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CIMA, CPA & MBA Qualificed CFO With Over 25 Years Experience
CIMA, CPA & MBA Qualificed CFO With Over 25 Years Experience
CORE COMPETENCIES
Cost and Financial Accounting Performance Management, Evaluation and Control
Managing Budgets and Financial Control Commercial/Contractual/P&L Management
Stakeholder and Board Level Liaison Conceiving New Projects/Initiating New Ideas Project
and Working Capital Financing IFRS/ GAAP/ SOX req.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Info2cell (Acotel Group S.p.A, Italy), Dubai, UAE
Chief Financial Officer; Reporting to Group CEO and the Board
Finance and Administration Manager
The Company is a multinational company based in Dubai with many subsidiaries in MENA
region and the first and largest value-added services in the MENA region. Info2cell provides
access to over 42 operators in the region with over 2.5 million mobile subscribers. Info2cell
is a member of Acotel Group S.p.A, a listed company in the European markets.
The Acotel Group S.p.A is a global telecommunications company, headquartered in Rome,
Italy which operates in four areas of business mobile telecommunications, value added
services for mobile communications, mobile messaging and media solutions, and mobile
advertising managed services and security systems for large companies.
KEY SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS at Info2cell and its subsidiaries
with support of the board, oversaw the project of company formation and steered startup business operations in Saudi Arabia in 2008.
KEY ROLES
Acting as senior strategic business finance partner to the CEO, Board of Directors and
senior management.
Administering the Groups finance functions in Dubai, Amman and Riyadh, including
identifying financial objectives and developing appropriate systems, policies and
procedures to facilitate internal financial controls.
Devising short and long term business/financial strategies and need-based strategies for
enhancing profitability revenue and meeting company goals while periodically reviewing
operational strategies.
Directly engaging with the Group and suggesting business improvements at the board
level.
Defining annual budget, enabling clear budgetary control for every department,
monitoring costs and also Finalising CAPEX & OPEX and review MIS & Variance reporting.
Providing effective leadership and guidance to more than 20 finance, HR and Admin.
staff while establishing performance goals, allocating resources and ensuring optimum
understanding of company vision and strategy.
AROOS ABDUL CAREEM, FCMA, CGMA, CPA, MBA | Phone: + (971) 50 455 6383 | Email:
aroos.ac@gmail.com
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DUBEX SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL L.L.C. (DUBEX) was one of the leading financialservices and a well reputed brokerage company in United Arab Emirates. Launched in the
year 1994 in Dubai, DUBEX was the first online broker in the GCC region and the primary
aim of this establishment was to provide its clientele with an array of investment
opportunities in the financial markets. The company was voluntarily liquidated due to the
recent international financial crises resulting huge loss on equity investment in international
financial markets.
Key Highlights:
Prepared, reviewed and analysed financial and management reports. Developed the
annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in coordination with several business units.
Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and
investment activities, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating
systems, budgets, and other financial control functions.
Ensured payments / commitments for capital and revenue expenses are in accordance
with the approval limits and approved policies.
Ensured functioning of effective and efficient system of internal control.
Established and maintained relationships with individual and business investors, and
provide assistance with problems these investors may encounter.
Developed & managed effective relationships with companys bankers, auditors, lawyers
and other related parties.
PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS
Bin Zayed Group, Dubai, UAE
Senior Accountant
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2009
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth: 8th Sep, 1970
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Drivers Licence: UAE
Languages: Fluent in English, Tamil and
Sinhala