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Self-EmployedManager
Dec. 2017
Iqtidar Training CenterCEO
Jun. 2017Kingdom of Bahrain
Silah GulfCommercial Director, Silah Training Center
Jul. 2016Bahrain
Silah GulfBusiness Development Manager
Oct. 2015BahrainResponsibilities including creating and executing long term business growth strategies in the area of Training and Technology. Strong focus on products’ portfolio development and expanding strategic partners’ network.
Gulf Future Business SPCGeneral Manager
Apr. 2014 - Aug. 2015BahrainResponsibility included formulation and implementation of strategic objectives with individual team members’ performance measures. Strong focus on expansion and business development as well as strategic partnerships in the areas of ICT solutions. Selection and implementation of ERP covering finance & accounting, CRM, Project Management, Enterprise Performance Management. Market needs surveys and analysis, followed by designing and launching various solutions.
Harvest Training CenterDirector
Oct. 2013 - Mar. 2014BahrainResponsibilities included formulation and implementation of strategic objectives with individual team members’ measures. Corporate brand identity re-design with new branding applied across the entire channels and platforms. Selection and implementation of ERP solution covering finance & accounting, CRM, Project Management, Enterprise Performance Management. Market needs surveys and analysis, followed by new product design and launch. Sales strategy re-shaping, including new sales channels design and implementation.
Masters Consultants and TrainingCEO
Sep. 2008 - May. 2013Saudi Arabia & UAERegional Training Consulting and IT business, having Head Office in Riyadh and branches in Dubai and Cairo, addressing its products and services to clients from entire MENA region. Directly reports to the Company’s Shareholders and managing directly and indirectly 50 employees. Responsible for strategy development and execution and full responsibility for Balance Sheet and P&L. Responsible for strategic alliances, enhancing the products offering into target areas. Managing the projects’ execution teams and being a prime liaison person with clients’ Senior Management.
Own business - ContractingFounder & CEO
Nov. 2003 - May. 2008PolandThe local governments’ contracting company, covering small and medium size projects in the area of general construction. Employed 50 full time workers and a number of casual workers depending on the work flow. Responsible for strategic planning and preparing strategic goals and oversaw its implementation to ensure continuing operations and to maximize returns on investments. Supervised projects’ valuation as well as budgets of existing projects and prepared tender bids. Negotiated with other service providers and sub-contractors of consortium’s terms and conditions. Managed projects’ timetable in accordance with guidelines obtained and agreed upon with contracting authorities; maintained fund-raising for the projects. Maintained high standards of employee satisfaction as well as excellent standard of service provided. Skilled in handling staff as well as exposed with recruitment process and selection of key personnel such as engineers, middle level managers and crew staff members.
HSBC Global Banking and MarketsCFO
Mar. 2000 - Oct. 2003PolandHSBC, the investment arm of the HSBC Group in Poland offering its customers wide range of products within equity markets, treasury and CF&A. Directly reported to the Country CEO and Group CFO and managing a team of 3 qualified accountants and 5 operations/settlement officers. Responsible for the overall finance functions in the organization including liaison with the Finance group and ensuring that standards, policies and procedures for the whole operations in Poland are in line with International Accounting Standards and HSBC Principles. Maintained forecasts for business lines and products in accordance with the Group standards. Involved in strategic planning as well as budget preparation including those for funding and implementation of programs. Directed the successful implementation of the MIS system in compliance with the Group’s reporting requirements as well as with local authorities such as Securities Commission, Stock Exchange and National Depository. Liaised closely with auditors for the statutory accounts preparation. Involved in the recruitment of key staff members including Operations Manager & Chief Accountant.
ING Investment BankingFinancial Controller
Sep. 1996 - Feb. 2000PolandPolish subsidiary of ING Barings, an investment Bank within ING Group, offering wholesale equities and advisory services. Directly reported to the Chief Operating Officer, managing a team of two qualified accountants. Managed the statutory accounts, in close liaison with auditors. Supervised the budget and planning processes in accordance with the Group standards. Managed the recurrent financial reporting to the Group Finance as well as local statutory authorities. Processed the payroll of employees on a monthly and annually basis.
Faxon Electronics (Marubeni)Deputy Chief Accountant
Mar. 1995 - Aug. 1996PolandThe company is one of Poland’s major distributors of Canon’s office equipment and other office supplies. Directly reported to the Chief Executive Officer, managing a team of 3 qualified accountants. Supervised the upgrading of the financial system to ERP class solution. Managed statutory accounts in close liaison with auditors; took care of receivables collection. Prepared management accounts and ad-hoc reports for management and Marubeni Head Office.
Maersk LineAccountant & Freight Cashier
Sep. 1993 - Feb. 1995PolandPolish agency of one of the biggest container carriers MAERSK LINE. Reported to Head of Finance and was initially responsible for the sales ledger & fixed assets register. Promoted to freight cashier position where duties include receivables collection. Successfully implemented and incorporated the fixed assets register within the ERP system. Identified potential risks in receivables collection procedures and advised management that lead to the improvement in the system. Significantly reduced bad debts by collecting accounts receivables over 180 days by US$ 550K.
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