ADNAN AHMAD FCCA & UAE CA

Key job responsibilities in Westcon Construction (Pvt) Ltd

Group CFO reporting to CEO

• Steering financial planning, budgeting, and corporate finance strategies.
• Raising funds, optimizing capital structures, and leading M&A initiatives.
• Overseeing project financing, feasibility studies, and cost control.
• Aligning financial goals with business expansion and profitability.
• Ensuring regulatory adherence, governance, and financial transparency.
• Driving high-performance finance teams and partnering with executives, investors, and regulators.
• Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

• Directed hospital-wide financial planning, revenue cycle, and cost management.
• Delivered ERP implementation (Fotis) and a new chart of accounts to enhance reporting accuracy.
• Led procurement strategy, treasury, insurance, and compliance functions.
• Implemented budgeting, capital planning, risk management, and regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Built robust financial controls while improving billing and receivables processes.
• Key job responsibilities in Buch International Hospital (Pvt) Ltd
• Deputy CFO reported to CEO
• Achievements:
• Designed and implemented pricing strategies & partnership with insurance companies to enhance revenue by 25% per month for a new business.
• Initiated and completed the process of vendor approval system to ensure the cost efficiency & Controls.
• Implementation of new ERP system (Fotis) to align the reporting structure.

• Designed and executed comprehensive financial strategies for clinical operations.
• Enhanced financial governance, and implemented a new chart of accounts.
• Directed forecasting, treasury operations, and regulatory compliance protocols.
• Developed risk mitigation strategies aligned with business growth.
• Key job responsibilities in Corner Clinic (Pvt) Ltd.
• Head of Finance & Accounts; Reported to CEO
• Achievements:
• Designed and implemented a business operational model that significantly enhanced revenue generation and process efficiency.
• Restructured and implemented a new Chart of Accounts to support accurate, compliant, and insightful financial reporting.
• Established a streamlined stock management process, improving inventory control and reducing waste.

• Company Overview: (Part of Polypipe UK – Listed at LSE)
• Part of the local senior leadership team, driving strategy, commercials, and operations.
• Led board reporting, strategic planning, cash flow forecasting, and P&L oversight.
• Fostered financial acumen across cross-functional teams and supported operational decision-making.
• Managed legal affairs, logistics, customs documentation (JAFZA), and insurance portfolios.
• Enhanced profitability through system-based operational improvements and ERP process alignment.
• Key job responsibilities in Polypipe Middle East FZE.
• Head of Finance & Accounts (FM); Reported to MD (UAE) and dotted line reporting to Divisional Finance Director (UK)
• Achievements:
• Negotiated FX deals with banks to secure optimal exchange rates for supplier payments, resulting in real-time cash savings.
• Developed and implemented a strong receivables management process, achieving zero bad debts.
• Designed a comprehensive production costing model, reducing material costs by 25% monthly.

• Company Overview: (Dubai)
• Directed a team of 7 finance professionals across AR, AP, treasury, and accounting.
• Managed AED 400M annual budget and refined capital structure through strategic refinancing.
• Delivered IFRS-compliant reporting, KPIs, and financial systems integration.
• Oversaw working capital, foreign currency management, LC handling, and project financing.
• Managed complete banking facilities portfolio.
• Played a pivotal role in ERP (MS Dynamics AX) and ISO 9001 process standardization.
• Key job responsibilities in Saniplex Group (Dubai)
• Job Role: Finance Manager; Reported to Group CFO
• Achievements:
• Managed complete portfolio of banking facilities from 4 pioneer banks in the UAE.
• Weekly FX deal closing with banks resulted in max saving of AED 150k.
• Nominated by Management / Finance Director for “YOUNG ACCOUNTANT OF THE YEAR” event organised by ICAEW in December 2012.
• Independently Completed the Annual Audit (EY) including associate companies.
• Implementation of New Chart of Account as per Business requirements in 2012.
• Independently supervised in Implementation of system for Receivable Factoring. (Invoice Factoring &PDC /LBD Factoring).

• Enhanced internal controls through thorough risk assessments and recommendations for improvements.
• Conducted comprehensive financial statement reviews, identifying inaccuracies and areas for improvement.
• Managed multiple concurrent audits, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Mentored junior auditors, providing guidance and feedback for professional growth and development.