Amer Rayyan

Enterprising, results-driven, and dynamic professional with 25+ years of experience in cost control, business performance, strategic planning and establishing cross-functional partnerships to deliver stellar results. Skilled at identifying and addressing process deficiencies, implementing internal controls, and increasing auditability of internal procedures and financial systems. Agile, global strategic leader driving operations within modern Finance & Accounts, Procurement, IT, HR and Administration, Cost/ Project Controlling, Project Organization, Claim Management and Contract administration. Possess an advanced aptitude for growing revenues, reducing administrative overheads through process automation, and establishing professional rapport with external business associates, government agencies and internal teams.

Industrial Group, DUBAI, UAE
CFO (Sep 2018 – Present)
Key Profile:
Group Financial Planning & Management
4 Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
4 Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
4 Develop financial and tax strategies.
4 Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
4 Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
Group Operations
4 Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
4 Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
4 Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, IT, legal, tax, and treasury departments.
4 Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations.
4 Manage any third parties to which accounting, or finance functions have been outsourced.
4 Oversee the company's transaction processing systems.
4 Implement operational best practices.
4 Oversee employee benefit plans, with emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefit package.
4 Supervise acquisition due diligence and negotiate acquisitions.
4 Financial Information.
4 Oversee the issuance of financial information.
4 Report financial results to the board of directors.
Risk Management
4 Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile.
4 Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry.
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4 Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
4 Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
4 Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
4 Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
4 Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
4 Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
4 Funding.
4 Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts.
4 Arrange for debt and equity financing.
4 Invest funds.
Third Parties
4 Participate in conference calls with the investment community.
4 Maintain banking relationships.
4 Represent the company with investment bankers and investors.
AHMED ALMAZROUEI GROUP, ABU DHABI, UAE
CFO (Jul 2014 – Aug 2018)
Key Profile:
Departmental Financial Management
4 Accomplish finance human resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies,
and procedures; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary, and
communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing
compensation strategies.
4 Work with the senior management on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on all
levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
4 Review, develop and monitor best practices in Corporate Finance, IT, Procurement and Facilities. Lead, manage and set the
necessary policies, rules, and regulations in place to ensure proper and effective services in these departments.
Group Financial Planning & Management
4 Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization, develop Group financial
strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and
direction; establish functional & financial objectives of the entities or Business Units in line with organizational objectives.
4 Function as advisor to the CEO and the Board, assist in managing the company financial position & performance and attend
BOD meetings and any other strategic meetings to facilitate financial decision-making process.
4 Ensure accurate and timely preparation of Financial and Management Accounts, local financial statements, financial reports,
special analyses, and information reports with regard local regulation.
4 Ensure compliance with all tax returns and reporting requirements.
4 Focus on Group investment in growth and find an opportunity to drive broader organizational business transformation, building
value for the enterprise and valuation of the company for issue of fresh capital.
4 Analyze credit requirements and working capital management on an ongoing basis and effectively monitor & manage the fund
flow with related interest costs.
4 Analyze monthly variances and the develop variance reports comparing budgeted and actual revenues and expenses. Identify
areas for concern and action and ensures follow up with program departments.
4 Interact with the auditors to ensure that the company’s books are compliant with the ministry of finance regulations. Develop
and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with
International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS).
4 Manage facilities and asset management of the organization and implementation of the Group’s ERP system
4 Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls in terms of investment, purchases & expenses, cash and
Group loan, sales, A/R reserve and cash collection, inventory follow-up, valuation, write-off, and reserve.
4 Lead the Treasury activity to ensuring company is adequately funded to meet its short and long-term cash requirements
through efficient treasury (including funding facilities with financial institutions) and funds management to improve
profitability and optimum returns and provide the shareholder, corporate staff, customers, and lenders and the community.
Budget Management
4 Responsible for the financial management and investment strategies – ascertain funds are safeguarded and profitably invested.
Manage budget analysis and management, financial modeling and reporting, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs,
accounting and treasury operations, and mergers & acquisitions.
4 Oversee the budget process, collecting the inputs, and comparing the company’s actual performance with estimates (the
budget). Collaborate with CEO and other corporate leadership on developing the commercial and operating budgets. Oversee
long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with the strategic plan.
4 Provide timely, accurate analysis of budgets and oversee completion of Financial external audit preparation and annually
audited financial statements: 5 years plan, forecast and budget, monthly managerial reporting.
4 Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation. Prepare the annual budget, track the financial performance against
budgets and track variances on a periodic basis. Manage cost controls with the help of the budgeting tool.
Enterprise Impact:
4 Played a key role in devising the detailed financial strategies, in Merger & Acquisition for couple of companies and participated
in Due Diligence for couple of investment opportunities & Joint Ventures.
4 Instrumental in introducing a budget control system and effective valuation of companies in various sectors.
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4 Successfully implemented MS DYNAMICS AX 2013 R3 in 2015-2016
4 Successfully managed all kind of bank facilities over 500M+: LG’S, LC’S, O.V & Auto finance; raised corporate debt for real estate
business; raised project finance for real estate projects; led project debt raising for couple of restaurants; refinanced (with
additional top up) of debt availed for purchase of lands and re-structuring the entire debt of a group with 5 banks.
4 Played a significant role in the winning of Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award 2016
4 Instrumental in setting up the Financial, HR and Procurement policies and procedures.
AL FALAH HOLDING, ABU DHABI, UAE
Group Finance Director (Nov 2011 – May 2014)
Key Profile:
Financial Management
4 Drive the operational excellence enhancement of the Financial & Accounting area, by supporting a cross functional teamwork,
introducing more simplification on processes but maintaining high compliance standards.
4 Increasing the automation across the Finance Function and coordinating the implementation of Finance initiatives in
coordination with the Business Unit General Managers, Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors
4 Coordinate, analyze and report the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance,
projections and other special projects as required) and the Group financial reports/records are prepared in compliance with
IFRS.
4 Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and
payroll. Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, credit control, and petty cash.
4 Ensure efficient and effective operation of the procurement function by overseeing procurement services, property and
receiving and risk management/ insurance analysis and transactions.
Risk Management & Internal Control
4 Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the external auditors, as necessary.
4 Maintain the company’s fixed assets register; manage Budgeting, and Financial Planning & Analysis with Monthly reporting.
4 Design and review of Internal Control Framework as per compliance throughout the organization to maintain integrity and
accuracy of financial reports and include policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
4 Develop and manage the Banking Relationships for Client business, oversee the credit function; actively engage in credit risk
and AR management for the entity.
4 Negotiate high value deals, provide functional guidance and support in respect of contractual, commercial terms for business
contracts.
4 Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that organizational risks are minimized.
4 Manage financial commitments such as Bank Guarantees, Performance bonds, Penalties and Liquidated damages.
4 Liaise with Corporate Legal, Corporate Affairs as required.
4 Provide expert guidance on the Group investment decisions and contribute towards corporate structure in relation to its impact
on the company’s financial strategy.
4 Support and sustain the Group as a high performing organization by contributing to organizational performance and customer
service.
Enterprise Impact:
4 Successfully dealt with all kind of bank facilities over 1B +: LG’S, LC’S, O.V & Auto finance; Raised corporate debt for real estate
business; Raised project finance for real estate projects; Led project debt raising for wooden factory business; Refinanced (with
additional top up) of debt availed for purchase of lands; Re-structuring the entire debt of a group with 19 banks.
4 Carried out number of feasibility studies, and managed valuation of companies in various sectors
4 Played a key role in the growth of the Financial, HR and Procurement policies and procedures.
4 Instrumental in introducing a budget control system, carried out number of feasibility studies and conducted accounting and
procurement audit systems
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
4 M+W Group, Abu Dhabi, UAE, as Finance Director (Jun 2010 – Sep 2011)
4 Emirates Synaxis Holding, Abu Dhabi, UAE, as CFO (Aug 2008 – Mar 2010)
4 Emirates Driving Company PSC, as Deputy General Manager Finance & Administration (Mar 2001 – Feb 2008)
4 Emirates Institute of Technology, as Chief Accountant (Jun 1998 – Oct 2000)
4 Maltrans & Al Kunaiby Cargo, as General Accountant (Jun 1997 – Jun 1998)
4 Best Food Company LLC, as Accountant (Dec 1995 – April 1997)

BA (Accounting), University of Jordan (1995)
4 Dip. in Financial Consultancy, Canada, Institute of Financial Consultants (Nov 2011)
4 Dip. in Internal Audit, UK, The Association of International Certified Public Accountants (May 2014)
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
4 Certified Financial Consultant (CFC), Institute of Financial Consultants (May 2007)
4 Certified Forensic Accounting Professional (CFAP), Institute of Certified Forensic Accountants (Dec 2007)
4 CIMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (July 2013)
4 CMA, The Association of International Certified Public Accountants (Nov 2013)
4 CPA/ FCPA, The Association of International Certified Public Accountants (Nov 2015)