About Ian
Having a strong CFO is a growing need in the fast growing, vibrant and flourishing UAE market.
The need for effective:
- Financial reporting
- Cashflow planning
- Budgeting creation & oversight
- Business model creation & adaptation
- Valuations
- Support in the creation & presentation of Investor Funding pitches
are only some of the services required by entrepreneurial & fast growth businesses.
Forward thinking Business Owners & Executives get fantastic value working with a virtual CFO.
The benefits are massive… and it’s not just the lower cost.
A virtual CFO will take charge of the financial side of your business so you can focus on what you do best — driving your business forward and earning increased sales and profit.
Whether you’re looking for a one-off engagement or would like the services of a virtual CFO for an agreed-upon fixed monthly fee, a CFO from Agility CFO Consultancy will provide infinitely more than their price in improved cash flow, profit and business value. You will be engaging the best professionals in the industry.
Call; Whatsapp or Email for a no obligations chat over a coffee; on us.
Looking forward to hearing from you and to delivering exceptional value to you. Thanks.
English
Native or bilingual
Afrikaans
Conversational
Can work on-site
Abu Dhabi (up to 50km), Dubai (up to 100km)
Experience
- Alef EducationGroup Chief Finance & Operating OfficerFebruary 2022 - May 2023 (1 year and 3 months)Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates• Chief Operating Officer for a digital education group, reporting to the Global CEO• Key member of the senior leadership team, devising business vision & strategies• Acts as a Chief Financial Officer, directing the Finance function• Leads departments for Legal, Procurement, HR, Risk, Internal Audit, Business Support and Admin• Directs operations across three jurisdictions: the UAE, the USA and Indonesia• Manages reporting including to the Executive, the Board & sovereign Shareholder• Rolled-out operational and financial KPIs globally• Improved corporate governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance• Established new Procurement Committee and other governance councils
- GROUP 42 (G42)Business Finance DirectorJanuary 2021 - January 2022 (1 year)Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates• Business Finance Director for a large multisector group• Liaised with the Group CEO, COO & CFO on strategic planning• Oversaw a team of 25 and led 9 direct reports including divisional Finance Directors• Led financial activities such as forecasts, budgets, cash flow, cost control, etc.• Devised a key performance measurement system linked to business strategy• Designed a reward scheme for achievements against performance objectives• Managed the analysis and upgrade of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP system• Led due diligence for M&A activities and managed reporting to shareholders
- G.I. DistributionChief Financial OfficerJanuary 2016 - January 2020 (4 years)Cape Town, South Africa• Set up the business with sales operations nationwide• Acted as Chief Financial Officer while leading a team of 17 people• Devised business strategies, aligned with strategic goals for growth• Implemented new technology platforms for operations and finance• Introduced IT systems for multi-warehouse stock management• Developed customer-focused key account sales programs• Identified new products & suppliers via frequent visits to China & the Far East• Developed and implemented an e-commerce sales platform
Recommendations
Be the first to recommend Ian
Help this freelancer shine by sharing your experience working together.
These freelancer profiles also match your criteria
Agatha Frydrych
Backend Java Software Engineer
4.7
(3)
2
Baptiste Duhen
Fullstack developer
4.6
(4)
5
Amed Hamou
Senior Lead Developer
4
(2)
7
Audrey Champion
Web developer
4.3
(3)
4
Education
- Fully qualified Chartered AccountantSouth African Institute of Chartered AccountantsFully qualified Chartered Accountant
- Board Exam - Qualification as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA), Chartered AccountantUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal1993Board Exam - Qualification as a Chartered Accountant CA(SA), Chartered Accountant