A resolute & committed Finance Professional with proven track record of 16 years in financial operations, strategy and business planning across various industries. Multi - Industry Exposure : Oil & Gas -Drilling, Construction, Manufacturing.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Financial Controller
Gulf National Drilling Company, (JV by Alghanim International Kuwait & National Drilling Services Co. OMAN)
09.2012 - Current
Industry Type : Oil & Gas - Medium & Deep - Workover & Drilling Land Rig Services.
Major Clients : CHEVRON (Joint Operations), KOC.
Independently handling of Finance & Accounts functions for a major Drilling Company.
Overseeing & leading the team of Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable, Payroll and banking
Implementing monitoring of Internal controls, Auditing, Costing, Statutory compliance
Commercial intelligence - Purchases & Negotiations, Sales and management, Accounting, Material Accounting and Inventory control
Provide accurate and timely financial information and reports to facilitate the decision making process and ensure success of the corporation
Responsible for the annual budget process, provide monthly reviews and implementing Business plans and other programs
Periodic reviews of cost center wise profitability and advice management as necessary
Contracts management including monitoring of BGs, Insurance policies, sub contracts
Working with key management (CFO, CEO & Project Head) to support and achieve business objectives
Active involvement in financial forecasts, annual plan/budget, long-range plan and programs associated with driving business growth and productivity
Banking - Oversight of bank receipts, Loan repayments and Overdraft facility and control through regular bank reconciliations and review, as necessary
Preparation of Quarterly profitability statement and variance analysis & MIS reports
System development and implementing internal control to smooth functioning of financial activities of the department
Managing working capital to timely payment of monthly salaries, Loan repayments, subcontractor payments and vendor payments to smooth functioning of operations
Coordination with Auditors for financial audit and finalization of accounts
Cash flow projections to predict future trends and developments
Controlling and planning of Capital Expenditure and Fixed asset management
Senior Accountant
Alghanim International. KUWAIT
Senior Accountant
MTS RACOLD
07.2008 - 08.2012
Ensure daily reviews & reporting of accounting entries and reconciliation
Responsible to ensure timely reconciliation of all sundry accounts and develop and maintain proper and effective follow-up system for any outstanding entries
Assist in maintaining adequate internal financial control procedures for all financial functions including adequate separation of duties
Drive the preparation of Quarterly /annual financial accounts
Review and analyze variations of income, expenses and balance sheet figures
Budgeting & forecasting, review of variance analysis
Assist in the preparation of the year end accounts in conjunction with External & Internal Auditors
Cash Flow management and Bank Reconciliation
Expenditure Management- Control expenditure and ensure expenditure is accounted
Planning and Budgeting- Assist in the preparation and submission of annual budgets and monitor progress towards their achievement
Monitor the operating and capital expenditure to ensure adherence to budgeted limits
Cost Control Variance Analysis Project financing & Mgt
Financial Planning, Performance and Analytics
External Financial Reporting Decision Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting
Performance Management, Cost Management, Internal Controls and Technology & Analysis
Accomplishments
Qualified US- CMA, PGDBA, & B Com, with over 15 years of experience in Finance & Accounts
Industries worked with: - Oil & Gas (Drilling), Engineering & Manufacturing, Construction, and NBFC
Completed Tax Audit and successfully filed Tax return of Joint venture partner with Ministry of Finance, Kuwait in consultation with RSM Albazie, Audit Firm.
Successfully completed yearly statutory audit of financials in co-ordination with KPMG, Kuwait Focal Point for Internal Audit of Joint Venture Company. Successfully implemented Financial, payroll, inventory Software. (Oracle, Timics, Mystro)Assisted with proper cost control measures to turn loss making project into profitable project.
Contributed to overall profitability improvement of company after renegotiation with sub-contractor price. Implemented comprehensive master budget techniques within the organization.
Resolved long outstanding disputed claims from clients after proper negations & supporting. Prepared & Implemented Cost control operating procedures for Finance Department.
Actively involved in pre-tendering of project and pricing & estimation for quote.
Headed finance department in critical situation for timely starting of project, while newly Joint Venture Company formed between the shareholder
Certification
Application course, NIIT, Mangalore, INDIA
Experience in financial Software's i.e.; Oracle 11i, SAP Ariba, Tally ERP9 and Timics & Mystro
Certificate of completion - Digital Transformation and call to action for Management Accountants
Certificate of completion - Budgeting, Planning and Forecasting
Timeline
Assistant Financial Controller
Gulf National Drilling Company, (JV by Alghanim International Kuwait & National Drilling Services Co. OMAN)
Buyer at Trinidad Drilling International, Kuwait (A Division of Ensign Energy Services)Buyer at Trinidad Drilling International, Kuwait (A Division of Ensign Energy Services)