Muhammad Reza KHODADIN (FCCA, BSC (Hons), MIPA)
Port Louis,Mauritius
Summary
Accomplished professional with more than 25 years of expertise in managerial position. Demonstrates exceptional leadership acumen and decision-making authority, driving business planning, profit and loss analysis, and budget control to achieve organizational goals. Adept at time-management and fostering strategic initiatives to support sustainable growth. Committed to leveraging business administration proficiency to deliver measurable results and long-term success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director
Speedo Transport Ltd
Port Louis, Mauritius
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Overall management of the company
- Served as official representative of the organisation to public groups or government agencies.
- Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Navigated regulatory landscapes, maintaining legal compliance and risk mitigation.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
Director & CFO
iQera Indian Ocean Ltd
Port Louis, Mauritius
02.2020 - 06.2024
- Change in shareholding of the company whereby DSOgroup was acquired by BC Partners (Ultimate Holding Co based in UK).
- Rebranding of Trading name from DSOgroup to iQera.
- Overall Management of the company in the capacity as Director and CFO.
- Served as official and legal representative of the company towards local stakeholders (banks etc) and governmental bodies (MRA, NPF, Ministry of Labour etc).
- Spearheaded growth of the company from 400 employees to around 525 employees.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals of iQera Group (Holding Co based in France).
- Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organisational success.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Instituted cost control measures to mitigate financial risk.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
- Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Coordinated and led yearly financial audits, collaborating with external auditors and governmental bodies to verify compliance with all regulations.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Oversaw directly several departments ensuring compliance with local laws (Health and Safety dept, Legal dept, Data Protection dept, Secretarial services dept).
- Oversaw the General Services department ensuring necessary measures are taken accordingly to support smooth running of the business.
Director & CFO
DSOgroup Indian Ocean ltd
Port Louis, Mauritius
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Change in Shareholding of the company whereby Teotys was acquired by DSOgroup (Holding Co based in France).
- Rebranding of Trading name from Teotys to DSOgroup.
- Overall Management of the company in the capacity as Site Director and CFO.
- Served as official and legal representative of the company towards local stakeholders (banks etc) and governmental bodies (MRA, NPF, Ministry of Labour etc).
- Spearheaded growth of the company from 200 employees to around 400 employees.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals of the DSOgroup.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organisational success.
- Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Coordinated and led yearly financial audits, collaborating with external auditors and governmental bodies to verify compliance with all regulations.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Oversaw directly several departments ensuring compliance with local laws (Health and Safety dept, Legal dept, Data Protection dept, Secretarial services dept).
- Oversaw the General Services department ensuring necessary measures are taken accordingly to support smooth running of the business.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Instituted cost control measures to mitigate financial risk.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
Site Director & CFO
Teotys - Group Credit Agricole
Port Louis, Mauritius
07.2008 - 12.2014
- Change in Shareholding of the company whereby TheoFinance Ltd was acquired by Group Credit Agricole (Holding Co based in France).
- Rebranding of Trading name from TheoFinance to Teotys.
- Overall Management of the company in the capacity as Site Director and CFO.
- Served as official and legal representative of the company towards local stakeholders (banks etc) and governmental bodies (MRA, NPF, Ministry of Labour etc).
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals of the Group Credit Agricole.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organisational success.
- Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Coordinated and led yearly financial audits, collaborating with external auditors and governmental bodies to verify compliance with all regulations.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Instituted cost control measures to mitigate financial risk.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
Site Director & CFO
TheoFinance Ltd
Port Louis, Mauritius
02.2004 - 06.2008
- Setup of the company in Mauritius in the BPO sector (Holding Co based in UK and Ultimate Holding Co based in US).
- Liase with BOI (now EDB) for the obtention of necessary permits like Investment Certificate upon incorporation.
- Overall Management of the company in the capacity as Site Director and CFO.
- Served as official and legal representative of the company towards local stakeholders (Banks, etc) and governmental bodies (MRA, NPF, Ministry of Labour, etc).
- Spearheaded growth of the company from 1 employee to 200 employees.
- Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals of the Group.
- Established and monitored key performance indicators, gauging organisational success.
- Oversaw financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Coordinated and led yearly financial audits, collaborating with external auditors and governmental bodies to verify compliance with all regulations.
- Maintained organisational compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Instituted cost control measures to mitigate financial risk.
- Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
Auditor
KPMG Mauritius
Port Louis, Mauritius
12.2001 - 01.2004
- Led internal auditing processes for improved organisational transparency.
- Advised management on tax implications; helped optimise tax obligations.
- Produced comprehensive reports to communicate audit findings effectively.
- Developed robust audit plans for successful execution of audits.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
- Performed operational audits for enhanced business performance.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
Accountant
Courts (Mauritius) Ltd
Port Louis, Mauritius
10.2000 - 09.2001
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensuring accuracy.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
Accountant
BAI
Port Louis, Mauritius
12.1999 - 10.2000
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Streamlined budgeting exercises for efficient financial planning.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.
Education
ACCA - Accounting & Finance
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 06.1997 - 01.2001
Bsc (Hons) Accounting - Accounting & Finance
University of Mauritius
Reduit, 08.1995 - 06.1999
Higher School Certificate (HSC) -
University of Cambridge
UK 01.1992 - 11.1994
School Certificate (SC) -
University of Cambridge
UK 01.1987 - 11.1991
Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) -
Mauritius Examination Syndicate (MES)
Mauritius 01.1981 - 11.1986
Skills
- Decision-Making competency
- Project Management
- Operations oversight
- Budget control
- Leadership acumen
- Business administration
- Leadership excellence
- Financial management
- Time-management
- Visionary thinking
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Corporate governance understanding
- Risk management proficiency
- Budget control aptitude
- Employee management
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Creol
Native
Affiliations
- Outdoor activities and swimming
Timeline
Director
Speedo Transport Ltd
07.2024 - 12.2024
Director & CFO
iQera Indian Ocean Ltd
02.2020 - 06.2024
Director & CFO
DSOgroup Indian Ocean ltd
01.2015 - 01.2020
Site Director & CFO
Teotys - Group Credit Agricole
07.2008 - 12.2014
Site Director & CFO
TheoFinance Ltd
02.2004 - 06.2008
Auditor
KPMG Mauritius
12.2001 - 01.2004
Accountant
Courts (Mauritius) Ltd
10.2000 - 09.2001
Accountant
BAI
12.1999 - 10.2000
ACCA - Accounting & Finance
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
06.1997 - 01.2001
Bsc (Hons) Accounting - Accounting & Finance
University of Mauritius
08.1995 - 06.1999
Higher School Certificate (HSC) -
University of Cambridge
01.1992 - 11.1994
School Certificate (SC) -
University of Cambridge
01.1987 - 11.1991
Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) -
Mauritius Examination Syndicate (MES)
01.1981 - 11.1986
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