ACCA-UK Finance Controller Middle East Region 3 years. Finance Head 2 Years. Financial Auditor 5 years KPMG Big 4

1. MUHAMMAD NOMAN SHAKEEL – ACCA- UK
Mailing Address: Flat no 602, Axis 4 Dubai
Silicon Oasis Dubai UAE,
Res: +971 (0) 43 924840
Cell: +971 (0) 554407522
+971 (0) 505247416
E-Mail: nomankpmg@gmail.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE & PROFILE
Looking for a challenging opportunity to expand my present horizon, both in terms of professional depth and
leadership. A highly motivated and results driven financial expert with a proven ability to provide key financial data,
support and assist in key business decisions with a history of reorganizing, streamlining and strengthening financial
operations to maximize performance and profitability.
Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA-UK) with extensive finance & audit experience encompassing financial
analysis and regulatory compliance in diverse industries. Possess strong financial reporting, analysis and auditing
skills and able to communicate effectively in a global work environment with exceptional problem-solving skills
through enjoying opportunities to think “outside the square”.
SUMMERY OF PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Position Held Company Name Industry Period Served
Finance Controller Middle East
Finance Head
Senior Auditor
Senior Auditor
Audit Supervisor
Tube City IMS (US Based)
REFCO (UAE & UK)
KPMG UAE (Big 4)
KPMG (Big 4)
AWAIS HAYDER (CA)
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Audit & Assurance
Audit & Assurance
Audit & Assurance
Jan 2012 - Present
Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
Nov 2009 - May 2010
Feb 2007 - Oct 2009
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - UK
Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant (June 2008)
 University of the Punjab
Bachelors of Commerce (June 2003)
CORE COMPENTENCIES
 Business Plan, Budgeting & Forecasting
 Financial Reporting
 Corporate Finance
 Financial Analysis
 Working Capital Management
 International Financial Reporting Standards
 International Standards of Auditing
 Corporate Audits
 Projections and Feasibilities
 Costing and Pricing
 Corporate affairs & Taxation
 Internal Controls & Risk management
 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles – US
 Treasury and Banking

2. DETAIL OF ACHEIVEMENTS & WORK EXPERIENCE
TUBE CITY IMS MIDDLE EAST – (TUBE CITY IMS USA) – (JAN 2012 TO PRESENT)
Company Profile Tube City IMS is a USA based company having 80 customer sites in 10 countries. Tube City
IMS is the leading provider of on-site, industrial steel mill services for steelmakers around
the world. Our people, services, technology and equipment provide invaluable resources that
support and enhance our partners' entire manufacturing operations.
Position held:
Finance Controller
Middle East
Key Achievements
 Reduce the receivable period from 60 days to 35 days by good negotiation with
customer.
 Cost saving of AED 1 Million over a period of 3 years to the company by working
capital management as well as reduced cost of capital.
 Smooth transition from one accounting software to another (Ross to AX Dynamics)
 Train & motivate staff for the change environment.
 Serve company as super user AX Dynamics & HFM in USA for 3 months.
 Update of manual for accounting and finance with many new internal control
additions.
Roles and Responsibilities:
 As Regional Finance Controller I am responsible for the controllership coverage to
the Middle East region.
 Responsible for overall preparation and delivery of Budgets, Forecast and Business
Plan for Middle East Region (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain & Gulf) including detailed
capital expenditure (CAPEX).
 Ensure the accuracy of monthly, quarterly, six monthly and yearend financials on
IFRS & US GAAP, also the detailed analysis of financial results & reporting to head
office in USA.
 Responsible for managing and coordinating the business’s weekly
operational forecasting process, flash report and annual budgeting process.
 Responsible for scenario analysis using the business’s forecasting model.
 Proactively identify new accounting standards applicable to the business and
develop appropriate implementation strategy.
 Responsible for consolidation on monthly basis for the complex structure. also
comparison of actual and budgeted financial results and making the detailed
variance analysis report comparing forecast, actual and budget numbers.
 Measuring the financial & operating performance of the segments on monthly basis,
and presenting the financial highlights to group CFO & MD.
 Responsible for getting the company audited, as for as internal and external audit is
concerned on yearly basis.
 Ensuring that the profits of the organization are protected through the establishment
of effective financial controls, implementing and maintaining appropriate
management accounting and reporting systems, budgetary controls and expenditure
procedures.
 Advising on the financial implications of management decisions and establishing the
financial soundness of proposed acquisitions and divestment of assets or businesses
by doing the detailed feasibility report.
 Develop controllership infrastructure by hiring/aligning resources in countries
critical to growth and compliance.
 Responsible for implementing of financial control and ensuring the compliance with
procedures implemented in financial transactions, credit management, procurement
process, sales process, intercompany transactions and the overall sales process.
 Responsible to comply with all statutory requirements, and administering insurance
cover and claims, and acting as the Legal representative.
 Developing & implementing of internal controls & SOX compliance to safeguard
the company assets, proper presentation in the balance sheet and the risk
management.

3.  Ensure the preparation of monthly cash flows, monitors and controls cash receipts
and disbursements to meet the operating requirements, including the overall cash
flow planning.
 Establishing financial policies and procedures for the company including the limit of
authority, cost centers, proper authorization for capital expenditure and recurring
expenditures using the best accounting practices. In line with legal and corporate
requirements.
 Develop framework for proactive risk assessment and support region and global
initiatives.
 Establishing good relations with banks and financial institutions.
 Ensuring the staff is properly trained to supervise to meet the requirement of their
positions.
 Leading, motivating and providing direction to the staff.
 Participating in long term planning and contribution to overall strategy of the region.
 Perform the financial and compliance testing on the regional offices.
REFCO METALS UAE & UK – (AL GHURAIR) – (JUNE 2010 TO 14 JAN 2012)
Company Profile Royal Engineering and Fabrication Company is a multinational company having two
divisions UAE and UK. REFCO is a manufacture of spare parts for different brands of cars
such as Land rover, Honda, Nissan and Jaguar.
Position held:
Head of Finance
Key Achievements
 Set up the financial structure in the company.
 Aligned the accounting procedures and internal control in a specific departmental
activity which resulted in annual savings to the Company of about AED 0.8 million.
 Took initiative for developing multiple checklists which contributed very positively
towards strengthening of internal controls in the organization.
 Prepared SOPs for Secretarial matters for the first time in Company.
 Updated of Manual for Accounting and Finance with many new internal control
additions.
 Took initiative for delivering presentations of team members for their professional
grooming.
Roles and Responsibilities:
 Setting up the whole financial system including the implementation of accounting
software, internal controls and financial reporting standards, for UK and UAE
division.
 Involved in overall preparation, management and delivery of Budgets, forecast and
Business Plan for UK and UAE division.
 Implemented Strong financial analysis skills, in dealing with the detailed
management accounts and other financial data.
 Measuring the financial & operating performance of the divisions on monthly basis.
 Preparation of monthly, quarterly, six monthly and year end financials.
 Involved in getting the company audited as for as internal and external audit is
concerned.
 Implemented financial control and ensuring the compliance with the procedures
implemented in financial transactions, credit management, procurement process,
sales and shipment process, intercompany transactions and the overall sales process.
 Presenting on monthly basis the financial and operating highlights to the managing
director and general manager of the company.
 Ensuring the preparation of consolidated financial statements, also comparison of
actual and budgeted financial results and making the variance analysis report.
 Accomplish the strategic financial and administrative objectives by developing,
implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans, systems and procedures, and
enforcing control systems, to achieve profit goals and promote continued growth
 Development internal controls to safeguard the company assets, proper presentation
in the balance sheet and the risk management.
 Maintain all treasury and cash management operations provide both short-term and
long-term financial capital investment Appraisals and the appraisal of external
investment opportunities ensure the quality of ongoing development of the
MIS/Management reporting.
 Prepares monthly cash flows, monitors and controls cash receipts and disbursements
to meet the operating requirements, including the overall cash flow planning.

4.  Calculation and submission of VAT return on quarterly basis, calculation of Payee
liability on monthly basis and submission of Payee return to HMRC.
 Established the financial policies and procedures for the company including the limit
of authority, cost centers, proper authorization for capital expenditure and recurring
expenditures. Chart of accounts and best accounting practices.
 Reviewed the overall capitalization of the company including the debt source of
finance (loan), negotiated with the banks and financial institutions about the loan
covenants and got my company a cheaper loan.
KPMG - UAE (NOVEMBER 2009 TO MAY 2010)
Company Profile KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory
services. KPMG has 140,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in
146 countries worldwide.
KPMG's presence in the Lower Gulf (UAE and Oman) over the past 35 years has
helped KPMG in the UAE and Oman become preferred service providers in Audit, Tax,
Business Advisory, Risk, Corporate Governance and Regulatory services.
Position held:
Senior Financial
Auditor
Roles and Responsibilities:
 Advising clients on various accounting and related matters and providing them
assistance in the preparation of financial statements in the light of IFRS.
 Strong financial analysis skills of different clients and in different industries like
manufacturing, shipping, oil & gas and governmental organizations.
 Project management from the planning stage to audit completion. This includes
planning, budgeting, managing and supervising staff and coordinating with the
client and partner.
 Assessing the risk at various levels and client interaction in order to effectively
manage and complete the audit in efficient manner.
 Planning, supervision and reporting for audit of various clients. The application of
IFRS, Local GAAP’s and compliance with laws and regulations are the key areas to
focus in the audit.
 Checking the compliance of SOX requirement in US reporting clients.
 Review of consolidation working and consolidated accounts of various companies
having subsidiaries and associates.
 Coordinating, motivating and training the audit engagement team. Responsible for
effectively delegating tasks, review and monitoring performance of the team on the
engagement.
 Review of many ERPs i.e. SAP, HFM, Oracle Financials. Further, review of
implications on financial reporting due to change in MIS environment either after
implementation or change in MIS software including internal control implications.
Sectors / Industry include, Oil & Gas, Energy, Government, NGO, Hospitality, and
Manufacturing & Telecom.
KPMG (PAKISTAN) (FEBRUARY 2007 TO OCT 2009)
Company Profile
KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory
services. KPMG has 140,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in
146 countries worldwide.
Position held:
Senior Financial
Auditor
Roles and Responsibilities:
 Same as the responsibilities in KPMG UAE.
Sectors / Industry include, Oil & Gas, Energy, Government, NGO, Hospitality, and
Manufacturing & Telecom.
AWAIS HAYDER NOUMAN RIZWANI CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (JAN 2005 TO DEC
2006)
Financial Audit
Supervisor
A Local Chartered Accountant Firm. Worked there as Audit Supervisor.

5. REFERENCES:
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY/ACCOUNTING SOFTWARES
Hyperion Financial
AX Dynamics
Ross
Sage Professional
SAP
Oracle Financial
Audit
Microsoft Office
In depth working knowledge
AX Financials All Modules
All Modules
All Modules
All Modules
All Modules
E Audit & Vector (KPMG specific)
Advance MS Excel and MS Word and MS Power Point
PROFESSIONAL COURSES & WORKSHOPS
 AX Financial Training - USA
 Ross Training - France
 US GAAP Training.
 KPMG Audit Manual and Vector by KPMG International
 International Financial Reporting Standards, and International Standards on Auditing by ICAP
 Ethics and Independence by KPMG UAE.
 Talent Management by ACCA
 Post & Post Budget Seminars 2008, 2009 & 2010 by ICAP and ACCA.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
 Date of birth: December 03, 1983
 Nationality: Pakistani
 Notice Period: One month
 Marital Status: Single
 Languages: English, Urdu
 Driving Licence: UAE Driving Licence
Will be provided if required