PUJA SABRI
FINANCE DIRECTOR
DUBAI,UAE
Summary
A results-oriented financial management professional with 12 years' of excellence in delivering optimal results in high-growth environments through initiatives that exceed business performance targets and achieve measurable outcomes in areas of Finance, Accounts, Auditing and Banking industry of repute.
Gained in-depth exposure in revamping the total approach from transaction to process base. Insightful experience in developing various accountings manuals.
Commended for summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports and ensuring the recording of all transactions in the proper head of accounts.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Regional Finance Director
FZ LLC
DUBAI
12.2020 - Current
- As a finance Director , Independently involved in setting up Business Units in UAE and Kenya
- I have also been handling the Finance and Operations for the Middle East and Africa , which includes KSA ,
- UAE and Kenya
- Worked with some of the Prestigious Clients Like Mars Wrigley's, Merck Sharp and
- Dome( MSD) , Sanofi, Pfizer, Al Shaya and other local Clients
- Leading the accounting and finance function as the country head for Middle east and Africa
- Directing financial planning and strategy as a regional Head
- Analyzing and reporting on financial performance
- Overseeing audit and tax functions
- Developing and implementing accounting policies
- Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets
- Training accounting staff
- Reviewing departmental budgets
- Supporting senior stakeholders on all business reviews
- Managing the budgeting, forecasting and long-term planning process
- Generating reports & analysis to assist in decision making
- Managing banking relationships, cash management and other treasury related activities
- Ensuring compliance with financial processes, systems and policies
- Providing an oversight on tax, internal controls and audit related matters
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Managed day-to-day operations within [Number]-person finance department for [Type] organization.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
Financial Controller
DUKTUS PIPE SYSTEMS FZE
DUBAI, DUBAI
01.2008 - 01.2018
- It is a Subsidiary of a German multinational based in Dubai Free Zone engaged in marketing, supply, project and after sales support for technically advanced water pipes in growing Middle East and North African markets.)
- Key Achievements
- Won appreciation for providing support in systematizing the accounting procedure, the finalization of balance sheet and compliance of internal & external audit
- Structured annual operational budget and implemented control measures to contain expenses within defined limits
- Gained in-depth knowledge on working Tally Accounting Package
- Job Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for managing complete accounting, finance Department and financial reporting and preparation of internal and external financial statements
- Meticulously produce a meaningful variance analysis at the project / company level against budget/ pre order calculations, consolidations, internal reporting regimes
- Full responsibility for handling foreign exchange, letters of credit, banking relationships, month/year end closings
- Actively involve in coordination of internal and analysis of project and company level, month end closing, internal group reporting and IFRS financial statements
- Accountable for day to day banking, bank payments and reconciliation, handing internal and external auditors, accounts and reports on a monthly basis, meetings etc
- Judiciously review and prepare annual internal and external auditing schedule and coordinate audit activities
- Responsible for monitoring and confirming the financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors
- Efficiently provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Introduced internal controls to monitor critical areas of financial control and devised [Type] corrective actions to address risks or deficiencies.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for [Number] employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Accurately projected monthly cash expenditures through efficient budgeting and detailed document reviews.
- Verified accurate completion of corporate income tax returns and optimal use of favorable tax codes.
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Assisted in upper-level decision making by creating comprehensive financial reports and collaborating with finance and accounting departments.
- Reduced waste and boosted productivity by restructuring finance and accounting departments.
- Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
IIR Middle East LLC, Conferences
Dubai
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.Gained in-depth working knowledge of CODA Financials and SAP, Advanced Excel spreadsheets for Debtors Reconciliations and other reports.
Gained hands on experience on SUN accounting Package.
Successfully implemented an audit program to test the efficiency of all aspects of accounting controls.
Deftly implemented cost rationalization measures to maintain overall competitiveness.
Reviewed existing systems & procedures and design internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction.
Job Responsibilities
Accountable for handling complete payables for exhibition.
Accomplished the responsibility for handling day to day banking, weekly cash flow, budgets, forecasting and variance analysis, finalization of accounts and audit.
Judiciously handled reports during the tenure, weekly total outstanding report, and total sales report.
Accountable for preparing spreadsheets for analysis of revenue –regionwise and Countrywise.
Meticulously prepared the monthly debtors reconciliation and bank reconciliations.
Led a team of 5 people in the department, responsible for preparing preview and final financial statements and submitting periodic reports to the management.
Utilized analytical skills in reviewing revenue and expense account analysis and bank reconciliation.
Worked for exhibitions that collected revenue upto
USD12.5 million for ARABHEALTH 2006
USD 6.5million for Cityscape 2005
USD 5.4m for MEE 2006
Accountant
CALTEX AL KHALIJ- Oil Company
07.2002 - 02.2004
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Accountant - Accounts Payable
Metito Overseas Ltd, Desalination of Water Plants
09.2001 - 06.2002
Officer
Citibank NA
05.1999 - 07.2000
Senior Accountant
Franks International, Renting
11.1997 - 05.1998
- Of Oil wells and Rigs
Staff Accountant
M/s Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants
11.1996 - 08.1997
Accounts Officer
M/s Ace Group of Companies
05.1995 - 08.1996
Accountant
Aakriti International
09.1993 - 04.1995
Articleship / Audit Assistant
M/s S. R. Batliboi & Co. Chartered Accountants
07.1990 - 08.1993
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Delhi University
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India
undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Skills
Additional Informationundefined
Certification
accounting (20+ years)
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate to: Dubai - Sharjah - Abu Dhabi
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Regional Finance Director
FZ LLC
12.2020 - Current
Financial Controller
DUKTUS PIPE SYSTEMS FZE
01.2008 - 01.2018
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
IIR Middle East LLC, Conferences
01.2004 - 06.2008
Accountant
CALTEX AL KHALIJ- Oil Company
07.2002 - 02.2004
Accountant - Accounts Payable
Metito Overseas Ltd, Desalination of Water Plants
09.2001 - 06.2002
Officer
Citibank NA
05.1999 - 07.2000
Senior Accountant
Franks International, Renting
11.1997 - 05.1998
Staff Accountant
M/s Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants
11.1996 - 08.1997
Accounts Officer
M/s Ace Group of Companies
05.1995 - 08.1996
Accountant
Aakriti International
09.1993 - 04.1995
Articleship / Audit Assistant
M/s S. R. Batliboi & Co. Chartered Accountants
07.1990 - 08.1993
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Delhi University
Chartered Accountant - undefined
Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India
undefined
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
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