Head of Finance - Beam Portal LLC
June **** to present
Established the Finance and Accounting function, processes, systems, reports, KPIs and internal controls post the company’s acquisition of Beam Wallet.
Implemented Robotics Process Automation of critical financial activities e.g. acquirer and merchant settlements and invoicing.
Developed Finance Policies and Procedures, Company’s Risk Register and Business Continuity Plan.
Closure of all internal audit issues within the committed timelines.
Key member of the leadership team responsible for financial management including:
-Managing the financial reporting for the organization - financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5 year financial plans and all statutory reporting.
-Providing sound financial support and insights to enable the management team to make critical business decisions.
-Play a key role in the formulation of the business's strategy.
-Managing and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organization and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist advice.
-Managing and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls.
-Managing the Internal Audit and External Audit relationship and ensuring the organization is compliant with policies and accounting standards.
-Managing and overseeing the company's banking arrangements.
-Managing and overseeing the company’s financial systems.
-Recruitment, training, mentoring and development of staff.
-Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.
-Responsible for fraud control and risk management to ensure the business has a solid risk framework in place.
-Overseeing commercial decision making from tender analysis, margin analysis, pricing analysis etc.
-Advising management on best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs.
-Reviewing Finance, HR, and IT related policies and procedures.
Head of Compliance & Fraud Control - MAF Finance & MAF Exchange
April 2016 to May 2018
Compliance Manager
May 2013 to March 2016
Established the Compliance and Fraud Management functions in 2013.
Provides leadership and oversee the development and implementation of the company’s Compliance and Internal Controls Program, AML/CTF Policies and Fraud Risk Management Strategies.
Developed the company’s Compliance Program, Regulatory Inventory, Fraud Management Strategy and Anti-Money Laundering Policy.
Implemented automated compliance audits, suspicious transactions monitoring and fraud detection activities using business analytics tools and robotics process automation.
Awarded the highest audit rating for 3 consecutive years for driving closure of all internal audit issues satisfactorily and within the committed timelines.
Prevented fraud losses of circa $50M for the company through effective fraud risk management strategies.
Internal Audit Supervisor - MAF Holding LLC
June 2010 to April 2013
Senior Internal Auditor
February 2008 to May 2010
Participates in the development of annual risk assessment and audit plans, development of audit programs, leads in execution of risk-based audits, fraud investigations, issuance of audit reports and supervision of internal audit staff, business partnering with key senior internal stakeholders of different Operating Companies across the Majid Al Futtaim Group in various industries such as:
-Shopping Malls
-Retail
-Leisure and Entertainment
-Hospitality
-Facilities Management
-Capital Projects
-Cinemas
-Financial Services
Internal Audit Manager - GE Money Bank
September 2004 to January 2008
Participates in the development of annual risk assessment and audit plans, development of audit programs, leads in execution of risk-based audits, issuance of audit reports and supervision of internal audit staff, business partnering with key senior internal stakeholders within the Bank. Spearheaded investigations of all fraud cases in the bank.
Fraud Investigator
July 2002 to August 2004
Responsible for conducting and leading the investigations, supervising, preparing and reviewing investigation reports of misconducts and fraudulent activities.
Internal Auditor
December 2000 to June 2002
Executes the audit plan by performing audit procedures, walk-through, process documentation and analytical/substantive procedures on branches and other Head Office functions.
“19 years of multi-industry experience in Corporate Internal Audit, Finance, Compliance, Fraud Control & Risk Management”
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Rasool Hujair
Chief Executive Office
Majid Al Futtaim Finance LLC
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Murtaza Muhammad
Head of Internal Audit
Majid Al Futtaim Ventures LLC
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