Management Manager

Dresser Rand Company

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**** - *** ****: PMO – Controller

In charged and responsible for the Dresser-Rand PMO (Program Management Operations) and Distributed LNG Financial Operations and internal control (+$500MM in yearly bookings & revenue).

Primarily accountable for the internal & external statutory reporting, U.S. compliance and fiduciary responsibilities for DR Line of Business (LOB) - Management Operational Team. Ensured the LOB is compliant with US GAAP, Corporate Policies, Sox, Tax and Accounting regulations. Specific areas of responsibilities including financial controllership of LOB assets and liabilities, Financial Reporting of LOB results and budgetary plans, (monthly/quarterly/annually) analysis and interpretation of financial results, and presentation to Management. Interacted & challenged the financial position of each business area, holding budget holders accountable for their performances against budget/forecast and supporting further analysis/bridges as required.

In charged and responsible for the Company’s large EPC projects covered by Percentage of Completion Method of Accounting to ensure compliance and within the parameters of FASB Accounting Standards (ASC-605-35-25).

Ensured that Oracle’s Global Finance Policies are applied and followed in all areas of finance, including globalized and localized processed areas: Order to Cash, Source to Settle, Logistics, Treasury & Cash Management.

Assessed and reviewed operating cash flow and solvency requirements of the LOB liaising with Tax, Legal and Treasury to ensure maintenance of working capital, compliance with local legislation and safe-guarding of the LOB.

Directed the preparation and audit of the statutory financial statements ensuring that the financial accounts are prepared in accordance with US GAAP, and that all supplementary books and records are maintained in accordance with accounting and tax code requirements.

Responsible for resource assessments, including recruitment, performance management, and developments of talent to achieve organizational objectives. Supported Internal Audit and SOX on the assessment of internal controls, implemented recommendations, and reinforced controls for deficiency and maintained updated documentation on local processes.

Developed accounting control parameters and improvements to current control procedures. Implemented standard processes and strengthened financial internal controls. Identified Strategic Initiatives to improve processes, created innovation, resolved cross functional issues and developed talent within the organization.

2010 – 2013: Finance Manager / Compliance Manager

In charged and responsible for the Financial, Accounting, Internal Control, Revenue Recognition, Audit & Sox Review and Compliance implementation of the DR Services operations. The job required a business leader with strong partnerships within operations and staff to drive operating performances (Including Backlog/Bookings, Sales, Costs & Income, and Cash Flows) and acted as a champion for strategic initiatives within the organization.

The Job primarily ensured the timely reporting of financial and operational results, both internally and externally, with independence and integrity. Supporting business performance managements and planned processes by using consistent data collections and reported processes and to integrate financial and commercial processes to enable end to end optimizations. In particular, supported the development of annual and long term plans, strategies and performance management processes as well as provided economic analysis.

Provided Management with developments of actual, estimates, operating plans / forecasts / Outlook reviews and Growth initiatives.

Increased profitable growth in the regions by providing analysis of results and identified and tracking key metrics while advising the leadership team on compliance risks and opportunities, as well as recommended actions.

Lead cross functional projects to drive simplification throughout the organization and improved precision in key financial processes, reducing costs and improving profitability.

Motivated and committed to strong working relationships with the different Financial Groups to identify areas of Risks and Opportunities.

Actively participated with operations management to improve productivity and inventory managements.

Developed and improved financial processes including financed reporting tools, management reporting tools, budgeted and estimated processes, standard production cost set ups & analysis and capital investments.

Assisted with management reporting and communicated results to managers.

Initiated consistent and standardized reporting across organizations.

Liaised with external and internal auditors, prepared audited work papers and responded to queries and deliverables.

Performed on-site SOX testing with multiple DR divisions/locations in the US and Canada. Communicated the Sox audit results to site locations and senior management. Provided and recommended financial operation improvements to ensure that proper controls are exercised over all aspects of the business in accordance to US GAAP and company policies.

2008 - 2010 Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

In charged and Responsible for DR-Services Quarterly forecast, Annual budgeting process, Operating plan variance analysis and Special projects.

Provided financial consulting and strategic support to senior management including preparing board presentations, financial presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, thus allowing management insight and optimal support for them to make a business decision.

Ad-Hoc Reported and Analyzed and developed financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives Quarterly and Monthly Financial reports Implemented and worked with a Business Intelligence Tools and Dashboard reports.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation – Houston 1995-2008

2006- 2008 Financial Reporting and Compliance Manager

In-charged & Responsible for Occidental Houston Domestic Financial Reporting and Compliance functions. The work involved the direct supervision of several accountants and analysts on various levels in all daily, quarterly and yearly accounting activities & closing processes. Primary responsibility required the close coordination with the Home Office Financial Management Group as well as the Domestic Business Unit levels.

The Job functions mainly entailed the supervision and preparation of the following:

1.Reviewed, analyzed and approved Financial Statements, journal entries, account reconciliations and other accounting reports/schedules to ensure compliance with Home Office reporting requirements and financial policies.

Preparation of the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements including footnotes in conformity with US GAAP.

Performed and reviewed fluctuation analysis of financial statements.

Prepared, reviewed and analyzed financial schedules to be included in the 10-Qs, 10-K.

Coordinated, prepared and responded to inquiries relative to external audits. Worked closely with external auditors, prepared PBC’s and consolidated roll forward schedules.

Worked with other accounting management teams on all acquisitions and mergers, and primarily focused on transferred and reconciled sub-ledger and balance sheet entries.

2.Managed the Domestic Financial Reporting SOX Process and Control testing, reporting, and implementation of remediation actions. Worked with departmental management, and the appropriate processes and control owners to assist in the process of validation and correction of SOX control documents.

Coordinated with our SOX auditors test documentations, and addressed questions and concerns in a timely fashion.

Monitored the progress on the resolution of any Internal and External Audit outstanding issues.

Worked with multiple business segments and the General Accounting team in the coordination and completion of financial close and reporting under both U.S. GAAP and IFRS financial reporting standards.

3.Managed the Domestic Treasury function primarily involving domestic cash activities including disbursement & collections.

Reviewed and coordinated the development of cash and financial forecasts, cash flow reports, operated budgets and built budget-to-actual tracking reports.

Reviewed and coordinated the development methods to automate bank reconciliation, data access and checks clearing process to obtain more efficient bank communication structures and cash management.

Analyzed budget variance; provided financial, budgets, forecasting reports; assisted management on budget reporting and information requirements.

4.Hired, mentored, supervised, & developed the accounting staff.

2002- 2006 Financial Controller – Dubai, Middle East

Responsible for the management of internal control and integrity of the accounting and financial records of Occidental Development Company Middle East operations. The job required the accurate preparation of Financial Statements (USD, Foreign and Local Currencies) including the submissions of monthly financials, forecasts, outlook, management reports and periodic & yearly reports to Home Office as well as Local Management. The work required an in-depth responsibility in maintained strong system of Internal Control at the same time working closely with corporate accounting to guarantee submission of reliable quality reports in accordance with Company policies, compliance to GAAP, FASB, SEC reporting guidelines, or other contractual and regulatory requirements.

Responsible for the preparation of annual working budget in a systematic process consistent with company’s business plans for management reviews and approvals. Responsibilities included ensuring the integrity and the accounting performance of the local Financial Oracle systems to allow the proper transfer of financial records to the Hyperion System.

With the company’s full commitment to Sarbanes Oxley, responsibility included maintaining a strong system of control sufficient to the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404. Therefore, it is important to establish close working relationships with the company’s SOX Team to ensure the smooth implementation of SOX and proper documentations as per the SOX control matrix. Safeguarding the SOX Template related to project functions are reviewed, updated, assessed and completed on a timely basis and do not reflect non conformity with the established internal control and procedures.

1995 – 2002 - Manager Procurement Support and Accounts Payable – Qatar Middle East

Directed and supervised the Procurement support group that is in charge and responsible for company’s obligations & payables, the job required monitoring and complying with various contractual obligations and adherent to the existed Production Sharing Agreement and company’s internal control & policies. Responsible for providing guidance on management of project expenditures (Capex and Opex)

Actively participated with various Project Management Teams and at times taking leadership roles to direct, develop, advice and review the accounting and processes to ensure timely and effective compliance to contracts affecting respective departments by:

Reviewed with Project Managers and Contract departments to resolve change orders, variations and other contractual issues with contractors and subcontractors.

Worked with proponents in recommending remedial measures including the provision of necessary presentation to various layers of Committees to obtain approval in resolving project variances to ensure full project cost recoveries.

Provided independent project reviews and Contract Bid Evaluations including participated in stewarding project costs from the Developmental Phase to Execution.

Prior Positions: Chief of Budget - Qatar

Responsible for the preparation and developments of the Company’s Annual Work Program and Budget for presentations and approvals to Company’s management, various Committees and the Host Governments.

Maintained close coordination with the department supervisors and operations personnel in preparing and coordinating the Drilling & Construction AFE’s of identified projects.

Assisted in the development of the Company’s plans and Strategic Business Plans. Prepared management reports including presentations and reconciliations critically needed by management in both decision making and planning.

Responsible for the developments, preparations and reviews of Company’s commercial bid evaluations. Prepared and supported the developments of economics on existing and future contracts including Company’s future commitments, and existing contractual commitments and obligations.

Halliburton Energy Services 1986-1995

1992-1995 District Finance Manager - Qatar

Supervised and responsible for managing the Financial Accounting, Treasury and Administrative function of the Halliburton Energy Services Qatar branch operation.

Responsibility included the efficient formulation and effective implementation of systems, policies and procedures, accounts finalizations and preparations of financial statements, budgeting, banking activities, treasury and general administration functions.

Ensured that company's financial records and reports are protected and in conformity with standards of preparation and reporting. Ensured the needed management reports are submitted timely, analyzed and narrated. Prepared income tax returns and advised managements of the tax advantages and disadvantages of certain business decisions. In addition, ensured financial reports are within standards to meet any public disclosure requirements, the SEC and other regulatory bodies.

Responsible for the establishments of the annual operating budget and business plans including the preparation and issuance of guidelines, information on historical costs and consolidation of different departmental budgets and business plans, rolling forecasts, and the interpretation of budget variances and cost analysis.

Coordinated and assisted head office internal auditors and external auditors. Reviewed and discussed audited findings and recommendations with management. Prepare audited responses and ensured recommendations are implemented and followed.

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR – Middle East Region and Africa 1986 – 1992 Responsible Accountant for Otis Middle East Region, Halliburton Ltd East Africa,

Halliburton Geodata Middle East

In charged and responsible for the financial statements of the above entities including consolidations are compiled and prepared accurately according to company policies, procedures & governmental regulations.

Keeping abreast of tax, accounting and fiscal requirements where there is taxation. Coordinated, discussed and assisted outside auditors for entities under tax audit.

Prepared monthly, quarterly and yearly reports needed by head office and management such as comments on aging of accounts receivable analysis, cash flow reports, revenue and expense analysis commenting on major variances versus the budget and prepare costs structures on major issues provided recommendations.

Constantly reviewed company's current cash liquidation and forecast payments. In addition, ensuring no overexposure of cash through continuously in touch with the head office and transferring any excess funds that are more than the required balance.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

Certified Public Accountant (C. P. A.)

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Major in ACCOUNTING.

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