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Hi,I require an excellent written resume for positions related to a Finance Director(Head of Finance, CFO etc) specifically targeting the area of the Middle East so please take note the resume is tailored to what is acceptable in the region I have attached my current resume here which includes a lot of the details already but please do ask for more questions if you require any additional information regarding myself.
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Akhter Ahmed Siddiqi
Group Finance Director
+9 (665) 9900-4555
Professional Profile
Bachelor of Commerce
Versatile and highly accomplished Senior Financial Professional offering over 30+
years’ experience in the areas of Accounts & Finance, Auditing, Decision-making,
Negotiation and Performance monitoring. Sharp planning skills to support
Business Operations to meet top line and bottom-line company’s goals and
objectives. Outstanding track record in establishing benchmarks and scorecards
to assist leadership in managing the fiscal discipline. Experience in driving
strategic decision making through an in depth understanding of company cost
structure, industry trends, market dynamics and internal key indicators.
University of Karachi
Professional Experience
Riyadh, KSA
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/
akhter-siddiqi-08522718/
Education
Achievements
Reduction in many cost elements in
corporation with Procurement and
Supply Chain team
Financial Books closing days reduce
from 10 to 5 days
Developed level 3 SOPs for Finance
ERP Implementation – Oracle /
Microsoft Dynamics
Core Competencies
Turnaround Strategics
Due Diligence Acquisition
Long Term Business Plan
Performance Management & KPI’s
IFRS & IAS Standards
Development of Financial SOP
Group Finance Director, Al Yasra Group – KSA, Aug-17 – Present
As Head of Department, accountable for an effective and efficient finance
function with prime accountabilities in the areas of Financial, Fiscal management,
Reporting, Forecasting, Financial Planning and Analyses. Oversee month-end
closing process of 3 entities, driving an annual revenue above $100m in retail and
wholesale sales. Evaluate financial operational data and information and report
findings to the CFO. Closely working with CFO on optimization of company capital
and ensure cash flow managed efficiently. Proactively participate in cost
benchmarking studies with Supply Chain / Procurement and Operations on
sourcing efficiencies.
Financial Controller, Baskin Robbins – KSA, Jul -13 till Oct-16
Over 750+ stores across KSA with annual revenue of above $250m, lead the
department with prime accountability of closing monthly, quarterly, half yearly
financials, conduct/review financial feasibility studies of new projects to assure
that those projects are in line with company’s investment/business strategy with
appropriate ROI’s. Annual financial budget including CAPEX. Developed and
trained staff and kept them motivated that resulted in reduction in staff turnover
in the department.
ERP Implementation
Budgeting & Forecasting
B2B Integration
Industries Expertise
Retail – Fashion / Supermarkets
Hospitality & QSR
Projects & Construction
FMCG
Services
Financial Controller, The Sultan Center – KWT, Jan-92 till Jun-13
A listed company in Kuwait Stock Exchange with annual revenue of above $1B,
presence in 5 Middle East countries with multiple business concepts, lead the
financial department to provide financial management and analysis services.
Ensure the design of a robust business-decision-making framework, driving through
process improvements and change initiatives that enable the budgeting,
forecasting and reporting to be carried out in a consistent and effective manner..
Project leader and key member in various ERP solutions implementations, reengineering processes, business transformations, SOP’s and structures.
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