Kabbani Construction Group as Financial Controller (Dec 2007 – Present)
Key Deliverables:
• Strategic Planning: Evangelize financial outlook by formulating the financial strategies that support the business vision and objectives.
• Finance Management: Manage multi-spectrum functions including, accounting, budgeting, internal controls, general ledger, and financial analysis.
• Treasury Management: Handle the treasury functions, cash flow, investments, and assets to maximize financial stability and liquidity.
• Financing: Form and nurture relationships with banks and stakeholders to secure favourable terms for financial funding and adequate cash.
• Department Oversight: Oversee finance, accounts, and budgeting departments, including analysis, reporting, and treasury functions.
• Budgeting: Direct budget preparation, financial forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring effective planning and control.
• Reporting: Compile cash reports, forecast cash flow, alert deficiencies, and prepare financial statements for banks and management.
• Projections: Provide the CFO with cash flow projections and budget reports, analyzing performance through financial statements.
• Cashflow Management: Direct the cash flow and liquidity needs to ensure financial stability, optimize cash management, and manage debts.
• Decision-making: Deliver accurate, timely financial reports that support strategic decision-making for senior management and stakeholders.
• Auditing: Coordinate audits with auditors, addressing queries and ensuring compliance with audit requirements and timelines.
• Financial Closing: Manage the financial closing process, including journal entries and financial statements, to ensure accuracy.
• Project Operations: Deliver support to the Finance Director/Group CEO with strategic projects and tasks.
• Financial Statements: Lead the preparation and finalization of financial statements, aligning with GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory standards
• Cost Control: Champion cost control at the entity level, driving growth by ensuring budget adherence and operational efficiency.
• Internal Controls: Implement robust internal controls to protect assets and ensure transaction integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement to streamline accounting processes and ensure more efficient operations.
• Banking Relationship: Cultivate and nurture banking relationships and facility agreements, optimizing costs and addressing queries.
• Transactions Management: Authorize banking transactions and payroll, and lead recruitment and training of finance staff.
• Team Building and Leadership: Manage the finance team, setting objectives and developing the skills and capabilities of finance staff.
Tamimi Group as Finance Manager (Sep 2006 – Dec 2007)
Key Deliverables:
• Consolidated financial statements and budgets, prepared KPI reports and managed budgets and capital expenditures.
• Created detailed financial reports, including balance sheets and cash flow statements, for various segments and presented to top management.
• Monitored receivables and payables, ensured timely payments, and implemented provisions for receivables.
• Safeguarded assets and reduced fraud through effective monitoring.
• Oversaw the closing phases of financial periods and ensured compliance with payment procedures.
• Enhanced accounting policies and ERP systems, approved expenses, VAT invoices, and payments.
• Assisted the CFO with ad-hoc projects and tasks.
ARASCO (Arabian Agriculture Service Company) as Financial Analyst (Jan 2004 – Sep 2006)
Key Deliverables:
• Produced Quarterly and Anually income statements, variance analyses, and consolidated reports for six S.B.U.s.
• Analyzed financial statements using ratios and techniques like vertical ,Horizantal and trend analysis.
• Prepared annual due diligence reports, cash flow statements, and KPI reports.
• Conducted financial health assessments using tests such as DuPont and Altman Z-Score.
• Computed annual budgets for various functions and collaborated with auditors for thorough Annual audits.
_________________ PRIOR WORK HISTORY _________________
Sudhaker Plastic & Tape Manufacturing Company as Accountant (Mar 2001 – Nov 2001)
_________________ MAJOR PROJECTS _________________
• Project: Slope Residences – Construction Access Roads and Earthworks for Hotel (S121-NEOM CO. / TOJENA)
• Project: Rehabilitation of Million Tank in Makkah | Scope: Earthworks, Asphalt & Mechanical (SWCC)
• Project: Maintenance of Bridges and Tunnels (WBT22-0011) | Client & Location: Jeddah Municipality
• Project: Perimeter Fence for Sub-Station and Mini Pillar in Makkah | Scope: Supply and Installation/Replacement(ARAMCO)
• Project: MOH – WAVE 3 | Company: Ministry of Housing | Scope: Building 400 Housing Villas | Responsibilities: Monitor Actual and Budgeted Costs, Project Financing, POC % (Percentage of Completion), and Backlog
• Project: Royal Saudi Air Forces (RSAF) at King Salman Airbase (KSAB) | Company: Ministry of Finance | Scope: Airbase Construction Work | Responsibilities: Monitor Actual and Budgeted Costs, Project Financing, POC % (Percentage of Completion), and Backlog
• Project: Design and Build of Car Parking Buildings | Company: King Abdullah Financial District Management Development Company | Scope: Design and Build of Car Parking Buildings | Responsibilities: Monitor Actual and Budgeted Costs, Project Financing, POC % (Percentage of Completion), and Backlog
• Project: Heritage Buildings in the Historic Area of Jeddah / Restoration | Company: Ministry of Culture | Scope: Repairing and Restoration | Responsibilities: Monitor Actual and Budgeted Costs, Project Financing, POC % (Percentage of Completion), and Backlog
_________________ PERSONAL DOSSIER _________________
Date of Birth: 15th August 1978 | Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu, and Arabic | Nationality: Indian | Driving License: Valid Saudi Driving License Holder | Visa Status: Residency Visa (Transferable)