Accomplished Construction Project Manager and Financial Controller with a proven track record at Coastal Construction and Katech, enhancing operational efficiency and financial accuracy. Expert in budget planning and construction management, adept at fostering excellent customer relations. Spearheaded significant process improvements, achieving enhanced project alignment and financial reporting accuracy.
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Shuaib Desai
Self Employed
Cape Town
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Coastal Construction Cape Town
Construction Project Manager
09.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
KatechCape Town, South Africa
Financial Controller
01.2001 - 08.2011
Job overview
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
- Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
- Contributed to the development of long-term strategic plans by providing executive management with accurate financial data and forecasts.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for Number employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Spearheaded the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency and improved financial tracking capabilities.
- Collaborated closely with department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
- Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual tax filings, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
- Developed comprehensive financial models for strategic planning and decision-making purposes.
- Implemented rigorous internal control measures to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or mismanagement risks.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.
- Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
- Optimized working capital availability by proactively managing inventory levels, accounts receivable balances, vendor payment terms negotiation.
- Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed financial analysis, leading to increased profitability and reduced expenses.
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Directed corporate decision-making and planning by monitoring and setting policies and procedures to optimize fiscal performance.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Supported program managers in providing procedural training on finance and accounting.
- Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
Education
University of The Western Cape Bellville South Africa
Bachelor Of Commerce from Fininance
09.1997
University Overview
Skills
Building, demolition and renovation
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Registered with the following bodies
NHBRC
AGA (SA)
Certification
Data Science
Timeline
Data Science
08-2022
Construction Project Manager
Coastal Construction
09.2011 - Current
Financial Controller
Katech
01.2001 - 08.2011
University of The Western Cape
Bachelor Of Commerce from Fininance
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