• Led financial restructuring efforts in response to a challenging economic environment, overseeing all aspects of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.• Implemented cash flow optimization strategies, resulting in a favorable utilization of resources to enhance favorable returns, and managing working capital requirements.• Developed a comprehensive business plan that would guide the company through the crisis and position it for long-term sustainability. • Implemented a robust forecasting approach to address foreseeable financial exposures that helped in prioritizing and controlling outflows.• Utilized advanced financial modeling techniques to assess various scenarios and inform strategic decision-making processes.• Played a key role in fundraising activities, obtaining financing facility from banks, securing capital from investors and lenders to support critical business initiatives and ensure continued operations.

• Demonstrated leadership in successfully launching KSA operations with the founding team, resulting in exceeding business plan targets by 15% in the first year. • Negotiated favorable contracts with third parties, optimizing the launch phase and paving the way for sustainable success while achieving a 3X increase in revenue through close collaboration and partnership with internal stakeholders.• Reconstructed the business plan post-launch and effectively managed investor expectations, ensuring continued support for the organization's growth trajectory. • Designed and implemented the company's organizational structure, including a robust parent-subsidiary hierarchy that aligned with the organization's strategic goals.• Created a robust financial operating framework that promotes smooth reporting mechanisms to facilitate effective decision-making and alignment with internal and external stakeholders. • Utilized QuickBooks and Zoho accounting software to address accounting and reporting needs and comply with regulations, augmented by MS PowerBI for Financial Analysis and business analytics.• Preparing group for migration to ERP (Oracle NetSuite) • Created an authority matrix and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline and standardize key operations, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness and enforcing internal controls• Structured the Finance department for operational excellence.• Implemented a strategic approach to talent development, resulting in over 93% achievement of targeted KPI results.

• Implemented a strategic financial plan that delivered significant results, including an 18% increase in business revenue and a reduction in operating costs by 12% resulting in improved profitability within 1st year.• Implemented effective funds management, forecasting, and planning that improved operating cash flows by 7 times, while improving working capital by negotiating better credit terms.• Streamlined business operations by establishing a clear authority matrix and organizational strategy, enabling optimal resource allocation and effective decision-making. Digitally transformed the finance department by migrating to an ERP system (MS Dynamics Nav), automating processes, and implementing a BI tool (PowerBI), enabling data-driven insights and informed decision-making.• Successfully performed legal and financial due diligence in preparation for an IPO listing as well as performing high-level financial planning and modeling, including impact analysis and scenario modeling.• Managed cash flow efficiently during the COVID-19 pandemic while also containing losses.• Mentored and developed individuals and teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement to enhance their skills and knowledge.

• Developed a strategic plan that aligned the organization's activities with its goals and objectives, impacting the lives of over 300,000 students every year.• Constructed several developmental proposals in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Private Sector, worth multi-million dollars.• Synergized activities to maximize efficiency and ROI.• Formulated KPIs to measure the performance of the organization's core business activities.• Supported key technological advancements, including the development of a learning management system (LMS) for the JA MENA region.

• Spearheaded the operation of Support Services, increasing efficiency and reducing costs by 17%.• Managed vendor contracts for optimum resource usage and negotiated project costs.• Participated in proposal development as part of the senior management team, with an emphasis on resource planning.• Steering the annual budgeting process and recommending cost control measures.• Presented periodic financial results and organizational performance to the Chairman & Board of Directors.• Improved financial and administrative controls and complied with licensing and regulating body guidelines.

• Analyzed and presented financial reports accurately and timely, clearly communicating monthly and annual financial statements, and overseeing all financial, project/program, and grants accounting.• Coordinated and led the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and the finance/audit committee of the board of directors, and assessing any necessary changes.• Oversaw and led the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO, administering and reviewing all financial plans and budgets, monitoring progress and changes, and keeping the senior leadership team abreast of the organization's financial status.• Developed and implemented all necessary business policies and accounting practices, improving the finance department's overall policy and procedure manual.• Effectively communicated and presented critical financial matters to the CEO and Senior Management Team.

• Managed the budget tracking and variance analysis for 4 mega developmental projects worth over US$ 18 Million, ensuring compliance towards the grant/fund guidelines and being recognized for information completeness.• Provided technical support in the area of budgeting for new proposals/projects.• Conducted financial/donor reporting.• Monitored the implementation of projects of over 5 organizations engaged in the implementation of projects.• Conducted risk analysis and performance evaluations for partners throughout the project life cycle.• Allocated staff costs and other direct costs to various funding sources.

• Part of the budget review & monitoring teams to ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.• Risk analysis and performance evaluation for partners/sub-grantees.• Participated in annual appraisals and selection of new partners for projects.• Liaison with external & internal auditors • Designed systematized reporting of all partners which was recognized as organizational best practice• Awarded permanent member status in the national Emergency First Action Support Team (E-FAST) to respond the emergencies in a timely and effective manner.

• Financial Reporting• Project Financial Management• Implemented Accounting Software (Peachtree)

• Bookkeeping• Assist in the preparation of financial reports• Assist in providing necessary administrative support to operations teams• Managing Accounting Software (SUN System) and preparing necessary reconciliations