Finance Manager
CBRE BAHRAIN WLL
Total years of experience :16 years, 5 Months
Independently managing Financial and Corporate affairs of CBRE Bahrain WLL with international reporting requirements.
Assisting and advising management in all financial and accounting matters for decision making.
Preparing Budgets and Forecasts for the Local and foreign management.
Managing, Analysing and reporting to executives and directors on key performance indicators, business risks, business objectives.
Producing high-level management report Packs for strategic and operational decision-making for corporate as well as client requirements.
Managing local and consolidated general accounting, A/R, A/P, payroll, property accounting and financial reporting including all aspects of accounting from bookkeeping to Financial statements and monthly / yearly closing process.
"• Directed and coordinated activities of ERP software i.e. ORACLE EBS R12 (post implementation) concerning Manufacturing, Order Management & Marketing, Human Resource, Inventory, Procurement and Quality Assurance. • Supported ORACLE implementation team to prepare scenarios, master data and setups for different modules i.e. Discrete manufacturing, inventory, procurement, order management, receivables, payables, human resources. • Performed some of the System Administrator tasks for ORACLE and trained normal and supers users. • Studied existing systems and recommended business processes to be followed in new ERP system. • Developed and maintained all the master data for inventory, purchase, order management, Manufacturing, BOM and HR modules. • Supported IT personnel for development of reports that meet accounting and reporting requirements."
"• Managed general accounting, accounts receivables & payables, payroll, property accounting and financial reporting including all aspects of accounting from book-keeping to Financial statements, developing financial goals and managing monthly / yearly closing process to ensure timely and accurate accounting and reporting at all levels.
• Assisted and advised management in different financial and accounting matters including cash and bank management for making decisions e.g. implementing new strategies and starting new projects and operations.
• Prepared budgets including quarterly & yearly forecasting in consultation with senior management and performed variance analysis.
• Coordinated with regulatory authorities, tax department, banks, and other organizations in all financial matters of the organization.
• Designed and implemented Finance and Administration policies to ensure that Internal Controls are strong and in place.
• Developed and monitored controls and system to ensure that the management systems and records are adequate to identify and protect the assets and interests of the organization and to enhance the utilization of assets efficiently and effectively."
• Coordinated with Head of Departments to re-organize the whole structure of departmental activities which include formulating policies, managing daily operations, planning the use of workforce and building mutual trust and cooperation among departments.
• Developed business process improvement plans for different functional departments.
• Implemented a performance management process to ensure the improvements in the work areas identified in the SWOT Analysis.
• Organized cross-functional teams to develop & support a cohesive growth strategy and implemented a strategy of performance management to drive continuous improvement in business processes and employees’ skills.
• Ensured the application of relevant Quality Management System (QMS), Environment, Health and Safety parameters.
• Managed all aspects of financial statement audits, compliance and internal control reviews.
• Completed all projects on time with often competing statutory or client-proposed deadlines.
• Directed overall operations of the audit and business advisory department of the firm to maximize performance, profitability and return on investment by creating a productive work environment and ensuring compliance with quality and operational standards.
• Conducted more than 100 large and small scale audit assignments in line with the audit plans and within the budgeted time in a professional manner by adopting best audit practices and appropriate audit techniques.
• Performed audits and advisory services for different clients having different industries and nature of business.
• Provided effective suggestions to improve internal controls which were implemented and duly appreciated by the management.
• Developed tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the management and making actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Developed standard operating procedures for overall audit working according to the quality control standards of ICAP.
• Prepared business feasibility studies and contract agreements for different businesses.
• Conducted Ad-hoc projects / reviews as required by the Client / Partner of the firm.
I have worked as a ‘Senior Auditor’ at A.F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (a member firm of PwC). My 3.5 years mandatory training (articleship) period was ended at June 14, 2011 as per training contract with the firm. Functional duties included;
• Performed planning, execution, review, preparation of financial statements in accordance with the reporting framework comprising of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), guidelines of PriceWaterhouseCoopers and applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepared various annual and interim audit reports to assist partners in expressing an opinion on financial statements.
• Analyzed and reviewed financial statements to form audit opinion as per statutory and professional requirements.
• Performed Financial Statements Analysis and Interpretation for various clients of A.F.Ferguson.
• Performed Credit/loan reviews of various financial institutions and review of system and internal control framework and identification of control weaknesses.
• Performed engagement management, co-supervision of the audit team and designing and application of specific audit procedures tailored for specific industries.
• Conducted research in order to have an in‐depth understanding of a client’s industry and business.
• Developed, restructured and evaluated internal control systems of different businesses.
• Performed various special purpose assignments for different clients of A.F.Ferguson.
Certified Internal Auditor
Qualified
Chartered Accountant (Finalist)
Bachelors of Arts
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