MAK-Alpha Consulting Inc.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
•	𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀:
	- A thorough assessment of existing controls
	- Identification of gaps and vulnerabilities
	- Designing and implementing robust control mechanisms

•	𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀:
	- In-depth analysis of current accounting procedures
	- Identification of inefficiencies and bottlenecks
	- Streamlining workflows and eliminating redundancies
	- Enhancing data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness

•	𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀:
	- Customized financial policy and procedure development
	- Documentation of comprehensive financial guidelines
	- Implementation support to ensure adherence
	- Continuous evaluation and improvement of policies and procedures

•	𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:
	- Assessing your financial goals and objectives
	- Creating realistic and actionable financial plans
	- Developing comprehensive budgets and forecasts
	- Monitoring and adjusting financial plans as needed

•	𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
	- Conducting feasibility studies for new projects or investments
	- Evaluating financial viability and potential risks
	- Analyzing market conditions and competition

Fractional CFO/Controller

Adaptive Controllers

Abu Dhabi National Hotels

Financial Controller

Qiddiya Investment Company | شركة القدية للاستثمار

Finance Manager

Majid Al Futtaim

Expertise Acquired – Financial Planning & Budgeting  Hotels Accounting & KPIs  Data Analytics  Hyperion Reporting
•	Established the finance function: Successfully established the finance function at Hotel Business Unit (HBU) after the decentralization of corporate finance to four newly created business units. 
•	Achieving Excellence with Budgeting & Strategic Planning: Led the team to consistently deliver budget, strategic plan and periodic forecast for two consecutive planning cycles that met the approval of MAFP Leadership and the Board. 
•	Monitoring Business KPIs and Targets: Established a scorecard to monitor the business KPIs against targets that formed part of the monthly business report and benchmark to measure business performance.
•	Adopting Changes to IFRS: Implemented and assessed the impact of changes to IFRS 9, 15 & 16 across 13 hotels. Hence, ensured that the accurate accounting treatment is adopted to reflect the changes.
•	Supporting Legal Restructuring: Collaborated with a team that led legal restructuring of 11 hotels by converting branches to LLCs. Therefore, recommended amendments to financial reporting and consolidation. 
•	Enhancing Control & Compliance: Manage external and internal audit, implemented controls that resulted in 50% reduction in audit observations versus prior years and achieved zero overdue observations across 13 hotels. 
•	Strengthening Governance: Organized and managed a task force to deliver HBU policies and procedures in a record time. 
•	Controlling Development Cost and Funding: Manage development cost control cycle from project funding to capitalization of WIP. 
•	Championing Cost Optimization: Supported MAFP’s “WOW-War on Waste” initiative by identifying 24 cost optimization initiatives that resulted in AED 12mn Y-o-Y savings in operational expenses across HBU portfolio.

Finance Manager - Business Unit

Responsible for overall control of Fixed Assets & Development accounting and reporting processes for all business units in the GCC Region including Shopping Malls, Hotels, and Mixed Use.  Ensure that all Fixed Assets and Development transactions are properly authorized as per applicable DOA and processed in accordance with applicable company Policies and Procedures.

Expertise Acquired – Development Cost Control  Reviewing & Analytical Skills  Project Dashboards & Reporting
•	Quantum of Projects Controlled: Managed the capital expenditure of AED 2.5b p.a. which included development of Shopping Malls, Hotels and Residential Communities.

•	Development Accounting Lifecyle: Designed and implemented processes and controls to account for the development lifecycle from development stage to the fixed asset disposal.

•	Supporting Project Development: Reviewed and recommended Board Approval Requests, Internal Notes and contracts for appointment of contractors and consultants ensuring that the commercial terms are as per approved financial guidelines and that there were no material financial risks.

•	Development Cost Control: Reviewed all suppliers, contractors / consultants related invoices and payment certificates with agreed contractual terms and ensured accurate retention and advance recoveries have been made including variations and claims. Ensured payment controls for projects under development complied with company’s Policies and Procedures and DOA.

•	Accounting Stewardship: Reviewed and ensured that the capitalizations of newly built assets as well as redevelopments of the existing assets are carried out according to the MAFP Policies & Procedures, IFRS/IAS, and local regulations.

•	Project KPIs & Dashboards: Analyzed monthly project dashboards to monitor key performance indicators of respective projects e.g. investment highlights, cost to completion, risks and mitigation strategy, milestones, contingencies, variations, cash flow forecasts etc..

Finance Manager - Development & Fixed Assets

Majid Al Futtaim is the leading developer of Shopping Malls, Hotels and Mixed-Use Communities. With 10 shopping malls and 9 hotels in operations while 4 shopping malls and 2 hotels currently under-development, all spread in 6 countries across the MENA region welcoming over 107 million customers per annum. 

Key Responsibilities:
 
• Centrally manage the recording, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and physical verification    of 100,000+ fixed assets of Malls, Hotels & Offices held at fair value.
• Quarterly compute, account and report the gain & loss on fair value of Shopping Malls,    Hotels, Offices and JV Properties.
• Review the asset classification and classify properties between PP&E (IAS 16) and    Investment Property (IAS 40) according to the nature of use. 
• Ensure the compliance of fixed asset management including depreciation, retirements,    acquisitions, disposals and asset impairments with accounting policies and International Accounting Standards.
• Periodically review and ensure estimated useful asset lives are consistent with industry practices and reasonably close to replacement/refurbishment cycle. 
• Capitalize newly built properties and redevelopments.

Finance Manager - Fixed Assets

Associate Finance Manager

General Ledger Accountant

Payables Accountant

Le Gourmet Trading

Empowering Finance Professionals with Strategic Career Progression | Sharing Knowledge to Boost Learning

I am a seasoned finance and accounting leader with extensive experience in helping organizations streamline their financial processes, enhance governance, and achieve their strategic goals. Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of diverse areas within finance and accounting, allowing me to provide both operational excellence and strategic leadership.

My expertise spans financial management, governance, and optimizing accounting processes. I ensure organizations have robust frameworks to safeguard assets and maintain compliance. With a strong focus on building efficient financial systems for growing businesses, I help organizations achieve greater efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

I bring significant experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. I enjoy transforming complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that help organizations align their operations with long-term goals. My focus is always on enabling informed decision-making that drives sustainable growth.

In addition, I have successfully led the implementation and enhancement of financial systems, including Oracle, SAP, and Hyperion. By modernizing financial operations, I help businesses achieve efficiency and improve their reporting capabilities.

As a financial leader, I am passionate about collaboration and mentorship. I have guided teams through change, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Seeing individuals and teams thrive under my leadership is one of the most fulfilling aspects of my career.

Whether driving financial strategy, leading system transformations, or empowering teams, I am committed to delivering impactful solutions that enable organizations to excel in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Abdul Khaliq

Cogef Group

Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)

Aga Khan Health Service Pakistan

Chief Financial Officer

Department of Community Institution, Aga Khan National Council, Pakistan

Head of Finance & Support Services

Freelance

Analytical decision maker with extensive national and international experience providing strong strategic leadership, executive management, and business acumen expertise in diverse environments. Solid record of increasing bottom line results and increasing shareholder value. Skilled in building relationships and achieving consensus with key decision makers. Senior Executive who combines a strategic, customer-focused, and operational mindset with rigorous financial management to maximize revenue, profitability, and shareholder value. Pragmatic business leader and creative problem-solver, recognized for solution oriented approach, address business challenges, work with others to “get it done,” and make complex problems and solutions easy to understand. A positive leader who provides clear direction in empowering teams to develop and implement the strategies and actions to achieve desired goals. A humble leader who excels at managing the expectations of demanding, and high-profile sponsors. Exercises strong judgment and displays highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Consultant

COGEF Group

Chief Finance Officer

Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Planning & Building Service, Pakistan

To work in a highly competitive environment, providing opportunities to utilize my analytical and organizational skills as well as to enhance my career prospects and competencies by attaining expertise in a wide variety of tasks with the goal of adding value. Also seeking a challenging position with a dynamic organization where acquired knowledge can be utilized for advancement of the company and career enhancement. More than several years professional work experience in Finance & Administration  (Funded/Private Sector Projects), Operations Management /Financial Reporting/Accounting Information System implementation (Analytical Skills)

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