Dear Sirs,

The scope of my expertise is extensive and includes the full complement of corporate finance, accounting, budgeting, banking, tax, treasury, internal controls, and reporting functions. Equally important are my qualifications in business planning, budgeting operations, MIS technology, administration, and general management.

A business partner to management, I have been effective in working with all departments, linking finance with operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and bottom-line results. Recruited at Starlink WLL to support the CEO by leading and manage the changes to rescue the sinking company and transformed from loss to profitable organisation, provide finance services and organizational managements expertise, by created a solid infrastructure to support corporate growth as the company transitioned from not only accumulated losses to profited company, but we succeed to cover all the previous year’s continuous losses to profit from the first year.

Recent accomplishments include the following:

Dynamic and results-oriented in guiding troubled companies to greater efficiency and profitability; reduces organizational risk through comprehensive changes to each department, ensuring maximum accuracy and quality.

Built and led strong finance organizations, creating solid infrastructures and strengthening internal controls. Instituted formal budgeting, forecasting, cash management and other management processes. Proven record for designing growth strategies and financial consolidations to achieve business objectives.

Acquired extensive experience in the analysis of new business opportunities and with company restructuring, mergers and acquisitions throughout career history. Effectively merged and streamlined divisions, which resulted in substantial savings and positioned company for future growth.

Significant contribution guiding troubled company to greater profitable by reduces organizational risk through comprehensive changes to all the company’s business approach, strategies and day to day to day transactions, ensuring maximum efficiency, accuracy and quality.

Provide expertise in acquisitions, financing and MIS and to orchestrate an IPO.

Comprehensive background in all areas of finance, accounting and treasury. Recognized for strengths as a consensus/team builder and effective arbitrator/negotiator.

Led the process of buying, and implementing of new ERP, to improve financial, HR & Operational area.

A "hands-on" manager effective in building teamwork and cultivating strong internal/external relationships, I am flexible and responsive to the quickly changing demands of the business, industry, and marketplace. If you are seeking a proactive finance executive to complement your management team, I would welcome a personal interview.

Thank you for your consideration.

Very truly yours,

Abduljalil A. Halim

Chief Financial Officer

Abduljalil_ahalim@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE:Targeting challenging and senior level assignments as CFO/Sr. Director in any domain preferably in Finance, Broadcasting, Telecommunication, Holding Real Estate and Investment or NP with a reputed organization

demanding high standards of quality and precision.Highly accomplished finance and accounting management professional, with 26 years of progressive leadership in finance and operations management with start-ups and world-class multi-billion QRs business organizations (Ooredoo, Aljazeera & Starlink). Demonstrated ability to streamline business operations that drive growth and increase efficiency and bottom line profit. Strong qualification in developing and implementing Strategic and financial management, in addition to productivity improvements, and changes management, with a record of leading. Motivating, and inspiring large and diverse teams of professionals to operate as cohesive units to achieve the timely completion of strategic projects and initiatives with demanding deadlines. Highly skilled at negotiations, communicating parameters of complex business transactions to both front-line leaders and senior executives, utilizing advanced knowledge of financial international standards and best practices.

Core Leadership Competencies & Strengths

Accounting & Financial Management

Controllership & Decision Support

Strategic Planning& Budgetting Management

Cash Flow Management Financial Analysis & Reporting

Audit Management & StakeholdersSupport

Process Reengineering Projects &Capital Expenditures Management

Cross Functional Leadership

Mobile: +97455871245+97466243999

Abuljalil_ahalim@hotmail.com

Computer Literate, Oracle ERP, GP, MS AX Dynamic (Chairman of Pojrect Committee)

ABDU JALIL A. HALIM

Hands-on experience in businessstart-up

Career History

Financial Controller Dec. 2015 – Till Now Qatar Red Crescent (Non-Profit Organization):

Providing effective financial leadership to a finance team, to enable strategic, foresight into the business and provide knowledgeable and accurate information, to the senior management. Reporting to the Secretariat General

Duties:Overseeing all aspects of financial control of QRCS.Providing financial, operational and strategic support to the Chairman, General Secretary/Executive Manager.Leading the Business Planning, Risk Management, & Emergency Response. Overseeing internal financial controls. Developing, managing and motivating a team of finance professionals. Reviewing new & existing business models of humanitarian projects. Worked as part of a multi-site/multi culture organization. Identify and develop controls and processes to ensure all risks and opportunities are highlighted.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:Ability to combine strong business acumen with effective management skills. Experience of consolidations and reporting. A sound understanding of the month end process. Ability to thrive within a fast-paced business environment. Organized with excellent attention to detail.Audit and review all QRCS missions, offices and its projects.

Group Chief Financial Officer Jan 2015 – Nov. 2015ITQAN HOLDING

joint ITQAN as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for managing the financial risks of the company and its

subsidiaries, and also responsible for strategic financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial

reporting to higher management, in addition to lead the change management and restructure to move further

toward the company objectives, this in addition to the routine responsibilities such as Cash Flow, Company

Liabilities, Company Performance, Department Supervision, Budgeting and Expense Control, Financial

Relationships, Finance or Raising Capital, Financial Obligations, Record Control and Shareholder Relations.

ITQAN Holding is a Qatari contributing private company which was established with a capital of 100 million Qatari Riyals divided into 100 thousands share.. The main goal in establishing this company is to serve the national economy in all the information technology fields such as; Computers, Technical consulting, Training & Advertisements.

Finance Director Feb2012 – Dec 2014Starlink (Ooredoo’s Subsidiary):

Joint the Starlink W.L.L (Qatar’s premium communications and media retail and logistics business and one of Ooredoo’s subsidiaries), reporting to the CEO, holding the responsibilities of the day to day financial issues, in addition to managing the comprehensive changes and development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:(Major responsibilities and target accomplishments expected of the position including the typical problems encountered in carrying out the responsibilities.)1. Leading in the provision of effective strategic, financial management, and Budgeting and finance planning.2. Provide comptrollership functions in order to ensure finances are managed according toLegislation, policies and procedures.3. Provide leadership and direction to Finance and Administration staff to ensure efficient use of financial resources by establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial Legislation, policies and procedures.4. Setup the financial performance measurements and monitor the achievement of the strategic objectives.5. Attend the Board of Directors meetings, and perform any other related duties as required.

In the Role of “Advisor/Chief Internal Auditor”Ministry of Business & Trade :

Recruited to join the team of expatriates from World Bank engaged to provide consultancy services in PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (PEP) , to review the MBT Strategic Plan to align with Qatar Vision 2030 and Qatar hosting of 2022 World Cup strategic plan. Reporting to the Director of the Internal Audit Unit, in project contract basis, to develop the business environment and to suggest and implement all the changes required to achieve the objectives of QV2030, hosting 2022 World Cup.

Key Responsibilities:- Establishment of quality management process, policies and procedures, to qualify MBT to manage all the new businesses and companies.

- Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the H.E. Minister.-Advises management and performs assigned tasks to provide reasonable assurance as to the reliability and integrity of information; compliance with policies, processes, management guidelines, agreed contracts with third parties and imposed government laws and regulations, safeguarding of ministry assets, economic use of resources, accomplishment of corporate objectives, risk management and best practice processes. -Conducts operational and financial audits of company business units. -Collaborates with all the departments and units managers to advise on matters concerning the risks, controls, and best practices. -Evaluates and recommends appropriate action in regard to special requests for audit and allegations of irregularities and fraud. Perform special reviews for irregularities and fraud, following up on allegations and coordinating closely with H.E. Minister of Business & Trade. -Performs evaluation studies to ensure new procedures are implemented.-Maintains all organizational and professional codes of ethical standards.

International Trade & Development Company (Feb 2010 – Oct. 2010)Company Brief: An Investment & International Real Estate Co.

Finance DirectorKey Responsibilities:ROLE:Recruited to implement the significant decision of ITD’s Board of Directors to go public, and to lead the processes of preparing to go to public, and listed on Qatar Exchange, in addition to oversees all financial aspects of the company’s strategy and responsible for the flow of financial information to the chief executive, the board and, where necessary, external parties such as investors or financial institutions.

Head of Finance - Aljazeera Satellite Network Feb 1999 – Dec 2009

Growth Path:,♦ Head of Finance, Asst G. Manager (Finance & administration)Al-Jazeera Researches Centre, ♦ Unit Budget (Head) Supervisor, 1996-1999: Assist. The Head of Finance on all the finance arena especially in the budget preparation and monitoring (Part time basis).

As a key member of the Executive Management team, report to the Asst. Managing Director for Support, and assumed a strategic role in the overall management of JSC. have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities, included direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing.

Responsibilities:

Feasibility and financial studies for the new channels and projects. Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic

financial objectives. Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial

trends and forecasts. Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies

and regulatory action. Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting. Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities. Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and

applicable state regulatory laws and rules for financial reporting. Shaped and established high quality accounting and transactional services for Aljazeera and responsible

for ensuring accurate, appropriate and timely statutory reporting as well as adherence to all fiscal and regulatory requirements.

Entrusted with the responsibility of managing the process of Aljazeera establishment and startup of Aljazeera Network.

Guiding and control the process of preparation of JSC annual Budget (Operational Expenses Budget, Capital Expenditure Budget and Revenue Budgets).

Responsible for identifying inputs needed to prepare a “bottom up” budget and tracking forecast accuracy and providing explanations and impact for significant variances between actual results and forecast.

Involved in quantifying and explaining impact to financials resulting from variances in labor efficiencies, overtime, yield, material cost, utilities, consumables, sales (Advertisements) levels/ overhead, etc. 

Entrusted with the responsibility of managing the tracking of cash, accounts receivables and accounts payables. Ensured adequate controls for accuracy in financial reporting and fraud prevention.  

Associated as a senior management team member in developing and implementing a profitable growth strategy.

Maintained and supervised Payroll & staff benefit's payments such as salaries, wages, deductions, leaves, end of services, taxes if applicable for main office & overseas Broadcast Centers& Offices Train the Finance and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.

Committees & Special Assignments:

- Member of JSN Budget Committee.- Member of General Tender Committee.- Chairman of JSN Financial Bylaw.- Member of JSN 1st Salaries Revision Committee.

- Member of JSN 1st Strategic Planning.- Special assigned to reopened and manage Baghdad Office during the War time.

(Q-Tel) May 1993 – Feb 1999

Chief Accounting clerks – BillingKey Responsibilities: Assigned responsibility of managing the monthly Billing revenue accounting, reporting and

reconciliation in the CFS GL system in respect of all the products/services of QTEL. Developed continuous enhancement of ad-hoc reports from billing systems/Sub-systems to facilitate

revenue accounting and reporting in an accurate and timely manner. Associated with the IT system analyst to ensure effective, efficient and timely reporting of functional

system problems and development of ad hoc reports. Formulated review policies and procedures for various billing related systems. Designed and implemented appropriate system reports to ensure revenue, revenue share settlements,

receivables and payables are reported in the Financial Books on a true and fair basis. Monitored the control process to identify weaknesses and undertake the development and

implementation of appropriate controls and revenue reporting in line with international accounting standards.

Ensured optimal use of system capabilities and minimizing the manual processes. Planned and set up product parameters to be configured in the billing system for new products, services

and promotions. Liaised with Internal, External, State Audit Bureau and ISO Quality for objections raised and taking

appropriate corrective action within prescribed target dates.

Key Achievements: Successfully established appropriate GL codes for mapping to the CFS GL.

Budget Senior Accounting Clerk: Management Account Department

Key Responsibilities: Projects & Capital Expenditures Budget management and monitoring actual vs budget. Analyzed the budget estimates received from the entire Oordoo (Qtel) cost centres for correctness,

accuracy and completeness. Compared the previous budget with actual financial result to assess the effectiveness of the budget

planning and suggested suitable amendments in the budget to the managerial staff of the concerned department.

Preparing detailed reports pertaining to discrepancies and amendments in the budget in coordination with the concerned head of cost centres and AGM's and the GM.

Involved in preparing monthly, Quarterly and annual Financial Performance Report, and complying with the IAS/IFRS, and Doha Stock market requirement.

Key Achievements: Successfully annual budgets management. Successfully analyzed monthly payroll & WIP timesheet, and processed the manpower cost for

capitalization and charged to the projects. Selected for an additional assignment of cost benefit analysis, feasibility studies for new

telecommunications projects and researching on alternative and reasonable funding methods for Ooredoo (Qtel).

Al Mushiri Trading Company, Doha-Qatar Aug 1990 – May 1993Financial Accountant:

Handling General Ledger, the L/C and consignments cost.

African Insurance Co., Khartoum Sudan Mar 1986 – Jul 1990 Head of Finance

Key Responsibilities: Responsible for managing insurance, reinsurance premiums income and expenditure and maintaining

the accounting system.Handled control and issue payments, and ensured meeting the prompt payment. Entrusted with the task of monitoring and managing the reinsurance accounting both treaties & non

treaties, and agents & brokers accounting. Key person for managing the company investments and monitoring bank accounts and cash balances. Involved in the liaison and coordination with both Technical Departments and Departments of Finance

on allocations/draw down of funds. Liaised with auditors and the government authorities (Insurance Control Authority) and HR Section.

Key Achievements: Successfully managed reinsurances transactions and the risks allocated as per treaties & risk

management procedures. Commended by the management for devising and managing purchasing policy.

Middle East Insurance Co., Khartoum Sudan Oct 1984 – Mar 1986Internal Auditor:

Conducts operational, financial and compliance reviews in accordance with risk-based Audit plan established by the Director and approved by the company's Audit Committee.

Perform risk assessment and identify controls in place for specified assignments Design and perform Audit procedures to validate controls and verify controls are operating as intended.

Provides assessment of efficiency and effectiveness of the controls examined . Provides recommendations to management around controls and operating improvements. Documents work performed in accordance with professional standards.

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

B.Com, Cairo University, Khartoum Branch (Now Al-Nileen University - Sudan), 1984International Financial Bodies & Certificate: Fellow member of Association of Certified Fraud Examiner (http://www.acfe.com). ♦ Registered and prepared to sit for Certified Management Accoutanat (CMA).

Training/ Conferences Attended: Budget, Forecasting & Planning Conference in Dubai, Oct 2003 ♦ Annual International Finance & Accounting Forum in Dubai (7th/8th/9th) ♦ Participated with the paper under title of – “The Challenges of Financial Forecasting & Budgeting in the news industries” ♦ Corporate Strategic Planning (Media) –Aljazeera Training & Media Development Centre

IT Skills : Proficient with the use of Windows, MS office and the Internet applications and ERP(Oracle, GP, M.Soft AX Dynamic).References and Certificates:Will be furnished upon request