Manager Financial Analyst

RESUME

ABULLAIS PATTASSERI

Jeddah -Saudi Arabia

E-mail: *******@*****.***

Mobile: +966-*********

Career Objectives

To establish a professional track record in management and seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization or strategic role in dynamic business preferably at KSA.

Professional Synopsis

A qualified finance professional, with 13 years of exceptional track record in all high-end aspects of finance function with planning and management capability.

Strong personality able to ensure compliance with accounting policies & procedures and proven track record in budgeting, internal control, financial analysis, treasury management, product costing, ERP system, zakat & audit compliance, business integrity, team management and administration.

Excellent track record in FMCG consumer durables, retail, food manufacturing and asset management industries.

Career Path

Country Finance Manager, Western International, FMCG,KSA from March 2017

Finance Manage, NCTF Tema (Abbar & Zainy )-FMCG,KSA from 2013 to 2017

Finance Manager, Al Nukaly - Retail, KSA from 2009 to 2012

Financial Analyst, Hewlett Packard (HP)- IT, India from 2007 to 2009

Academic Credentials

CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) from IMA USA.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Vinayaka Mission University specialized in Finance and HR.

Master of commerce (M.com) from University of Calicut specialized in Finance.

Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) from University of Calicut specialized in Finance.

Skills

Financial Budgeting - Strategic & Static Budgets, AOPs, Supply chain, CAPEX.

Treasury Management- Financial Control, Cash flow Controls & Processes.

Credit Management- Credit Control, Credit evaluation and collection reviews.

Working Capital Management- Bank Facilities, Inventory, AR & AP Management

Financial Planning and Analysis- KPI, Ratios, Risk, Investment and Feasibility Card.

Product Costing- ABC Costing and Production Variance analysis.

Auditing- External Audit, Internal Control, Complies with GAZT and Tax.

Accounting - IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

Key Competencies

Domain expert knowledge and relevant experience of financial accounting, business analysis, budgeting, forecasting, costing, treasury, and taxation.

Well-developed practical and operational sense.

Committed team player with the capacity to manage a staff of diverse nationality mix.

Professional standards and high level of business integrity.

Hands-on exposure to Oracle, SAP ERP systems.

Functional Experience 13 Years

Western International Ltd. KSA

Country Finance Manager from March 2017

“Western International Group is a diversified business conglomerate, which owns and manages several reputed brands under their belt like electronics & household products, luggage and travel accessories, NESTO (Retail Chain with several Hypermarkets and Department stores in the region)” www.westerninternationalllc.com

Responsibilities:

The principle role is managing FMCG business by forecasting capital, facilities; providing financial reports and overall management of KSA distribution business.

Profile: Managerial (MM Grade)

Reporting Relationship

Direct: CFO (HD -UAE)

Dotted line: VP

Direct Reports

BU Finance team – 4 AM

Industry

FMCG – Distribution

Key responsibilities

1.Support CEO in operational and strategic decision making. Drive day-to-day business performance through timely release of accurate financial results and forecasts, analysis and monitoring of key business performance metrics including margin control, brand/customer profitability, SKU rationalization, etc.

2.Actively support development of 3-year BU strategy statement and annual operating plan as per corporate guidelines.

3.Ensure cost and budgetary control over product costing, TMI/CMI spends, manpower and other overheads.

4.Ensure strict credit control over receivables and correctly ascertain BU liabilities through continues risk assessment.

5.Ensure physical verification of inventories and adequate insurance cover and critically strengthen existing systems, workflows, procedures, and internal controls.

6.Ensure all statutory compliance are met including VAT, WHT, Zakat, CT and complies GAZT rule.

Achievements & Contributions.

1.Developed and implemented powerful tracking tool for both financial & operational function.

2.Effectively completed feasibility analysis and created several automating processes, restructuring and boosting operational efficiency by 10%.

3.Prepared and managed budget of SAR 350 million across five Business Units.

NCTF Tema Jeddah –KSA

Finance Manager (Jan 2013 to March 2017)

“The National Confectionery and Tahina Factory (Tema) is a company of the Ahmed Zainy & Sons Group. Tema is one of the leading Halawa and Tahina factories in KSA ”. www.temafood.com

Responsibilities:

The principle role is to safeguard the company’s assets, ensure proper accounting is done and suitable controls are in place and drive and overall management of TEMA food productions and distribution.

Profile: Managerial (Middle Level)

Reporting Relationship

Direct: GM & VP Finance

Dotted line: Director Finance & COO.

Direct Reports

BU Finance team – 16 Staff

Industry

Food Production and Distribution (FMCG)

Achievements & Contributions.

1.Refined Costing System (executed ABC Costing).

2.Enforced effective Credit Control Function.

3.Lead acquisition of F&B franchise multi chain retail business.

4.Methodized audit & process workflow and documented SOPs.

Al Nukaly International Trading Co. Jeddah –KSA

Finance Manager (July 2009 to Dec 2012)

“Al Nukaly Company dealing in manufacturing, distribution, processing, packaging and trading all kinds of chocolate, confectioneries, snacks, biscuits, edible nuts, dry fruits and other food items, currently it has 36 retail outlets across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” www.alnukaly.com

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the overall management of finance function, monitoring business plans, regular review of the facilities with banks, annual renewal of the Bank facilities and manage the cash flow on a day to day basis.

Profile: Managerial.

Reporting Relationship

Direct: GM

Dotted line: None

Direct Reports

BU Finance team

Industry

Retail and Distribution

Achievements & Contributions.

1.Successfully implemented SAP-ERP system in the organization.

2.Implemented Inventory Score Card .

3.Developed consolidated and segregated MIS pack by outlets and by departments.

Hewlett Packard (HP) Bangalore – India

Senior Financial Analyst (Augest’2007 to June’2009)

Responsibilities:

Responsible for supervise and coordinate financial analysis team to perform comprehensive financial analysis to assist and support the preparation of short and long term strategic plans & investments by Regional Financial Office.

Reporting Relationship

Direct: TL

Direct Reports

BU Analyst Team

Industry: IT

Key responsibilities

1.Prepare quantitative reports for presentation to management, including Ratio Analysis, KPI, AOP Analysis, Budget Analysis, etc.

2.Support BU managers in managing, tracking, monitoring, and reporting financial data as requested.

3.Ascertain balance sheets requirements and collection of the same from regional officer, head office divisions, departments, including year-end circulars and other communications.

4.Review meeting with country contacts for presentation of reconciliation done.

Middle East Travel & Tourism Dubai- UAE

Senior Accountant (May-2005 to Jun-2007)

Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing all aspects of bookings, revenue, margin, collection and then prepare, review monthly, quarterly, yearly financial statements and reports.

Reporting Relationship

Direct: Finance Manager

Dotted line: None

Direct Reports: None

Personal Data

Nationality - India

Current Location - Jeddah KSA

Visa Status - Transferable Iqama

Notice Period - 30 days.

Age – 38

Date of Birth - November 1981

Languages - English, Arabic and Malayalam

Preferred Location - Anywhere in KSA

Contact No +966-*********

Email- *******@*****.***

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