Manager Financial

Shakil Rajguru

Irvine, CA ***** s +1-760-***-****

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Finance Executive

Recognized Expert in Acquisitions, Experienced in Financial Leadership & Accounting

Focused, results-oriented financial executive with over 20 years of experience with publicly traded and private companies in holding companies, manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and retail industries. Exceptional track record of success as a senior level manager. Hands on professional with experience preparing financial statements. Proven ability to identify and secure additional funding sources, reduce costs, and improve cash flow. Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and fostering strategic growth. Significant expertise negotiating and managing mergers and acquisitions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Bank & Investor Relations s Negotiations s Mergers & Acquisitions s Fund Management

Team Leadership s IT & ERP Implementation s Cost Reduction s Budget & Resource Management

Business Development s Group Consolidation s Supply Management s Process Improvement

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

GARDEN VIEW RESIDENTIAL CARE, Victorville, CA, USA 6/2016 – Present

Family business of residential care of old people.

Facility Manager

Manage stock of medicine, food items. Take care of facility maintenance and upkeep.

Prepare monthly financial and manage cash and bank accounts.

Deal with CPA for filing of Tax records.

AL GHURAIR CONSTRUCTION (Group), LLC, UAE 7/2013 – 3/2016

Manufacturer of aluminum façade and read mix concrete and largest family owned group in UAE, with subsidiaries and joint operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and India.

Vice President Finance

Managed and coordinated financial resources and investment management of construction vertical companies. Advised Group Chief Financial Officer and Vertical Chief Executive Officer. Spearheaded overall financial and investment strategy, managed international expansion, and company restructuring. Designed and implemented successful efficiency and cost reduction program that significantly reduced fixed costs for entire Construction Vertical.

Re-implemented Oracle across entire group and transformed production unit and projects into profit centers to ensure continued business growth and success.

Developed and implemented strategic business and consolidated financial plans for Group; managed new organization structure and implemented new policies and procedures.

Reviewed and revised annual business plans and budget and developed Treasury function across entire Construction Vertical.

Provided expert leadership for subsidiaries to ensure adherence to financial and accounting rules and regulations, internal controls, and all policies and procedures.

Achieved significant cost savings by streamlining workflows that reduced staffing requirements.

DRAKE AND SCULL CONSTRUCTION (HOLDING), UAE 4/2012 – 7/2013

Subsidiary of a public joint stock company listed on Dubai stock market with subsidiaries in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Angola.

Finance Director (Civil Business)

Developed and implemented strategic business and consolidated plans for civil stream and supported Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director. Planned and implemented organization structure changes; developed new policies and procedures to support strategic business plans. Managed and directed annual budget and business plans. Supervised Stream Financial and Management Reporting requirements and prepared annual financial statements.

Developed Treasury Function across entire Civil Business; supervised stream financial and accounting standards and requirements, internal controls, policies, and procedures and ensured compliance with all local and international laws, standards, and regulations.

Successfully implemented Oracle and JD Edward across new civil stream.

Merged and restructured acquired company with newly opened one in Saudi Arabia.

Managed KAPSARC project worth over 3 billion Saudi Riyal.

ENGINEERING GROUP, EMIRATES TRADING AGENCY (ETA), UAE 3/2011 – 3/2012

One of the largest privately held Mechanical Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC (Air conditioning) company in Middle East with subsidiaries and operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Angola and India. Engineering group controls 45% of group revenue and 50% of net profit.

General Manager – Finance & Accounts

Supported Group Director in developing strategic business and consolidated financial plans. Developed and implemented organizational structure changes, policies, and procedures to promote efficiency and reduce costs. Managed budgets and directed annual business plans. Provided strategic leadership in directing subsidiaries to adhere the financial and accounting standards requirements, internal controls and policies and procedures and ensured compliance with all laws and regulations. Managed Group’s financial and management reporting requirements and prepared annual financial statements according to regulatory requirements.

Spearheaded Engineering Group financial investment strategy; restructured companies and implemented successful cost reduction program.

Developed Group Treasury Function and provided guidance on internal budgets, trends, and company strategies.

Reduced staffing requirements to reduce labor costs by streamlining workflows.

Successfully produced cost savings by outsourcing accounting functions to BPO in India.

ARABTEC HOLDING PJSC, UAE 1/2005 – 2/2011

Largest listed construction company in the Middle East, headquartered in Dubai, with over 60,000 employees and $2B in revenue and a public joint stock company listed on Dubai Stock Market.

Assistant CFO

Managed Group’s financial resources and investment oversight to entire group of 14 companies in 7 countries. Interfaced with Financial Management team, IT, and Investments Management. Spearheaded development and implementation of strategic business and consolidated financial plans and financial statements. Managed post-acquisition integration projects to ensure efficient transitions. Proposed and implemented recommended policies and procedures for Financial Management, IT, and Investments. Guided subsidiaries and ensured compliance with laws and regulations.

Designed and implemented organization structure changes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure achievement of strategic plans.

Instrumental in 4 successful company acquisitions for $10MM USD to $200MM USD.

Collaborated in two unsuccessful acquisitions of companies for $120MM USD and $230MM USD and one unsuccessful disinvestment plan for $325MM USD.

Previous experience includes Finance and Administration Manager at United Colour Film, LLC, Chief Accountant for Intercat Trading, LLC, Senior Accountant at Abdullah Naas and Partners Al Jubail, and Deputy Manager in Finance at Burgmann India Pvt Ltd.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Bombay

CERTIFICATIONS

Passed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Chartered Accountant (CA), Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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