Manage existing SEAFRIGO shared services center in ME, which includes finance and accounting, credit and collections, accounts payable, procurement, cash flow, budgeting and target, etc.., Oversees all functions related to the month-end close, including transferring intercompany, AR and AP invoices, bank and cash receipts (in and out) in the general ledger accounts, Adjustment entry and reconciliation. Oversee the monthly, quarterly and end of year close processes at an operational level for each entity and management of the Close Calendar.Oversee and monitor the monthly, quarterly and end of year processes including preparing and reviewing of the accounting / financial reports for subsidiaries and consolidation reports.Focus on monthly Revenue, Accrual Revenue, Revenue Gross and monthly Net Revenue.Ensure that all customers paid our invoices in accordance with the agreed terms and credit agreement.Ensure that all suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed terms.Follow up with all subsidiaries for rectification of the intercompany, and reconcile it.Carryout Intercompany settlements on daily & weekly basis.Responds to all audit and accounting questions, concerns and inquiries.Ensure that Taxations are applied for each subsidiary within ME.Identify and implement process and system improvements to increase overall efficiency and accuracyDevelop Shared Services priorities, driving an environment of continuous improvement.Sharing a clear description of tasks, responsibilities and duties for all our resources.Maintain that all resources understand well their responsibilities and reporting line.

Implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management within Alexandria branch.Provide financial analysis and guidance for strategic business initiatives, including investment decisions, cost optimization, and revenue enhancement.Prepare and analyze financial reports, statements, and forecasts, providing insight and recommendations to the management team for informed decision-making.Monitor and oversee day-to-day financial operations, including budgeting, financial planning, and cash flow management.Manage relationships with financial institutions, external auditors, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance and effective partnerships.Lead and supervise a team of financial professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluation.Coordinate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data collection, consolidation, and reporting.

InternalTo ensure accurate and timely reports for management are provided those will help the country to take suitable decisions.Preparation of budget plans and support the country management in strategic decisions.Implementation of guidelines, policies, IFRS needs.To ensure proper AR management and minimize bad debts provision.Treasury management and reporting to RTC. Manage foreign currency exposure.To ensure compliance in business activities.Liaise with internal auditorsFinance Team management and development.Manage the claims and legal matters ExternalTo manage the company's relationship with banks and manage foreign currency transactions etc..,To liaise with external auditors for statutory audit and timely submission of reports to relevant authorities.To prepare company tax computation in consultation with external consultants.To liaise with the relevant local tax authorities to ensure accurate and timely income tax returns and assessments.To effectively manage vendors and suppliers ProcessTo ensure the timely submission of monthly, closing of accounts and reporting.To review and approve assets and liabilities reconciliation statement prepared by accounts team.Review and approve the bank reconciliations prepared by accounts teamTo ensure the effective and proper management of petty cash.To ensure timely submission and renewal of bankers guarantees.To ensure the adoption of financial best practices through interaction with other stations.Review AR aging on a regular basis with credit team.People ManagementTo develop a high-performance service culture within the TeamTo develop & implement new ideas to ease the life of the internal customer as well as external customers.To manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of team's objectives and targets.To identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled team.

InternalTo ensure accurate and timely reports for management are provided those will help the country to take suitable decisions.Preparation of budget plans and support the country management in strategic decisions.Implementation of guidelines, policies, IFRS needs.To ensure proper AR management and minimize bad debts provision.Treasury management and reporting to RTC. Manage foreign currency exposure.To ensure compliance in business activities.Liaise with internal auditorsFinance Team management and development.Manage the claims and legal matters ExternalTo manage the company's relationship with banks and manage foreign currency transactions etc..,To liaise with external auditors for statutory audit and timely submission of reports to relevant authorities.To prepare company tax computation in consultation with external consultants.To liaise with the relevant local tax authorities to ensure accurate and timely income tax returns and assessments.To effectively manage vendors and suppliers ProcessTo ensure the timely submission of monthly, closing of accounts and reporting.To review and approve assets and liabilities reconciliation statement prepared by accounts team.Review and approve the bank reconciliations prepared by accounts teamTo ensure the effective and proper management of petty cash.To ensure timely submission and renewal of bankers guarantees.To ensure the adoption of financial best practices through interaction with other stations.Review AR aging on a regular basis with credit team.People ManagementTo develop a high-performance service culture within the TeamTo develop & implement new ideas to ease the life of the internal customer as well as external customers.To manage the allocation of appropriate resources and commitment of staff to the achievement of team's objectives and targets.To identify training needs and opportunities to develop a highly skilled team

Head of Finance department of MobiFactory

Follow up the registration formalities (trade licenses) of the company with lawyer and Syrian authorities.Hiring the staff (Finance-operations-Sales) in coordination with Country Manager.Follow up with KPMG Syria, Tax Law, income tax and all related issues.Providing and interpreting financial information to regional finance controller.Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends.Formulating strategic and long-term business plans.Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance.Analyzing competitors and market trends.Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.Managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems.Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out;Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organizations such as the Inland RevenueProducing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines.Managing budgets.

Oct 1997 - Jan 2010Credit Control Manager & Finance Manager AssistantKuehne + NagelReporting line: Reporting to National Finance Manager.Oct 1997 - Dec 1999 AccountantResponsible for daily accounting records, account payables, General ledger and Adjustment vouchers.Responsible for Intercompany accounts.Jan 2000 - Dec 2010 Credit Control Manager & Finance Manager AssistantControlling the Credit Limit of each clientResponsible and lead of all collection to ensure bad debt collection.Regular reporting of bad debts and status of each client.Agree of payment plans with customers in line with company policy.Internal action with sales, head of Depts. to inform, support and monitor development of collection procedure.Reconciliation of customer accounts and query resolution.Responsible for ongoing evaluation and enforcement of policies and Procedures with regard to C.C.S. credit control system.Maintain all CL files and documentation in an orderly and safely manner.Deal efficiently with incoming calls and correspondence from customers.Responsible for daily receivable accounting records and general ledger vouchers.Responsible for the daily cash flow