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https://eurasiagulf.org/Chief Financial Officer at Eurasia.ae
May. 2022 - May. 2023Dubai, United Arab Emirateshttps://eurasiagulf.org/
River Energy Group LLC Chief Financial Officer
Nov. 2021United StatesRiver Energy Group is working in multiple Oil & Gas projects in USA.
EurAsiaAdvisor, Finance at EURASIA
Sep. 2020 - Apr. 2022Moscow, Moscow City, Russiahttps://eurasiagulf.org/
Iceberg Business SolutionsPartner
Jan. 2017We offer Frona Op Risk Management software inline with Basil Committee regulations. http://www.iceberg-solutions.com/ https://youtu.be/CRTVFEfvIFY
Dixie Business ConsultingBusiness Consultant / Founder
Feb. 2016United Arab Emirates, Abu DhabiAs Founder and Fractional CFO at Dixie Business Consulting, I provide strategic financial leadership and operational consultancy to startups and SMEs, with a strong focus on performance improvement and sustainable growth. Key responsibilities include:
Offering part-time CFO services encompassing financial planning & analysis, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic advisory.
Leading business restructuring initiatives across accounting and finance functions to improve reporting accuracy and profitability.
Designing and implementing robust internal business controls to enhance governance, minimize risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Driving operational efficiency by analyzing capacity utilization, reducing bottlenecks, and optimizing workflows.
Applying proven methodologies such as Lean Management, and process mapping to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Implementing and integrating ERP systems to automate and streamline business processes across departments.
Developing capital and operating budgets, conducting variance analysis, and aligning financial targets with business objectives.
Building comprehensive financial models for project finance, fundraising, and business valuation in sectors including, oil & gas, healthcare, fintech, real estate development and manufacturing.
Tracking operational KPIs and mapping them to operating profit to measure efficiency, identify improvement areas, and drive sustainable business growth.
Leveraging Excel 365 and Power BI to deliver real-time analytics, KPI dashboards, and actionable reporting to decision-makers.
Advising on project management and operational strategies to support expansion and scalability. Note: Separate file for major projects completed “Protfolio.pdf” available upon request. www.dixiebusinessconsulting.com
Natural Resources Transportation ( Oil Field Services )Chief Financial Officer - CFO
Feb. 2014 - Dec. 2015United States, BismarckHead of Financial Department
Highlights:
- Achievement: Managed to move the business monthly turnover from $650K to $2 million in 10 months.
- Managed monthly closing books as well as in charge of maintenance of all accounting process.
- Prepared monthly financial reports.
- Created annual budget, financial forecasting, and operating plan.
- Set bonus scheme for operative staff as well as for operation management in order to increase overall business operation efficiency.
- Monitored daily operation activity to ensure the operation level is progressing as per target plan.
- Managed cash flow, negotiate with financial institution to increase business credit limits to meet business growth needs.
- Handled construction project on behalf of the owner (Diesel Shop for truck maintenance” building”) in terms of: project cost, funding management, monitor project delaying and update construction progress vs. completion date.
- Created business segment analysis for the truck wash ( part of the building project), and identifying: Breakeven point, full operation capacity, forecasting monthly gross turnover and net profit.
- Liaised with CPA office for all reporting and deliverables (depreciation schedule, Aging reports, financial reports, and others) in order to close yearend financial report and taxation related matters.
- Liaised with company’s lawyer, Handle legal matters on behalf of the owner (reviewing contracts, attend meeting with company’s lawyer for litigation case running between the owner and previous construction company.
AL Shurfa Real Estate Investment / Royal GroupFinance Manager
Nov. 2008 - Jun. 2013Abu Dhabi - UAEMajor responsibilities ( www.royalgroupuae.com ) :
•As a Head, direct entire finance responsibilities, finalize the annual budget, manage monthly accounts with annual budget comparison beside (liquidity and financial obligation status).
•Forecast financial business plan for potential investments and identifying the potential risks concerns, and apply the investment ratios, finalize the investment presentation to Group Board Directors/Banks.
• Liason with the auditors for year end financial audit, with the banks & negociate facilities for new investments and liaison with the group legal department regarding reviewing contracts which are established with joinventure companies or other investment deals. •Monitor the progress of projects which are under construction (cost, control, delays).
•Fund management: arrange debit / equity financing, and maintain banks relationship
•Implement Financial Oracle at Al Shurfa Real Estate. In April 2010, AL Shurfa started pre-operating activities for the first operation investment which is AL Ain Cromwell Hospital for women and children in AL Ain-UAE, planned to launch in May 2011 (http://www.alaincromwell.com/en/ ); as a member of the management committee manage • Negotiate with vendors for medical equipments on commercial terms, lead time for delivery and thereafter finalize the contracts with the Hospital CEO etc.
• Involved in screening and selecting the best HIS (Health Information System) and thereafter incharge of implementing HIS system as a project manager.
• Review the operator contract in addition to the operator’s business plan.
• Incharge in part for recruitment activities of admin staff – finance & accounting, insurance management, medical stores and IT. • Monitor entire pre-operating activities and report these along with business plan comparisons including but not limited to Recruitment, Medical Equipment, other pre -operating exp., • Setup policies and procedures for Hospital finance department.
Joud Co. FMCG Bel – Procter& Gamble. Damascus – SyriaFinance Manager
Dec. 2007 - Sep. 2008Damascus-SyriaMajor responsibilities: • Managed the Cash Flow functions.
• Set up and monitored different annual budgets according to the business segments: Bel – P&G. • Monthly evaluation of the business performance through analyzing Income statement and Balance sheet with the budget comparisons business segment wise by using financial ratios and monitored the structure of working capital. • Supported the sales department with various analysis reports to monitor the performance of the sales force and productivity. • Analyzed the cost of distributing brand by channels and SKUs and the cost of implementing Sub distributor in order to create any opportunity that might have positive impact to the sales volume.
• Inventory Management:
Defined & maintained economic volume base on Sales forecast & safety Stock volume to enhance working capital for each business division.
Identified slow & non moving Items and coordinated with sales department to take appropriate action accordingly.
Monitored the inventory expiry date and monitored credit term for receivables and payables according to the finance policy terms.
• As an In-charge for upgrading ERP systems by adding new integrated modules, set up internal control system about monthly financial closing in all the 5 branches across different cities.
• Controlled the stores and define the minimum stock level for each branch.
• Supported the General Sales Manager by providing different analysis report in order to define the opportunity to increase the total sales revenue.
MACAir L.L.C. “ Land & Marine MEP Engineering Contractors “ Dubai-UAE.Finance Manager " Reproted to Managing Director "
Jan. 2004 - Nov. 2007Dubai - UAE•Controlled projects by observing & updating budgets against actual cost and cost to complete.
•Negotiated with banks for facilities ( bonds, LC’s with low cash margin, Over draft….Etc. ) based on new projects and arranged yearly projection plan for cash flow & expected turn over “ project wise “ I managed total projects $ 250 million at the same time. •Monthly financial reports with budget comparisons, Interim Financial report for third party business involved (Banks, Managing Director “Owner”, Top Vendors and Private lenders ). • Monthly projects progress reports (Final anticipate project value, Committed Cost, Cost to complete, Change orders tracking sheets “submissions VS client’s approval” , delays…..Etc. ). •Managed the Cash Flow (project wise, whole business).
•Handled entire legal matters with the company’s advocate and updated the Managing Director accordingly; I had the opportunity to handle litigation case with company’s advocate.
•As an In-charge for implementing ERP Financial (Focus based on SQL), designed new models to fit the industry requirements, I customise budget module to interact and control procurement department when the end raise LPO for certain project..
•Monitored histogram for each project, monitored man-hour cost, project prelims & over head. •Monitored and controlled various activities including Petty cash, payroll, vendors’ payment, and negotiated with new suppliers for payment terms. •Recognized as one of the most dynamic managers who contributed to the company’s growth, as the real estate was booming in Dubai, I managed to sustain the business needs and we achieved growth (%250- %300) on a yearly basis .
•Significantly built manpower from 90 in Jan 2004 to 1200 employees in four years.
In addition to my responsibilities I was handling additional responsibilities as an Operational Manager:
Labor camps, recruiting plan. Properties for senior staff…..etc.
Overseen: Procurement department, QS department, HR department.
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