1. MOHAMMED OWAIS MANORWALA
209, SUMMERS 2, JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE, DUBAI, UAE
owais_manorwala@hotmail.com – 00971 528 611 042 (UAE)
– 0092 300 260 1747 (Pakistan)
CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANT
Dedicated and technically skilled professional with versatile management skills, developed through
10 years of experience in Finance and Accounting field . Expert in providing business solutions
through innovative techniques, implementing ERPs and developing accounting processes and
policies. Advance computer skills in Oracle Financials, Hyperion, GL Wand, MS Office Suite, Sidat
Hyder Financials, and SAP. Core competencies include:
 Accounting Management
 Financial Analysis
 Team building
 Financial Reporting
 Procedures Manuals
 Cost Reductions
 Planning and Budgeting
 Costing
 System Implementation
CREDENTIALS
Finalist of ACA - Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW)
Member of UAE Chartered Accountant Qualification (UAECA) – 2015
Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) – 2012
Affiliate of Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) – 2009
Bachelors of Commerce, University of Karachi – 2006
GCE O and A Level, British Council - 2004
Certified Power User of SAP FI Module
Awarded SAP MM / FICO Implementation Trophy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sep 2014 - Present
Regional Finance Manager Finance
Key Responsibilities:
 Implementation of accounts payable shared service centre
 SAP MM and FICO Implementation
 Implementation of regional reconciliation process
 Management of regional accounts payable with a team of 15 people
 Regional inventory management
 Regional cash management
 Regional taxation management
 Regional insurance management

2. MOHAMMED OWAIS MANORWALA
July 2013 – Sep 2014
Assistant Manager – Accounting, Compliance & Reporting (ACR)
Dubai Office
I have worked in planning, budgeting and reporting at Dubai World Trade Centre, was
responsible for planning, budgeting and reporting using multiple systems including Oracle, GL
Wand, Hyperion, etc.
Key Responsibilities:
 Preparation of financial statements on a monthly basis
 Analysing monthly revenue and expenses against budget.
 Preparation of monthly analysis report for business unit’s decision making.
 Preparation of monthly departmental performance review.
 Preparation of monthly MICE report.
 Preparation of monthly financial review reports for Board of Directors and CEO.
 Quarterly forecast preparation.
 Annual Budget preparation.
 Ad hoc Analysis for strategic management decision.
Dec. 2008 – June 2013
Manager – Accounting, Compliance & Reporting (ACR) (4 years 6 months)
Dubai Office (Secondment) Jan. 2013 – June 2013
(06 months)
Worked on an Accounting cum Oracle implementation support assignment of Majid Al Futtaim
Group, running the old system simultaneously, ensuring all processes and procedures have been
successfully transferred to the new system.
Key Responsibilities:
 Accounts receivable management
 Review monthly recurring billing.
 Reconcile monthly revenues to the lease rates in the agreement.
 Ensure all new leases are within approved rent rates.
 Prepare tenant’s statement of account.
 Debtor report / monthly closing.
 Prepare ad hoc analysis for management analysis.
Pakistan Office Dec. 2008 – Dec. 2012
(4 Years)
Work as Manager in Accounting, Compliance and Reporting Services Department. Provide
accounting and financial services to multiple clients. Currently, manage the entire accounting and
finance functions of Abudawood trading company (Subsidiary of Ismail Abudawood Trading
Company) FMCG section. Presently manage a team of 13 people reporting directly and heading a
large team of 44+ branch accountants and supervisors with indirect reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
 Management of complete accounting and taxation function, including Account Receivable,
Accounts Payable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting & review.

3.  Budgeting, forecasting, monthly closing, variance analysis, foreign reporting, consolidation
& project management.
 Assessing business, organizational risks and decision-making for resolution of critical
reportable matters.
 Setting of Credit Control Measures for all Customers nationwide and keeping stringent
follow-up of its receivables.
 Part of business development team for costing and accounting impact analysis.
 Assisting and direct reporting to Head of Accounting.
 Training, managing and evaluating assisting staff.
 Assist clients establish and restructure their finance and accounting department by
developing policies, processes and procedures, implementing ERP system and conducting
project feasibility assessment and financial analysis.
 Facilitating Group Internal Auditors in reviewing operations and ensure the implementation
of Audit recommendations.
 Review ongoing SAP processes and ensure its applicability and suggesting improvements
based on business requirements.
 Reporting to Country Manager at Abudawood Pakistan
Key accomplishments include:
 Implemented ‘Best in Class’ for operating expenses, activity based operating expenditure
control tool, in order to increase operational efficiency and reduce cost. Resulting in initial
annual saving of $0.21 million.
 Changed the modulus operandi for principal payment terms calculation. Hence, resulted in
positive cash flows and saved nearly $0.38 million per annum.
 Developed a fleet expense management tool and a process for centralized payments of
fuel expenses, resulting in a saving of nearly $0.12 million per annum.
 Developed a process for centralized payment and management of petty cash expenses to
mitigate the inherent risk of handling cash at various locations.
 Served as a ‘Power User’ in implementing SAP FI module in Pakistan.
 Performed integration and unit testing for SAP implementation in Saudi Arabia as a
‘Business Process Expert’.
 Lead and performed several internal audits.
 Developed and implemented a strong accrual process.
Portfolio includes Abudawood Trading Company (Pakistan) Ltd., Reuters Pakistan Ltd. and
Samina Capital Ltd.
Samad Enterprise, Pakistan. Sep. 2005 – Dec. 2008
Senior Accountant (3 Years 4 Months)
Prepared and consolidated financial forecast and budgets, including calculation and analysis
monthly variances. Responsible for management reporting and statutory compliance including
taxation. Performed periodic internal audits of various accounting and business processes to
ensure regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and accuracy. Key achievements include:
 Upgraded the costing tool, in order to get more orders through correct pricing.
 Automated various manual accounting and business processes to gain efficiency and
increase productivity.