Brij Kishore Sharda

Visionary financial leader with 20+ years' experience across electromechanical, construction, manufacturing, and logistics sectors in Oman, UAE, and India, driving robust financial governance and growth. Expert in financial turnarounds, navigating tax and regulatory landscapes, and optimizing treasury, insurance, and investment portfolios for efficiency. Proven track record in FP&A, risk mitigation, IFRS/GAAP compliance, building high-performing finance teams, and managing full-spectrum financial operations including clean audits and cross-border integration.

Finance Officer at Shanfari & Partners Group (2024-06 – Present)

A leading Omani business group established in 1960, with diversified operations across construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport, and trading, contributing significantly to national development.

Role: Hired to direct and unify all financial functions for the entire group, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across diverse entities. Tasked with instituting robust fiscal discipline, enhancing risk-adjusted returns, and providing strategic counsel to the board and C-suite on capital allocation and corporate development.

• Orchestrated a comprehensive overhaul of the corporate insurance portfolio, achieving significant cost efficiencies and streamlining the claims management process to enhance risk protection.
• Architected and fortified the group's tax compliance framework, successfully navigating and closing 4 rigorous government audits for group with zero penalties, safeguarding the company's financial and reputational standing.
• Spearheaded the development of a centralized treasury and cash management program, optimizing intercompany liquidity and working capital to support strategic growth initiatives.

Sr. Accounts Executive at Al Ahlia Converting Industries Co. SAOC (2016-04 – 2024-05)

A prominent manufacturing firm requiring strategic financial management to navigate operational complexities and drive profitability. Role: Charged with commanding end-to-end financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, and delivering on regulatory mandates. Tasked with transforming the finance function into a strategic partner by implementing cost-saving measures, enhancing process efficiency, and leading a high-performing team.

• Pioneered strategic cost-saving initiatives across manufacturing operations, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies to deliver notable annual expense reductions.
• Championed a culture of compliance and precision, consistently delivering clean audits and ensuring 100% adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Engineered critical cash management strategies, optimizing working capital and overseeing complex cross-border transactions to strengthen the company's financial position.

Revenue Accountant at Franks International ITL Ltd. (2013-04 – 2016-03)

A dynamic organization operating in the oil-and-gas equipment supply sector through Expro, requiring meticulous revenue accounting and compliance. Role: Entrusted with maintaining the integrity of all revenue streams, ensuring precise recognition in accordance with complex customer contracts and GAAP. Tasked with enhancing the reliability of financial forecasting through detailed variance analysis and trend evaluation.

• Guaranteed flawless revenue recognition and billing accuracy across a diverse portfolio of customer contracts, ensuring strict adherence to GAAP and upholding data integrity for financial reporting.
• Elevated the strategic value of financial reporting by delivering in-depth revenue variance analysis that provided actionable insights and improved forecasting accuracy for senior management.

Senior Accounts Executive at Al Fara'a General Contracting Co. LLC (2010-12 – 2013-02)

A major general contracting company in the UAE, requiring rigorous financial controls and management reporting. Role: Oversaw critical accounting cycles, including supplier reconciliations and financial closing processes. Tasked with delivering accurate and timely Management Information System (MIS) reports to provide leadership with clear visibility into operational performance.

• Guaranteed the integrity of financial data through comprehensive supplier account reconciliations and meticulous oversight of the accounts payable function.
• Expedited the monthly financial closing process and enhanced internal controls, delivering precise MIS reports that empowered executive decision-making.

Senior Executive Project Finance at Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd. (2008-10 – 2010-11)

Executive Financial Portfolio at Texport Syndicate India Ltd. (2007-11 – 2008-10)

Asst. Relationship Manager at Anand Rathi Financial Services Ltd. (2005-06 – 2007-10)

Masters of Science in International Accounting & Finance – O.P. Jindal Global University (2026)

Masters in Insurance Business – Guru Jambheshwar University (2008)

MBA in Finance & Marketing – University of Rajasthan (2006)

B.Com. in Accounting – Jai Narain Vyas University (2003)