1. Dear Sirs,
The scope of my expertise is extensive and includes the full complement of corporate
finance, accounting,budgeting,banking, tax, treasury,internal controls, and reporting
functions.Equally important are my qualifications in business planning, budgeting
operations,MIS technology,administration, and general management.
A business partnerto management, I have been effective in working with all
departments, linking finance with operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and
bottom-line results.Recruited at Starlink WLL to support the CEO by leading and
manage the changes to rescue the sinking company and transformed from loss to
profitable organisation, provide finance services and organizational managements
expertise, by created a solid infrastructure to support corporate growth as the company
transitioned from not only accumulated losses to profited company, but we succeed to
cover all the previous year’s continuous losses to profit from the first year.
Recent accomplishments include the following:
Dynamic and results-oriented in guiding troubled companies to greater efficiency
and profitability; reduces organizational risk through comprehensive changes to each
department, ensuring maximum accuracy and quality.
Built and led strong finance organizations, creating solid infrastructures and
strengthening internal controls. Instituted formal budgeting,forecasting, cash
management and other management processes.Proven record for designing growth
strategies and financial consolidations to achieve business objectives.
Acquired extensive experience in the analysis of new business opportunities and
with company restructuring, mergers and acquisitions throughout career history.
Effectively merged and streamlined divisions, which resulted in substantialsavings and
positioned company for future growth.
Significant contribution guiding troubled company to greater profitable by reduces
organizational risk through comprehensive changes to all the company’s business
approach, strategies and day to day to day transactions,ensuring maximum efficiency,
accuracy and quality.
Provide expertise in acquisitions,financing and MIS and to orchestrate an IPO.
Comprehensive background in all areas of finance, accounting and treasury.
Recognized for strengths as a consensus/teambuilder and effective
arbitrator/negotiator.
Led the process ofbuying, and implementing of new ERP, to improve financial, HR
& Operational area.
A "hands-on" managereffective in building teamwork and cultivating strong
internal/external relationships, I am flexible and responsive to the quickly changing
demands of the business,industry,and marketplace. If you are seeking a proactive
finance executive to complement your management team, I would welcome a personal
interview.
Thank you for yourconsideration.
Very truly yours,
Abduljalil A. Halim
Chief Financial Officer
Abduljalil_ahalim@hotmail.com
2. OBJECTIVE:Targeting challenging and senior level assignments as CFO/Sr. Director in any domain preferably in
Finance, Broadcasting, Telecommunication, Holding Real Estate and Investment or NP with a reputed organization
demanding high standards of quality and precision.
Highly accomplished finance and accounting management professional, with 26 years of progressive leadership in
financeand operations management with start-ups and world-class multi-billion QRs businessorganizations (Ooredoo,
Aljazeera & Starlink).Demonstrated ability to streamlinebusiness operations thatdrivegrowth and increaseefficiency
and bottom line profit. Strong qualification in developing and implementing Strategic and financial management, in
addition to productivity improvements, and changes management, with a record of leading.Motivating, and inspiring
large and diverse teams of professionals to operate as cohesive units to achieve the timely completion of strategic
projects and initiatives with demandingdeadlines.Highly skilled at negotiations,communicatingparameters of complex
business transactions to both front-line leaders and senior executives, utilizing advanced knowledge of financial
international standards and best practices.
Core Leadership Competencies & Strengths
Accounting& Financial
Management
Controllership&
DecisionSupport
StrategicPlanning&
Budgetting
Management
Cash Flow
Management
Financial Analysis&
Reporting
AuditManagement&
StakeholdersSupport
ProcessReengineering Projects &Capital
Expenditures Management
CrossFunctional
Leadership
Mobile: +97455871245
+97466243999
Abuljalil_ahalim@hotmail.com
Computer Literate,
Oracle ERP, GP, MS AX
Dynamic (Chairman of
Pojrect Committee)
ABDU JALIL A. HALIM
Hands-on experience in
businessstart-up
3. Career History
Financial Controller Dec. 2015 – Till Now
Qatar Red Crescent (Non-Profit Organization):
Providingeffective financialleadershiptoafinance team, toenable strategic,
foresightinto the business andprovide knowledgeable andaccurate
information,to the seniormanagement. Reportingtothe SecretariatGeneral
Duties:
Overseeingall aspectsof financial control of QRCS.
Providingfinancial,operational andstrategicsupporttothe Chairman,General Secretary/Executive
Manager.
Leadingthe BusinessPlanning, RiskManagement, &EmergencyResponse.
Overseeinginternalfinancial controls.
Developing,managingandmotivatingateamof finance professionals.
Reviewingnew&existingbusinessmodels of humanitarianprojects.
Workedas part of a multi-site/multi culture organization.
Identifyanddevelopcontrolsandprocessestoensure all risksandopportunitiesare highlighted.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Abilitytocombine strongbusinessacumenwitheffective managementskills.
Experience of consolidationsandreporting.
A soundunderstandingof the monthendprocess.
Abilitytothrive withinafast-pacedbusinessenvironment.
Organizedwithexcellentattentionto detail.
Auditandreviewall QRCSmissions,officesanditsprojects.
Group Chief Financial Officer Jan 2015 – Nov. 2015
ITQAN HOLDING
joint ITQAN as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for managing the financial risks of the company and its
subsidiaries, and also responsible for strategic financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial
reporting to higher management, in addition to lead the change management and restructure to move further
toward the company objectives, this in addition to the routine responsibilities such as Cash Flow, Company
Liabilities, Company Performance, Department Supervision, Budgeting and Expense Control, Financial
Relationships, Finance or Raising Capital, Financial Obligations, Record Control and Shareholder Relations.
ITQAN Holding is a Qatari contributing private company which was established with a capital of 100
million Qatari Riyals divided into 100 thousands share.. The main goal in establishing this company is to
serve the national economy in all the information technology fields such as; Computers, Technical
consulting, Training & Advertisements.
4. Finance Director Feb2012 – Dec 2014
Starlink (Ooredoo’s Subsidiary):
Joint the Starlink W.L.L (Qatar’s premium communications and media retail and logistics business and one
of Ooredoo’s subsidiaries), reporting to the CEO, holding the responsibilities of the day to day financial
issues, in addition to managing the comprehensive changes and development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Major responsibilities and targetaccomplishments expected of the position includingthetypical problems
encountered in carryingoutthe responsibilities.)
1. Leading in the provision of effective strategic,financial management, and Budgeting and finance planning.
2. Providecomptrollership functions in order to ensure finances aremanaged accordingto
Legislation,policies and procedures.
3. Provideleadership and direction to Financeand Administration staff to ensure efficient use of financial resources by
establish and maintain internal controlsto ensure compliancewith financial
Legislation,policies and procedures.
4. Setup the financial performancemeasurements and monitor the achievement of the strategic objectives.
5. Attend the Board of Directors meetings, and perform any other related duties as required.
In the Role of “Advisor/Chief Internal Auditor”
Ministry of Business & Trade :
Recruited to join the team of expatriates from World Bank engaged to provide consultancy services
in PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PEP) , to review the MBT Strategic Plan to align with
Qatar Vision 2030 and Qatar hosting of 2022 World Cup strategic plan. Reporting to the Director of the
Internal Audit Unit, in project contract basis, to develop the business environment and to suggest and
implement all the changes required to achieve the objectives of QV2030, hosting 2022 World Cup.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establishment of quality management process, policies and procedures, to qualify MBT to manage all
the new businesses and companies.
- Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to
management and the H.E. Minister.
-Advises management and performs assigned tasks to provide reasonable assuranceas to the reliability and
integrity of information; compliance with policies, processes, management guidelines, agreed contracts with
third parties and imposed government laws and regulations, safeguarding of ministry assets, economic use
of resources, accomplishment of corporate objectives, risk management and best practice processes.
-Conducts operational and financial audits of company business units.
-Collaborates with all the departments and units managers to advise on matters concerning the risks,
controls, and best practices.
-Evaluates and recommends appropriate action in regard to special requests for audit and allegations of
irregularities and fraud. Perform special reviews for irregularities and fraud, following up on allegations
and coordinating closely with H.E. Minister of Business & Trade.
-Performs evaluation studies to ensure new procedures are implemented.
-Maintains all organizational and professional codes of ethical standards.
International Trade & Development Company (Feb 2010 – Oct. 2010)
Company Brief: An Investment & International Real Estate Co.
Finance Director
Key Responsibilities:
ROLE:
Recruited to implement the significant decision of ITD’s Board of Directors to go public, and to lead the
processes of preparingto go to public, and listed on Qatar Exchange, in addition to oversees all financial
aspects of the company’s strategy and responsible for the flow of financial information to the chief executive,
the board and, where necessary, external parties such as investors or financial institutions.
5. Head of Finance - Aljazeera Satellite Network Feb 1999 – Dec 2009
Growth Path:,♦ Head of Finance, Asst G. Manager (Finance & administration)Al-Jazeera Researches Centre, ♦
Unit Budget (Head) Supervisor,
1996-1999:Assist. The Head of Finance on all the finance arena especially in the budget preparation and
monitoring (Part time basis).
As a key member of the Executive Management team, report to the Asst. Managing Director for Support, and
assumed a strategic role in the overall management of JSC. have primary day-to-day responsibility for
planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities, included direct responsibility
for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal
analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional
financing.
Responsibilities:
Feasibility and financial studies for the new channels and projects.
Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic
financial objectives.
Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial
trends and forecasts.
Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning,introduction of new programs/ strategies
and regulatory action.
Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting.
Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and
applicable state regulatory laws and rules for financial reporting.
Shaped and established high quality accounting and transactional services for Aljazeera and responsible
for ensuring accurate, appropriate and timely statutory reporting as well as adherence to all fiscal and
regulatory requirements.
Entrusted with the responsibility of managing the process of Aljazeera establishment and startup of
Aljazeera Network.
Guiding and control the process of preparation of JSC annual Budget (Operational Expenses Budget,
Capital Expenditure Budget and Revenue Budgets).
Responsible for identifying inputs needed to prepare a “bottom up” budget and tracking forecast
accuracy and providing explanations and impact for significant variances between actual results and
forecast.
Involved in quantifying and explaining impact to financials resulting from variances in labor
efficiencies, overtime, yield, material cost, utilities, consumables, sales (Advertisements) levels/
overhead, etc.
Entrusted with the responsibility of managing the tracking of cash, accounts receivables and accounts
payables. Ensured adequate controls for accuracy in financial reporting and fraud prevention.
Associated as a senior management team member in developing and implementing a profitable growth
strategy.
Maintained and supervised Payroll & staff benefit's payments such as salaries, wages, deductions,
leaves, end of services, taxes if applicable for main office & overseas Broadcast Centers& Offices
Train the Finance and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management
matters.
Committees & Special Assignments:
- Member of JSN Budget Committee.
- Member of General Tender Committee.
- Chairman of JSN Financial Bylaw.
- Member of JSN 1st Salaries Revision Committee.
6. - Member of JSN 1st Strategic Planning.
- Special assigned to reopened and manage Baghdad Office during the War time.
(Q-Tel) May 1993 – Feb 1999
Chief Accounting clerks – Billing
Key Responsibilities:
Assigned responsibility of managing the monthly Billing revenue accounting, reporting and
reconciliation in the CFS GL system in respect of all the products/services of QTEL.
Developed continuous enhancement of ad-hoc reports from billing systems/Sub-systems to facilitate
revenue accounting and reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
Associated with the IT system analystto ensure effective, efficient and timely reporting of functional
system problems and development of ad hoc reports.
Formulated review policies and procedures for various billing related systems.
Designed and implemented appropriate system reports to ensure revenue, revenue share settlements,
receivables and payables are reported in the Financial Books on a true and fair basis.
Monitored the control process to identify weaknesses and undertake the development and
implementation of appropriate controls and revenue reporting in line with international accounting
standards.
Ensured optimal use of system capabilities and minimizing the manual processes.
Planned and set up product parameters to be configured in the billing system for new products, services
and promotions.
Liaised with Internal, External, State Audit Bureau and ISO Quality for objections raised and taking
appropriate corrective action within prescribed target dates.
Key Achievements:
Successfully established appropriate GL codes for mapping to the CFS GL.
Budget Senior Accounting Clerk: Management Account Department
Key Responsibilities:
Projects & Capital Expenditures Budget management and monitoring actual vs budget.
Analyzed the budget estimates received from the entire Oordoo (Qtel) cost centres for correctness,
accuracy and completeness.
Compared the previous budget with actual financial result to assess the effectiveness of the budget
planningand suggested suitable amendments in the budget to the managerial staff of the concerned
department.
Preparing detailed reports pertaining to discrepancies and amendments in the budget in coordination
with the concerned head of cost centres and AGM's and the GM.
Involved in preparing monthly, Quarterly and annual Financial Performance Report, and complying
with the IAS/IFRS, and Doha Stock market requirement.
Key Achievements:
Successfully annual budgets management.
Successfully analyzed monthly payroll & WIP timesheet, and processed the manpower cost for
capitalization and charged to the projects.
Selected for an additional assignment of cost benefit analysis,feasibility studies for new
telecommunications projects and researching on alternative and reasonable funding methods for
Ooredoo (Qtel).
Al Mushiri Trading Company, Doha-Qatar Aug 1990 – May 1993
Financial Accountant:
Handling General Ledger, the L/C and consignments cost.
African Insurance Co., Khartoum Sudan Mar 1986 – Jul 1990
7. Head of Finance
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing insurance, reinsurance premiums income and expenditure and maintaining
the accounting system.Handled control and issue payments, and ensured meeting the prompt payment.
Entrusted with the task of monitoring and managing the reinsurance accounting both treaties & non
treaties, and agents & brokers accounting.
Key person for managing the company investments and monitoring bank accounts and cash balances.
Involved in the liaison and coordination with both Technical Departments and Departments of Finance
on allocations/draw down of funds.
Liaised with auditors and the government authorities (Insurance Control Authority) and HR Section.
Key Achievements:
Successfully managed reinsurances transactions and the risks allocated as per treaties & risk
management procedures. Commended by the management for devising and managing purchasing
policy.
Middle East Insurance Co., Khartoum Sudan Oct 1984 – Mar 1986
Internal Auditor:
Conducts operational, financial and compliance reviews in accordance with risk-based Audit plan
established by the Director and approved by the company's Audit Committee.
Perform risk assessment and identify controls in place for specified assignments Design and perform
Audit procedures to validate controls and verify controls are operating as intended.
Provides assessment of efficiency and effectiveness of the controls examined .
Provides recommendations to management around controls and operating improvements.
Documents work performed in accordance with professional standards.
8. EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS
B.Com, Cairo University, Khartoum Branch (Now Al-Nileen University - Sudan), 1984
International Financial Bodies & Certificate: Fellow member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner
(http://www.acfe.com). ♦ Registered and prepared to sit for Certified Management Accoutanat (CMA).
Training/ Conferences Attended: Budget, Forecasting & Planning Conference in Dubai, Oct 2003 ♦ Annual
International Finance & Accounting Forum in Dubai (7th/8th/9th) ♦ Participated with the paper under title of – “The
Challenges of Financial Forecasting & Budgeting in the news industries” ♦ Corporate Strategic Planning (Media) –
Aljazeera Training & Media Development Centre
IT Skills:Proficient with the use of Windows, MS office and the Internet applications and ERP(Oracle,
GP, M.Soft AX Dynamic).
References and Certificates:Will be furnished upon request