SHAMSUDHEEN OLASSERY                                                    CPA  CMA  CFM CFC  MBA BL, GCFO/Finance Manager

SHAMSUDHEEN OLASSERY CPA CMA CFM CFC MBA BL

GCFO/Finance Manager

Makaseb Group

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Business Law
Experience
28 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :28 years, 11 Months

GCFO/Finance Manager at Makaseb Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • My current job since May 2021

Makaseb Group is Established in 1987 focusing in F&B, Real Eastate and Men’s Fashion Industry, Major leading Food and Beverages Brands are Hungry Bunny, Hakaya, Butlers Chocolate Cafe and Kanafani with more than 100 outlets in Saudi Arabia.It is founded in a vision to serve the nation in the best interest of the people and ensure to give the best quality, service, innovative, new Technologies, and safety that is run by a Saudi Company.Al-Kanafany™ Original Sweets, Hakaya Is a cuisine of the sun and heart, Butlers Chocolate is Ireland's favorite luxury chocolate, Hungry Bunny™ is a chain of restaurants. Kiswa for Men's Tailoring has been the tailor of choice for both corporates and individuals, DOM Al-Khalij has one of the specialized and pioneer offices in the field of real estate services.

Chief Financial Officer/Finance Manager at Saudi Industries for Pipes & Windows
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2017 to May 2021

Al Ghazzawi Group of Companies is a renowned family owned business Group and is one of the largest reputed diversified conglomerates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Group has been operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more over four decades and is now one of the most successful and fastest growing business Groups with a wide ranging portfolio of businesses including Real Estate, Construction, Trading, Manufacturing, Communication, Retail Catering, Franchising and Legal Professional Services. Al Ghazzawi Group remains the pioneer in most of the activities it has pursued and maintained its leadership


 Prepare Annual Budgets and Reviews of Manufacturing Costs & Plan and implement new strategy of Company
 Monthly Variance Analysis of Budget and Actual.
 Standard Costing Techniques and Variance Analysis.
 ABC Costing Techniques and JIT
 Supply Chain and Demand Planning
 Materials and Production Planning and Production Enforcement
 Coordination with Sales, Supply chain and Export Department
 Schedule payments in accordance with credit agreements and other contractual arrangements
 Production and Materials Planning Management
 Make Recommendations to improve productivity, quality
And efficiency of operations.
 Optimization of Cost and Bench Marking
 Provide data and interpretation of financial results, including statistical and variance analysis and communicate to all levels of management via oral and/or written presentations
 Participate in monthly financial close and review meetings
Provide weekly financial forecasts for Corporate Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis
 Supervise all Accounting Departments of the Company
 Manage information flow to Corporate for weekly, monthly and annual revenue forecasts as it relates to the current fiscal year and/or future years
 Discussions and Negotiations with Banks for Loans, LC, LG.
 Assist with the coordination of the annual business plan for All Group Corporate Companies
 Manage the development of the long-range outlook.
Select, train, develop and motivate a staff
 Provide financial planning, analysis and decision-support insight to business partners throughout the organization.
 Finds new CAPEX Investment and its returns by calculating
NPV, DCF, IRR and Payback Methods
 Calculate Ratio analysis and Find Solutions for Discrepancies

Corporate Finance Director at BBC Paint Manufacturing ,Sales and Marketing Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 2015 to November 2018

BBC Paints Manufacturing Company is one of the biggest Paint Manufacturing Company in Saudi Arabia with ISO-SASO, located in the first industrial city and was registered as Paints, Solvent and Industrial Putty Company Ltd. BBC focus in terms of experience and advanced New Technological Machine to meet the market needs of a Variety of Create service and products. BBC is leading branding name not only in Saudi Arabia but globally branch in Egypt, Bahrain, Yemen and Syria.


 Provide weekly financial forecasts for Corporate Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis
 Manage information flow to Corporate for weekly, monthly and annual revenue forecasts as it relates to the current fiscal year and/or future years
 Assist with the coordination of the annual business plan for All Group Corporate Companies
 Manage the development of the long range outlook.
Select, train, develop and motivate a staff
 Direct and monitor a variety of accounting activities to ensure that the organization’s financial resources are managed in accordance with accounting principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
 Responsible for reviewing and preparing all financial reports and accounting statements
 Responsible for ensuring that a control mechanism is implemented in the centers under supervision
 Responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are conducted as per company policies and procedures
 Responsible for leading, directing and coaching the accounting team in the centers under supervision
 Prepare P&L, balance sheet and other financial statements like depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists and repayment schedules on a monthly basis
 Review the trial balance, general ledger and stock taking reports for the centers on a daily basis

Finance and Accounting Director at FAMCO
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • December 2010 to November 2015

FAMMCO is under NAWAH and Nazer Group, a leading company in healthcare and medical equipment, technology and solutions, specializing
in providing patient care expertise and Sister Concern of Nazer, the latest medical technologies in the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). FAMMCO is dedicated to being at the forefront of KSA’s Dental sector by
offering globally renowned products and technologies of International Brand like Sci-can, ATitan, Trinon,
Curasan, Rose Micro solution, Sylc and making a genuine difference in the quality of treatment patients
receive. ‘Dent2Go’ literally translates to “the core, ” and for us as Dent2Go care is core, and around that, the
company’s structure, commitment and value systems are built. At the very core of FAMMCO is its vision to
create a better quality of life and Dental for its customers (patients, healthcare providers and employees).


 Prepare Annual Budgets and Reviews of
Plan and implement new strategy of Company
 Monthly Variance Analysis of Budget and Actual.

 Supply Chain and Demand Planning

 Coordination with Sales, Supply chain and Export Department
 Schedule payments in accordance with credit agreements and other contractual arrangements


And efficiency of operations.
 Optimization of Cost and Bench Marking
 Provide data and interpretation of financial results, including statistical and variance analysis and communicate to all levels of management via oral and/or written presentations
 Participate in monthly financial close and review meetings
Provide weekly financial forecasts for Corporate Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis
 Supervise all Accounting Departments of the Company
 Manage information flow to Corporate for weekly, monthly and annual revenue forecasts as it relates to the current fiscal year and/or future years
 Discussions and Negotiations with Banks for Loans, LC, LG.
 Assist with the coordination of the annual business plan for All Group Corporate Companies
 Manage the development of the long-range outlook.
Select, train, develop and motivate a staff
 Provide financial planning, analysis and decision-support insight to business partners throughout the organization.
 Finds new CAPEX Investment and its returns by calculating
NPV, DCF, IRR and Payback Methods
 Calculate Ratio analysis and Find Solutions for Discrepancies

Accounting Manager at ALJ (Abdul Latif Jamil)Lexus Centre
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • February 2006 to November 2010

Abdul Latif Jameel is comprised of diversified businesses with deep roots in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey (MENAT region) Toyota distributorship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, established an extensive operations infrastructure, built the largest vehicle distribution network in Saudi Arabia, and, along the way, we have accumulated comprehensive automotive expertise throughout the region.

 Direct and monitor a variety of accounting activities to ensure that the organization’s financial resources are managed in accordance with accounting principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
 Responsible for reviewing and preparing all financial reports and accounting statements
 Responsible for ensuring that a control mechanism is implemented in the centers under supervision
 Responsible for leading, directing and coaching the accounting team in the centers under supervision
 Prepare P&L, balance sheet and other financial statements like depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists and repayment schedules on a monthly basis

Chief Accountant at Dubai Holding Group
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2003 to September 2005

 Direct and monitor a variety of accounting activities to ensure that the organization’s financial resources are managed in accordance with accounting principles and comply with all relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
 Responsible for reviewing and preparing all financial reports and accounting statements
 Responsible for ensuring that a control mechanism is implemented in the centers under supervision
 Responsible for leading, directing and coaching the accounting team in the centers under supervision
 Prepare P&L, balance sheet and other financial statements like depreciation statements, cash flow, debtor and creditor lists and repayment schedules on a monthly basis

Audit Assistant at E & Y
  • India - Kerala
  • April 2000 to February 2003

Assists audit operations by selecting vendors, reviewing transactions for various Receipt types and audit potential, and auditing Receipt types.
Reviews client information including contracts, invoices, purchase orders, shipping document
other documentation to identify potential audit opportunities.
Retrieves client/buyer material/records, formally writes applicable claims, and may manage claims through the approval process as directed by the auditor, senior auditor or audit management.
Examines electronic data and paper data for supporting documentation to include with each claim; returns supporting materials for claim back to original location.
Assembles claims with appropriate supporting backup (electronic and paper) and submits for processing.
Corresponds with the supplier/vendor for any question or explanation required; may facilitate the resolution of major supplier/vendor issues for a favorable outcome; may engage in discussions with supplier/vendor regarding the audit and dispute resolution process.
Creates and maintains a schedule for a total balance left due from the supplier/vendor; edits and makes necessary adjustments to the schedule for accuracy.
Work within management system to track and maintain vendor correspondence.
Tracks audit tasks

From Accountant to Chief Accountant at MCK Group
  • India - Kerala
  • December 1994 to February 2000

Manage and perform the daily activities of the accounting department
Manage, train, and develop subordinate employees
Prepare financial statements in compliance IFRS and with US GAAP
Prepare monthly account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of balance sheet accounts by reviewing all transactions for compliance with IAS and to reflect actual activity/purpose of account
Proactively monitor and manage cash position to ensure cash flows support and enable business objectives
Design, implement, and maintain policies, practices, and procedures to ensure proper internal controls
Act as subject matter expert of accounting system and processes
Oversee A/P (high-volume) and A/R, including preparation and management of aging reports, partner with internal and external stakeholders to stay current and maintain relationships with business partners.
Manage employee payroll and contractor processes and related reporting and compliance
Drive the implementation and maintenance of internal controls
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational objectives
Assist with financial forecasts, financial presentations, and ad-hoc reporting requests, as needed
Manage external audits; gather and provide information for audit inquiries

Education

Bachelor's degree, Business Law
  • at BL (Bachelor of Law)
  • July 2002
Master's degree, Finance and Accounting
  • at MBA (Master of Business Administration)
  • June 1998
Bachelor's degree, B.com ( Bachelor of Commerce)
  • at Calicut University
  • June 1994

Specialties & Skills

MS Office tools
Peachtree
QuickBooks
MS office
Oracle Finance

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Malayalam
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Urdu
Intermediate

Memberships

IMA ( Institute of Management Accountant)
  • Associate
  • January 2015
CFC ( Institute of Certified Financial Consultancy)
  • Associates
  • January 2017
Bar Council of India
  • Legal Expert
  • April 2002

Training and Certifications

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) ACPA,UK (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2019
CFC (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2016
CFM (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL MANAGER) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2018
CMA (CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2016

Hobbies

  • Reading Books and Magazines
  • News Watching