Kutubuddin Sutarwala
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A senior management professional with over 28 years of experience seeking senior managerial role in Finance/ Accounts/Payroll with an organization of global repute
SNAP SHOT
A result oriented senior finance professional with over 28 years of extensive experience in wide range of assignments on Financial Analysis & Management Reporting, Corporate Finance, Project Management, Audit & Internal Control, Budgeting & Forecasting, Software Implementation & Development, Information System Implementation, Lease Management, Staff Supervision & Training and Payroll Management.
Possess sound knowledge on IFRS / IAS
Knowledge of financial and valuation modeling to develop trend analysis across multiple industries
A keen professional with exceptional relationship management with proven abilities in dealing with auditees
Possesses excellent communication and management skills
Willing to accept responsibilities beyond immediate duties and take on special project at management request
Experience of working in Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and India
Hands on experience in various modules of Oracle ERP, AX 2012 Dynamics Microsoft ERP system.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Overall control of accounting and finance function;
Maintaining accounting records aligned with IFRS, and handling of statutory and internal audits;
Develop and oversee the maintenance of budget monitoring systems;
Ensuring correct and adequate long term, medium term and short term funding;
Developing Financial & Accounting Policies and procedures;
Negotiating Short term and Long term Bank Facilities, Day to day cash management. Significantly negotiated restructuring of banking facilities;
Preparation and monitoring operating and capital budget, cash flow projection;
Instrumental in streamlining accounting function;
Developed financial models for long term forecasts, capital expenditures, key ratios and graphs;
Actively reviewed financial statements and trend analysis and prepared presentations for Board;
Provide continuous training to business users on the functionality of key financial reports;
Involved in system design / development and working on various IT projects on a regular basis;
Responsible for the Treasury Management to ensure the availability and effective utilization of the working capital;
Analyze complex financial data and extract and define relevant information; interpret data for the purpose of determining past financial performance and to project a financial probability;
Monitor, identify, and communicate over expenditures to faculty and administrative staff and resolve funding shortfalls;
Confirm that anticipated promotions and other increases are calculated into the cost of project;
Use appropriate cost rates, such as indirect and benefit rates for proposed budgets;
Provide instruction and answer questions relating to budget procedures and serve as liaison between the business office and unit areas;
Identify budget issues, provides alternative solutions, and resolves problems;
Responsible for all accounting and financial information;
Performed monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and audit work papers, footnotes, and schedules as requested;
Reviewed, advised, and implemented modifications to accounting systems to maximize productivity, reporting and internal controls;
Provided training in the use of computerized financial system and assisted departmental personnel with budget questions, proper expenditure coding, document processing and other accounting related activities;
Performed varianceanalysis, labor efficiencyand labor sickness identifying procedure, cost estimates, budgets, standard updates, journal entries and account reconciliations.
EMPLOYMENT CAREER GRAPH
COMPANY
DESIGNATION
FROM
TO
PLACE
TYPE
REPORTING TO
Salam Al Kuwait
Fin. & Admin. Manager
JUL 2019
Till Date
Kuwait
MNC – PVT. Sector
MD
Bothar Boring & Tunneling
Accounting Manager
MAR 2016
JUN 2019
Kuwait
MNC – PVT. Sector
Regional Finance Director - Qatar
American United School of Kuwait
Asst. Finance Manager
JUL-2013
DEC-2015
Kuwait
MNC - PVT Sector
Founding Director
SAVECO Al Qatami For Foodstuff
Finance Manager
JAN-2011
JUNE-2013
Kuwait
MNC – PVT Sector
CEO & COO
Nakheel Retail Corp.
General Accountant
NOV-2007
OCT-2010
Dubai
MNC – Govt. Sector
Group Fin Controller & CFO
Jebel Ali Manpower Services
Group Chief Accountant
FEB-1999
OCT-2007
Dubai
MNC – Govt. Sector
MD & Chairman
Gulf Dredging Co.(SAK)
Chief Accountant
FEB-1992
APR-1998
Kuwait
MNC – Semi Govt.
Finance Manager
Abu Dhabi Comm. Bank
Counter Accountant
NOV-1988
OCT-1991
Abu Dhabi
MNC – Govt. Sector
Branch Manager
Dalal Desai & Kumana – Chartered Accountants
CA - Article
JUN-1986
NOV-1988
India
Well Known CA Firm In India
Audit Manager
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Detail-focused, Highly Ethical Finance Professional;
Work experience demonstrating consistent achievement of organizational and fiscal objectives and goals;
Able to pin point discrepancies and errors to prevent continuing and potentially unnecessary cost expenditures;
Maintenance of accurate financial records and ability to prepare clear as crystal reports for informational, auditing and operational use;
Creative and resourceful thinking;
Ability to make quick and excellent decisions and organize thoughts in the face of time constraints and full workload;
Sound knowledge and understanding of latest computer technology;
Sound knowledge of software implementation and screen designing;
Sound Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines;
Good communication, interpersonal, statistical and analytical skills;
Managed complex accounting tasks efficiently.
PROFESSIONAL / ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Studied Chartered Accountancy from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 86 to 88
(CA Inter)
Degree of Bachelor of Commerce from Pune University – India in April 1986
Completed Travel and Tourism Management Course by IATA (Reservation and ticketing) - 1991
ACHIEVMENTS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Received a Cash Reward of AED 15,000/- from one of the previous employer to increase the working capital;
Received Certificate for Achievement for successfully developing the customized software for Operations which was rated in top 10 in an exhibition at Dubai World Trade Centre;
Received Certificate of Appreciation for investing sincere efforts in successfully making the Payroll Software;
Successful Implementation of Finance module - AX9 (Microsoft Dynamics) & updates;
Appointed as Management Representative to obtain ISO 9000 certificate; and
Obtained Diploma in MS-office and Tally Accounting Software.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 5th June, 1966
Gender : Male
Nationality : Indian
Languages Known : English, Arabic and Hindi
Marital Status : Married
Visa Status : Transferable
Driving License : Valid Kuwaiti Driving License
I hereby declare that all the data and details furnished above are true and also would like to put to your kind notice that references, if required, would be produced.
Kutubuddin Sutarwala