Controller

to work for a progressve organisation

Financial Management & Accounting; strategic planning, supervision & implementation. Extensive experience in applying Financial & Management Accounting Techniques in multiple industries Proven skills in implementing accounting standards & audit procedures to conform to GAAP•Sound knowledge and exposure in implementing SAP FICO projects•Detail oriented & meticulous approach to work. Reputation for unwavering accuracy, credibility and integrity in financial reporting• Exceptional multi-tasking capability; balance competing priorities & tight deadlines. Known for quality and timely completion of all assignments.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Al Ahmadiah Contracting & Trading (AAC), Dubai, UAE 2006 - onwards
ControllerWholly owned subsidiary of Al Fajer Group belonging to His Highness Sheik Hasher Al Maktoum, AAC is one of the pioneers in construction in UAE. AAC was founded in 1970 and currently has as of January 2007 around 20 million square feet of construction under progress for clients.

AAC is in the process of implementing ERP across the company and has a turnover of AED 614 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Leading a team of 60 finance professionals and overall accountable for effective management of Finance, Accounts, Audit and Secretarial functions of the Group companies
• Oversee accounts department functioning; reviewing accounts on weekly basis and correspondence with creditors and debtors and tenants
• Weekly MIS review and verification and budget compliance.
• Responsible for Financial Management; Banking, Capital budgeting and costing.
• Insurance

Chartered Accountant, 1986 Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
BSc (Maths, Statistics, Economics) 1987 Bangalore University
Systems Analysis and design at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 1990.

Other certifications:
English language Skills - IELTS Certified Band 8, 2006
Pre Diploma in French 1975 Alliance Francaise de Bangalore
CISA obtained 72.5 percentile and ACL conversant

Computer Proficiency: Well versed with MS Office, SAP FICO conversant & accounting software such as ACCPAC, Simply Accounting, Quickbooks, Tally etc.,

Chartered accountant