Finance consultant

World Logistics Council Limited

April 2016 to June 2016

Develop Financial Projections for World Logistics Council Limited and Subsidiaries (Including AxioFin, AxioIn,
AxioMark, and World Logistics Council Development) for the period ending 2025 including:
? Executive Summary
? Financial Projection Overview
? Financial Projection Tables
? Financial Projection Assumptions
? Market Penetration/Revenue Segments/ Cash Flow Graphs
? Detail Schedules Of Revenues/ Expenses/Capital Expenditures
? Sources and Uses Of Funds
? Research & Development Expenses
? Carrier Market Calculation Of Enterprise Value
? Recurring Revenue Detail Including Revenue Drivers And Key Measures
? Employee Compensation
? Capital Expenditures
? Software Development Expenditures
? Carrier Market Demographics
? Research To Support Projection Assumptions

Specialist, Business Support

RasGas Company Limited, Qatar

October 2013 to March 2016

Performance Measurement
? Conduct the PTAI LNG Benchmarking exercise on behalf of the Operations Group
? Conduct the Solomon Sales Gas Benchmarking exercise on behalf of the Operations Group
? Manage the Operations Group objectives stewardship process to track and monitor the performance and achievement of goals and objectives against the Operations Group Business Plan
? Coordinate the implementation of key initiatives and action plans designed to achieve the group level KPIs and to provide information to the Operations Leadership Team for effective decision
Business Reporting
? Coordinate and manage the accurate preparation and timely delivery of monthly and quarterly reports and presentations to the Chief Operations Officer and Operations Leadership Team. (Develop quarterly and monthly dashboards to include objectives and KPIs, Production Volumes, etc.)
? Coordinate the quarterly operational performance reviews with Shareholders? representatives
Policies, Processes and Practices
? Lead the development and implementation of various stewardship procedures
? Provide assistance to functional groups for resolving business planning issues with regard to business process reengineering and other process improvement initiatives

Specialist, Strategy & Performance Management ? Corporate Planning Department

RasGas Company Limited, Qatar

October 2006 to September 2013

Business Planning
? Work with RasGas functional groups to formulate the corporate business plan assumptions and optimize the planning process taking into account lessons learnt from the previous business planning cycles
? Develop and maintain the business planning process by establishing and communicating the Strategic Planning procedure / process (incl. Timeline, guidelines, etc.)
? Review and challenge (for accuracy and relevance) the Functional Groups? 5 year Business Plan inputs, to ensure the activities planned are consistently in line with the expectations of the CEO and Senior Management
? Monitor the strategic planning process with the functional groups? focal points and ensure timely resolutions of all issues impacting the corporate business plan
? Prepare executive level presentations (for the CEO and Senior Management) that concisely and persuasively communicate the Corporate Business plan
? Provide leadership and knowledge to the planning coordinators so that processes can be improved with every new cycle by following the continuous improvement approach (lessons learned Workshop).
Business & Strategies
? Coordinate and facilitate the Situation Analysis process (Organizational Assessment) with RasGas functional groups.
? Explore new strategies by following best practices in conjunction with CEO and Senior Management?s vision and guidelines and through discussions with Shareholders.
? Align the Corporate Business Plan with RasGas Strategy (both at the corporate level and at the functional level) while considering overall business objectives and aligning business activities to the vision and strategy of the organization.
? Coordinate and monitor the progress of agreed action plans with functional groups and report progress; initiate corrective actions to address shortfalls and gaps in plans to meet set targets and milestones.
? Contribute to the PTAI LNG Benchmarking exercise as and when required.
Performance Measurement
? Design, develop and assess the Performance measurement systems (mainly Department KPIs) and serve as the process owner for the Balanced Scorecard Key Performance Indicators & performance Reporting.
? Enhance and manage the implementation of matrices to track and monitor the performance and achievement of goals and objectives against the Corporate Business Plan.
? Support RasGas functional groups in development of performance indicators and accountability reports (e.g.: SWOT Analysis).
? Coordinate with functional groups the implementation of key initiatives and action plans designed to achieve the corporate level KPIs.
? Coordinate and Develop the Corporate Planning (CP) group budget including manpower plan to ensure alignment with budget policy, standard costs, and WP&B guidelines as well as HR Manpower planning guidelines and templates (Direct Hires, Qatarization, NDP, Interns, and scholarships)
? Develop the Corporate Planning (CP) Group 5Yr Business Plan including objectives, initiatives, and KPIs, and present the monthly and quarterly group business plan updates to CP Management.
Business Reporting
? Work with functional groups to coordinate and manage the accurate preparation and timely delivery of quarterly reports for CEO and Senior Management. (Quarterly Corporate Balanced Scorecard and Corporate Objectives which represent the key instrument to help in business decision making).
? Coordinate with functional groups in collecting and compiling quarterly reports and presentations (Financial, Operational, Marketing, Subsurface and Venture reports) and provide value adding ideas / suggestions / advice to improve efficiency and effectiveness of these reports.
? Co-Lead the Qatar Petroleum (QP ? Major Shareholder) Benchmarking automation project (interface with IT/FIN/OPS to automate the LNG Benchmarking Cost Data for QP reporting purposes) and maintain financial data to satisfy the reporting needs of QP business requirements
? Lead the Corporate Planning Department Professional Development Forum / Job Family (develop technical competencies database, job profiles, and curriculum development and implementation)
? Conduct training sessions on Strategic Planning Process and Balanced Scorecard as part of the Manager?s Essential program in RasGas.
Policies, Procedures and Practices
? Lead the development and implementation of the strategic planning policies, processes and practices covering all functions so that all relevant procedural requirements are fulfilled.
? Provide assistance to functional groups for resolving business planning issues with regard to business process reengineering and other process improvement initiatives.
? Development of the company?s Strategic and Business Planning Process
? Development of the Strategic Planning Process Manual
? Development of the Budget and Cost Control procedure and guidelines
? Co-Lead the Corporate Planning Department Job Family and Professional Development Forum (Professional Development Advisor)
? Lead the Work Program and Budget (WP&B) development cycle

Senior Project Accounting Analyst ? Financial Reporting Department

RasGas Company Limited, Qatar

May 2003 to September 2006

? Obtain Project Expenditures to be accrued from different departments
? Summarize and calculate Project Expenditures and verify them to computerized reporting system.
? Summarize and calculate on PC worksheet the corporate costs (i.e. Administrative, Operations, Technical, Financing, and Marketing) to be accrued and verify them to computerized reporting system.
? Produce final project expenditures reports to be discussed during the financial review meeting for the period.
? Prepare the monthly management report for major projects under construction (i.e., Management report for 7 LNG trains) including cost variance against budget on inception to date basis.

Senior Financial Accounting Analyst ? Financial Reporting Department

RasGas Company Limited, Qatar

January 1998 to April 2003

Month End Closing:
? Obtain Project Expenditures to be accrued from different functional groups (Venture, Subsurface, Operations).
? Summarize and calculate on PC worksheet the corporate costs (i.e. Administrative, Operations, Technical, Financing, Marketing, Related Party Transaction) to be accrued and verify them to computerized reporting system.
? Post to SAP FI/CO computerized system project expenditures to be accrued and standard accounting entries for the period.
? Summarize on PC worksheet the inception to date project/operating costs to be reported.
? Produce final operating / project expenditures reports to be discussed during the financial review meeting for the period. This report includes the monthly financial highlights, the income statement, the project expenditures, capital expenditures, and the variance to budget reports.
? Maintain master schedule for the monthly closing procedures.
? Prepare the monthly management presentation for the financial review meeting. The presentation includes the Operating Revenues, Net Revenues, Inventory, and Corporate Expenditures.
? Prepare monthly management report for major projects and submit to CEO and Chief Officers of the company
? Run from SAP computerized system the open payables in detailed form for the period to be reported.
? Summarize on PC worksheet the open payables and verify them to SAP computerized reporting system.
? Collate supporting documents for the Onshore and Offshore project expenditures.
? Analyze the manpower costs using the rate/volume analysis model.
Benchmarking:
? Run from SAP FI/CO computerized system the costs throughout the company?s activities to include the following cost drivers:
o Maintenance and Engineering Cost
o Gas Plant Operating Cost
o Other expenses
o IT and Telecommunications Cost
o Inventory, issues and purchases (Warehouse Costs)
? Compile all cost data above based on PTAI scope to identify costs to be included and excluded
? Conduct several checks to validate cost data for accuracy and integrity (Cross-Modules validation for costs that are reported in various benchmarking sections, e.g., Maintenance Costs and Operating Costs)
Financial Statements
? Prepare two sets of financial statements:
? In accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as per agreement with the shareholders.
? In accordance with US Accounting Standards (US GAAP) as per the requirements of the lenders.
? Both sets of statements comprise a Balance Sheet, the Income Statement, Statement of Shareholders' Funds, Statement of Cash Flow, and notes covering accounting policies and other issues mandated by IFRS or US GAAP rules.
? Assist External Auditors (PriceWaterhouseCoopers / KPMG) in the yearly audit assessment cycle.
? Prepare audit confirmations for major EPC projects contractors, JGC Kellogg, McDermott, and Saipem.
? Co-Lead the development of the company?s annual report
? Prepare summarized expenditures report for major projects (Onshore, Offshore, Drilling, and Financing) to be presented to the Planning Council of the State of Qatar

Manager ? Inland Transit Operations

CMA CGM / CMA Egypt for Navigation

March 1995 to December 1997

? Overall profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the trucking operations in the various Egyptian directorates. Develop and manage the organizational budget, and provide monthly variance reports to the Agency General Manager
? Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with the approved budgets
? Review and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure trucking performance and container inventory movement
? Ensure regulatory compliance at state level (e.g. Ministry of Maritime and Land Transportation)
? Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures
? Ensure customer satisfaction is maintained with internal and external customers and inform Sales & Marketing personnel (at CMA Marseille, France) regarding customer feedback
? Coordinate with Marketing management personnel on direction, changes, issues, etc. And disseminate the pertinent information to the appropriate personnel
? Negotiate and conclude land transportation arrangements with local trucking companies on either a short or long-term basis or conclude ad-hoc individual rate agreements
? Responsible for establishing and promoting excellent working relationships with 3rd party contractors to ensure that their performance is in line with CMA Marseille goals and expectations
? Observe on-going transit operations by land in all areas, to ascertain that established productivity and performance benchmarks are met and even exceeded, and to initiate appropriate action when standards are not met
? Responsible for the employee recruitment, retention, and career paths of all direct reports in partnership with the human resources department
? Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes
? Systematically manage all reports needed by the clients by generating such reports promptly, as required by the Port Procedure
? Effectively coordinate with all concerned with regards to Terminal Operation and Billing Systems, ensuring that all data requirements by Billing and Finance are provided by Operations within the prescribed time
? Control and coordinate the daily allocation of manpower, making sure that these requirements are sufficient to serve the activities in all the areas in the Container Terminal and Trucks Dispatch

Chief Accountant ? Financial Accounting Department

Canada Maritime Agencies Ltd

September 1990 to February 1995

Reporting to Canmar Horley (CMA Headquarters in U.K.) ? Voyage related costs:
? Run report from CODA for costs to be reported for the vessel concerned.
? Review the costs to be reported.
? Summarize on PC worksheet & verify them to computerized system.
? Prepare & input to reporting system accruals for costs to be paid.
? Obtain inland accruals from the cost control department & input these accruals to reporting system.
? Produce final vessel report from reporting system for approval of the department?s manager & send the report to Canmar Horley.
? Maintain master schedule of reports made for the monthly inter-company account statement.
? Input and run automated reversal voucher of costs reported
Reporting to Canmar Horley ? Time related costs:
? Run report from CODA for costs to be reported for time periods concerned.
? Review the costs to be reported.
? Summarize on PC worksheet & verify them to computerized system.
? Collate copies of invoices and supporting documents for cargo claims, commissions, demurrage, promotional items, advertising, travel, computer, conference fees, legal fees, bad debts, container sales, and write-offs for attachment to statement to Horley.
? Produce final time report from reporting system for approval of the department?s manager & send the report to Canmar Horley.
? Maintain master schedule of reports made for the monthly inter-company account statement.
? Input and run automated reversal voucher of costs reported

MBA in Accounting

Currently studying

B.Sc. In Accounting

Currently studying

Career Goals

Industries of interest

Areas of interest

Availability to travel and work outside the city

No

Interests and hobbies