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Manager Finance

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Posted:

July 27, 2021

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Sandeep Saini (Chartered Accountant, India)

Address: ***, ****** ** ****** ****. Warsan 1

International City, Dubai, UAE

Cell: +971*********

E-mail: adnxcy@r.postjobfree.com

Dear Sir,

I am finance professional with over 13 years of extensive experience in financial control, setting-up the financial structure and corporate guidelines to facilitate financial analysis and control. I am seeking a key position in a progressive organization to implement demonstrated rigor and discipline as well as strategic and commercial acumen.

As apparent from my CV, I have demonstrated remarkable proficiency as a senior financial leader and handled overall responsibility and accountability for the development and delivery of a financials strategy for the Group which optimizes current and long term profitability and revenue growth. I have participated in articulating a clear and detailed account of the strategic financial objectives and established accountability for the daily financial management, achievement of performance objectives, financial reporting, as well as providing oversight of policies and procedures. I have broad experiences across every aspect of the financial management sector, complemented by strong team management and building skills.

My work to date has provided me with in-depth experience and expertise in business process and strategy development, P&L enhancement, tactical business planning and audit management which enables me to draw upon my experiences, interpret them and apply them in a customized business perspective. I have delivered cost effective and efficient accounting and financial systems and processes that meet the current and future business requirements. I have also developed relationships with internal & external stakeholders through making and meeting commitments, possessing strong knowledge of the business and staying up-to-date on relevant economic and industry trends.

I believe my commitment to excellence, ability to work with and lead teams towards achieving great results and my immense knowledge and skill base will give me a unique and informed perspective from which I can add significant value to your business and make me a valuable team member.

My attached CV details my experience. I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to discuss my qualifications further.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Yours sincerely

Sandeep Saini

CURRICULUM VITAE

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

1.Name of Employer VFS Global, Dubai

(Travel Services)

Designation: Finance Manager

Period June 2018 to date

Job Functions:

Developing the Accounting and Finance Framework in Middle East & North African Countries in compliance with local laws and regulations.

Supporting and Controlling local Finance and Accounting Function in Middle East & North Africa Region.

Preparing, reviewing, monitoring, and managing Regional & Project budgets and regular review of the same to match with recent trends.

Preparing Monthly Global MIS in comparison to original and revised budget and critically analyzing the variances for resolutions.

Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses etc. Developing long-term business plans based on these reports. Developing strategies that work to minimise financial risk.

Regular review of Trial Balances, accounting books and coaching & mentoring local teams in streamlining accounting & internal control function.

Review of various internal/external contracts to ensure compliance with legal framework and safeguarding of company interest.

Perform Internal Audit of other Regions and Group Entities.

Preparing and analyzing of Forecasts, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cash Flows and other Adhoc reports to ensure business sustainability.

Identification of cost cutting areas/opportunities and suggesting measures for implementation.

Initiating and monitoring fund repatriation process across various countries in MENA.

Assisting Operations/Admn.in improving operational efficiencies.

Work with IFRS Team on Implementation and Reporting of IFRS’s.

2.Name of Employer Desert Group, Dubai

(Construction, Landscape, Retail))

Designation: Finance Manager

Period September 2017 to June 2018

Job Functions:

Designing the financial function to present it as support and control to the operations of the company.

Handling the VAT Compliance of the company and make sure that accurate VAT amount on different categories have been calculated and reported to Tax Authorities.

Establishing the principles and methods of cost minimization, collection maximization and strong control mechanism in the company.

Preparing and analyzing financial reports, cash flows and budget to assist senior management in setting long term production/sale goals.

Preparing monthly MIS to provide comparison of actual achievement vs. budgeted targets and suggesting measures to improve weak areas.

Preparing and analyzing daily and forecasted cash flow to ensure smooth flow of funds for company’s operations.

Proactive participation in operational areas to ensure efficiency and error-free activity.

Supervised and guided the accounts operation to ensure the timely and accurate maintenance of accounts.

Ensuring that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework.

Liaising with Banks for Term Receipts and Telegraphic Transfer’s for International Payments.

Interacting with Bankers, Customers and Vendors to ensure smooth inflow/outflow of funds.

Established the Internal Financial Control Framework/Standard Operating Procedures relating to operational decisions of the company.

3.Name of Employer Reliable Data Services Ltd.

(Provider of IT Support Services)

Designation: Senior Manager (Finance)

Period September 2014 to September 2017

Job Functions:

Planned, directed, organized and synchronized the financial functions of the organization by applying financial/accounting principles.

Evaluated the organization’s fiscal performance and advised on the long term planning.

Has taken a key role as a strategic planner at the company’s short and long term planning sessions.

Analyzed financial reports, cash flow and budget to assist senior management executives in enhancing performance.

Developed financial data/MIS to provide update of operations to the board.

Prepared and documented the monthly profit-loss statement, cash flow to ensure the smooth flow of finances.

Coordinated proper and timely fulfillment of statutory returns and various audits.

Maximizes return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities;

Ensuring that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework (Companies Act, Income Tax).

Handling Public Issue (IPO) of Rs. 150 million.

Interacting with Merchant Bankers, Advisors, Fund Arrangers, Registrars and Secretarial functions

Established the Internal Financial Control Framework relating to Financial Accounts in the Company.

4.Name of Employer Deloitte & Touche (South Africa)

Designation: Audit Manager

Period May 2009 to July 2014

Job Functions:

Independent handling of big audits with large team.

Assisting Audit Partner in final review of Audit files, Audit and Management Report.

Preparation and review of Audit and Management Report before presentation to Audit Committee and Board.

Conclusion of audit by signing off all the working papers and calculating total material misstatement in Financial Statements.

Identification of audit risks and preparing audit plan to minimize the risk.

Auditing of Financial Statements as per Audit Methodology in compliance with International Auditing Standards.

Developing new audit working papers to cater the diverse nature/new operations of the entity.

Ensuring that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with applicable financial reporting framework and all the disclosures have been made.

Reviewing the compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Reviewing internal financial controls implemented by the entity and evaluating the adequacy and operating effectiveness of those controls.

Reviewing the audit working papers prepared by team members to ensure correctness

and compliance with audit methodology.

Performance evaluation and assessment of subordinates

Regular interactions with management and audit committee.

3. Name of Employer BDO India

Designation: Assistant Audit Manager

Period March 2008 to April 2009

Job Functions:

Preparation of strategic audit plan, audit report, audit working papers, management report.

Analyzing and documenting preliminary and final Audit Risk Assessment.

Ensure audit is conducted as per Audit Plan and working papers are completed as per Audit Methodology.

Calculation of Audit Materiality and Audit Samples for testing.

Performing Substantive Test of Controls to check assertions relating to Account Balance/Class of Transactions/Disclosure Notes.

Evaluation and assessment of subordinates

Regular interactions with management and audit committee

EDUCATION

Chartered Accountancy from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Location: New Delhi, India

Completion Date: January 2008

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Delhi University, India

Location: New Delhi, India

Completion Date: July 2005

Specialties

Accounting

Auditing & Internal Control

Financial Reporting

Financial Management

Professional Standards

Management Accounting

Compliance

SKILLS

Business Analysis Financial Management, Costing, Cash Flow & Auditing