Finance Analyst

CONFIDENTIAL

Naveed Ahmed Arbi, CFC

Cell: +1-512-***-****

Address: *** ****** ***** **, ****** Texas 75038

Email: ************@*****.***

Professional Profile

An accomplished, top performing Finance Professional with a proven track record in enabling smart commercial decisions leading to the achievement of business objectives. Displays a high level of commercial and financial acumen with strong Financial & Management Accounting, Treasury, Project Finance skills and influencing, relationship building and management abilities. Now seeking a new challenge, which will utilize skills developed in last 20 years across Aluminum, Manufacturing, Textile and Trading industries. Key Skills

● Currency Note Print Process & Costing● Aluminium Industry and Smelter Knowledge ●Analytical Skills ●Critical Thinking ●Interpersonal Communication ●Time Management ●Spreadsheet Proficiency ●Writing Skills ●Team Leadership ●Process Improvement ●Data Analysis

●Diversity ●SAP (Systems, Applications and Products) FI Certified User ● SAGE Accounting Software - Finance User Career Summary

DeLaRue Security & Currency Printing – OCT 2022 to date Finance Analyst (Currency) – Group Finance

Support Manager Finance in month end reporting, budget preparation, forecasting, provision of information and ad hoc reports.

Maintain the asset registers and reports on stock control.

Ownership and support of the standard costing model and process, providing accurate information for costing, sales/cost of sales and other reporting purposes.

Monitoring, accounting and reporting on factory variances on a regular basis as required by the site.

Weekly invoicing of Currency packed and ready to ship inline with original purchase terms and conditions.

Monthly recharge invoicing of currency plates making and ink usage and reconciliation.

Ensure compliance with Finance guidelines and internal controls.

Supports the profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow preparation.

Ensure accuracy of Nominal Ledger and produce reconciliation of major account balances.

Prepare VAT returns and submittion before deadline.

Confirmation that all pre-press transactions are posted prior to period close.

Production Ink and plates manufacturing variance analysis and updating of dashboard.

Analysis of Jobs Estimate to be packed next period and get confirmation from stakeholders that estimates do not require a revision.

Purchase price variance analysis on monthly basis and draft a detail report to management with positive or negative trend reasons.

Fixed Cost overhead absorption report and allocation to different job run during the period. Alpago Properties LLC – May 2021 to Oct 2022

Financial Analyst – Group Finance Department – Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Preparing monthly Profit & Loss and Consolidated Financial Statements.

Analysis of Profit & Loss accounts and make adjusting entries if necessary.

Detail analysis of Financial Statements in accordance with budgeted forecast and present in a reporting format all upward and downward variances together with realistic explanation.

Supervise Alpago Group Payroll processing in line with Human Capital policies and procedures.

Routine checks of ongoing postings and ultimate effect of that postings in relevant ledger.

Ensuring Compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal control policies and procedures.

Monitoring and reviewing Financial reports for accuracy and completeness.

Drafting policies and procedures of Finance department.

Coordination with different banks for external financing.

Software implementation and testing for their newly inaugurated Supercars showroom. CONFIDENTIAL

Emirates Global Aluminium – Nov 2015 to April 2021 Financial Analyst – Accounts Payable & Shared Services – Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE Major Responsibilities:

Analysis and processing of vendor invoices in compliance with Entity’s P2P process.

Reconciliation of foreign suppliers and processing outstanding invoices in SAP.

Down payment processing and clearing.

Approving changes to vendor master data.

Ensure accuracy of payments.

Control over release of retention money at maturity.

Responsible of booking freight invoices pertaining to strategic material.

Monitor and review KPIs in order to maintain accuracy, completeness & on time vendor payments.

Prepare weekly project cash flow.

Officiate as Finance Manager when required and coordinate with Management.

Arranging bi-monthly payment transmittals as per respective vendor and currency.

Coordinate with external auditors in carrying out periodic reviews. Emirates Global Aluminium – April 2010 to Nov 2015 Treasury Analyst - Cash Management, Group Treasury & Risk – Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE Major Responsibilities:

Drafting weekly payment proposal of foreign and local suppliers.

Lead the implementation of Treasury control procedures.

Jointly worked with IBM in-house team on SAP electronic platform to generate outbound wires using Citibank portal.

Key member in implementation of Business Continuity Plans across EGA group.

Payment of vendor’s due amounts together with treasury settlements using Citibank electronic portal.

Developed standard operating procedures for payment cycle and petty cash for continuous improvement and efficient treasury operations.

Tracking of wire and electronic transfer on regular intervals in order to avoid payment blockage using Citidirect. Gulf International (AGMC Group) - Nov 2006 – Mar 2010 Senior Accountant – Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Major Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly Financial Statements and consolidated annual financial statements.

Analyze Profit & Loss accounts and make adjusting entries if necessary.

Analyze accounting data and prepare reports emanating from respective accounts function.

Supervise preparation of Bank Reconciliation through SAP.

Assist in the preparation of reports, G/L accounts and compilation of company’s operating and capital budgets.

Ensure compliance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal control policies and procedures.

Recommend improvements to present accounting procedures, policies and working practices

Monitor and reviews accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness

Drafting policies and procedures relating to GL.

Coordination with different banks on loan and other financing activities. Al Bakhit Construction Equipment LLC - Jan 2005 to Oct 2006 Fixed Assets Accountant

Major Responsibilities:

Assess and create Asset Number and Asset Master Record in SAP.

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in SAP.

Perform the Fixed Assets month end closing process on time and accurately covering review, calculation and posting of depreciation, adjustments (if any) and reconciliation of FAR to GL within the agreed closing date.

Post Acquisitions, Capitalization of Assets under Construction, Disposals, Retirements, Transfers, Impairments, Unplanned Depreciation, and adjustments related to Fixed Assets.

Reconcile Assets under Construction.

Prepare cost calculation of the Fixed Assets for capitalization. Qualifications

Certified Financial Consultant - Institute of Financial Consultants (IFC) - Vancouver, Canada – Aug 2011

Bachelors of Commerce – Karachi University – Year 2003 Professional Courses

Influential Leadership Program – 18 Month Program CONFIDENTIAL

Treasury Management – The Association of Corporate Treasurers UK

IFRS Trainings – PwC and IFRS Foundation UK

Leading Complex Teams – EGA

IELTS (Academic) 6Band

Travel History

Travelled extensively in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific and embraced the values of Diversity and Inclusion.

● USA ●UK ● Ireland ● Belgium ● Netherlands ● Germany ● France ● Czech Republic ● Australia ● New Zealand ● Hong Kong ● Singapore

● China ● Saudi Arabia ● Qatar ● Oman ● Turkey ● Malaysia

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