Diligent Finance Manager with comprehensive background in finance management. Demonstrated ability to streamline financial operations and implement cost-saving measures in Real Estate. Proven track record in budget forecasting , financial planning and internal controls in System and process showcasing strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Avison Young (Sinyar Holding Group)
05.2024 - Current
Managed a comprehensive 5-year business plan and conducted detailed feasibility studies.
Led the ICFR (Internal Control over Financial Reporting) audit process and implemented risk mitigation strategies.
Delivered financial and operational insights through dashboards and presentations using BI tools, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Conducted monthly performance review meetings with the Executive Management Team and reported key action plans to the CFO and CEO.
Monitored and implemented updates to IFRS, ensuring ongoing compliance.
Led finance transformation initiatives and system enhancements to improve efficiency.
Reviewed various financial statements (standalone, combined, consolidated, and special-purpose) in compliance with IFRS for external auditors.
Restructured the finance department to enhance operational efficiency and team effectiveness.
Directed financial planning and analysis to support strategic decisions across multiple projects.
Developed and implemented budgeting frameworks for effective resource allocation and cost control.
Conducted financial risk assessments and proposed mitigation strategies.
Identified and resolved financial discrepancies through careful review of documentation.
Streamlined the month-end close process, reducing manual effort and improving data accuracy.
Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations, avoiding penalties through timely filings.
Mentored and trained junior finance staff, supporting professional development and team capability.
Optimized cash flow by closely managing accounts receivable and payable.
Analyzed budget and revenue trends and compiled reports to support executive decision-making.
Company Overview: Business activity of the Group: Real-estate management, Facility management, Consultancy, advisory, Valuation Brokerage.
managing a 5-year business plan and feasibility studies.
Leading ICFR audit and mitigate the risks.
Provided meaningful financial and operational insights through presentations and dashboards utilizing BI tools, which resulted in data-driven decisions making.
Meetings with Executive Management Team to discuss monthly result for each business and report action plans to CFO and CEO.
Keep updating any new implementation in IFRS.
Lead the System enhancement and finance transformation.
Reviewing different kinds of financial statement (standalone, combine, console, special purpose for management) compliant with IFRS to the external auditor.
- Restructuring of the finance department.
Led financial planning and analysis to enhance strategic decision-making across multiple projects.
Developed and implemented budget frameworks to optimize resource allocation and control costs.
Conducted risk assessments to identify potential financial vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
Group Finance Manager
Al Rayan Investments-Modon Holding
09.2023 - 04.2024
Company Overview: Business activity of the Group: Real-estate management, Facility management, Investment.Led the finance department and managed a team of 7 accountants and senior accountants responsible, management reporting, statutory reporting, month end closing and ERP developments of Aldar Group.Cash flow management.
Implemented budgeting and planning platform solution.
Developed and managed policies and procedures for finance department and continuously updating it.
Meetings with Executive Management Team to discuss monthly result for each business and report action plans to CFO and CEO.
Oversee & monitor all supplier payments, purchase orders, & advance payments, invoices, statements, etc.
Provided meaningful financial and operational insights through presentations and dashboards utilizing BI tools, which resulted in a data-driven decisions making.
Managing 5-year business plan and feasibility studies.
Workforce planning across the group for 1300+ FTE
System enhancement and finance transformation
Oversee & monitor reconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
Supervise scheduling payment plans.
Review analyses of accounts and producing monthly reports.
Performance evaluation of the leasing and sales operation team.Monthly monitoring cash flow statement and revision forecasted cash flow upon business needs.
Responsible to manage assigned day to day operational activities.
Review monthly BSRs of assigned booked/accounts while clearing reconciling item’s inline with Company policy.
Ensure intercompany transaction including all inter-company and intra-company loan transaction, interest calculation, etc. are recorded timely and are compared in accordance with the monthly close calendar.
Monitor, manage and resolve business unit quires within agreed SLA.
Controlling the posting ledger entries during the period.
Ensure the provision are booked on monthly basis. (Franchise, inventory, Bad debts,etc.) by using the related accounting standards (IFRS).
Receive, review and complete bookkeeping for accounting entries related to recurring/non-recurring expenses based on inputs from BU Finance.
Preparing and submitting different kind of financial statement (standalone, combine, console, special purpose for management) compliant with IFRS to the external auditor and do the needful changes to get signed from them.
Keep updating any new implementation in IFRS.
Manage leases under new standards IFRS 16.
Supporting internal/external audits.
Ad hoc operational duties & responsibilities as and when required.
Encourage the team always to have such a new idea in automation in order to save more time to do more works efficiently.
Assistant Manager (Financial Operation and reporting)
Aldar Estates
05.2019 - 08.2023
Company Overview: Business activity of the Group: Real-estate management, Facility management.
Senior Accountant
Khidmah LLC
07.2014 - 05.2019
Accountant
Juma Al Majid Est.
09.2012 - 06.2014
Education
Certified Finance Manager Professional -
01.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Business administration and accounting
Al-Ain university
01.2011
Skills
Computer skills:
ERP System – SAP
ERP System – Oracle
Yardi system
Microsoft Office App
Other skills
Leading finance team to deliver better performance
Controlling Operation team in line with the accounting standards and companies’ vision
- Ability to be multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
- Understand internal control, to ensure compliance with International Accounting Standards and local laws
- OHI Influencer for the finance department to make sure the workplace is creating grate environment to all of the staff
Budget forecasting
Customer satisfaction
Internal controls
Financial budgeting
Cost accounting
Cash flow management
Business forecasting
Revenue recognition
Portfolio management
Consolidation accounting
Transfer pricing
Controls system maintenance
Certification
Currently pursuing a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.
PMP. Currently pursuing a Project management Professional certificate.
Languages:
- English (Fluent)
- Arabic (Native)
Timeline
Finance Manager
Avison Young (Sinyar Holding Group)
05.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Avison Young (Sinyar Holding Group)
05.2024 - Current
Group Finance Manager
Al Rayan Investments-Modon Holding
09.2023 - 04.2024
Assistant Manager (Financial Operation and reporting)
Aldar Estates
05.2019 - 08.2023
Senior Accountant
Khidmah LLC
07.2014 - 05.2019
Accountant
Juma Al Majid Est.
09.2012 - 06.2014
Bachelor's Degree - Business administration and accounting