retail, Real Estate, Construction and Investment Holding entities.
I was rated as exceptional performer for all the years that I worked for KPMG..
 Responsible for handling Statutory Audits, Internal Audits and preparation of Audit Reports.
 Managed & Setup of system, for end to end preparation, Finalisation and consolidation of complete Book of Accounts in accordance with Accounting Standards, for clients.
 Assisted in Concurrent Audit of Banks..
 Assisted in providing financials consultancies related to Setting of Internal Controls, Drafting Accounting Policies of various Manufacturing Companies, Hospitals and Food Processing Company.

Company industry:
Financial Auditing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

Institute of chartered accountants of India

May 2011

May 2011

Master's degree, Accounting And Audit, Financial Managemnet

United Arab Emirates

Skills

Internal Audit
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Accounting and Finance
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Financial Controller
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ACCOUNTING
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CONSOLIDATION
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RECONCILIATION
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DIRECT TAX
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BUDGETING
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CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
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DRAFT (BOILER)
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MANAGEMENT
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Languages

English
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Gujarati
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Hindi
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