Finance Manager

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JEFFREY JOHNY CABRAL

Post Box 177, Safat 13002, Kuwait

Tel: +965-********; Mob: +965-********; Email: *************@*****.*** or *************@**********.***

Seeking a Senior Management assignment as…

Finance Manager in the…

FINANCE / TELECOM / MEDIA/FMCG industry

A dynamic Management Professional seeking leadership roles focusing on overall Operations with 34 years’ experience (26 years in Kuwait) in the media, publishing, trading and Hospitality industry, qualified in computer programming & application, adaptable and highly organized, eager to work towards providing financial, planning and control solutions in a mutually beneficial manner. Profound abilities in developing and executing high-level strategies for accomplishment of set targets. Track record of consistently achieving the projected targets, an effective communicator with excellent relationship building skills and the ability to sustain a positive work environment towards the accomplishment of organizational goals.

CORE SKILLS

Accounting — Wealth of experience with in depth knowledge of accounting, the ability to apply accounting policies and principles to properly record, report and maintain financial data associated with operational activities.

Budgeting & Forecasting – Ability to budget and forecast accurately based on previous data and future targets as required by the management.

Analysis and problem solving — the ability to analyze financial information, select and gather data, and recommend or determine a course of action.

Cost Reductions & Efficiency Improvements

Teamwork — a strong commitment to maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal partners and external customers.

Deadlines - Ability to work well under pressure never missing deadlines.

Communication — the ability to listen carefully and to use clear, concise oral and written skills to convey facts, present positions and interpret policies.

Teamwork — a strong commitment to maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal partners and external customers.

Leadership — the ability to handle multiple job responsibilities, set priorities, maintain a high level of accomplishment, and implement process improvements.

Technology — the ability to use sophisticated software and tools. Excellent PC skills in MS Office, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Word processing and Internet. Résumé of Jeffrey J Cabral - Page 2 of 4

CAREER PROFILE

Finance & Accounts

Experience in various areas including, but not limited to: capital and operating budgets, financial analysis/planning, financial statements and reporting, accounting policies and procedure, cash flow, taxes, auditing, and business process improvements.

Preparation of P& L account & balance sheet and handling cash flow and budgets and finalization of accounts.

Overseeing and reviewing reconciliation of general & sub ledger accounts, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, Inter-company accounts and Inventory

Preparing MIS - financials, management and sales reports with analysis and suggestions.

Reviewing and controlling food cost to ensure the final product is within the parameters

Overseeing tape transfers and updates and corresponding with customers and liaising with the originating centers around the country.

Audits & Stock Control

Coordinating with External Auditors for the annual audit and getting the audit approved by the management.

Monitoring stock levels, reconciling the stock and preparing stock report.

Approving purchases orders

Reviewing marketing plans.

Systems

Systems in charge: handling the Group’s Accounting Software - Oracle based Accounting System under the Sun Operating System platform with Super User access. CAREER HISTORY

Bon Catering & Restaurant Management Group Co. – The Chocolate Bar (Kuwait) Finance Manager – Jan 2009 to date

Bon Group was established by two women with a love of food and a natural kitchen talent, it is now a chain of fresh food restaurant. Almost all the menu contains chocolates and the concept has been such a roaring success that it is going to be franchised all over the gulf. At present there are nine branches in operation – in Marina Crescent, The Avenues, Argan Complex, Spoons Complex, Hamra Mall, Sahara – Murouj, Jahra, AUM and Argania – Shuwaikh.

Key Responsibilities: P&L & BS; MIS Reports & Analysis; Cash Flow & Budgets; Audits and Stock Control. Food cost control and inventory management. Franchising documentation, study setup of new locations and advise on feasibility of the same.

Reporting to the Managing Directors/Owner

Accomplishments

Co-ordinated with developers to set up the Bongroup Financial system in MICROSOFT AX DYNAMICS SYSTEM, setting up the Management Reporter for generating the MIS reports, negotiating with the banks to get the best rates for Merchant banking and set up Corporate Banking for online banking.

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and Gourmetgulf Co. - Kuwait

Country Accounts Manager- Kuwait (Mar 2008 to December 2008) Gourmet Gulf Company (GGC) is a pioneering UAE-based food and beverage retail company operating top- tier brands such as YO! Sushi, Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK), Morelli’s Gelato and California Pizza Kitchen (CPK).

Key Responsibilities: P&L & BS; Reports & Analysis; Cash Flow & Budgets; Audits and Stock Control. Food cost report on a weekly basis, inventory management and ordering. Reporting to the Vice-President - Finance.

Accomplishments

Key player in setting up a subsidiary in Bahrain. Mawarid Trading Co. - Orbit Division, Kuwait

Chief Accountant (Jan 2005 to March 2008)

Was a Major Player in the Satellite Television market in the gulf with its head office in Bahrain before merging with Showtime Network

Key Responsibilities: P&L & BS; Reports & Analysis; Cash Flow & Budgets; Audits and Stock Control. Report to the Finance Manager and manage a staff . Accomplishments

Corrected a billing anomaly where the exchange rate taken was wrong, resulting in a gain of .500 KD per Mega Package subscription per month increasing the revenue substantially.

Got under control the Non-Standard accounts which resulted in more revenue being generated. Al Mulla Group, Kuwait

Accountant (Mar 1993 to Jan 2005)

Engaged in Trading, Service, Projects & Maintenance, Vehicle Rentals & Financing with dealership in Mitsubishi Vehicles, Chrysler Cars, Sharp Products, Minolta Office Equipment, Business Machines and Computers.

Key Responsibilities: Accounts & Finance; Stock Control; Systems In Charge; MIS Reports; Coordination

& Liaison.

Reporting to the Group Financial Accountant and managed a team of 4. Accomplishments

Successfully designed, developed & implemented the Corporate Finance Management System (ERP based) of the Group.

System was implemented using Oracle relational database & Oracle Developer 2000 front-end tools, Forms and SQL Loader in client/server environment under UNIX-LAN Operating System (Sun Micro Systems).

The scope of the application covered sales analysis & accounting, fixed assets, daybooks, general ledger, accounts receivables & payables, system security, treasury & cash office operations & executive information.

The system was integrated with all other business systems for data sharing and application.

Role: assisted in codifying the structure of the general ledger accounts and other modules like master maintenance, sales, daybooks, assets and payroll conversion, designed the prototypes of the system and educated / trained the staff.

Converted the data from the Vax system to Oracle system. Résumé of Jeffrey J Cabral - Page 4 of 4

Previous Experience

United Database (I) Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India

Senior Accounts Assistant (Aug 1990 to Oct 1992)

Publishers of the Yellow Pages with sole rights to publishing o/f the telephone directory in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and Calcutta.

Martins and Associates Bombay, India

Junior Accountant (Jul 1985 to Mar 1989)

The Firm was engaged in writing the books of accounts of companies, contractors and small-scale industries. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

MBA – Finance from Bombay University in 1993.

Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accounting, Auditing & Economics) from Bombay University in 1985

Professional Diploma in Computer Programming & Application from CCIT (Affiliated to La Salle University, Philadelphia), Bombay in 1992

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 15 January 1965

Marital status : Married with 2 children

Languages known: English/Hindi and understand Arabic Driving License : Kuwait

Passport No.: Z3825271

Passport Expiry: 4/2/2027

Civil ID No.: 265*********

Residence Expiry 19/12/2019

References available on request

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