Suhail Mohideen
Finance Manager
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Finance professional with expertise in financial forecasting, budget administration, and cash-flow management. Proven ability to develop comprehensive annual budgets through strong analytical and research skills. Committed to driving continuous improvement in departmental processes and workflows.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance manager
Savills Real Estate LLC
Dubai, UAE
07.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded financial operations, ensuring compliance with IFRS and IAS standards.
- Directed comprehensive audit processes to strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks.
- Led budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking to support data-driven decision-making.
- Oversaw finance functions, optimising process efficiency across regional entities.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to convert financial data into actionable insights.
- Managed and mentored a high-performing finance team, promoting collaboration and accountability.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within regional finance units.
Chief Accountant
Savills Middle East
01.2023 - 06.2025
- Directed comprehensive year-end audits, ensuring compliance with IFRS/IAS standards and delivering accurate financial reports.
- Cultivated a high-performing accounting team, enhancing collaboration across regional operations.
- Managed accounting operations including AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial closings to uphold robust record-to-report cycles.
- Provided critical financial analysis and support for budgeting, forecasting, and KPI analysis to facilitate strategic decision-making.
Junior Financial Controller
EdAid Fintech Limited
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Directed daily finance and accounting operations, ensuring precise transaction recording and reporting.
- Maintained meticulous registers for assets, prepayments, and accruals.
- Conducted comprehensive accounting entry reviews across UK, US, and Canada regions.
- Managed inter-company reconciliations and resolved outstanding items efficiently.
- Independently managed accounts payable and receivable functions for timely transactions.
- Delivered ad-hoc reports for audits and client needs to support decision-making.
- Assisted Global Finance Controller in aligning intercompany cost allocations.
Finance executive
Tellida Private Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Optimised financial controls and procedures to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Implemented forecasting and cash-flow management strategies to enhance profitability.
- Reduced annual expenditure through rigorous expense monitoring and streamlined operations.
- Automated account reconciliation in Xero, decreasing processing times by 40%.
- Directed completion of eight tax returns with zero errors.
Accounts Officer
Brown and Company PLC
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Consistently exceeded targets through preparation of comprehensive monthly financial reports.
- Streamlined vendor invoice reconciliation with purchasing department to enhance efficiency.
- Achieved 22% reduction in general bank charges by optimising operational processes.
- Resolved issues swiftly to maintain team productivity and meet KPIs.
- Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Dynamics AX, ensuring accurate task completion and team success.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Finance
Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA)
United KingdomBACHELORS IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - Accounting and Finance
Oxford Brookes University
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Resource management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- General ledger consolidation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Power BI and macro expertise
- Microsoft Dynamics AX knowledge
- Xero and QuickBooks experience
- Citrix and Sapphire Systems familiarity
- Hyperion Financial Management knowledge
Certification
- FMVA - Financial Modelling and Analysis
- Cyber Security and Phishing Awareness
Languages
English
Fluent
Sinaloa
Native
Tamil
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance manager
Savills Real Estate LLC
07.2025 - Current
Chief Accountant
Savills Middle East
01.2023 - 06.2025
Junior Financial Controller
EdAid Fintech Limited
01.2022 - 01.2023
Finance executive
Tellida Private Limited
01.2020 - 01.2022
Accounts Officer
Brown and Company PLC
01.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor's degree - Finance
Association of Charted Certified Accountants (ACCA)
BACHELORS IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE - Accounting and Finance
Oxford Brookes University
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