I M R AN A T I Q UE ,
CP A, CM A, C S O X - T, I F RS C E R T I F I E D
Mobile: +19176779194
atiqueimran1@gmail.com
Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imranatique
F IN ANCI AL M AN AGEMENT
Accomplished finance professional with experience spanning several industries in the public and private sector in
various progressive roles. Offering proven experience in several finance disciplines including capital investment
analysis, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, developing financial controls and acting as a change management
catalyst with ability in driving organizations toward financial success. Motivational leader and active team contributor
that works with the senior management, executive teams, and staff; and manages multiple responsibilities and projects
simultaneously in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment. Uniquely qualified in the following areas:



Financial Planning & Analysis
Mergers & Acquisition
Project Management



Process Optimization,Six Sigma  Capital Investment Decisions
Financial Reporting
 IFRS
ERP Implementation
 Balanced Scorecard
C AREER A CCOM PLISHMENTS

Project
Management


Process
Optimization



M&A
Multi-Industrial
Financing

Managed full cycle finance including evaluation, budgeting, project reporting and financing on
various major projects with budget exceeding USD 7 billion over 5 years.
Increased project contribution margin on a USD500 million project by 10% as a result of
negotiating milestone payments and price points with vendors and produced 5% higher billing after
proposing significant customer contract variations.
Revamped capital projects & budget approval process using six sigma methodology resulting
in higher accountability and financial targeting that enhanced project success ratios.
Immediately saved 30% in inventory costs through revamping inventory management systems
during a post-merger implementation.
Designed integration models and oversaw financial integrations which resulted in cost savings and
increased efficiency.
Worked on various acquisition targets in partnership with Pepsico including a USD100 million
dairy unit in Egypt.
Negotiated a merger in Morocco and an acquisition in France for horizontal expansion of business
with targeted reduction in cost of sales by more than 70% concurrently presented to and
negotiated terms with various private equity firms.

Multi industrial experience in FMCG, data marketing, telecom, construction, IT, government,
publishing, Food, dairy and mineral explorations.

Managed external financing portfolio above 1 Billion USD.
P ROFESSION AL E XPERIENCE
ALMARAI Group
2013 – present
Almarai www.almarai.com is the largest fully integrated dairy & foods company in the world with operation in Gulf region, North
& South America and Ukraine, Almarai employs over 40,000 employees servicing 50,000 retail outlets with a turnover that
exceeded USD 3.46 billion in 2015.
Industry: Food & Beverage
Senior Manager Finance







Managing Project Finance which includes project evaluation, budgeting and reporting for several major development
projects with a budget exceeding USD 7 Billion over 5 years.
Handling Capital budget, Projects Finance, Projects Financing, and M&A for the group.
Responsible for an external Project Financing portfolio of roughly USD 1 Billion.
Advising top management on various M&A targets while being involved with various pre-deal and post deal activities.
Responsible for divisional accounting and management reporting, financial modeling, dash board reporting and valuations.
Coordinating, developing and maintaining financial analysis models to facilitate decision-making by stakeholders.
Managing, leading and developing a team of 16.
Achievements






Worked on various acquisition targets in partnership with Pepsico including a USD100 M dairy company in Egypt.
Revamped capital projects & budget approval process using six sigma methodology resulting in higher accountability
and financial targeting that enhanced project success ratios.
Implemented controls that resulted in increasing free cash flow for the group.
Lead divisional ISO 9001 & ISO 22000 registration.
Developed business development function resulting in increased/organized M & A work.
Part of team for upgrading to SAP reporting in BPC.
Imran Atique, CPA, CMA, CSOX-T, IFRS Certified
P R O FE S S I ON AL E X P E RI E NCE
ACXIOM CO. USA
Page Two of Three
Continued…
2010 – 2013
Acxiom Corporation USA www.acxiom.com, industry leader in data marketing annual revenue US$1.2Billion, 6,000+ employees. Regional
offices provides data value chain services which include Media Marketing, Marketing Campaign proposal and planning, Call Centre and
Fulfillment Centre. Regional branches, Jeddah and Dubai.
Industry: Data Marketing, Data intelligence, Call Centre, Fulfillment Centre, Marketing & Media Agency.
Director of Finance and Administration






Responsible for regional financial strategy, treasury, financial operations, purchasing and Administration for MENA region.
Analyzed financial data and managing monthly reports to communicate and interpret results to all stakeholder groups
including local leadership and executive teams in USA and Europe.
Controlled and maintained annual budget ensuring expenditures remain aligned with forecasts.
Delivered audited financials for public company reporting in USA and for local regulatory bodies.
Managed treasury processes & relationships, including cash management and foreign exchange.
Managing and improving the standard financial processes, such as the monthly and quarterly close, AR, invoicing, and AP.
Achievements





Revamped F & A department of 22 and transformed operations to public company standards and IFRS, within 3 months by
implementing new controls and ERP system which overhauled work force and reduced redundancies.
Implemented process improvement initiatives including proper controls, pre-analysis of projects’ profitability expectations
and evaluating cost projections to effectively decrease cost and manage cash flows.
Completed sale lease back financings of equipment to facilitate corporate cash requirements.
Negotiated a merger in Morocco and an acquisition in France for horizontal expansion of business with targeted reduction in
cost of sales by more than 70% concurrently presented to and negotiated private financing with private equity firms.
Reduced operational costs by successfully negotiating vendor pricing and terms.
NATIONAL ADVANCED SYSTEMS CO. LTD (sub of MOTOROLA)
2008 – 2010
Motorola partner providing quality IT & Telecom solutions through partnerships with world class brands from the United States, Europe, Japan and
others.
Industry: Telecom, Construction, Security, Engineering, Information Technology, Government Major Projects
Project Finance Controller





Directed execution of financial project planning and performed financial monitoring and reporting for a USD $500 Million+
telecom project involving the construction of more than 700 towers, corporate buildings and offices in various regions of
Saudi Arabia.
Participated in project funding and arranging financing for major payments through LCs.
Ensured that reporting takes place in accordance with contractual arrangements.
Established policies, procedures, and a unique financial system to manage the project financials.
Oversaw billing, invoicing, and collection of revenue from different government agencies in the Kingdom.
Achievements




Negotiated with major vendors to improve milestone payments thereby decreasing financing costs; increased project
profitability by 10% (valued at USD $50 million) negotiating pricing points.
Enhanced Travel and entertainment policies that resulted in decrease of actual travel costs increasing profitability of projects
Identified, quantified and proposed significant customer contract variations resulting in higher billing.
Assisted in ERP (Oracle) set-up to enhance cost identification and improved reporting for new projects.
LINGO GROUP OF COMPANIES
CANADIAN SHIELD RESOURCES INC.
2000 – 2007
Two public companies listed on Toronto Stock Exchange, Lingo Media in publishing in China and Canadian Shield in exploration of Gold and other
precious metals in Peru
Industry: Publishing, Online Learning, ESL Training, Mineral Exploration
Controller, Lingo Media / Chief Financial Officer, A Plus Child Development (Canada) Ltd., 2006-2007




Selected to undertake dual role as Controller of Lingo Media Corp (30% of duties) and CFO of A Plus Child Development
(70% of duties), a subsidiary of Lingo Media in early childhood development education.
Led internal reporting of financials; corporate reporting to Lingo Media; and all audits.
Designed and implemented internal controls based on public company corporate governance requirements.
Negotiated major contracts, strategic alliances, and preferred vendor arrangements while ensuring integrity of cash,
receivables, and payable management.
Achievements


Improved financial and management systems as part of integration process to improve internal reporting and meet public
company reporting and governance requirements imposed by various regulatory bodies in Canada and USA.
Enhanced inventory management resulting in immediate cost savings of 30%.
Imran Atique, CPA, CMA, CSOX-T, IFRS Certified
P R O FE S S I ON AL E X P E RI E NCE
Page Three of Three
Continued…
2000 – 2007
LINGO GROUP OF COMPANIES
CANADIAN SHIELD RESOURCES INC.
Controller 2003-2005






Led the annual audits, delivered all quarterly and annual reporting requirements in compliance with TSX.V exchange, the
Canadian Commissions, and Securities and Exchange Commission USA.
Oversaw all corporate treasury accounts and governance of stock option plans.
Supervised the financial and administrative staff in China and Canada.
Analyzed and contributed to financial management of local and international projects.
Prepared and analyzed the company’s annual business plan.
Generated the consolidated financial statements with US GAAP reconciliation.
Achievements



Coordinated the Company registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission in USA.
Completed the due diligence for acquisitions as a team member; designed integration models and oversaw financial
integrations which resulted in cost savings and increased efficiency for both companies.
Assisted in private equity financings in Canadian and USA markets and acquisition such as;
Speak2 Me Inc, an acquisition of online learning company in China.
A Plus Child Development (Canada) Ltd., an acquisition of Training and education company in Canada.
Accounting Manager, 2000-2002

Prepared Financial statement and management reporting while handling cash, receivables, and payables.
JAMES LYMBURNER GROUP
2000
Industry: Financial Consulting and Merchant Banking
Senior Accountant

Developed budgets and projected financials for regulatory bodies, represented firm during Revenue Canada audit. Recreated lost financial information for 5 year period due to massive fire.
1999 –2000
LIBERTY TAX SERVICES
Headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia offering personal income tax services in expanding markets nationwide.
Industry: Tax Preparation, Tax Consulting
Branch Manager

Oversaw day-to-day operations of national tax service branch; ranked 8th in newly opened offices nationwide.
C E RT I FI C AT I O NS
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF ONTARIO Toronto, Canada
2013
Certified in IFRS
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (AICPA)
2013
Certified In Sarbanes-Oxley- Finance And Technology, New York, USA
SARBANES-OXLEY INSTITUTE, New York, New York
Fundamentals of Sarbanes-Oxley workshop, 2005
2005
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
THE SOCIETY OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS OF ONTARIO Toronto, Canada
2005
E D U C A T I O N AND O T H E R T R A I N I N G
SIMPLILEARN, Six Sigma Green Belt
2015
DEVRY UNIVERSITY, Calgary, Alberta USA Federal Tax Course
2006
TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE, Toronto, Ontario, Venture Company Success Workshop
2002
SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Bachelor of Commerce

Teaching Assistant for Accounting and Computer Science department, 1998-1999

Vice President of Saint Mary’s University Accounting Society, 1998-1999

Represented Commerce Students on Co-op Committee, 1999
1999
TECHNOLOGY



ERP, Oracle, Essbase, SAP, BPC, Cognos. Great Plains, FRX, Microsoft Dynamics.Business Vision, Crystal Reporting.
Excellent spreadsheet skills in Excel and Lotus 123; Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of Profile (Tax Software), Quick Tax and Can Tax.
AF FILI ATI ON S




Accredited Member 2005 - Present, The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario
Member 2007-2008, SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) Institute, New York, New York
Member 2006-2008, Founding President, 2006, Director, 2007-2008, Society of SOX Professionals of Ontario
Member 2005, Canadian Association of Management Consultants, 2005