Shabeer Chalikandy Peedikayil

A qualified Chartered Accountant with a strong foundation in financial management, currently serving as Assistant Financial Controller at Al Masar Investments. Previously held the role of Finance Manager at Nutriplus Commodities FZCO, and completed a rigorous 3-year articleship at a leading South Indian CA firm. Demonstrates consistent academic excellence and hands-on experience in finance, accounting, and investment operations.

Passionate about advancing in a dynamic and competitive environment, with a commitment to continuous learning and contributing meaningfully to organizational growth and success.

• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements for the holding company and its subsidiaries
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and audit support.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across group entities.
• Support in preparing board reports, financial forecasts, and strategic planning documents
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee daily investment transaction processing, reconciliation, and settlement.
• Maintain accurate records of investment portfolios, including private equity, real estate, and listed securities.
• Coordinate with custodians, fund managers, and internal teams to ensure smooth investment workflows.
• Monitor corporate actions, capital calls, distributions, and fund performance.
• Ensure compliance with investment mandates, regulatory requirements, and internal governance
• Collaborate with investment teams to support due diligence, reporting, and performance tracking
• Implement and optimize financial and investment systems (e.g., NT, Bloomberg)
• Oversee daily investment transaction processing, reconciliation, and settlement.
• Support onboarding of new investment vehicles and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Develop automated dashboards and reporting tools for senior management and stakeholders
• Lead initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce manual processes, and enhance data accuracy.
• Provide training and support to junior finance and investment staff

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