ADIL AHMED

Finance / Group Finance Manager

Experienced professional offering UAE’s 18 years of management experience in Operations, Finance and Administration within different industries. Successful in creating, implementing and refining long-term strategies for increasing efficiency, cost effectiveness and profitability. Proven record of performance as demonstrated through the delivery of strong and sustainable operational and financial gains in highly competitive business markets with cost reduction, process redesign, revenue growth and profit improvements. Skilled in collaborating with all members of the organization to achieve business and financial objectives. An interpersonal and motivational leader with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Highly proficient in entrepreneurial and high-growth environments. Practical experience in computer operations and ERP implementation.
 Budgeting and Forecasting
 Financial Analysis
 Strategic Planning &Analysis
 Financial Reporting  Leadership & Collaboration
 Competitive Intelligence
 New Business Development
 Process Improvements  Operation Management
 Productivity Improvements
 Time Management
 ERP & VAT Implementation

Last Resume Update April 20, 2019
Address Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
E-mail adilmys@yahoo.in
Phone Number 00971504943386
Website http://www.linkedin.com/in/adil-ahmed-6373b8179

Experience

Emirates International Group, DUBAI, UAE
Group Finance Manager
Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

 Responsible for financial, administrative & risk management of the company.
 Developing financial & operational strategies & monitoring control system and preserve company assets.
 Assist in formulating company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
 Oversee financial operations of subsidiaries and issuance financial information including consolidated financials
 Maintaining appropriate insurance coverage to eliminate risk.
 Assisting & reviewing subsidiaries budget and consolidation of group budget. Project feasibilities review & recommend.
 Monitoring cash flow & cash management and maintaining relationships with bankers, auditors & legal counselor.

WEST COAST GROUP, ABU DHABI, UAE
Group Finance Manager
May 2011 - May 2016

 Coordinated financial strategic planning, analysis, and reporting activities for the department and its operating units, analyzed monthly operations review presentations highlighting financial performance and operational statistics.
 Maintained company's financial statements and reports, responsible for strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, new business development, financial modeling, and general ledger accounting.
 Reviewed the project feasibilities, coordinated with Banks for financing of the projects including Bid bonds, Guarantees, Letter of credits, Hedging and other facilities.
 Analyzed financial reports and information to assess past, present and impending financial status of organization.
 Performed and reported regular financial analysis, led financial operations of firm, directed, planned, and supervised financial department and its interface with other departments, clients, financial organizations and authorities.
 Successfully worked with staff in improving knowledge base and skills sets to create efficiencies in overall workload and time management, assisted in establishing procedures and controls for accounting and financial.

ABU DHABI NATIONAL PAPER MILL LLC, ABU DHABI, UAE
Finance & Administration Manager
Jan 2002 - Jan 2011

 Monitored and supervised financial books, ledgers and statements, formulated financial budget and tracked the appropriate utilization of the fund, computerized the accounts and personnel records of the organization.
 Performed financial analysis and cash flow projection, organized monthly management accounts & its analysis cost analysis, manufacturing, logistics, and support to sales team, developed revenue projections and prepared budgets.
 Ensured that the weekly cash flow report and month-end close are completed in a timely manner, prepared the monthly profit and loss reports and worked closely with both internal and external auditors.
 Established and implemented financial procedures, supervised financial functions and reports, skillfully coordinated with Head Office implemented and adherence to HO policies and procedures.
 Liaised with Banks, LC’s, TR, Hedging and other facilities. Implementation of ERP System to manage costs and services.

INTERSUN INTERNATIONAL SUN GROUP FZCO, DUBAI, UAE
Accounts & Finance Manager
May 1999 - Oct 2001

 Designed and implemented internal controls at various departments, formulation & establishment of accounting policies & procedures, recommended different strategies in business developments and investment expansion.
 Produced accounting and standard costing, prepared monthly budget of the company, and cash budget, performing financial analysis including ageing, variance analysis and financial statement review
 Coordinated financial strategic planning, analysis, and reporting activities for the department, preparation of periodic MIS /quarterly & annual financial statements of accounts of units.
 Supervised the preparation of financial statements, maintenance of statutory books of accounts & financial statements.

Bahraini Tourist & Travel Bureau, Bahrain
Accounts Supervisor
Apr 1994 - Mar 1999

 Responsible for financial & administrative management of the company.

Education

INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS, AUSTRALIA
CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
Nov 2010 - Nov 2011

Completed CMA (Certified Management Accountant), the main subjects are Strategic Business, Cost Management, Finance

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA, INDIA
Chartered Accountant, Intermediate (CA, Intermediate)
Nov 1984 - Nov 1988

Completed Chartered Accountant, Intermediate (CA, Intermediate) the main subjects are Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Management

UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE, INDIA
B.Com (University Degree in Commerce)
May 1981 - May 1984

Completed B.Com (University Degree in Commerce) the main subjects are Accountancy, Economics, Commerce

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