Hire the Best Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in United Arab Emirates

Results-oriented accounting and finance executive with more than 20 years of progressive experience in key finance roles in multiple industries, mainly Engineering, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Telecommunication, and Social sector. Core competencies include Business Partnering, Financial Planning and Analysis, Project Management, Capital Budgeting & Forecasting, Financial Risk Assessment & Management, Preparation of business plans for new startups, Strategy & Business partnership, Internal Controls, and compliance. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes that drive increased efficiency and reduced risks. A trusted finance partner who collaborates with various operational and commercial units resulting in cross-enterprise alliances.

Corporate Finance Officer with a sell-side experience in the UAE market across multiple industries including Healthcare, Insurance, Oil & Gas, and Technology . Passed SCA's qualification-led licensing certifications for Financial Analysis and Brokerage related roles. My former experience include finance process management in the e-commerce industry in addition to procurement for F&B categories. Alumni of American University of Sharjah with a major in Finance and minor in Management Information Systems.

I am a seasoned executive with 22+ years of financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and financial control, treasury merger & acquisition and procurement experience in diverse industries. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for driving continuous improvement through automation and optimization, as well as for defining financial structures and business models and influencing investing and other financial decision-making processes, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company growth and expansion throughout my career. Professional focal points include financial operations management, regulatory compliance, audit coordination, cost optimization, budget development and management, enterprise system implementation, business model development, mergers & acquisitions, process automation, team leadership, and forecasting. Delivering superior administration on the latter areas of expertise requires utilization of effective communication skills, analytical skills, as well as business acumen, risk mitigation, P&L management, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns. Currently, I am the Acting CFO with PIF Projects. Under my leadership, I championed the creation of the 40-year business model and core financial structures and processes. I also facilitate successful project execution by proactively identifying and addressing potential risks. In addition, I liaise with board of directors , senior leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to ensure the company’s financial and regulatory support structures are driving the business forward with minimal expenditures. Colleagues describe me as a progressive, driven, down-to-earth, finance and leadership expert who can be relied on to offer superior solutions that deliver profitable results on time and under budget.

A qualified professional with extensive experience in finalization of accounts, preparation of Balance Sheets, Budgeting, Cost control, receivables & payables function and MIS reporting. Well versed with accounting systems with skills in streamlining procedures, formulating cost effective solutions for enhancing the accounting operations. Possess working knowledge of IFRS and US-GAAP. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions. Proficient in MS Excel, adept at using advanced financial, logical and statistical excel formulae for analysing data and presenting MIS reports to management. Operational Knowledge of Accounting Packages: Navision, Microsoft Great Plains (ERP), Focus 5 & Tally.

Over a decade of experience in Human Resources, Finance, and Administration with a demonstrated history of working in the banking and finance industry. with a Bachelor’s Degree majoring in banking and finance from Syria Virtual University and excellent leadership, management, communication, public relations, and building team skills. in addition to excellent skills in written and spoken English besides my native language Arabic.

A PwC qualified Chartered Accountant (FCA) with diverse and multi-functional work experience spanning over 18 years with industry leading organizations like i2c, Byrne, Engro Corporation, MCB Bank and PriceWaterhouse Coopers. Specialties: Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Control, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial & Management Reporting, Risk Management Advisory, Internal Audits and Statutory Audits.

Finance professional with 9 years of practical work experience, including Financial Accounting & Reporting, Management Reporting, Auditing, Treasury Management, Taxation, and Financial Analysis. After working with KPMG (a Big 4 firm) for six years in audit department (Islamabad, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat Offices), I have worked in managerial positions in the construction and manufacturing industry in UAE for three years. Currently working as Finance Controller in Concrete Industries Complex (CIC). CIC comprises four entities which are subsidiaries of ASGC Construction Group, UAE.

A professional Senior Manager (DFSA approved Finance Officer) and accountant with experience of more than 8 years which includes 5 years in UAE and having Valid UAE driving License. During my professional experience, I have worked in areas of Accounting, Finance, Financials Reporting, Payable/ Receivable, VAT (Taxation), Value Addition, Cost Saving, Budgeting & Analysis. I have good experience in managing teams and producing high quality results for employers. Key Skills: Financial Planning, Management accounts, Accounts Receivable , Accounts Payable, DFSA prudential reporting, Overview of AR/PA and revenue ,Consolidation, Book keeping, General Ledger Reconciliations ,Cost Accounting, Value Added Tax (VAT), Payroll, Taxation, MIS & Management Reporting, Monthly & yearly Closing of accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting, Bank Reconciliations