Financial Analyst Manager

A.K.Sulaiman

+91-733******* **************@*******.***

Finance & Audit Management professional with over 25 years’ track record

Finance Profile: Financial Analyst/ Chief Accountant /Finance Manager

Certified Accountant with significant experience in Finance/Audits, Implementing Internal Controls; demonstrated expertise in managing core accounts/finance/audit functional activities related to organizational financial performance and statutory compliance

Core Competencies…

Financial Performance

Policy Implementation

Internal Audits

Analytical Skills

Operational Excellence

Management Interaction

Employee Engagement

Management Interaction

Team Building & Leadership

Leadership Strengths & Highlights

Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the senior management in defining IT strategies to match with organizational business objectives; conduct root cause analysis on potential business impact related to change; implement various service improvement plans/ budgetary controls for enhancing existing business processes

Statistical Analysis: Reporting skills, informing others, financial skills, forecasting, Corporate finance, proficient in Excel, understanding of financial accounting system

Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills both quantitative and qualitative in business activities assigned. Ability to analyze and interpret data

Self Starter: Self starter with the ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow

Liaison & Coordination: Participate in closing meetings with Head of the Department / Section / Function under review to discuss issues raised and recommendations suggested

Other Activities: Conduct special investigation requested by the Chairman / BOD or the Audit Committee; follow up assignments on status of implementation of recommendations raised in the final report

Team Building & Leadership: Visionary & decisive leader, noted for sound, practical management style and excellent organization, communication, presentation & interpersonal skills; Proven ability to lead and motivate large cross-functional teams to maximize productivity

Career Path

Audit Supervisor, Subbiah Associates, Coimbatore frm June 2020

Financial Analyst, SNC Lavalin Arabia LLC, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

2013 – 2019

Finance Manager, Al Estagama Global Group, Dammam, Saudi Arabia

2011-2013

Accounts Head, Density Group of Companies, Doha, Qatar

2010-2011

Assistant Manager, CAMS, Coimbatore, India

2007-2009

Accounts Executive, ETA Group companies, Dubai

2004-2006

Chief Accountant Al Hussaini Trading Est, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

2001-2004

Company Accountant, KG Group companies, Coimbatore, India

1994-2001

Audit Assistant, Audit Firm, Coimbatore, India

1992-1993

Accomplishments:

Played key role in preparation of project cost analyses and profitability report

Maintains accuracy in preparation of management & legal reports

Developed systematic audit approach for conducting audit assignments. Identified key risky areas and critical paths to be communicated to the Executive Management

Assist the organization to enhance the business with profit making projects/products to maximize profitability

Assist the company to avoid unnecessary costs which is irrelevant to the business.

Job Profile:

Provide financial and analytical support for the project accounting and forecasting processes.

Assist with the new business process and working with Finance and Business Managers

Cash/Bank reconciliations, AP/AR ageing reporting, monthly reporting and analysis and reporting and financial Analysis.

Responsible for the monthly general ledger accounting and reconciliation, financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas

Research and resolve Business Unit(s) inquiries for assigned functional areas

Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis, project performance reports, project cost analysis, company legal and management reports, company consolidation financial reports

Investigate and report to the Manager any inconsistencies or improprieties

Analyze data to ensure proper accounting procedures have been followed

Prepare financial reports, charts, tables and other exhibits as requested

Train new employees and ensure training material/documentation is kept current

Responsible for performing special projects to improve process efficiency and performance Projects as assigned by Management

Provide timely, relevant and accurate reporting & analysis of the results of the division’s performance against historical, budgeted, forecasted and strategic planning results to facilitate decision-making toward the achievement of the budget and strategic plan

Maintain and develop various financial models and standard templates distributed for use by all of Finance during the planning processes, ensuring quality, accuracy and focused analytic review

Support Financial Planning & Analysis(FP&A) business unit analysts by being the first point of contact for issues and questions

Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls, and apply them.

Describe an insightful use of financial analysis techniques, tools, and concepts, to provide practical counsel to business area partners and management to drive business results

Understand and facilitate the integration of business processes, people, and relevant technology, in order to identify, configure, and communicate useful information, and to provide practical business leadership to drive business decision making across the company

Identify non-value added processes within the department and seeks solutions

Interact with internal and external auditors to get the final audited report and zakat certificate.

Prepared job related training courses for the Court's employees and other Supreme Audit Institutions in the region

Academics

Education

CA Intermediate, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 1993

B.Com, Madurai Kamaraj University 1989

Professional Development & Trainings Attended:

SAP training at Dubai 2005

Anti Corruption training at Saudi Arabia 2014

Hyperion Implementation at Abu Dhabi 2016

Cyber and Data Security Training 2017

World Bank Sanctions

Personal Dossier

Nationality : Indian

Date of Birth : 14 September 1968

Marital Status : Married

Driving License : India/Saudi Light Vehicle

Languages Known : English, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi

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