Thomas Verghese

Experience

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  Aluminium Industries – ALIND (Relays Division)

  Jan 1987 - Aug 1987

  Accounts Officer

  • Headed the teams of Finance and Operations. • Was responsible for monthly MIS and filing of returns.• Enabled timely Statutory Audit.

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  Gulf Beverage Industries LLC

  Sept 1987 - Mar 1991

  Chief Accountant

  • Played an important role in the acquisition of the Company and subsequent restructuring of the Company.• Special drives undertaken for meeting financial commitments, enhancing productivity and process improvements.

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  Reem Batteries & Power Appliances Co.

  Apr 1991 - Sept 1997

  Commercial & Finance Manager

  • Successfully listed the Company in the Muscat Stock Market.• Instrumental in obtaining Long Term Loans/Project Finance and additional Working Capital.• Reduced material cost by hedging commodities

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  Elsa Petroleum

  Nov 1997 - Oct 2000

  Financial Controller

  Achievements:• Obtained Bank Facilities at very competitive terms which enabled the company to reach the distinction of being the largest supplier of Base oil in the region.• Optimized Investment Portfolio.• Implemented Systems upgradation.

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  L'Oreal Middle East FZE

  Dec 2000 - Dec 2018

  Accounting Director

  Heading the Accounting (Reporting & Consolidation) function in the Hub Country catering to Middle East Entities (L’Oréal Middle East, L’Oréal Saudi Arabia and L’Oréal UAE General Trading). • Supervising the release of end-of-year local accounts, tax and legal statements. • Managing Accounting Norms and Internal Controls.• Recruiting, managing and leading teams, to ensure that the level of technical ability in the team is high.• Constantly being a proactive business partner providing financial expertise through strategic recommendations contributing to the overall effectiveness. Show less

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  Generation Strong LLC

  Jan 2019 - now

  Director