Thujesh Kizhakoot

• Directed finance, HR, payroll, procurement, and administration for 500+ staff across joinery, carpentry, and fit-out
operations, strengthening governance and operational efficiency.
• Prepared financial statements, forecasts, and business reports, ensuring IFRS compliance and adherence to UAE
legal requirements, including VAT and Corporate Tax submissions with zero issues.
• Provided management consulting-style guidance to GM & MD, improving decision-making, budgeting, and strategic
planning to maximize profits.
• Optimized working capital and negotiated banking facilities, achieving an 8% reduction in finance costs.
• Developed activity-based costing models, job costing for joinery production, financial reporting systems, and
dashboards to improve project margins, pricing strategy, cost allocation, and system-driven decision-making.
• Controlled material usage (timber, plywood, MDF, hardware, paint, veneers) and labor efficiency in joinery
workshops, reducing wastage and improving BOQ accuracy.
• Implemented KPI & MIS dashboards, reducing reporting turnaround from 10 to 3 days.
• Coordinated external audits, achieving consecutive years with zero material adjustments.
• Monitored project cost-to-completion, subcontractor payments, vendor contracts, and site-related expenses for
interior and joinery projects.
• Mentored finance teams, enhancing forecast accuracy, financial analysis, and analytical decision-making.
• Reviewed financial data to identify business opportunities and risks, enabling cost optimization, market trend
analysis, and actionable management insights.

• Managed full-cycle financial operations, including project accounting, for multiple construction and real estate projects, covering budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX governance, and cost control for projects exceeding AED 120M.
• Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal controls.
• Oversaw project accounting activities, including cost allocation, WIP, revenue recognition (percentage of completion), cost-to-complete analysis, and construction expenditure tracking.
• Monitored project budgets and conducted variance analysis, advising project teams on cost optimization and budget alignment.
• Improved DSO by 20% through enhanced credit control and cash flow management.
• Managed cash flow, working capital, and bank facilities, ensuring adequate liquidity for project execution.
• Performed ROI and NPV analyses with scenario modeling for real estate and operational projects, supporting strategic investment decisions.
• Implemented cost-tracking dashboards, strengthening subcontractor oversight and material efficiency.
• Partnered with executive leadership to align financial planning with business objectives and growth strategy.
• Reduced project budget overruns by 10% through proactive variance analysis.

• Supervised full-cycle accounting, payroll, treasury, and project accounting, ensuring accurate cost allocation, revenue recognition, and compliance across onshore/offshore contracts.
• Prepared accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
• Designed and implemented internal controls, SOPs, and compliance frameworks, reducing audit exceptions by 15% and mitigating operational risk.
• Managed project financials, including budgeting, cost tracking, WIP, revenue recognition, variance analysis, and forecasting for oil & gas contracts.
• Monitored cash flow, working capital, and banking operations to optimize liquidity and support operational requirements.
• Delivered variance and trend analyses, supporting pricing strategies, investment decisions, and risk mitigation aligned with UAE legal requirements.
• Developed cash-flow forecasts and treasury schedules, ensuring project funding alignment and operational efficiency.
• Identified financial system issues early, preventing potential cost overruns of AED 1M.

• Managed AP, AR, reconciliations, payroll, and liquidity tracking to maintain operational stability.
• Analyzed material and labor variances to recommend cost-saving initiatives, reducing waste by 7-10%.
• Supported ERP migration, ensuring data accuracy and seamless system continuity.