Muhammed Riyaz Sidhique

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Chief Finance Officer

Muhammed Riyaz Sidhique is an accomplished finance leader with over 12 years of experience in the UAE, specialising in financial management, project cost control, budgeting, and corporate financial operations. Across his tenure at TTS, he has played a vital role in shaping the organisation’s financial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, and strengthening financial governance across all business functions.

With an extensive background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), Riyaz oversees the full spectrum of finance and accounting operations, including the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements, margin evaluations, cashflow forecasting, and variance analysis. His ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights ensures that TTS’s leadership and project delivery teams are equipped with accurate, timely, and strategically valuable information.

Riyaz is also deeply experienced in project cost consultancy, offering strong analytical capabilities in cost assessments, revenue recognition aligned with project milestones, and financial risk management. His close involvement in project financial controls strengthens TTS’s reputation for delivering commercially robust, transparent, and reliable services to clients across the region.

His responsibilities extend to internal controls, audit coordination, payroll and WPS compliance, accounts management, and MIS reporting, ensuring that all financial processes meet regulatory and organisational standards. Riyaz’s methodical, detailoriented leadership style supports operational efficiency and fosters a strong culture of financial discipline within TTS.

Areas of Expertise

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Reporting
  • Project Cost Control & Margin Analysis
  • Revenue Recognition & MIS Reporting
  • Cash Flow Forecasting & P&L Management
  • Payroll, WPS & Internal Controls Compliance
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
  • Audit Coordination & Financial Governance

Professional Experience

Chief Finance Officer – Trafalgar Technical Services Ltd., Dubai (2012 – Present)

  • Leads endtoend finance and accounting operations
  • Produces monthly and annual statutory financial statements
  • Conducts cost analysis, project profitability reviews, and margin tracking
  • Oversees budgeting and variance analysis companywide
  • Manages revenue recognition across active project portfolios
  • Ensures payroll and WPS regulatory compliance
  • Prepares executive MIS dashboards and financial summaries
  • Enhances internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance procedures

Education

  • MBA in Financial Management, Jaipur National University
  • Bachelor of Commerce, University of Kerala

Technical Expertise

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Peachtree Accounting
  • Financial Reporting Systems