Bennie Fred Pazhayath Kuriakose

Results-driven Operations, Finance, and Administration professional with over 32 years of experience, including more than 20 years in the UAE across Facilities Management, Cleaning Services, Retail, Trading, and Manufacturing sectors. Proven expertise in leading day-to-day operations, workforce management, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement, inventory control, contract administration, and business process improvement. Skilled in managing multicultural teams, optimizing operational efficiency, controlling costs, and ensuring high service standards.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to support business growth, improve profitability, and build long-term relationships with clients, vendors, and stakeholders. Well-versed in UAE business practices, financial controls, compliance requirements, and management reporting systems.

HEAD – OPERATIONS & FINANCE at AL ABBAR CLEANING SERVICES LLC / CRYSTAL HOUSE BUILDING CLEANING EST (2015-06 – Present)

• Lead operations and finance functions for a Dubai-based facilities management company.
• Manage and supervise a workforce of approximately 78 employees.
• Oversee residential and commercial cleaning operations, scheduling, quality control, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct staff induction, orientation, and operational training.
• Manage vendor contracts, renewals, procurement activities, and service agreements.
• Support revenue growth through additional services including deep cleaning and maintenance solutions.
• Monitor invoicing, collections, profitability, and cost-control initiatives.

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE at AL DOBOWI LIMITED (2004-10 – 2015-05)

• Managed annual sales planning, inventory forecasting, and stock replenishment.
• Prepared management reports, sales analysis, budgets, and pricing recommendations.
• Coordinated with finance, sales, and audit teams to improve operational efficiency.
• Supported strategic planning and inventory optimization across UAE operations.

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT at STAR TIME TRADING LLC (1998-07 – 2004-10)

Managed financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and debtor management.

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT at SAJIDHA TRADING (1996-04 – 1998-07)

Handled accounting operations, financial statements, cash flow management, and banking coordination.

ASSISTANT MANAGER – FINANCE at AARK SYNTHETICS PVT. LTD. (1989-01 – 1996-03)

Managed budgeting, financial analysis, statutory compliance, banking relationships, and financial reporting.

Business Intelligence Analyst Specialization in Corporate Finance – Corporate Finance Institute (2001 – 2001)

CA Intermediate in Accounting – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1989 – 1989)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – University of Calicut (1987 – 1987)

Diploma in Advanced Computer Applications in Computer Applications (1987 – 1987)