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Francis Terence Gomes, Finance Manager

Francis Terence Gomes

Finance Manager·Vanguard Logistics

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Financial Accounting and Auditing

Work experience

Total years of experience: 20 years, 8 months

Finance Manager

July 2025 - April 2026

Vanguard Logistics

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

July 2025 - April 2026

Lead end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and IAS/IFRS-compliant reporting
• Supervised AP/AR processes including freight invoices, supplier payments, and overseas agent settlements.
• Managed daily cash flow to support port operations, customs clearance payments, and vendor settlements.
• Supervised and mentored finance staff to ensure timely, compliant, and accurate financial processing.
• Monitored departmental budgets, cost allocation, and profitability across logistics business lines.
• Coordinated statutory/internal audits and resolved audit queries related to freight revenue and operational accruals.
• Reporting directly to Regional Finance Director and Regional Sales Manager.
• Support HR Functions, includes visa renewals, work permits, medical insurance, employee data records with
confidentiality

Company industry:
Distribution, Supply Chain & Logistics

Senior Accountant

October 2022 - June 2025

ALDAR EMIRATES SCHOOLS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 2022 - June 2025

Financial Management: Oversee all school financial operations, maintaining accurate records per IAS and ensuring proper revenue recognition.
• School Fee & Revenue Oversight: Ensure correct tuition fee (TF) charges and supervise finance officers/cashiers for accurate collections.
• Accounts Receivables & Payables: Monitor aging reports, ensure timely payments, and validate expenses against cost centers for accurate reporting.
• Treasury & Bank Reconciliation: Manage cash flow, conduct monthly bank reconciliations, liaise with banks, and oversee petty cash replenishments.
• MIS & Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly MIS reports, covering revenue, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop budgets aligned with operational and financial strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation and tracking deviations.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide financial guidance to school principals and staff while collaborating with HQ finance teams and auditors.
• Process Improvements: Identify opportunities to streamline financial procedures, ensuring operational excellence.

Company industry:
Higher Education

Senior Accountant

December 2020 - September 2022

ALDAR EDUCATION

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

December 2020 - September 2022

Financial Management: Oversee all school financial operations, maintaining accurate records per IAS and ensuring proper revenue recognition.
• School Fee & Revenue Oversight: Ensure correct tuition fee (TF) charges and supervise finance officers/cashiers for accurate collections.
• Accounts Receivables & Payables: Monitor aging reports, ensure timely payments, and validate expenses against cost centers for accurate reporting.
• Treasury & Bank Reconciliation: Manage cash flow, conduct monthly bank reconciliations, liaise with banks, and oversee petty cash replenishments.
• MIS & Financial Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly MIS reports, covering revenue, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop budgets aligned with operational and financial strategies, ensuring efficient resource allocation and tracking deviations.
• Stakeholder Support: Provide financial guidance to school principals and staff while collaborating with HQ finance teams and auditors.
• Process Improvements: Identify opportunities to streamline financial procedures, ensuring operational excellence.

Company industry:
Higher Education

Senior Accountant

September 2017 - December 2020

NSHMI DEVELOPMENT LLC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

September 2017 - December 2020

Financial Oversight & Compliance: Managed financial health of multiple community management and leasing finance operations, ensuring adherence to RERA regulations and international accounting standards.
• Service Fee & Budgeting: Developed and implemented annual service fee structures for residential and commercial properties, ensuring correct cost allocations and recoveries.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversaw AP/AR processes, ensuring timely collections, payment disbursements, and revenue reconciliation.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Monitored cash flow, processed bank reconciliations, and managed petty cash, ensuring optimal fund allocation and financial stability.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Support: Prepared and presented financial statements, variance analysis reports, and MIS dashboards to senior management and auditors.
• Customer Management: Coordinated with property owners, tenants, auditors, and community directors, addressing financial queries and ensuring seamless operations.
• Process Optimization & ERP Implementation: Coordinates with IT before implementing changes in ERP Modules. 2

Company industry:
Real Estate

Senior Accountant

February 2014 - September 2017

Al Futtaim Group Real Estate

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2014 - September 2017

Financial Oversight & Compliance: Managed financial health of multiple community management and leasing finance operations, ensuring adherence to RERA regulations and international accounting standards.
• Service Fee & Budgeting: Developed and implemented annual service fee structures for residential and commercial properties, ensuring correct cost allocations and recoveries.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversaw AP/AR processes, ensuring timely collections, payment disbursements, and revenue reconciliation.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Monitored cash flow, processed bank reconciliations, and managed petty cash, ensuring optimal fund allocation and financial stability.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Support: Prepared and presented financial statements, variance analysis reports, and MIS dashboards to senior management and auditors.
• Customer Management: Coordinated with property owners, tenants, auditors, and community directors, addressing financial queries and ensuring seamless operations.
• Process Optimization & ERP Implementation: Coordinates with IT before implementing changes in ERP Modules. 2

Company industry:
Facilities & Property Management

Senior Accountant

May 2005 - September 2013

EMAAR PROPERTIES PJSC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

May 2005 - September 2013

Financial Oversight & Compliance: Managed financial health of multiple community management and leasing finance operations, ensuring adherence to RERA regulations and international accounting standards.
• Service Fee & Budgeting: Developed and implemented annual service fee structures for residential and commercial properties, ensuring correct cost allocations and recoveries.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Oversaw AP/AR processes, ensuring timely collections, payment disbursements, and revenue reconciliation.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management: Monitored cash flow, processed bank reconciliations, and managed petty cash, ensuring optimal fund allocation and financial stability.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Support: Prepared and presented financial statements, variance analysis reports, and MIS dashboards to senior management and auditors.
• Customer Management: Coordinated with property owners, tenants, auditors, and community directors, addressing financial queries and ensuring seamless operations.
• Process Optimization & ERP Implementation: Coordinates with IT before implementing changes in ERP Modules. 2

Company industry:
Real Estate

Education

Goa State University

October 1994

October 1994

Bachelor's degree, Financial Accounting and Auditing

India

S.S. Dempo Higher College of Commerce and Economics

May 1991

May 1991

High school or equivalent, Commerce and Economics

India