Zeba Harith

Salmiya, Block **, Street **, Building 23, Flat 2

Phone: +965- 25632761, Mobile: +965-********, Email add2kg@r.postjobfree.com CORE COMPETENCIES

• Financial Statement Preparation and Analysis

• Cash Management

• Account Reconciliation

• Valuation and Business Modeling skills

• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and IFRS

• Advanced Excel skills

• Problem Solving

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Good interpersonal skills

• Strong sense of teamwork

EXPERIENCE

AMAZ Shipping Company, Kuwait

Finance Manager

December 2012 to date

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the overall financial, accounting, budgeting and planning functions of the company in order to ensure that all financial accounting statements, management accounting reports and budgets are prepared timely and accurately in accordance with established policies & guidelines as well as International Accounting Standards.

• Followed up ERP Implementation through preparation of chart of accounts and supervising accounting team for data entry.

• Providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts with recommendations for financial reporting on all matters of potentially significant financial impact to the company.

• Developing the Finance Departments strategic objectives and KPIs and ensure all employees are working towards achievement of these objectives.

• Reviewing, investigating and correcting errors and inconsistencies on financial entries, documents and reports.

• Managing the preparation of the budget forms, models and templates to be used by the departments in the budgeting process.

• Managing the consolidation of the annual budget including capital expenditure, operating expenditure, and manpower planning budgets, along with effective implementation and compliance to the approved budget (tracking, variance analysis, reporting, etc.)

• Comparing and analyzing plans and forecasts with actual results in order to determine the departments financial status.

• Managing the development & approval of a sound financial plan and annual budget guidelines, standards, time schedule and assumptions for the purpose of managing the financial and physical capital of the company in accordance with the divisions strategies and overall objectives.

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the Finance department by providing expertise and aligning work processes in order to achieve high performance standards, achieve established targets and objectives, and ensure employee engagement in a motivated work environment.

• Oversee verification of contract documentation to ensure clarity of payment terms and other financial terms are in line with business objectives.

• Managing the preparation of feasibility studies, financial modeling & valuations, financial projections, and other type of financial analysis to support decisions related to new business ventures in collaboration with the Business Development department.

• Managing the consolidation of financial information for the company detailing assets, liabilities, capital, balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other documents; as well as the cost and revenue allocation, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll accounting activities to summarize current and projected company financial position.

• Identifying and managing financial risks (e.g.; exchange rate risks) that can affect the operations of the business.

• Coordinating monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.

• Facilitating in preparing monthly bank reconciliation statements for all transactions.

• Supervising and monitoring payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions within the finance team.

• Developing and updating cash flow forecast for the company by coordinating with all relevant departments and anticipating/discussing short term and long term funding needs with the top management.

• Assisting the Operations Manager in Monthly Operations Review.

• Identifying areas for cost reductions and operational improvements.

• Approving payments and cheques as per approved limits and manage the period-end close process, ensuring its completion in a timely and accurate manner.

• Providing training to new finance staff and also supervising and coordinating activities of the finance team.

Ernst and Young GSS, Trivandrum, India March 2008 to August 2010

Business Analyst, Valuation and Business Modeling (Transaction Advisory Services)

• Developed bespoke business models using alternative operational assumptions and financing structures that incorporate key risks and uncertainties in support of major financial transactions, relating to mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, private equity, project finance and valuation for Middle East Clients.

• Provided management decision-making support through Investment research and analytics.

• Managed the business modeling team which involved ownership in the overall team performance and quality, managing client expectations from the team, reporting to top management from a team perspective, conducting recruitment initiatives, mentoring and training juniors as well as organizing team building activities.

• Successfully organized and conducted a marketing presentation and workshop to global leadership, which lead to the global accreditation of the team on international level and started functioning as an extension of Middle East Office. Key Engagements

• Project lead in the construction of a financial feasibility model for Real Estate Company in Saudi Arabia, having stake- holdings in companies that develop residential, commercial and hospitality units.

• Project lead in the research on the private equity market in the Middle East and North Africa region with specific focus on Saudi Arabia to identify and shortlist the active Private Equity funds that the client could consider as potential co-investment partners.

• Team member in the preparation of a business plan to facilitate the phased acquisition of retail banks for an Investment Bank in Bahrain.

• Financial modeler in a Project Finance engagement for a Petrochemicals company, in Saudi Arabia, to facilitate the financing of their capital (debt and equity) requirements.

• Team Member in an engagement involving the preparation of a project finance model for a

petrochemical major in Saudi Arabia for their 850mn US$ project.

• Team Member in an engagement which involved assistance on the preparation of financial

model and investor information memorandum for a telecom player raising funds for its

acquisitions in Africa.

• Team Member in an engagement which focused on the feasibility of a multi-sectored fund

worth 400mn US$ in Kuwait.

• Team Member in an engagement involving preparation of transaction focused- financial

model for the feasibility of new Bank which seeks opportunities for both organic and inorganic growth.

• Team Member in a Financial model review engagement for an 866mn US$ Utilities Project

in Jordan.

• Financial Modeler for feasibility study projects in Manufacturing and Educational sector in Dubai.

• Financial Modeler for a 150mn US$ Oil Company acquisition and restructuring transaction project in Kuwait.

• Financial Modeler in feasibility study for 975mn US$ Specialty Polymer Plant in Saudi Arabia.

• Financial Modeler in a feasibility study for 300mn US$ Palm Oil Company in Indonesia.

• Financial Modeler in a disposal deal for Boutique Chain in Saudi Arabia. Career Links, Trivandrum

Accountant

June 2006 to March 2008

• Maintained books of accounts and accounting systems.

• Processed customer receipts and made bank deposits.

• Maintained Petty Cash, processed Payroll and disbursed salaries.

• Prepared Accounts Receivable reports and initiated policies to minimize outstanding debt.

• Prepared company accounts and tax returns for audit. IDBI Ltd, Trivandrum, India January 2004 to April

2006

Customer Service Executive

• Maintained client records and implemented the KYC (Know Your Customer) norms.

• Developed the client base by bringing in high net worth customers.

• Handled the collection, processing and bidding of applications for Initial Public Offerings.

• Maintained client records and implemented the KYC (Know Your Customer) norms.

• Achieved the target of selling mutual funds worth INR 5, 00,000 within a month through telemarketing and over the counter sales.

EDUCATION

Pursuing CMA

Focus areas include External Financial Reporting Decisions, Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting and Cost Management. Institute of Management Accountants,

USA

Mar Ivanios College University of Kerala, India

Bachelor of Commerce

(First Class) May 2003

Holy Angels Convent Trivandrum, India

Indian School Certificate (ISC) May 2001

Secured the highest marks in Kerala for Commerce group

(Accounting, Economics and Commerce)

PERSONAL

Date of Birth: 11-04-1982

Marital Status: Married

Languages: Fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam & Arabic Visa Status: Family, Transferable

Interests: Music, Reading, Travelling

REFERENCES

Aboobacker Hakkim

Chief Executive Officer

Amaz shipping Co. W.L.L

Add: floor #5, Al Yousife Electronics Center Building Near Police Station, Block #4, Farwaniya,Kuwait.

Tel: +965-****-****/ 2474 5475 Mobile: +965-******** Email:add2kg@r.postjobfree.com

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