Faizal Kasimi
Manama
Summary
Strategic and results-driven professional with expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and operational efficiency. Recognized for strong leadership, team empowerment, and the ability to build collaborative environments that drive performance. Committed to streamlining processes, fostering accountability, and contributing to organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6036
6036
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Reporting and Consolidation Manager
Calo Inc
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Led monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP standards.
- Streamlined reporting cycles by implementing standardized templates and automated workflows, reducing close timelines by 43%
- Prepared management reports, variance analyses, and board-level presentations to support strategic decision-making.
- Analyzing the on-going profitability of all ventures entered by the company.
- Involved in ERP implementation (SAP BPC, Oracle HFM) in the discovery phase
- Designed and documented reporting workflows, improving audit readiness and cross-team alignment.
- Partnered with IT and finance teams to implement automation in reconciliations, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Ensured adherence to local regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders.
- Established robust controls for provisions, accruals, and COGS reporting, strengthening financial integrity.
- Mentored and developed team members, promoting ownership and continuous improvement in reporting practices.
- Delivered insights on profitability, cash flow, and operational performance to senior leadership.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, balancing accuracy with speed in reporting cycles.
- Oversee execution of accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliation and independent audits.
- Analyze financial statements, conduct cost/benefit analysis and identify areas of weakness.
Accounts Manager
Calo Inc
2024.01 - 2024.12
Accounts Payable Manager
Calo Inc
2023.01 - 2023.12
Senior Accountant
Calo Inc
2022.02 - 2022.12
Senior Accountant
Carlton preventive Nutrition Center
2017.05 - 2021.12
Accountant/Cost controller
Carlton preventive Nutrition Center
2015.05 - 2017.05
Finance coordinator
Genprise Co. W.L.L (Delta Construction)
2012.05 - 2015.05
Accountant cum Administration officer
The Kingdom Educational Services
Kingdom of Bahrain
2011.02 - 2012.05
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration
The Indian Academy
BahrainDiploma - Financial Accounting
Spectrum Computers
IndiaHigher Secondary -
The New Indian School
BahrainSecondary Education - undefined
The Asian School
BahrainSkills
- Financial consolidation across multi entity structures
- Management reporting & executive presentations
- Intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
- Audit readiness and internal controls
- Process optimization and Workflow automation
- Cross-functional collaboration with finance, supply-chain and operations
- Effective communication, Collaborative leadership and team empowerment
- Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to feedback
- Analytical skills, articulate and diligent
- Strategic mindset with a continuous improvement focus
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Malayalam
Fluent
HOBBIES
Avid Reader, Fitness Enthusiast
Affiliations
- Avid Reader
- Fitness Enthusiast
Timeline
Reporting and Consolidation Manager
Calo Inc
2025.01 - 2026.02
Accounts Manager
Calo Inc
2024.01 - 2024.12
Accounts Payable Manager
Calo Inc
2023.01 - 2023.12
Senior Accountant
Calo Inc
2022.02 - 2022.12
Senior Accountant
Carlton preventive Nutrition Center
2017.05 - 2021.12
Accountant/Cost controller
Carlton preventive Nutrition Center
2015.05 - 2017.05
Finance coordinator
Genprise Co. W.L.L (Delta Construction)
2012.05 - 2015.05
Accountant cum Administration officer
The Kingdom Educational Services
2011.02 - 2012.05
Secondary Education - undefined
The Asian School
Bachelors - Business Administration
The Indian Academy
Diploma - Financial Accounting
Spectrum Computers
Higher Secondary -
The New Indian School