Ashraf Abousen Email & Phone Number

Egypt

Cairo, Egypt

Egypt, Ksa & Syria

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

This role consisted in setting up new department for accounting and financial management services, spearheading financial operations for clients, and leading FTE deployment from firm to client premises. I delivered strategic financial expertise to clients, defined client’s goals, and oversaw financial and management restructuring. I also implemented policies and procedures, drove process automation, and developed tailored reporting binder supporting decision-making process.My key… Show more This role consisted in setting up new department for accounting and financial management services, spearheading financial operations for clients, and leading FTE deployment from firm to client premises. I delivered strategic financial expertise to clients, defined client’s goals, and oversaw financial and management restructuring. I also implemented policies and procedures, drove process automation, and developed tailored reporting binder supporting decision-making process.My key accomplishment included:• Securing 2 long-term retainer contracts within first 6 months in tenure, significantly increasing revenue. Show less

Cairo, Egypt

During this tenure I set strategic vision in collaboration with senior leadership team, established policies as well as procedures, and defined company goals and budgets. I drove market share and profitability, provided guidance to management teams on business strategies, and monitored team performance and operating results. I also developed effective organizational structure, fostered positive internal climate, and ensured compliance with regulations across financial reporting and capital… Show more During this tenure I set strategic vision in collaboration with senior leadership team, established policies as well as procedures, and defined company goals and budgets. I drove market share and profitability, provided guidance to management teams on business strategies, and monitored team performance and operating results. I also developed effective organizational structure, fostered positive internal climate, and ensured compliance with regulations across financial reporting and capital requirements. My key accomplishments included:• Successfully turning around company by renovating retail store and developing a new marketing strategy, resulting in increased market share and revenue growth.• Revamping management team by identifying structural deficiencies and rolling out human capital development plan.• Delivering first accurate budget of the company.• Improving relations with banks, financial institutions, suppliers as well as supply chain network. Show less

Cairo, Egypt

In this role I spearheaded business strategy, ensured shareholder expectations were being met, and tracked company’s financial results. I created business and accounting policies and procedures, supported board of directors with provision of financial and non-financial information, and informed strategic decision-making. I collaborated with CEO and other senior managers, oversaw cash management, and drove profitability. I led change management, directed development of finance policies and… Show more In this role I spearheaded business strategy, ensured shareholder expectations were being met, and tracked company’s financial results. I created business and accounting policies and procedures, supported board of directors with provision of financial and non-financial information, and informed strategic decision-making. I collaborated with CEO and other senior managers, oversaw cash management, and drove profitability. I led change management, directed development of finance policies and systems, administered preparation of budgets, and compared financial performance versus budget. I ensured compliance of financial reports and transactions with international accounting and financial reporting standards. I also fostered continuous improvement of finance and accounting practices and headed treasury and asset. Finally I managed auditor, bank, and investor relations, oversaw taxes as well as M&A operations, monitored profitability, and boosted production cost to address challenging competition.My key accomplishments included:• Leading implementation of ERP and BI tool, developing automated reporting packages, improving quality of reporting, and reducing cost.• Building a high-performing finance team.• Developed sophisticated insurance coverage across the group replacing standard local insurance offerings in each country.• Acted as board member of the company. Show less

Qalaa Holdings Subsidiary

Cairo, Egypt

• Provided financial management and comprehensive support to the business• Significantly contributed with Internal Control Dept. to develop Group internal policies and procedures for different industries• Integrated group finance function as an active member in the group’s integration committee responsible for leading the integration of finance direction in 50+ legal entities across 20+ countries)• Supervised the monthly in-house consolidation process along with related analysis &… Show more • Provided financial management and comprehensive support to the business• Significantly contributed with Internal Control Dept. to develop Group internal policies and procedures for different industries• Integrated group finance function as an active member in the group’s integration committee responsible for leading the integration of finance direction in 50+ legal entities across 20+ countries)• Supervised the monthly in-house consolidation process along with related analysis & reports• Managed & monitor the process of external audit & tax requirement all over the Group• Introduced hedging concept to copper cables factories which saved millions to the group• Successfully orchestrated numerous M&A initiatives Show less

Egypt

Egypt

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, In Progress

In progress

Postgraduate Diploma, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting