1. CA Noushad Babu
P O Box 34342, Abu Dhabi - U.A.E
+971 508712813; babuaca@gmail.com
Senior Management: Finance & Accounts
Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience in managing finance, accounts & audits across diverse organizations
in India & the Middle East. Proficient in planning & implementing innovative business strategies to initiate and control
finance, projected towards organizational goals, including strategic financial planning, cost and profitability management,
business process reengineering, internal and external audit management for enhancing organizational profitability using
prudent financial management; seeking challenging senior managerial assignments with a globally reputed organization to
leverage acquired skills in contributing to organizational growth
Expertise in
 Financial Strategic Planning
 Income & Expense Forecasts
 Accounting Methods
 Budgeting / Budget Variances
 Profitability Analysis
 Working Capital Management
 Fund Optimization
 Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss A/C
 Direct / Indirect Taxation
 Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
 Feasibility Studies
 Reporting & Documentation
 Internal & External Audits
 Team Leadership
Education
 Chartered Accountant, The Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India (2003)
 B.Com, University of Calicut (1998)
Executive Summary
 Proven ability in defining/ implementing financial strategies
encompassing contractual obligations, financial management &
systems for enhancing organizational bottom lines
 Skilled in implementing effective internal controls for effectively
resolving potential risks and anticipated losses. Set up financial
benchmarks by implementing remedial measures, comparing budget
Vs actual
 Enhance safety of organizational funds by efficiently managing liquid
assets, minimizing currency/ interest rate exposures and maximizing
returns from short term investments
 Well versed in setting up high performing teams, defining/ aligning
strategic financial and investment plans to organizational growth
objectives and other related factors
 Proficient in preparing strategic and long-term financial plans aligned
to changes in financial regulations and legislation
 Adroit in working capital utilization, deploying funds and enhancing
return on investments for generating adequate liquidity and cash
flow
 Conduct audits and implement effective internal controls based on
organizational policies and other statutory regulations
 Adept at maintaining steady cash flow and fund availability for future/
existing business funding requirement by effectively managing
treasury operations
 Optimize working capital utilization, deployed funds and enhanced
return on investments for generating adequate liquidity and cash
flow
Professional Experience
Al Qudra Real Estate LLC, Abu Dhabi - UAE  Nov 2008 till date
Assistant Finance Manager
Accomplishments:
 Played key role in developing templates for preparing & submitting Group (Al Qudra Holding PJSC which is parent
company to company Al Qudra Real Estate LLC) Budget & Group Cash Flow Statement by subsidiaries
 Instrumental in building a New Team for Al Qudra Real Estate Finance Dept.” at the time of a major restructuring
happened in the company during 2009
Accountabilities:
Managerial Functions
 Spearhead day to day activities of the finance & treasury functions of the real estate division of the group
(consisting of 3 entities) in compliance to organizational policies and other statutory regulations
 Render financial support to the management & operation teams in enhancing regional business as well as financial
objectives

2.  Set up effective internal controls based on assessment of Financial & Operation risk to safeguard shareholders’
investment and company’s assets in compliance to Group Internal Audit Department requirements
 Assist the senior management in implementing business strategies, optimizing project costs for maintaining project
profitability
 Develop cost effective infrastructure for implementing Group’s financial control, reporting, financial management
& audit
Finance & Accounts Management
 Collaborate with the senior leadership team and auditors in preparing and closing financial statements based on
detailed account analysis, corporate month-end processing and reporting
 Assess financial health of the organization by preparing and evaluating forecasted monthly and annual financial
statements
 Prepare budget/forecast models for revenue and providing insights on financial matters to the company
management. Forecast risks, conduct monthly segment revenue analysis
 Negotiate credit facilities with banks/ financial institutions for maintaining adequate cash flow for existing and
future financial transactions as well as organizational business expansion plans
 Prepare & maintain Consolidated Group Budget and Quarterly Budget for the group aimed at enhancing
organizational bottom lines
Audit & Compliance
 Assist auditors with supporting documentation for conducting financial and statutory audits; follow up with
respective department heads for effectively implementing audit recommendations
 Update / archive records related to financial transactions for future reference based on audit recommendations,
organizational and statutory requirements
 Conduct variance analysis and participate in internal audits aimed at implementing effective internal controls based on
Corporate Accounting policies and International Accounting Standards
Reporting & Documentation
 Collaborate with the senior leadership team and auditors in preparing and closing financial statements based on
detailed account analysis, corporate month-end processing and reporting
 Prepare & present financial statements in compliance to Corporate Accounting policies and International
Accounting Standards to be presented to the Group Chief Financial Officer
 Interact with the legal department in evaluation & interpretation of contracts to align finance & payment terms to
organizational business objectives
 Maintain updated records of organizational financial records & documents in compliance to organizational policies &
procedures
Team Leadership
 Evaluate team performance & render productivity enhancement feedback. Organize training sessions for team
members based on identified training needs
 Guide team members in effectively resolving critical issues with potential business & financial impact
Young & Rubicam, Abu Dhabi - UAE  Oct 2004 – Oct 2008
Accounts Manager
Accomplishments:
 Played key role in preparing Feasibility Study Report for setting up new branches and launching new products
 Instrumental in developing guidelines for ethical framework for implementing corporate social responsibility in the
organization
 Significant contributor in defining & implementing credit control policies & procedures (leading to reduced debtors’
turnover from 75 days to 59 days) and purchase policy aligned to changing market dynamics for the organization
 Bagged Employee of the Year 2006 for exemplary service in implementing policies and managing assigned projects
in compliance to project SLA parameters
 Managed Due Diligence Audit (DDA) up to management’s satisfaction at the time of “take-over” of Young &
Rubicam Brands by WPP Group in Year 2007
 Rated high for efficient management of periodical Sarbanes Oxley Audit Requirements (SOX Audit) and compliance
with internal controls and procedures as required under Surbanes-Oxley Act 2002
 Effectively managed Annual Volume Rebate due to be received from major media houses and thereby managed to
increase the volume each year
 Offered to rejoin the organization despite leaving the organization
Accountabilities:
 Led a team of 5 employees in preparing & presenting financial statements, cash flow and fund flow statements in
compliance to accounting standards
 Maintained updated cash flow projection through optimized inventory, credit and collection, disbursements,
deposits, and remittances

3.  Managed working capital and processed vendor and petty cash payments based on projected cash flow. Followed
up with clients & concerned teams for clearing payment dues and maintaining collection targets
 Prepared & ensured compliance to organization budgets for maintaining profitability in day to day commercial
activities. Managed budget variances by implementing effective remedial measures
 Updated financial records and coordinated with internal & external auditors in conducting statutory & financial
audits
 Implemented internal controls based on evaluated financial & operational risks. Guided team members in reconciling
accounts payable, receivable and banks to ascertain organizational financial health
 Prepared & presented various status reports for the senior management team and other stakeholders to enable
effective decision making
Earlier Assignments
Sudhakar & Sekaran, Chartered Accountants, Chennai - India  Oct 1998 – Jun 2004
Senior Auditor (Nov 2001 – Jun 2004)
Article Clerk (Oct 1998 – Oct 2001)
 Interacted with the managing partner, risk advisor, internal auditor, due diligence team pertaining to fraud
investigations and other issues
 Involved in planning, organizing and controlling internal control functions in compliance to accounting control plan
(“ACP”) and 2nd level controls
 Managed activities related to risk assessment of departments and functional areas including internal control testing
of potential risk areas
Accreditation
 Communication and Management Course
 Participated in IFRS Seminars
 Monthly Workshops on various subjects and topics organized by ICAI
 Professional Development Committee Seminar (PDC) on Income Tax and FEMA provisions relating to NRIs and Ethics of
Tax Evasion
 PDC on The Evolution of Financial Due Diligence
 PDC and Panel Discussion on the topic of ‘Banking Scenario in UAE’
 Seminar named “Unlock Your Creativity and Change Your Life” & “Life Changing Techniques and Tips”
 Seminar on Regional Tax and its Impact on UAE Businesses
 Attended PDC on Analysis of Indian Union Budget by top tax experts from India every year since 2005
 Professional Development seminar (PDC) on Application of “Value Added Tax (VAT)" in UAE
Date of Birth: 01st
April 1978 ~ Languages Known: English, Hindi, Malayalam & Arabic ~ Passport Details: K 2007134 valid till
2021
~ References: Available on Request ~