BUSHRA SALMAN AL BALUSHI

P.O. Box 1145, Postal Code 112

Ruwi, Sultanate of Oman

(H): 00968- 24540182

Mobile: 00968- 98802336

E- mail:

Objectivea challenging position which effectively utilize my financial, professional and organizational skills in order to achieve organizational objectives.

Education

MBA

College of Economics and Political Science

Cumulative GPA: 3.5

Sultan Qaboos University

Al Khoudh, Oman

Graduation Date: June 1, 2012

Major Course Highlights

-Accounting for Managers

-Marketing Strategy

-Strategic Management

-Managerial Finance

-Multinational Financial Management

-Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

-Independent Study in Management

Bachelor of Science

College of Commerce and Economics

Major: Finance

Sultan Qaboos University

Al Khoudh, Oman

Graduation Date: January 1, 2006

Major Course Highlights Business Course Highlights

-Intermediate Financial Accounting I - Intermediate Finance

-Public Speaking - Principles of Investments

-Technical Communication - Multinational Financial Management

- Human Resources Management - Financial Institutions

- Operations Management - Working Capital Management

- Financial Statement Analysis - Commercial Bank Management

- Information Systems I, II - Invest Analysis & Portfolio Management

Experience

(February4, 2008 – Till Now)

Strategic Planning Department, Finance Division,

Oman Telecommunications Company (S.A.O.G) - Omantel

Position, Manager Planning and Economics

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain, monitor, analyze and report information relating to company performance and prepare monthly report, i.e. Revenue and subscriber analysis, Group Management Reports, Business Units Report,Chairman's Report (Quarterly & Annually), and Annual Management Discussion Report.
  • Present monthly management report for CMT members (CEO & All VPs).
  • Perform benchmarking analysis along with other special studies, i.e. Update of GCC Telecom Companies Benchmark analysis (Half Year & Annual).
  • Enhance Investor Relations Activity: Complete the enhancement introducing Investor event date, RSS feeds for stock track etc., Annual conduct of Local Investor meeting (after the Annual year end result), Roadshows, 4 Quarterly Conference call (one day after the Board meeting).
  • Efficient Management of Capex Evaluation Program, Assess Capex Evaluation Committee meetings’ project appraisals, and Carry out Post Appraisal of CEC approved Capex projects.
  • Maintaining / Updating the Financial Planning Model in line with Business Strategy.
  • Preform Revenue Budgeting process with each unit and upload the data through PBR “Hyperion” system.
  • Develop written materials, such as press releases and financial releases, for the dissemination to the public.
  • Ensure that both internal and external stakeholders are supplied with timely, accurate and relevant information in order to facilitate the decision making process (TRA/ Board / Audit Committee / Management Team -corporate & functional).
  • Carry out responsibilities assigned by the concerned authorities time to time related to the Finance Unit.

Achievements:

  • Learned about the process of evaluating Capex projects.
  • Ensured the timeliness and accuracy of the data provided in the reports.
  • Gained efficient presentation skills.
  • Gained efficientcommunications and interpersonal skills to obtain information and provide it to various stakeholders.
  • Gained respect and experience from the CMT members.
  • Achieved all targets for special tasks assigned by the VPs and CEO.

(Jul 15, 2006 – January 30, 2008)

Facilities Development Department, Occidental of Oman

Position, Administration Assistance

Responsibilities:

  • Give contract numbers
  • Entering data into Procon program
  • Using oracle to make requisitions
  • Prepare contracts cost records excel sheet
  • Follow up contracts invoice payments
  • Update service order list

Achievements:

  • Learned how to use Procon system
  • Leaned making requisitions by using oracle
  • Improved in using Microsoft Excel
  • Communicate/ worked effectively with others

(Feb 05, 2006 – July 09, 2006)

Housing Loan Department, Bank Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Position, Loan Officer

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with branches for information
  • Process housing loans
  • Seek management approval or decline
  • Prepare life insurance proposal
  • Prepare medical check-up reports

Achievements:

  • Learned how to calculate and process housing loans
  • Managed to work under stress
  • Work effectively with others
  • Communicate effectively with customers

Summer Internship

(June 18, 2005 – August 10, 2005)

Finance Department, Ministry of National Economy, Sultanate of Oman

Position, Office Works

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing expenditure note & bill
  • Payroll calculation (Over Time)
  • Doing discharge exposure purchase order
  • Making purchase order

Achievements:

  • Learned Government financial system.
  • Efficient in computer literacy.
  • Improved language & communication skills.

Part Time Job

(February 2005 – December 2005)

Careers Advisory Office, Sultan Qaboos University,

Sultanate of Oman

Position, Data Inducting

Responsibilities:

  • Entering students and graduates data
  • Data management & enquiry for graduates
  • Prepare for exhibitions in SQU

Achievements:

  • Managed to work under stress
  • Data input skill
  • Improved in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Enhance my team work skill

Summer Trainee

(June 6, 2004 – August 26, 2004)

Bank Muscat, Maabela South Branch, Sultanate of Oman

Position, Clerk

Responsibilities:

  • Opening Account
  • Deposit/ Clearing Cheques
  • Posting
  • Money Transfers
  • Temporary over Draft

Achievements:

  • Communicate effectively with customers
  • Work effectively with others
  • Obtained skills and abilities in solving customers problems
  • Customer satisfaction skills

Skills and Abilities

Communication Skills:

  • Presentation Skills (Presented the management report performance on monthly basis in front of the CEOand VPs of Omantel). Also, delivered more than 30 – course presentations as individual and group in SQU.
  • Writing & Research Skills (Wrote 28 – course projects in SQU).

Management Skills:

  • Managed 5- students in preparing a group presentation for MBA Organization Behavior course.
  • Managed 3- students in preparing a group presentation for Public Speaking course.
  • Led and motivate group of students in writing assignments.

Computer skills:

  • Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Power Point, Project)
  • Oracle system (GL, iProc, GL-Wand, Hyperion)

Language skills:

  • Arabic (Speaking-fluent) (Writing- Excellent)
  • English (Speaking-fluent) (Writing- Excellent)

Activities

  • Investor Relation Course: attended and completed the course successfully in Dubai. (18 – 19 March 2012)
  • Toast-Master Club: Member of the club at Omantel and have delivered two projects’ presentation and one table topic (July 2011).
  • CIMA Master Courses: attended and completed CIMA courses successfully. The courses are; The Finance Professional as Strategic Influencer & Advisor (27 March 2011), Presentation Skills for Finance Professionals (28 March 2011), Advanced Spreadsheet Skills (18-19 April 2011), Management Accounting Update (18 July 2011), and Investment Appraisal (19 July 2011).
  • Performance Management ‘Performing Together’: Attended and completed the course successfully. (14 March 2011)
  • IProc Oracle Course: Attended and completed the course successfully. (May 2010)
  • Leading Change with GM workshop: Attended and completed the workshop successfully. (20 April 2010)
  • Advanced Financial Statements Analysis Course:Attended and completed the course successfully in Dubai.(17 - 21 May 2009).
  • Basic Telecommunications for Non Technical: Attended and completed the course successfully. (3 February 2009)
  • CIMA Master Courses: attended and completed CIMA courses successfully. The courses are; Better Forecasting and Budgeting (22 and 23 March 2008), Accounting Analysis for Finance Executives (22 and 23 April 2008), Treasury Management Workshop (17 and 18 May 2008), Advanced Aspect of Investment Appraisal (25 October 2008), Strategic Valuation of Companies (26 October 2008), Key Management Accounting Techniques (15 November 2008), and Corporate Performance Management and Business Intelligence (2 November 2009).
  • Petroleum Exploration and Production: Attended and completed the course successfully.
  • Investment Club: Presented a one day lecture about investment in stocks.
  • Art Club: Participated in an art exhibition for the University Day.

Achievements

  • Awarded as a Certified Investor Relations Officer for completing the course and passing two exams.
  • Awarded two Certificates for having been voted as the best project one speaker and the best table topic speaker.
  • Awarded Certificate of Attendance for attending CIMA Master Courses through the year 2011.
  • Awarded Certificate of Attendance for attending Advanced Financial Statements Analysis Course in May 2009.
  • Awarded Certificate of Attendance for attending CIMA Master Courses through the year 2008.
  • Awarded a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of successful completion of thePetroleum Exploration and Production Course in January 2007.
  • Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for being an active member of the Investment Club in December 2005.
  • Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for Participating with drawings in the Art Exhibition.

Hobbies:

  • Watching Movies
  • Reading
  • Drawing

References

  • Dr. Hatem Al-Shanfari,

Department of Finance,

College of Economics and Political Science, SQU

Phone No: 24141111 (+2935)

E-mail:

  • Mrs. Sara Al Balushi

Reservoir Engineer

Petroleum Development of Oman (PDO)

(+968) 99797219