Vikas Sharma
Dubai
Summary
To utilize expertise in Corporate Governance, risk assurance management, quality control, strategic planning, leadership, and compliance to enhance organizational performance, mitigate risks, and promote a culture of excellence and transparency. A strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering an engaging and pleasant personality with expertise in improving customer relationships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
OKAG (Alesayi Group)
01.2013 - Current
- Creating and implementing advanced operational excellence strategies, taking critical decisions, and proficiently executing them
- Solving difficult business obstacles with the help of expertise-supported decision-making, diligent work habits, and impeccable honesty
- Identifying and executing methods to enhance team effectiveness by fostering collaboration among team members
- Taking on a robust governance and compliance role as the Program Sponsor for SAP S4 HANA implementation throughout the Group and its affiliated companies and utilizing the best practices in business operations to achieve the best possible results
- Active Lead in the Group Digitalization journey from creating landscapes and long-term plans to its implementation governance to transfer the Holding Group and its subsidiaries to a fully digital integration setup to optimize and leverage the best of productivity with minimum human interventions
- Contributing to establishing the Group's Group Continuity/Third Generation/ Ownership structure; performed duties as a Project Manager, responsible for creating a Family Constitution and establishing family governance to form a family council and ensure professionalism
- Relationship between family and business structure
- Built vital stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth
- Assisting in enhancing nationalization and HR operations - developing value proposition through Best Place to Work
- Establishing a complete Social Program for the Team to portray a solid corporate Citizen Image
- Act as the chief advisor to the Board of Directors and the Council of Governors (through the Chair) on all governance matters
- Ensure good information flows to the Board of Directors and its committees and between senior management, non-executive directors, and the Council of Governors where relevant
- Ensure the Board of Directors and its Committees are adequately constituted, operated, and supported, according to Standing Orders and the relevant legal and statutory framework
- Take responsibility for ensuring Trust governance arrangements are formally reviewed annually by the Board of Directors
- Ensure that the Trust's Constitution and Standing Orders for the Board of Directors and Council of Governors are in place, acted upon, and reviewed as necessary
- With the Director of Finance, ensure that the Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation are similarly in place, reviewed, and acted upon by the Board
- Oversaw developing and implementing information governance tool sets, practices, and policies to analyze and report risks and manage the company's information risk
- Provide consultative guidance to the company's IT, Legal, and security policy development and assess the effectiveness of their design as it relates to information governance and data protection.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Group Corporate Governance & Assurance Department Manager
Omar Kassem Alesayi Group (OKAG)
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Established a history of implementing comprehensive Corporate Governance from top to bottom with the allocation of decision-making power at the Operational level within the Group's 10 Subsidiaries and the Group itself
- Effectively installed monitoring tools for the Group's Offshore operations structure for the upcoming era, supported the establishment of a $00M+ fund, and acted as liaison between the group, investment bankers, and the Fund Managers for its operations & approval controls & reports.
- Played a vital part in restructuring and transforming Group HR into a centralized role for the Group's 16 subsidiaries, overseeing HR administration and communicating Group HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the Group companies
- Adjudged for enhancing operational excellence in Group companies' Board Executive Committee
- Refined actions, implemented decisions, served as a consultant for Governance and compliance matters and promoted awareness to the Group and its company's board.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
- Enhanced department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Led a team of professionals to achieve or exceed performance targets consistently.
- Contributed to creating long-term strategic plans aligned with the company's vision and goals.
- Increased productivity by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions.
- Improved operational efficiency with the introduction of cutting-edge technology solutions.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing streamlined workflow processes.
Business Support Functions Head
OKAG (Alesayi Group)
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Successfully transformed company management's active role with a capital of SAR300 million to SAR1.5 Billion Projects valued within two years
- Played a crucial role in assisting and establishing new divisions within the Real Estate industry by creating the Corporate Matrix of Governance, Authority Matrix
- Directed and supported functions, such as finishing 20 modules in ERP development and implementation, HR, administration management, business procedures, technological initiatives, acquisition, financial activities, real estate, and asset control.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Head- Business Process & IT
HOMEX
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Awarded for saving the company around $10,000,000 by leading and carrying out the entire company business processes internally, including Sox Compliance, HR Restructuring, and a company-owned ERP Development (SITA) project by a significant contribution to the company that was outsourced before consideration
- Played a vital part in the development and implementation of procedures and protocols in areas such as HR, Finance, Procurement, Assets Management, IT, Construction Management, Project Management, Site Administration, General Services and Administration, Sales, Collection, Quality Assurance, and Business Development, etc
- Using a localized approach and top-notch practices and strategies complying with SOX regulations in Business Operations that fulfill fully complaint with New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) regulations
- History of creating internal procedures for India & Saudi Arabia, resulting in $2 million in savings for the company by abstaining from earlier hired outsourced companies.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Internal Auditor & Risk & Compliance Manager
CARE INDIA
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Ensured the Procurement, Finance, HR, Property, Travel, and Partnership manuals were developed effectively, which saved the organization $150,000
- Developed and delivered compliance training programs for 750 employees, resulting in a 30% increase in employee knowledge and understanding of compliance policies and procedures
- Developed and spearheaded business plans and strategies, leading the re-engineering initiatives of Procurement, Cash, HR, Property, Budgeting, Program Management, Partnership, & Travel process, saving the organization about $250,000
- Monitor and review compliance activities to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures
- Decisively administered the update, development, and implementation of appropriate policies, processes, and information systems on a SOX Compliance basis
- Acted as Lead Auditor & performed 38 audits and performed seven audits as fellow auditor
- Facilitated the organizational process re-engineering - Procurement, Cash, HR, Off-Balance Sheet Assets, Partnership, and Travel process rolled out in all sub-offices and headquarters.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Supported management in developing action plans to address identified issues, promoting timely resolution of audit findings.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
- Provided valuable insights to management by presenting clear and concise audit findings, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
Education
MBA - Finance
AIM, AICTE, Ministry of H.R.D. & Govt. of India
Ghaziabad05.1997
Masters in Commerce - Commerce
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla, India05.1995
Bachelor in Commerce - COMMERCE
Punjabi University
Patiala, India05.1993
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Board Relations
- Corporate Governance
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud & Success Factors Program Sponsor
- Internal Audit & Compliance
- ERP Implementation & Support
- Policy Development
- HR Restructurings
- Contract management
- People Management
- Organizational Development
- Goals and performance
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategies and goals
- Business Analysis and Reporting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Achieved digitalization by introducing SAP S/HANA, Success Factors for group and subsidiaries operational and strategical tasks.
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of New Financing company under central bank of Saudi Arabia regulations.
Certification
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Professional
- Certified Disaster Management Professional
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Punjabi
Advanced
C1
Additionalinformation
Corporate Governance & Nomination Remuneration Committee (GNRC), Real Estate Group Restructuring Committee, Group Re-Engineering Task Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Alesayi Holding Group Audit & Risk Committee, Alesayi Holding Group Governance, Nomination & Remuneration Committee, CMA registered Nama Portfolio Capital Company, SAMA Registered NAMA United Financing Company, BRC Industrial Limited Nomination & Remuneration Board Committee, Initial Saudi Group's Governance & Nomination Remuneration Board Committee Board Committee
Locations
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
Area Of Expertise
- Corporate Governance
- SAP Program Sponsor, Governance and Quality Implementation
- Board and Its Committees Representation
- Authority Matrix Linkage to Chart of Accounts
- Strategic Management & Restructuring of Companies and their Functions
- Setting up New Companies with Regulatory Bodies & Expansion
- Program Sponsor- SAP S4 HANA & Success Factors Implementation
- Effective Strategic Business Plan
- Policies & Procedures, Process
- Re-engineering Manuals
- Incentive, Bonus, and Commission related schemes/policies
- Family Constitution & Family Governance
- Code of Conduct, Disclosure Policy, SOX Compliance
- Organ Structure, Job Descriptions, HR Formats & Letters
- MBO & Performance Appraisal
- KPI's & Balance Score Cards
- Cost Controls Analysis- Direct & Indirect Cost Reductions
- IPO Readiness & Management Retention Incentive Plan
- Project Management Office (PMO)
- Communication Protocol Matrix across the companies
- Financial Feasibility, Cash Flow & Fund Flow Administration
- Structuring HR & HR Restructuring Roles Classification
- Transforming Co's/ Functions to Organized Structures
- Dashboard Reporting, Developing Business Intelligence Tools
- ERP Evaluation & Implementation
- Operational Excellence
- Management Evaluation (Qualitative 360 Review)
- Audit Programs & Internal Audit Function Automation
Affiliations
- CIO Club India
- SOX Compliance
- Six Sigma Certified
Additional Information
- Performing as an active Board Committee member in Group Four significant companies and sitting as an active committee member on various board sub- committees: Corporate Governance & Nomination Remuneration Committee (GNRC), Real Estate Group Restructuring Committee, Group Re- Engineering Task Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Executive Committee Member for every sector.
- Chairperson of Alesayi Holding Group Audit & Risk Committee.
- Chairperson of Alesayi Holding Group Governance, Nomination & Remuneration Committee.
- An active non-executive NRC committee member in CMA registered Nama Portfolio Capital Company.
- An active non-executive Executive Committee member in SAMA Registered NAMA United Financing Company.
- An active Independent Member since 2023 in BRC Industrial Limited Nomination & Remuneration Board Committee.
- Active Non-executive Member since 2017 in Initial Saudi Group's Governance & Nomination Remuneration Board Committee Board Committee.
Timeline
Group Corporate Governance & Assurance Department Manager
Omar Kassem Alesayi Group (OKAG)
05.2015 - 03.2019
Director
OKAG (Alesayi Group)
01.2013 - Current
Business Support Functions Head
OKAG (Alesayi Group)
01.2013 - 04.2015
Head- Business Process & IT
HOMEX
01.2009 - 12.2012
Internal Auditor & Risk & Compliance Manager
CARE INDIA
01.2001 - 01.2009
MBA - Finance
AIM, AICTE, Ministry of H.R.D. & Govt. of India
Masters in Commerce - Commerce
Himachal Pradesh University
Bachelor in Commerce - COMMERCE
Punjabi University
- Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Professional
- Certified Disaster Management Professional
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