Finance Manager Accounting
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Curriculum Vitae
SUMMARY
Experienced and results-driven Senior Finance Manager with over 25 years of diversified experience across international markets, including UAE, Qatar, Oman, US, South Iraq, Angola, Congo, and India. Proven expertise in financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, US GAAP/IFRS reporting requirements and compliance within the Oil & Gas, Engineering, Manufacturing, Consulting, Construction, and Audit sectors. Proven ability to lead financial operations, drive efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth in challenging environments. CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Reporting and Analysis, Statutory & Internal Audits, Budgeting, Forecasting and variance analysis, SOX, VAT
& Corporate Tax, SEC reporting, US GAAP, IFRS, Ethical decision-making, leadership and team management, due diligence in Merger and Acquisitions, Change management and continuous learning. SKILLS
Managerial skills: Financials Management, working capital management, Cost analysis, Data Analytics, Team Leadership & Development, Inputs for Bid Economics, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management and Audit Coordination.
IT Skills: SAP & Cognos (in Vantage drilling), Deltek, VENA, LeaseQuery, FloQast & Concur (in Cumming Corporation), Visuals, Blackline & HFM (in Perma-Pipe), Microsoft Dynamics (in United safety), JD Edwards, HFM, Essbase & Codency (in Weatherford), Pegasus & Microsoft Dynamics (in NDSC), Wang LAN (in Galfar), MS office 365, Advanced excel proficiency, financials modeling, Technology proficiency. EXPERIENCE
From Jun 2023 to Current, Senior Manager FP&A & Internal reporting Vantage Drilling Intl, UAE, International Offshore Drilling Company https://vantagedrilling.com/
- Directed financial planning and analysis (FP&A) functions, executing budgeting, forecasting, 5 year plans and variance analysis processes.
- Developed and utilized simulation models to forecast cash flows under various scenarios
- Generated monthly Board reports, profitability analyses, and cash flow forecasts.
- Delivered reliable financial projections to senior management, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Provided forward-looking data for quarterly tax provisions and liquidity assessments.
- Ensured precise financial reporting and maintained compliance with international regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with senior management to formulate strategic financial plans aligned with organizational objectives.
- Mentored and coached FP&A team, boosting performance and promoting professional growth.
- Contributed financial insights to bid economics. From Nov 2022 to May 2023, Senior Finance Manager-US Cumming Management Group, CT, US, Leading Cost and Project management company in US. https://cumming-group.com/
- Streamlined monthly closing processes to ensure accuracy and meet deadlines.
- Managed ASC 842 lease accounting procedures, ensuring compliance with reporting standards, and certified lease accounting data accuracy in LeaseQuery (software to account leases in compliance with ASC 842).
- Performed detailed GL reconciliations in FloQast to uphold financial integrity. Sukumar Rao
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- Supported statutory financial audits, guaranteeing adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw weekly payments to a broad range of stakeholders, including vendors, consultants, and employees, with precision.
- Directed payments across all 42 offices nationwide, ensuring consistency and enhancing efficiency in financial transactions.
From Nov 2019 to Oct 2022, Senior Finance Manager MENA Perma-Pipe FZC, UAE, global engineered pipe Manufacturing & Services https://www.permapipe.com/
- Spearheaded financial reporting for MENA entities, including UAE, KSA, Egypt, and India, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and local tax regulations.
- Oversaw statutory audits, collaborating effectively with auditors to achieve timely and accurate completion.
- Formulated forecasts and budgets to drive financial planning and decision-making processes.
- Executed monthly reviews of backlogs and contribution margins, optimizing cost structures to meet budgetary targets.
- Implemented strategic financial management initiatives across international jurisdictions, fostering transparency and efficiency.
- Conducted weekly assessments of daily financial issues and performed monthly analysis of working capital with controllers to improve liquidity management and increase operational efficiency. From Jan 2018 to Aug 2019, Senior Finance Manager
Cumming Corporation LLC, UAE, Leading Cost and Project management company in US. https://cumming-group.com/
- Managed finance and accounts for Cumming International branches in UAE & Qatar.
- Ensured compliance with US GAAP, IAS, and IFRS in all financial transactions and documentation.
- Directed accounts receivable collections and handled weekly payments to vendors, consultants, and employees.
- Oversaw financial audits and ensured tax, and VAT compliance.
- Established and enforced internal control procedures.
- Maintained financial reporting integrity.
- Supported the CFO and Resident Manager by leading monthly financial reviews including accounts receivable, cash flow, and revenue accruals.
From Dec 2014 to Jan 2018, Eastern Hemisphere Finance Controller United Safety Intl, UAE, safety products for Oil & Gas sector and Industries. https://www.unitedsafety.net/
- Directed finance & accounts for Eastern Hemisphere, includes UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Singapore, Angola, and Congo, ensuring compliance with company policies and delivering timely financial reporting.
- Executed financial audits and managed tax filings with success.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and drove business growth by implementing effective financial management, reducing cost, and boosting productivity.
- Optimized working capital management by streamlining Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Capital Expenditure (Capex).
- Regularized tax filings, employee personal income tax payments, withholding tax payments, and social security payments.
- Assessed business cases from a financial perspective to support strategic decision-making. From Sep 2004 to Nov 2014, Finance Controller/Accounting Manager/Finance Manager Weatherford International, US, delivers innovative energy services (worked in Oman, Qatar, Iraq & UAE) https://www.weatherford.com/
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- Led financial operations for Oman, Al Shaheen Weatherford Joint Venture (Qatar), and South Iraq.
- Specialized in business and financial planning, forecasting, performance reporting, and cost and revenue variance analysis.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, tax regulations, and prepared audited financial statements in compliance with US GAAP & IFRS and compliance with SOX.
- Advised on business improvements, enhancing capital efficiency, managing inventory and accounts receivable(DSO), and monitoring CAPEX.
- Facilitated training, performance evaluations, and personnel rotations to foster development and ensure operational continuity.
- Oversaw Joint Venture (JV) accounting and conducted monthly financial reviews with product line managers.
- Maintained compliance with corporate and statutory document control requirements for financial information.
- Supported the Country Manager in developing tender pricing, submitting proposals, and reviewing P&L for all product lines, monthly income statements, with a focus on specialized financial analyses as needed.
- Acted as a super user in the implementation of JD Edwards ERP system.
- Reviewed Balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis. From Jun 2003 to Jul 2004, Accounts Officer
GEMS Business Unit JPS, UAE a leading Global education management system https://www.gemseducation.com/
Led the financial operations for the GEMS Business Unit at Jumeirah Primary School, driving monthly financial reporting, orchestrating annual budget preparation, and delivering comprehensive management reports to the Director of Finance.
From Aug 1997 to Apr 2002, Chief Accountant
National Drilling & Services Co, Oman, Drilling company with land Rigs https://ndsco.com/
Executed meticulous daily bookkeeping, drove the annual budgeting process, and conducted strategic financial projections. Championed the upgrade of Pegasus Accounting Software and seamlessly integrated Materials systems in Microsoft Dynamics. Ensured rigorous reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts. From Jun 1992 to Jul 1997, Senior Accountant
Galfar Engineering & Contracting, Oman, Leading Engineering and contracting Company https://galfar.com/oman/galfar/
Ensured precise contract revenue accounting, maintained the fixed assets register, managed intra-company and inter-company billing, and oversaw full accounting operations for the Qatar branch (Galfar Al Misnad). From Jan 1989 to May 1992, Accounts Manager
Raksun Enterprises Pvt Ltd, India, executing construction contracts of Government agencies. Founded and directed the Accounts & Finance department, driving accounting and reporting for all government contracts. Led statutory and internal audits, and ensured stringent compliance with regulatory requirements, including labor establishments, provident fund contributions, and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS). From Nov 1985 to Nov 1988, Audit Assistant
KV Narasimhan & Co, Chartered Accountants, India
Conducted diverse audits, including banks, coffee curing works (manufacturing), trading firms, automobile sales companies, coffee estates, non-profit organizations, mandatory tax audits, and financial institution audits. QUALIFICATION
CPA, New Hampshire, USA (2014), MBA Finance, Jaipur, India (2013), CA-Final, ICAI New Delhi, India (1993), B. Com, SV University, Tirupathi, India (1986)
REFERENCES
Al Jajeh, Chief Financial Officer, Board Member, Cumming Corporation, +1-703-***-**** Robert Austen, Country Manager and JV GM, Oman (Weatherford), +44-791*-****** Srijit Choudhury, Director International Finance, Vantage Drilling, +971-**-*******
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