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PREETI AGROHIA
Muscat
Summary
Strategic Chartered Accountant and PhD in Business Administration with over 23 years of cross-sector executive leadership in structured banking, governance, and audit. Recognized for driving financial transformation and governance excellence across multi-subsidiary conglomerates. Expertise in complex project finance, syndicated loans, M&A integration, and enterprise credit risk management has established a reputation as a trusted board partner. Demonstrated ability to generate significant value by directing centralized control frameworks and optimizing financial workflows for large regional and sovereign clients, achieving OMR 1.5M in synergy savings during post-merger integration. Currently enhancing strategic leadership capabilities through the Indian School of Business (ISB) CFO Program to further refine skills in financial strategy and governance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Analyst – Chairperson’s Office
Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC (MHD Group)
06.2021 - Current
- Support the Chairperson in strategic financial planning, cost optimization, and performance management across the ITICS cluster.
- Represent the Chairperson in board and management committee meetings, presenting performance, risk, and governance insights aligned with group priorities.
- Lead financial due diligence, valuations, and strategic assessments for M&A and investment projects, identifying OMR 1.5 M in savings through pricing and synergy reviews.
- Re-engineer budgeting, approval, and reporting workflows, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, and accountability across business units.
- Develop KPI dashboards, budget variance analyses, and profitability trackers, driving data-led decision making.
- Conduct enterprise-level risk reviews and support governance compliance for subsidiaries and projects.
- Screen and evaluate C-suite and senior-leadership candidates, ensuring strategic alignment and governance integrity.
- Oversee special projects, high-profile events, and investments including a record-setting initiative recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Manage the Chairperson’s communications, media presence, and strategic brand positioning consistent with corporate objectives.
- Key Achievements:
- Achieved measurable OMR 1.5 M in valuation savings across two major M&A deals.
- Improved reporting efficiency, reducing decision turnaround time by over 60 % through streamlined workflows.
- Enhanced governance visibility for the Chairperson via redesigned board dashboards and performance frameworks.
- Strengthened strategic coordination between cluster companies through structured review and control systems.
Senior Consultant
Lighthouse Consultancy
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Led the financial merger and valuation of a national water and wastewater sector consolidation project, integrating multiple utilities under a unified governance and accounting framework.
- Conducted asset valuations, financial due diligence, and IFRS-compliant consolidation for the integrated entity, delivering a financial-integration blueprint later adopted by the government holding company.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with public-sector accounting standards.
- Built investment-grade financial models for:
- A semi-government e-commerce start-up, analyzing revenue projections, CAC, and breakeven.
- A pharmaceutical-manufacturing venture, developing feasibility and IRR-based funding models.
- High-net-worth loan evaluations for a leading financial institution.
- Delivered strategic financial-advisory services on mergers, restructuring, and capital raising, ensuring regulatory compliance and policy alignment.
- Key Achievements:
- Produced a government-approved financial-consolidation framework adopted for a landmark national utilities merger.
- Delivered investment-ready financial models securing funding for start-up and manufacturing ventures.
- Enhanced advisory credibility by ensuring IFRS compliance and policy consistency across all mandates.
Senior Manager – Internal Audit
Services & Trade Co. LLC (S&T Group)
11.2015 - 12.2020
- Directed centralized Internal Audit and Back Office functions for all subsidiaries and associate entities, including S&T Interiors & Contracting, S&T Real Estate, IMTAC, ICT Health, S&T Marble, Hydrocarbon Finder, Dytech, and Global Food Solutions.
- Conducted comprehensive process and control audits across sales, purchase, investment, treasury, and operations.
- Oversaw monthly performance reviews and prepared analytical reports for the Chairman and Board.
- Served as strategic advisor on financial and operational performance, risk exposures, and investment decisions.
- Spearheaded the establishment of Hydrocarbon Finder, implementing accounting systems, ERP integration, and regulatory compliance.
- Played a pivotal role in corporate restructuring and conversion of entities into SAOC format ensuring full compliance with CMA and MOCI.
- Reported directly to the Chairman and Audit Committee, presenting audit findings and risk assessments.
- Key Achievements:
- Strengthened governance across eight subsidiaries and improved audit efficiency through ERP integration.
- Delivered OMR 750 K+ in cost savings through process and control enhancements.
- Established a data-driven risk and reporting framework used for board-level decision making.
Manager – Corporate Banking (Structured & Syndicated Loans)
National Bank of Oman SAOG (NBO)
11.2011 - 04.2015
- Managed an OMR 500 M (USD 1.5 B) portfolio across oil & gas, infrastructure, utilities, hospitality, and real-estate sectors.
- Originated and structured project finance, term loans, and syndicated facilities, ensuring appropriate pricing and risk coverage.
- Conducted financial due diligence, credit analysis, and risk modeling, securing Credit Committee and Board approvals.
- Acted as Lead Arranger in multi-bank syndications; oversaw legal documentation and post-disbursement monitoring.
- Strengthened portfolio quality, achieving a 22 % reduction in NPLs.
- Partnered with Treasury and Trade-Finance teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Key Achievements:
- Originated USD 500 M+ in structured-finance mandates and improved portfolio risk metrics.
Assistant Relationship Manager Credit Analyst – Corporate Banking
Ahli Bank SAOG
11.2009 - 10.2011
- Conducted financial and credit analysis for large corporates in oil & gas, real estate, mining, shipping, utilities, and infrastructure.
- Drafted and presented Credit Proposals, identifying deal risks and mitigants; ensured KYC / AML compliance.
- Supported Relationship Managers in structuring facilities and loan covenants.
- Coordinated with Credit, Legal, and Operations for documentation and disbursement.
- Monitored covenant compliance and performed periodic credit reviews.
- Assisted in cross-selling Treasury and Trade-Finance products.
- Key Achievements:
- Maintained a zero-default record in handled exposures and improved approval turnaround through process streamlining.
Assistant Manager – Audit & Advisory
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)
06.2005 - 10.2009
- Managed audit and advisory assignments for banks, insurance, brokerage, construction, and airports, ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and ISA.
- Supervised teams, defined engagement scopes, and ensured quality control of deliverables.
- Performed risk-based audits and ICFR testing; recommended remediation strategies.
- Provided technical advisory on Basel II and IFRS 9/17 for financial-services clients.
- Acted as client liaison to resolve audit issues and present findings to Audit Committees.
- Key Achievements:
- Recognized as a Target Achiever and member of PwC’s training faculty; enhanced audit efficiency by 25 %.
Education
CFO Program -
Indian School of Business (ISB)
PhD - Business Administration
Dunster Business School
Switzerland03-2025
Chartered Accountant - undefined
ICAI
01.2004
Bachelor of Law - undefined
Utkal University
01.2002
B.Com (Hons., Distinction) - undefined
Ravenshaw College
01.1996
Skills
- Strategic financial planning
- Internal Audit & Risk Management
- Board & Governance Advisory
- M&A & Business Valuation
- Structured & Corporate Finance
- IFRS & Regulatory Compliance
- Business Transformation
- Performance Management
- Treasury & Working-Capital Control
- Leadership & Mentoring
Interests
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Preeti
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst – Chairperson’s Office
Mohsin Haider Darwish LLC (MHD Group)
06.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant
Lighthouse Consultancy
12.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Manager – Internal Audit
Services & Trade Co. LLC (S&T Group)
11.2015 - 12.2020
Manager – Corporate Banking (Structured & Syndicated Loans)
National Bank of Oman SAOG (NBO)
11.2011 - 04.2015
Assistant Relationship Manager Credit Analyst – Corporate Banking
Ahli Bank SAOG
11.2009 - 10.2011
Assistant Manager – Audit & Advisory
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC)
06.2005 - 10.2009
Chartered Accountant - undefined
ICAI
Bachelor of Law - undefined
Utkal University
B.Com (Hons., Distinction) - undefined
Ravenshaw College
CFO Program -
Indian School of Business (ISB)
PhD - Business Administration
Dunster Business School