Mohamed Shihab

Head of Finance | 10+ Years in Real Estate Development Project | Feasibility, Budgeting & Strategic Financial Management| Leading End-to-End Financial Planning, Analysis & Project Execution

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

Results-driven finance professional with 10+ years in real estate development, leading financial strategy across projects from feasibility to completion. Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning, I deliver data-driven insights that enable informed decision-making and drive business growth. Proven track record in developing financial policies, implementing controls, and streamlining processes for efficiency and compliance. Skilled in mentoring finance teams and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to achieve project and organizational objectives. Passionate about real estate finance, I combine technical expertise with strategic vision to maximize profitability and ensure financial success of development projects.

Experience

  • Assistant General Manager Finance at Bismi.com
    May 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Finance Manager (Real Estate Development Projects and Vendome Mall Qatar In-Charge) at Place Vendôme
    Aug 2013 - Aug 2022 · 9 yrs 1 mo

    • Heading finance functions involving determining financial objectives and designing & implementing financial plans & systems to facilitate internal financial control. • Leading & guiding the Group Finance Teams and reviewed the subsidiary business plans to meet the organizational goals. • Drafting operational strategies for achieving accelerated growth by giving out long-term & short-term planning in line with the organization’s requirements and periodically monitoring the same. • Ensuring preparation of financial reports to determine financial viability, projecting cash flow & growth opportunity while preparing projected financial statements. • Accountable for generating MIS for the management to highlight organizational details; preparing profitability report showcasing variance analysis related to sales forecast & budgets, MIS for debtors analysis and cash flow. • Preparing the company’s financial forecast model including income statement, balance sheet, and fund flow at consolidated & legal entity levels.

  • Chief Accountant in Corporate Travel & Cargo Division at Al Jaber Group
    Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Handling all matters dealing with local & foreign currency loans for working capital and imports – Forex sourcing & management. • Developing annual budgets in coordination with the management and ensuring their proper implementation & compliance. • Formulating budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine the difference between projected & actual results and implementing corrective actions. • Conducting board meetings & general meetings and ensuring compliance with board directions.

  • Audit Manager at M/s Sony CL & Associates, Auditors & Management Consultants, Kerala.
    Jan 2009 - Dec 2010 · 2 yrs

    • Computing & arranging for timely deposit of taxes and filing of returns for timely completion of the assessment. • Evaluating internal control systems/procedures with a view to highlighting shortcomings & implement necessary recommendations.

  • Assistant Auditor at M/s Varma & Varma, Auditors & Management Consultants, Kerala.
    Jun 2005 - Aug 2008 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Handled various types of Audit assignments like: Internal Audit: Life Insurance Corporation of India, Asianet Satellite Communication Ltd. The areas of exposure included: Study of existing internal controls within the organization, identification of lags and possible loopholes in the system for suggesting an appropriate action for correction. Statutory External Audit: South Indian Bank Ltd -Central Statutory Bank Audit in Finacle Core Banking Software, KSE Ltd, Elite Breads (P) Ltd. The areas of exposure included: Finalization of books of accounts & Preparation of Audit Reports.