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Ahmad Husain Hafeezullah KV
+974 504 55 1 33
A highly focused, strategic and commercially driven finance executive with 13
years (8+ Years in Manufacturing Industry) of accumulated experience in
international / multinational environments with exposure to the Middle East,
Africa and Sub-Continent. Possess solid track record of improving operating
performance, profitability and business growth in large diversified companies
and enhancing internal processes & controls. have strong ability to lead and
operate multi-cultural / multi-lingual environments, intense participative
leader with a proven record for developing high performing teams. Highly
proficient in building Financial Models, Financial strategies & actionable
plans maximizing ROI, including Profitability analysis & Variance analysis,
Internal Auditing and Control, Budgeting & Forecasting, Finance Modelling,
and Costing & Pricing Strategies. Possess strong interpersonal & strategic
influencing skills and experienced in addressing and resolving diverse and
complex business issues.
Specialties:
Corporate strategy, planning & analysis.
Proficient in building financial models.
Staff development & team leadership business development &
strategy.
Revenue growth & margin improvement.
Corporate controlling and administration and corporate finance.
Commercial & financial restructuring and turnaround.
Benchmarking, KPI, Capex and Opex investments with strong
knowledge of GAAP & IFRS.
Cash flow or company liquidity& Working Capital management
Proposals review to asses contractual, financial & commercial risks.
Projects’ budgeting, latest forecasting, variance & trend analysis.
Liaison with external auditors for statutory audit & income tax/zakah
assessment of the company.
Internal Auditing, Internal Control & Compliance analysis.
OBJECTIVES
Seeking a challenging position in Finance (FM, FC, etc...) where my skills & abilities can be utilized in its best
ethics to any Business entity.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Summary
Company Country Year Designation
M H Al Mana Group Qatar 2014
onwards
Finance Manager
Mutarreb Group Yemen & UAE 2010-14 Finance Manager (Group)
AYA Group (deputation) Uganda 2011-12 Finance Controller
Al Asry Electric Co Saudi Arabia 2008-10 Finance & Admin Officer
ICFAI National College India 2007 Development Officer
Abbas Ali & Vijayaraghavan
Associates
India 2002-06 Audit Officer
Email:
hafeezkv@gmail.com
Contacts:
+974 504 55 1 33
+974 3110 7835 (Qatar)
+91 989512 88 99 (India)
+91 4994 237996 (Home Land Line)
Education Qualifications:
Finance Modeling 2015
MBA Finance 2014
M Com (Master of
Commerce) Finance 2005
B Com Accounts & Finance
2002
Date of Birth 13th Feb 1981
Languages:
English, Arabic, Hindi,
Malayalam
Nationality – Indian
Marital Status –
Married
with 2 Kids
Passport # Z 2936863
Expires on 18.11.2024
Visa Status -Transferrable
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M H Al Mana Group – Doha, Qatar (http://www.mhalmanagroup.com/)
Originally formed in 1952 to provide support to the industrial development of Qatar, the rapid
diversification of the Mohammed H. Al Mana Group led to the formation of individual companies, each
specializing in their field of expertise and operating independently, yet collectively comprising the
strength of the Group. M H Al Mana group is a multi-billion US$ Turnover Group having more than 50
subsidiary companies, their business in Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Construction, FMCG,
Auto Mobiles, Retails, Service Division & Investments.
Finance Manager Dec 2014 - Current
Reporting to the GM &IA, apart from managing finance department and finance manager duties, main
task is like a consultant, to re-structure the subsidiary companies. At present working with, Al Mana
Electronics, Italian Marble Design (IMD), D3, Gulf Concrete Products (GCP), Better Homes and Star
Line Block Factory (SBF). Responsible for overall Finance, Treasury, Reporting, Business Planning,
Budgeting, and Forecasting & Decision making functions. Presenting financial results of the company
on monthly basis. Preparing Budget Variance Analysis.
Taking corrective measures and guiding them in the right direction. Preparing formats, procedures,
guidelines and policies for each department including main focus on finance department. Helping
internal audit department on their tasks and notifying the areas to be more vigilant etc. in the group.
Key Roles & Achievement:
Approving Budgets.
Guiding the Finance Team.
Manage the finance function including arrangement of funded & non-funded financial facilities as
per requirement of the company.
Closely monitoring Capex and Opex, Costing, revenue models of IMD, D3, GCP & SBF
Identifying the problems and taking corrective actions.
Monitored spending against approved budgets & report variances there against on monthly basis.
Implemented the business planning, budgeting & forecasting process. Having meeting with all
department heads and studying the current scenario, analyzing it and suggesting corrective
measures.
Preparing and implementing Procedure Life Cycle for each departments.
Al MUTARREB GROUP Sana’a Republic of Yemen (www.mutarreb.com) & Dubai, UAE
Mutarreb is US $100Million Turnover, Manufacturing, Trading Marketing & Telecommunication
Group in the MENA region (especially Middle East, Yemen, Iraq). Manufacturing & Supplying Quality
products (including mobile brand “Brava”), installation packages covering IT Solutions, Security
Systems, Sabafon (a leading telecom company in yemen) Distributor, GSM, Telecommunication
equipment, Trading, Retail, FMCG Division & Investments.
Group Finance Manager Aug 2010 – Sep 2014
Reporting to the CEO, manage the finance departments of YEMEN & UAE as Group Finance Manager.
Responsible for overall Finance, Treasury, Reporting, Business Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting
& Decision making functions. Presenting financial results of the company on monthly basis to BOD.
Preparing Budget Variance Analysis. Giving opinion to CEO on the financial decision making, (i.e. buy
vs. lease, new investment options, starting new ventures) detailed presentation & analysis of periodic
financial statements, presentation & detailed analysis of annual budget, scheduling & organizing Board
& Steering Committee Meetings. Timely completion of annual external audit of each legal entity,
preparing the business plan analyzing & reviewing the monthly & periodic results with lines of
businesses, review of periodic cash flows. Keeping good relation with Banks and financial institutions,
and responsible for LC, LG & PO’s. Following AR & AP, Ongoing review & management of
Company's treasure position, which includes Cash/liquidity Management, Bank Facilities (Cash & non-
Cash).
Key Roles & Achievement:
Manages banking operational relationship.
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Approving Budgets.
Manage the finance function including arrangement of funded & non-funded financial facilities as
per requirement of the company.
Undertake long term & short term financial planning of Company including projects execution
methodology.
Issuance of monthly financial statements & monthly cost status reports of ongoing projects of all
companies of the group.
Actively involved with Project execution team for continuous updating of latest forecast of project
cost at completion to initiate course correction at earliest possible stage.
Monitored spending against approved budgets & report variances there against on monthly basis.
Actively participated in new projects at proposal stage to assess financial, commercial & contractual
risks, suggesting payment terms suitable to project’s need, preparing projected cash flow to asses
financial viability of the project.
Implemented the business planning, budgeting & forecasting process.
Lead ERP selection & testing committee.
Notes: Visiting Dubai office for Internal Review & Audit purpose in every year.
AYA Groups, Kampala, Uganda (http://www.ayagroupafrica.com/)
The AYA group of companies is a rapidly growing conglomerate on the African continent, based
in Uganda. The group currently has commercial interests in the following industries:
* -Food Processing (Agri Business) * - Biscuit & Wheat Factory * -Transportation and Logistics *
-Real Estate Investment and Development * -Hotel Development and Hospitality Industry
Finance Controller (Deputation) Nov 2011- July 2012
Reporting to the Chairman and GM. Responsible for Financial Management, Financial Reporting,
Budgeting, and Debt Management, Tracking AR & AP. Closely tracking with cheques, especially
bouncing. Manage the financial units including accountants. Reviews the operational & financial results
of the company & compares them against objectives & budgets. Lead Internal Audit team and
implement new control system. Act as the point of contact for authorities, external auditors, in case of
questions regarding finance & accounting, year-end closing and tax. Manage the company’s day to day
cash position to the benefit of the company.
Notable Achievements:
Develop financial & management reports for top level management
Redesign and arrange the functioning of Biscuit & wheat Factory
Improved cash flow by improving receivable collection procedures & implementing strict credit
lines.
Filing statutory compliance with regards to VAT, Sales Tax & Income Tax.
Designed, implemented & maintained system of internal control and internal auditing.
Al Asry Electric Company LTD Dammam, http://asry.com.sa/ – KSA
Leading Electrical Manufacturing Company at Eastern Province, KSA. Manufacturer of Electrical Panel
Board, Load centers, Switch gears, etc.
Finance & Admin Officer May2008 – Jun 10
Since Al Asry was newly formed Manufacturing company, it’s my duty formulate & implement the
company’s accounting policies, financial management strategies, standards, policies & procedures.
Responsible for Admin and HR. Participating in internal control setup and manage & supervise
accounting team. Giving opinion to management on the financial matters & examine company’s
activities to compliance with management plans & policies. Supervise weekly and monthly reports that
include accounts payable & receivable reconciliation, cash flow reports, income statements & balance
sheets. Preparing and presenting periodic management reports and yearly budget of the company.
Notable Achievements:
Developed the finance & accounting department from scratch.
Implemented the business planning, budgeting & forecasting process and periodic reporting system.
Develop system to successfully maintain inventory.
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ICFAI National College, Kasaragod, Kerala
ICFAI is a Corporate Group having more than 170 MBA Colleges (INC) all over India; it is the first
MBA College in the district.
Development Officer & Team Leader May 2007 – April 08
Reporting to the Regional Marketing Officer Cochin, was in charge of preparing and implementing
marketing strategies, meeting students and conducting programs in each colleges. Leading the marketing
team and train them on timely basis.
Notable Achievements:
Introduce new pattern for marketing (Master Brain Contest) and get appreciation from Chairman
and appoint one committee for implementing the same in all India level.
Abbas Ali & Vijayaraghavan Associates Chartered Accountants, Kasaragod & Calicut, Kerala
One of the leading Audit firm in Kasaragod and Calicut region.
Audit Officer April 2002 – April 07
Planning, organize and carry out the internal audit functions. Prepare and submit the audit findings and
makes recommendations to management. Discussing with clients and preparing audit schedules. Giving
priorities to IFRS clients. Conducting constructive audits for management to review effectiveness of
controls, financial records and operations and provides the management with assurance that internal
control systems are adequate and effective.
Project Work on Islamic Banking - Title – Islamic Banking; Indian & Global Context
Introduction, Islamic banking; Theoretical Framework
Common Practices of Islamic Banking in Sources and Uses of Funds
Islamic Banking Case Studies
1. Kuwait Finance House (KFH)
2. Alternative Investment and Credit Ltd, Cochin (AICL)
3. Qatar Islamic Bank
Comparison between Islamic Banking and Conventional Banking. Findings, Suggestions and Conclusion
PROFESSIONAL, EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
Academics
2014 – Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialized in Finance, Shobit University New Delhi.
2005 – Master of Commerce (M Com) specialized in Finance, University of Calicut, India.
2002 – Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) specialized in Accounts & Finance, University of Calicut,
India.
Professional
2014 – Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) course going on.
2015 – Finance Modeling (National Stock Exchange of India & IMS Pro School) NSE India
2013 – Board of Directors Training Conducted by World Bank in Association with YBC, Sana, Yemen.
2013 – The Uniform Customs and Practice – UCP 600 – Letter of Credit, ILS Yemen.
2008 – Capital Market Dealers Module, National Stock Exchange, New Delhi.
2007 – Oracle 9.1 Financials basics modules (SQL, PLSQL), LCC Calicut. India.
2007 – PGDIBF (Islamic Banking & Finance) IIBF Hyderabad, India.
2005 – Diploma in Computer Applications (MS Office, Tally) Farook College, India
I hereby declared that the particulars given above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief
AHMAD HUSAIN HAFEEZULLAH. K.V