Michael Curran

Industry: IT, AI, Software development of digital SaaS products

• Responsible for the company's complete Financial, Commercial and Administrative functions in both Dubai and India
• Successfully registered for VAT and Corporate Tax with FTA
• Opened multiple Bank Accounts foreign and local
• Successfully implemented SAP ERP Finance and HR modules
• Implemented multiple payment gateways & processors to facilitate online payments in both Fiat and Crypto currencies and achieved record sales
• Manage the internal Audits and statutory year-end Audits
• Involved in the branding of the Dubai Metro Station and multiple advertising and marketing campaigns
• Implemented a branded debit card project to facilitate payments to our freelance affiliates, boosting our global sales
• Reviewed all legal contracts and agreements
• Feasibility study to build our own data centre with advanced Cyber security controls
• Managed multiple cloud services like AWS and Google Cloud, and multiple software subscriptions
• Prepare regular Budgets, Forecasts and Financial Models
• Cash flow management
• Prepared Monthly, quarterly and annual financial and management reports
• Showcased our ecosystem and products at GITEX Dubai
• Advised the CEO on multiple projects and implemented an online KYC application

Industry: Human Resources, Recruitment and Consulting

• Opened and set up a UAE Branch in ADGM and IFZA
• Opened and managed bank accounts
• Business Development
• Responsible for the full Group Finance and Admin function
• Manage and update our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• Website design and development
• Managing Contract workers around the World
• Designed Tax-efficient structures
• Managed outsourced payroll functions

Industry: Manufacturing various grades of Paper Jumbo Rolls

• Responsible for a team of 250 employees in all the departments at the Paper Mill including Production, Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance, Sales, Quality Control, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Projects, QHSE, HR & Admin, and Finance
• Achieved record production volumes by optimizing the manufacturing processes
• Improved our machines' availability and utilization by implementing effective preventative maintenance schedules
• Together with Production and Quality, developed a new grade of tissue which was successfully launched in the market
• Increased sales of our recycled tissue products into the Saudi Arabian and South African markets
• Implemented many energy-saving projects to reduce costs significantly
• Financial feasibility approval and secured AED 250m finance for our 3rd Paper Machine and new office expansion project through export credit financing with a Swedish Bank
• Member of the Project Management team to oversee the Project implementation, design, construction and installation
• Managed the main contractors (Al Jaber Construction and Valmet), various sub-contractors and suppliers to ensure the successful timely completion of the project in line with the milestones and budgets
• Achieved a zero-incident safety report for all 3 years of our expansion project
• Increased revenue by 10% by developing an effective sales commission scheme
• Improved Gross Profit & Net Profit Margins year on year through market & product segmentation and cost-saving initiatives
• Achieved record Profits and Dividend payouts for Shareholders
• Developed high-performance management and finance teams to streamline processes and strengthen controls
• Implemented a Treasury management which improved our cash flow position and reduced interest costs
• Reporting to the Board of Directors

Industry: Construction and Civil Engineering

• Responsible for the company's complete Financial, Commercial and Administrative functions
• Developed & structured the first Strategic Plan, Annual Budget and Forecasts
• Negotiated better Banking terms & conditions and consolidated the banking relationships thereby generating a significant reduction in costs
• Implemented Quality Management Systems (QMS) and received the first ISO 9001:2008 Accreditation in 2011
• Advised the Managing Director on Investment strategies which yielded more than a 20% return

Industry: Quarrying & Mining (Limestone, Gold & Diamonds)

• Responsible for the complete financial, commercial and administrative functions of the company
• Manage, supervise, coach, counsel & discipline the Finance & Admin, IT & HR departments
• Implement complete financial, accounting, budgetary, management, procurement & inventory systems, and controls from the ground up
• Co-ordinate, design and manage the implementation of the Tally ERP Accounting Package in both UAE and the various Mining sites in Tanzania, and linked all with live updates to Head Office
• Started and set up the Internal Audit Department
• Formalized the Internal Audit Process, Risk Assessment, Planning, Fieldwork, Audit Reports and Follow-up Review
• Reporting to the Board of Directors

Industry: Opencast Mining of Gold, Platinum, Coal, Diamonds, Chrome, Copper & Nickel

• Responsible for the complete financial and administrative functions of the company
• Manage, supervise, coach, counsel & discipline the Finance & Admin Departments
• One of the youngest Directors appointed by the company and member of the Board of Directors
• Assisted in achieving over 35% revenue growth per year
• Improved Net Profit Margin from 9% to 16%
• Developed a financial escalation model to protect the company from foreign exchange fluctuations
• VAT and Tax planning

Industry: Property Development and Management

• Control and manage all Capital Expenditure, work in progress and contract creditors and subcontractors
• Member of Group Capital Investment Committee and the Intersite Capex Committee
• Perform Feasibility studies using discounted cash flow and other financial models
• Cash flow monitoring & forecasting
• Provide support to the Project Management, Portfolio Management and Development Planning Divisions
• Monitor and control standard costing and variance analysis