Resume Chief Finance Officer in Egypt Suez

 Currently entrusted with the onus of overseeing complete Accounting Systems and IS implementation across the organization assisted by a team comprising of Accounts Manager, Costing Manager and 12 Accounting Officers  Member of the management and risk committee that runs the overall operations of the company  Distinction of successfully implementing accounting & internal controls, Sun-ERP (Epicor) systems, new costing system, risk management system and IT infrastructure (WAN, VPN, etc,) across the company  Meticulously trained all staff members/employees on the usage of newly implemented systems  Responsible for preparing year-end financial statements, including notes in line with IFRS standards & guidelines  Play a key role in overseeing annual external audits as well as all internal audits from the parent company’s Auditors  Accountable for monthly product-wise costing of finished goods, comparing actual production losses Vs. standard losses, determining/applying standard manufacturing rates for costing and preparing projected product-wise costing  Instrumental in preparing annual and 5-year P&L accounts, balance sheet, cash flow and other financial information based on detailed working; review plans with specific reference to actual results  Utilize broad competencies of financial projections in analyzing cash flow requirements for the plan and suggest management on the same; prepare comprehensive annual departmental budgets by liaising with internal departments  Judiciously evaluate performance of the company by comparing actual monthly results Vs. budgets and previous month with suitable comments on variances identified  Involve in periodical analysis of liquidity and profitability and recommend measures for improving the same; oversee detailed analysis of business plan and budgets  Play a pivotal role in preparing comprehensive project costing for new as well as expansion of existing projects, including project financing proposals and impact of new projects on the balance sheet  Apply skills gained in preparing management reports on projects with detailed analysis of project P&L account, balance sheet and keeping in view non-financial factors  Responsible for arranging various banking facilities with banks, liaising with Sr. Bankers for daily operations, preparing daily funds, weekly cash flow and effective funds management and control over markup costs & exchange losses  Utilize strong background in planning for timely funding of working capital requirements in addition to funding of the business expansion  Apply sharp analytical abilities in conducting financial planning, overseeing fund management and ensuring compilation and coordination of accounting &financial records  Gather required data and prepare projected financial statements for short &long-term financing of business  Compile and present MIS reports to provide feedback to the top management for taking strategic decisions  Reduce overall financial costs through minimum risks, reduction in working capitals/trade finance costs and maximum returns on short-term investment of surplus funds  Skillfully arrange bank finance for project management, including CAPEX

Bachelor of Commerce Suez Canal University, 1989

Accounting-Accounting Principles-Accounting Standards-Accounting Techniques-Averaging-Budgeting Calculations-Cash Flow Management-Computer-Concentration-Cost Analysis-Cost Reduction-Data Processing Financial Data-Financial Management-GAAP-General Ledger-Journal Entry-Mathematics-MS Excel-Profit and Loss-Quantitative Data-Reconciliations-Reconciling Balance Statements-Reporting-Sorting-Tax Filing-Tax Planning-Tax Reporting

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During the course of my day I interpret financial data, manage a centralized accounts team and ensure that the accuracy and integrity of data. I go out of my way to liaise with colleagues in order to maximize efficiency and productivity in every area of my department. On a personal level I possess a dynamic work ethic, along with an ability to think ‘outside the box’ and pick up new skills quickly. I think commercially at all times, embrace positive change and am transparent and open with others. I consider myself to be a confident individual who can quickly become part of an existing finance team.