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Paul Millings
paul_millings@hotmail.com
1 Kimber Close 01980 842824
Tidworth SP9 7JZ 07506 490669
Executive Summary:
Highly-effective, ambitious and driven Commercial Finance and Contracts Manager with more
than 25 years' broad and deep experience of project and programme management, administration,
finance, accounting and HR.
 Proactive and organised, with a robust track record of success in the negotiation,
establishment and implementation of complex Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and fully-
functional finance systems in challenging environments and remote locations worldwide,
frequently in situations where such infrastructure was previously non-existent.
 Exceptional communicator at all levels, from the boardroom to the accounts office, possessing
the innate ability to forge strong, mutually beneficial interpersonal relationships, while positively
contributing to, developing and leading dedicated professional teams. Able to explain complex
or technical subject matter to non-technical people, to create and execute comprehensive
reporting procedures across all functional areas, and deliver mission-critical information
(including KPI's, due diligence reports and other management information) efficiently and
effectively in any required format or medium.
 Charismatic and personable, with a credible, confident and energetic but understated
presence, a reputation for sound judgement, and the ability to create innovative but
commonsense and commercially-viable solutions to both routine and extraordinary challenges.
 Regarded as a “safe pair of hands” in a crisis; a key business leader who has the vision and
clarity of strategic thought to both plan and execute complex operational projects, and holds
staff and contractors to account against stringent criteria and deliverables without detriment to
people or process.
Areas of Expertise:
Contracts Management, Project Management, Administration, Human Resources (HR)
Management, Personnel Management, Finance Management, Budgetary and Fiscal Control,
Document Handling, Records Management, Security Management, Financial Accounting,
Inventory Control, Facilities Management, Data Control, Logistical Services, Office Management,
Business Planning, Systems Support, Account Auditor, Effective Delegation, Staff Training and
Mentoring, Quality Assurance, Contract Law, Employment Law, Asset Management, Management
Accounting, Financial Control, IFRS, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
Key Accomplishments
 Successfully managed and controlled the delivery of a major US Government contract in Iraq,
valued at US$15 million over one year. Contract was delivered on time, to budget and within
specification. Commended by the US Contracting Officer for aligning country management
with contract compliance, deliverables and governance policy.
 Led a $100 million turnover business unit to control contracts in Iraq with high profile clients
such as the US Government, Her Majesty’s Government, NATO, Shell, General Electric,
Worley Parsons and the Iraqi Ministries.
 Researched, calculated and validated the compensation due to those Liberian nationals who
died as members of the Special Task Force employed by the Sierra Leone Government during
the Sierra Leone Civil War.
 Managed and delivered the Le6.4 billion (approximately US$2 million, 5% of GDP) distribution
programme of Donor Nation ex-gratia payments to the families of those killed in action during
the conflict.

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Experience:
GFA Consulting Ltd, Kabul, Afghanistan (Ministry of Energy and Water
World Bank vetted position
Finance Manager 2013-2015
Overall responsibility for the administration and financial management of World Bank Loan
Cr39333 and grants TF091120, TF093513 to the Afghanistan Government for EPRP, KAMPP and
APSDP. Total funding administered $130m plus special projects of a further US$57m and
US$60m. There were 11 major rehabilitation construction and institutional reform sub-projects and
numerous minor consulting sub-projects. Deliver Financial Accounting and Project Management
Support to the Ministry of Energy and Water. Ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in
project accounts in accordance with the relevant international accounting standards and
Government of Afghanistan and World Bank requirements. Monitor the resource funding from
World Bank Special Account.
Proximal Consulting, Marlborough UK
Project Consultant 2012
Business Crime mitigation and Anti-Money-Laundering Services, with offices in UK and Geneva.
Client base is primarily blue-chip, and includes regulatory agencies, law firms, individual
companies, private banks, trust companies and other financial institutions which provide
compliance and due diligence in key operating areas.
 Delivered unrivalled and unique expertise in business crime mitigation and money-laundering
prevention services. Instigated a proactive and comprehensive reporting regime to provide
KYC due diligence reports on individuals and companies worldwide. Accountable directly to
the Chief Executive.
Control Risks Ltd, London
Commercial Finance Manager (Iraq Portfolio) 2010 - 2011
£100 Million Turnover Risk Consultancy, with 34 offices worldwide.
 Delivered financial analytical support to senior management for operations in Baghdad and in
wider Iraq. Accountable directly to the Country Manager.
 Prevented losses through weekly analysis of key business data, monitoring budgetary issues,
proactively designing and delivering timely and appropriate solutions.
 Examined, forecast and managed profitability on current and future contracts within the Oil and
Gas Sector.
 Coached, mentored and trained 3 Project Managers to successfully manage all deliverables on
contracts valued at US$100 million.
Olive Group FZ LLC, Dubai
Commercial Finance and Contracts Manager (Iraq Portfolio) 2007 - 2010
Led a business unit (US$100 million turnover) which consistently and successfully delivered every
facet of financial management and control of contracts.
 Prevented substantial losses through stringent application of US Government contract policy.
 Initiated and implemented new programs for financial control, and pioneered the expansion of
the company into new and emerging markets within the Oil and Gas Industry.
No-Lemon FZ LLC, Dubai
Country Finance and Administration Manager (Afghanistan) 2007
Project managed all financial, administration, HR, IT and Data Quality Assurance Departments,
with oversight and audit responsibility for US$100 million turnover and over 500 foreign and local
staff.
 Conducted daily briefings with senior Afghan National Police Commanders and US

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representatives in Kabul and Washington.
 Delivered fiscal and operational oversight to the United States through comprehensive monthly
management reporting to US commanders in Washington.
 Ensured contract deliverables were in full compliance with contract protocols.
Control Risks Ltd, London
Commercial Finance and Administration Manager (Iraq) 2006 - 2007
 Resolved contractual and financial issues within oil and gas sector operations in the Rumaila
Oilfields, Basra, that had previously been costing the company thousands of dollars per day.
 Implemented the project burn rate on a multimillion dollar joint-venture with Worley Parsons.
 Fully reconciled US$500,000 of incomplete accounts.
Deputy Chief of Staff, Iraq (Major) 2005 - 2006
Global Strategies Group, International Zone and Baghdad International Airport
Delivered Administrative, Financial, HR and Information Systems support, and managed all
aspects of security through a specialist team of 1300, under a US Government contract of $84
million per annum, and an Iraqi Ministry of Transport contract. Total workforce circa 2000 staff.
Her Majesty's Forces, Army
Senior Military Adviser, Sierra Leone 2003 - 2004
International Military Advisory Training Team (IMATT)
Advised the government of Sierra Leone on all aspects of administration, infrastructure and
systems support to the 14,000 troops within the newly-reformed Sierra Leone Army following the
Civil War, including pay, administration, IT support systems and HR.
HR/Finance Director, Headquarters Adjutant General, Upavon 2002 - 2003
Managed complex financial and administrative casework from the British Army Personal Service
Branches. All cases were highly sensitive, and potentially had significant political and strategic
impact across the wider Army.
Senior HR Executive, Chief J1 2001 - 2002
Managed all aspects of training, welfare and career progression for up 400 senior military officers
and civilian staff representing 29 nations within the NATO Headquarters in Skopje Macedonia.
Earlier Career
Selected for and appointed to wide-ranging and disparate roles in administration and finance,
including the direct management of legal casework for several high-profile international legal
challenges to Her Majesty’s Government.
 Liaised between all parties, including foreign government departments, police services and
individuals involved.
 Commended for one such case heard at the Royal Courts of Justice by the presiding Judge
and the Treasury Solicitor for the exemplary standard of record keeping and the accuracy of
the case notes.
 Extensive experience as an Equal Opportunities Advisor.
Education, Training and Qualifications
 Postgraduate Accreditation to the Institute of Chartered Secretaries
 Finance Director, British Army Staff Course (P/Q CIMA and CFA)

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 Pure Mathematics (2nd
Level), Mathematics (Foundation Level), Open University
 Social Sciences (Foundation Level), Open University
 Fellow of the International Association of Bookkeepers (FIAB)
 Continuous Personal Development study with ACCA