Gaurav Baid
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Results-driven, ambitious and competitive leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximise profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talent for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Partner
AJMS Global Consulting
Dubai
2019.01 - Current
- Maintained and built client relationships at CXO level
- Advised financial institutions on Central Bank inspections and remediation
- Advised 35+ financial institutions on implementation of IND AS & IFRS (i.e. 7, 9, 13, 16, & 17)
- Developed Balance scorecard and KPIs for senior management of listed entities
- Identified and implemented opportunities for digitalization
- Formulated strategies for Board of listed entities
- Conducted business process re-engineering and facilitated structural changes to achieve cost efficiency of over 35%
- Established IFRS consulting practice, leading to CAGR of 80% y-o-y
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance and profitability
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on client deliveries
- Spearheaded strategic planning and decision-making processes aligning with mission and stakeholder interests
Chief Financial Officer
BMB Investment Bank
Bahrain
2013.10 - 2018.11
- Ensured compliance with Stock Exchange and Central Bank mandates
- Developed Strategic Business Plan and Recovery Plan for Board and Central Bank
- Drove increase in operating income by 50% over tenure and led successful business re-engineering to improve efficiency
- Created and implemented overall business strategy to facilitate all managerial decision-making
- Improved long-term prospecting, strategy development and customer engagement by implementing successful growth strategies
- Consulted with C-level executives, influencing high level decision-making
- Defined problems and scoped, analysed and prepared strategic solutions
- Leveraged financial analysis to support and challenge strategic decisions
- Increased new business connections and revenue generation opportunities by improving networking strategies
- Led and mentored 10 direct reports for successful project delivery
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young (EY)
Bahrain
2006.03 - 2013.09
- Managed and coordinated between various EY offices and Risk Management function of EY for US-SEC registered Global Chairman’s Account Client
- Enhanced audit approach in line with best practice and learnings from existing engagements to improve client experience and delivery timelines
- Researched and presented at CXO level, industry benchmarking exercises on investments in private equity, asset management and hedge funds
- Conducted training to impart technical knowledge amongst colleagues & juniors and building team collaboration skills
- Led a team of 25 and Monitored performance and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted HR personnel with recruitment, hiring and training highly effective teams.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Business & Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India 2002.11 - 2005.05
Bachelors of Commerce - Business & Accounting
Calcutta University
India 2000.05 - 2003.05
Skills
- Strategy & Management
- Leadership
- Financial Reporting & Budgeting
- IND AS and IFRS Implementation
- Tax & VAT Compliance
- Digital Transformation
- Business Process re-engineering
- Regulatory compliance – Local & international (EPRS, AML CFT, CRS, FATCA, Licensing requirements, NESA, ADHICS, ICFR, etc.)
- Data and Financial Analytics
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Bengali
Advanced
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Senior Partner
AJMS Global Consulting
2019.01 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
BMB Investment Bank
2013.10 - 2018.11
Senior Manager
Ernst & Young (EY)
2006.03 - 2013.09
Chartered Accountant - Business & Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2002.11 - 2005.05
Bachelors of Commerce - Business & Accounting
Calcutta University
2000.05 - 2003.05
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