SUHEEL ABAS MIRZA

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Summary

Offering 22 years of rich experience in Financial Planning & Control, Strategic Decision- Making and Merger & Acquisitions. Experienced in heading finance functions involving determining financial objectives, designing & implementing systems, internal control, policies & procedures. I am acknowledged for delivering major cost savings for several organizations and streamlining existing systems and procedures. I have Strong exposure of leading merger & acquisitions and steering due diligence process. Proven track record of ensuring strict compliance with Accounting, Taxation and GAAP procedures. Significant contributor in maximizing company growth and profitability by effectively controlling costs, cultivating high-margin opportunities, and introducing targeted process improvement. I am recognised manager and leader with confidence needed to guide start- up or troubled operations to profitability. An enterprising leader with exceptional international and cross-cultural exposure.

Experience

Group CFO Mar 2018 – May 2021

FULAD TRADING WLL DOHA, QATAR

• Responsible for consolidation at the group level and directly responsible for two manufacturing units of the group. Alkalive water bottling plant and Nano Paint factory.

• Reporting to multiple board of directors in multi-location with different accounting requirements.

• Overall Accountability for the finance, treasury, audit, pricing, investment analysis, budgetary control and business systems.

• Responsible for reporting information to CEO and the Board of directors.

• Part of senior leadership team to provide financial oversight for the decisions of the company.

• Responsible for monitoring, evaluating and taking corrective steps to enhance the performance of the company and take remedial measures where necessary. Khyber Group of

Industries as

Accounts Executive

Steel Corp. of India

as Financial

Controller

(Sparkling Z) as Chief

Financial Officer (CFO)

Jan’99-Jul’99 Oct’02 – May’08 Since Nov’12

Aug’99 – Sep’02 Jun’08 – Oct’12

CURRENT

Fulad Trading

W.L.L

Fulad Trading

W.L.L

MNB Systems Inc

Financial analyst

Hilti India

Chief Financial

officer

• Risk management and focused analysis to maximise business performance.

• Managing relationship with banks and other vested parties.

• Accountable for balanced funding of the company in terms of debt and equity.

• Responsible for strategic business acquisition and mergers.

• Ensure full transparency over the performance of the company.

• Completely responsible for the cash flow and the investment interests of the sheikh. Chief Financial Officer Nov 2012 to Feb 2018

SPARKLING Z LTD/Shah Abbas Manufacturing P.L. London

• Providing financial and business leadership, strategic consultation, and guidance on financial issues affecting the organization; implementing cost control measures for improvement in top-line and bottom-line profitability

• Evaluating financial performance by measuring and analysing results; initiating corrective / preventive actions and minimizing the impact of variances.

• Heading the treasury and keeping the debt equity ratio in check and also making sure of liquidity. Raising funding through banks and other sources. Actively involved in equity sales when needed.

• Reviewing and enhancing all financial procedures and internal controls, automating and integrating financial information systems

• Conducting due diligence during takeover and mergers

• Driving cost savings by coordinating with cross-functional teams and leading process improvement initiatives

• Implementing viable fundraising plans and policies and providing necessary inputs and advice to Board on long term plans

• Participating in performance evaluation and role defining of committees & individual members.

• In charge of full merger and compliance with UK tax regulations.

• Full reporting to the group under GAAP rules.

Highlights:

• Brought about major improvements and incorporated new systems which helped in complete turnaround of the company

• Increased cost efficiency by 5% and improved profitability through various cost control initiatives

• Developed financial controls that were successfully scaled as the company grew from INR 500 Crores to INR 800 Crores of revenue per year

• Reduced turnover costs by 2% through effective employee selection and progressive training.

Chief Financial Officer Jun 2008 to Oct 2012

Hilti Manufacturing India P.L Mumbai, India

• Successfully delivered cost savings of over 11% by closing underperforming offices at Netherlands & Atlanta

• Saved company values along with more than INR US$ 2 Million by way of implementation of a plan to relieve several key employees at the production plant in Gujarat and Netherlands and Atlanta office USA

• Steered efforts towards acquisition of a new manufacturing unit in Gujarat in 2008- 09 and finalised a merger with the group in a short span of 6 months

• Led the recovery of an amount of $ 4 Million out of the total accounts receivable of

$5 Million which were overdue by 657 days

• Bridged the gap between Board & Chairman for smooth running of the operations and accurate reporting

• Initiated dashboard preparation system at the company which helped in better tracking of key parameters

• Heading the team responsible for Costing.

• Directly involved with making sure that all taxation issue are taken care. Involved with internal and external audit.

• Managed foreign currency exposure and foreign currency payments with meticulous attention to detail.

• Forecasted medium and long-term funding and hedging requirements. Financial Controller Oct 2002 to May 2008

Steel corporation of India New Delhi, India

• Automated the complete Finance Department by implementing latest technology which helped in better forecasting & reporting

• Achieved a reduction in administrative costs by 7% by setting up a group for monitoring the day-to-day expenditure and introducing cost saving schemes

• Was involved in the core group in raising equity and funding from state and private holding banks. Some in form of long term debt while making sure that debt to equity ratio is maintained at the optimal level.

• Produced financial reports and audit documentation to facilitating internal and external auditing.

• Managed cash flows to optimise year-end tax benefits.

• Developed a high performing finance team to deliver support to the accounting department.

• Complied guidelines and developed policies to maintain compliance with other regulatory statutes.

• Assisted with project and site-related objectives, including acquisition, operating financing, financial controls, systems integration and audits. Financial Analyst Aug 1999 to Sep 2002

MNB Systems Inc Dana point California

• Aided senior leadership during the executive decision-making process, generating daily bond Excel reports recommending corrective actions and improvements.

• Researched and analysed new statistical data trends and recommended strategies for clients.

• Analysed financial data to identify financial trends, patterns and strategy and compiled information into reports.

• Strengthened operational efficiencies and traceability, developing organisation systems for municipal bond transactions and sales.

• Developed financial analysis reports and presentations by applying acquired financial principles.

Skills

• Superior time management

• Complex problem solving

• QuickBooks

• MS Office suite

• SEC proficiency

• SAP

• ERP

• Oracle financials

Education

Master of Science, Accounting 2016

Oxford Brookes University Oxford

Master of Business Administration, Finance 1998

Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City

Bachelor of Business Administration, Economics 1996 Mumbai University Mumbai

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 1st July 1974

Languages Known: English, Hindi, Urdu & Kashmiri

Address: New Delhi, India

Nationality: Indian

Passport No.: Z4270660

Marital Status: Married

No. of Dependents: 3

Driving License: British, American, Qatari and Indian

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