ABDUL KALAM T.K
Address: P.O Box: *****, Doha – Qatar
Mail:*******@*****.***; Contact No.: +974-**-**-**-**
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFILE – ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE
“Drive Finance & Business Performances into Competitive Advantages through Vision”
FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS ç REVENUE & BUSINESS EXPANSIONS ç STRATEGIC ANALYSIS
Master of Commerce / Bachelor of Commerce – University of Calicut, Kerala
Commendable experience in spearheading entire spectrum of Finance Operations and offering a rich blend of accounting, strategic, administrative and leadership talents gained from 20+years of experience (16 Years in Qatar); History of re-organizing, streamlining and strengthening financial operations to maximise profitability / performance in Corporates, Factories and Regional Office Environment in diverse roles and various industries in India / Qatar– Currently associated with Al Jedad Trading Group of Companies in Doha-Qatar as ‘Finance Manager’ .
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Proved to be an astute and diligentFinance Senior Manager in producing & providing management with accurate timely financial data, related to business financial performance, quantitative analysis & KPIs in accordance with financial best practices and evaluation models, to support day to day business & investment decision making
Equipped with the knack of functional management along with ability to improve operations, and implementation of Strategic Business Plans/Policies to ensure organizational growth, targeting maximum profitability through achievements in Finance Management, Cost Optimization, Internal Control, and Productivity Improvements
An effective and articulate communicator who quickly builds and nurtures excellent working relationships with external contacts (bankers, insurance companies, representative, vendors, external auditors, contractors etc)
Have directed all areas of financial reporting from review of original account entry to budget preparation and analysis - Gained expertise in financial research and successfully streamlined business processes to cut costs
Skilled in planning Financial Auditingby understanding organizational objectives, structures, policies, procedures, internal controls, external regulations etc
FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Accounting Procedures; Policy Development
Feasibility Studies, Budget Controls
Working Capital Management
Accounting Systems & Balance Sheets
Driving Growth, New Business Set-ups
Purchase Budgets
P&L Accounts, Bank Reconciliations
Tax Assessments & Implementations
Audit Management
Risk Assessments, Internal Controls
Treasury Management
Leadership Attributes
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Finance Manager–Al Jedad Trading-Group of Companies, Doha-Qatar July 2020 onwards
Finance Manager–Control P / Seventh Trading, Doha-Qatar November 2010 – June 2020
Financial Auditor - Al Khalifa Chartered Accountants, Doha-Qatar July 2008 – October 2010
Chief Accountant, Ibn Sina Factory, Dona-Qatar December 2004 – June 2008
Chief Accountant, Apollo Gold House, Calicut-India October 2002 – December 2004
Accountant, Ceepes Gold, Exports / Wholesale-Calicut-India April 2001 – September 2002
AREAS OF EXPOSURE
Business Operations
Lead proper adherence to all corporate finance policies, required activities and requests for information.
Instrumental in the proposal process and ensure accurate pricing, forecasting of profit, etc
Maintain an effective level of business in the region’s financial position, strategic planning, and overall business objectives
Monitor and analyze financial data which summarizes and forecast business activity in making business decisions. Interact with client purchasing departments, corporate finance, auditor, etc
Provide both regional and corporate finance management with timely and detailed information
Analytical Support
Assist management in understanding the content of standard monthly reports and method to use in monitoring business performance
Use the monthly financial statements, variance reports and other standard monthly, weekly or daily reports to analyze financial and operating results to support the region in managing the business
Process Implementation
Collaborate with finance function, design and develop processes, procedures, tools, resources and designing ways of operations to lead the regional finance functions
Lead the finance, track and evaluate the effectiveness of proposal pricing, identifying and analyzing variances in order to ensure profitability objectives are met
Financial Planning and Analysis
Conduct monthly analysis of income statements vs. budget and provide associated recommended action plans to budgets to execute timely adjustments to the operations
Assist senior leaders in forecasting of revenues and expenses down to project, team, department, office, or regional profitability
Provide expert level support during yearly budgeting process. Consolidate and submit office and regional data as required supporting the company budget planning and forecasting processes
Audit & Accounting Responsibilities
Review working papers for accuracy and completion, financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures, tax returns, and documentation of discussions with clients
Break down complicated tax returns into tasks for staff accountants to complete, review tax returns, and suggest client tax planning
Summarize engagement, make planning points for the next year, prepare management letters, draft reports, and prepare routine client correspondence
Follow the progress of the engagement, aid in clearing points, and resolve auditing and accounting problems
Keep the Account Manager apprised of the progress of the engagement, consult with them on problem areas, review with them any significant audit findings, and recognize client service opportunities to follow-up on post fieldwork
PROFESSIONAL COURSES / TRAININGS
Odoo – ERP- Currently working with Odoo ERP Al Jedad Trading, Doha – Qatar
Odoo – ERP- 1-Years Practical experience in Seventh Spectrum Trading / Control P, Doha - Qatar
Peach Tree: 9 years Practical experience in Seventh Spectrum Trading / Control P, Doha - Qatar
Tally: InfoTech Computer Training & Software Development Centre – Affiliated to CEDTI, Government of India, Kerala– India. Experience - 3 years Practical experience in Ibn Sina Factory for Natural Product, Doha – Qatar
Ex-NG: Info Tech Computer Training & Software Development Centre – Affiliated to CEDTI – Government of - India, Kerala - India
Accounts Master (Special Accounting Software):- a) Eighteen Months using experience in Ceepees Gold – Exporters, Whole sale & Manufacturing of Gold Ornament Company, Calicut, Kerala – India. b) Twenty-Seven Months in Apollo Gold House Pvt. Ltd. Calicut, Kerala – India
Oracle Finance: - Working Experience in Ibn Sina Factory for natural product, Doha, Qatar
PC Qualifications: Windows, MS-Word, MS- Excel, MS-Power point, Adobe Photoshop and Internet Explorer - InfoTech Computer Training & Software Development Centre – Affiliated to CEDTI, Government of India, Kerala– India
Tax Practitioner Course: Beryl School of Management, Calicut - Kerala – India
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 1st July-1978
Languages known:
Read: English, Arabic, Hindi and Malayalam
Write: English, Arabic, Hindi and Malayalam
Speak: English, Arabic, Malayalam and Tamil
Understand: English, Arabic, Malayalam and Tamil
Driving License: Qatar: 278********
Passport details: Passport No.: M 3805597; Date of Issue: 08-12-2014: Date of Exp.: 07-12-2024; Place of Issue : Doha
Location Preference: Qatar