Ezzat Helmy Girges
Financial Controller
Dubai
Summary
To obtain a challenging career in Finance that will allow utilizing my successful and visible achievements in the hospitality industry.
Experienced financial professional with strong track record in driving financial strategies and managing budgets. Adept in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for adaptability and reliability. Skilled in forecasting, risk management, and financial planning. Highly valued for strategic thinking and effective problem-solving.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Tamani Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment, Al Rostamani Group
07.2007 - Current
- Provides direction and guidance in all areas of accounting and finance which includes the preparation of budget, financial reports, credit control, purchasing, data management, food & beverage cost control, relevant external professionals, and the coordination of accounting activities
- Number of Staff: 10
- Pre-opening
Financial Controller
pioneer vision Group
02.2005 - 06.2007
- My responsibility as a Finance Controller was to ensure that the Consolidated Profit & Loss financial statements were in line with the standard; to improve the financial and accounting procedures; to review and audit all revenues and expenses (including food and beverage reconciliation) on a monthly basis for all the companies located in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah; to prepare and reconcile as well as consolidate all Profit and Loss Accounts as well as Balance Sheets; to prepare the budgets & the monthly forecasts for all operations; to handle Investment Analysis for new projects; to improve the Finance/Accounting procedures/reporting using Micros Fidelio Improve financial operations
- Number of Staff: 13
- (Bowling City - Momento Restaurants - Al Ain International Centre - Al Dar Restaurant) (Chain of Indoor entertainment and catering / Restaurant group)
- Opening
Asst. Financial Controller
Gohar Group
11.1999 - 01.2005
- My responsibilities included the accounting and financial management of the company’s throughout Egypt, with particular emphasis on the following: 1. Monthly accounting and financial reporting cycle; 2. assist FC in Preparation of annual operating and capital expenditure budgets; 3. Cash-flow management; 4. Corporate secretarial and legal affairs; 5. Tax administration; 6. Assist FC in development and monitoring of corporate policy and procedures 7. Managing the Accounting Division Also to ensure that the Consolidated Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet statements adhered to the Company financial standards and all accounting procedures were in line (adhering to the Uniform System of Accounts and IFRS); to audit and review all revenues and expenses as well as reconcile all the bank accounts on a monthly basis for all the restaurants ; to prepare the budget, monthly financial reporting and forecasts for all the operations to ensure restaurants were on line with their budgets; to review and audit any new projects.
- Number of Staff: 8
- (group of 5 Stars Restaurants and Jewelry)
Senior Accountant
Bon Appetite Restaurants
02.1998 - 10.1999
- My responsibilities were to complete the balance sheet reconciliation such as Bank & Assets Liability accounts and ensure the month end reports were in line with our financial standards; to assist the accounts team to maintain the company accounting standards; to prepare the monthly forecasts; to Audit the Financial operations such as Income, Receivable, Payroll, Payable and Expenses; to make sure that all reports were properly reconciled and documented accordingly; to audit all the documents and make sure that were all according to the financial standards. Responsible for payment collections, follow up on the outstanding balances, reconcile the payment received from debtors and ensure that the accounts receivable aging report followed the company standard.
- (Group of 20 fine dining Restaurants)
Food Cost Controller
Ghazala Gardens Hotel
06.1996 - 01.1998
- To control all the operations expenses such as Food, Beverage & General costs; to make proper reconciliation for all expenses on a monthly basis and to ensure that all stock in hand were accounted correctly and were in good condition; to review all the receiving reports and reconcile them on a daily basis with the accounts payable aging report.
- (400 Rooms Hotel with 9 Food & Beverage outlets)
- Opening
Cost Clerk
Ghazala Gardens Hotel
11.1995 - 05.1996
Education
Bachelor's degree - Commerce, Accounting Section
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt05-1994
Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point, Access)
Accounting Sun System - vision- Quick Books
POS Micros – Omega – NCR – Opera
Financial planning
Financial information systems
Investment analysis
Pricing and costing
Management accounting
Cash flow management
Financial forecasting
Budgetary planning
Intercompany transactions
Project management
Policy development
General ledger management
Budget development
Risk management
Internal controls
Tax compliance
Financial policy development
Fixed asset management
Internal control management
Revenue recognition
Consolidation accounting
Strategic planning
Report generation
Working capital management
Financial management
Process improvement
Credit control
Internal controls development
Financial statements expertise
Audit management
Accomplishments
- With over 20 years’ strong management experience in the hospitality industry.
- 9 opening, staff recruitment, training, Setting the P&P (policy and procedures) finance department and accounting functions, setting job description for finance team.
- Implementation of the internal audit check list for all the finance functions, evaluation and corrections
- Pre opening budgeting, long and short term profit & loss projection and cash flow forecasting.
- Building and modifying the accounting documentations cycle and process to insure accurate book and strong reporting power.
- A team leader with exceptional employee- relations skills with an experience in managing, developing and reproduce staff to provide excellent performance. And smooth operation.
- MIS daily, weekly, monthly and annually, Budgeting and long term planning.
- Conducting external audit with 3 of the big 4 audit firms (E&Y, Deloitte Touché and KPMG) in Egypt and UAE.
- Dubai Quality Appreciation Award 2015.
- Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award 2016.
- ISO 9001 2008 – 2016.
Training Courses
- Leadership Training.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 2009
- Fish market policy. Work place management system training.
- Who moved my cheese – the ability of change acceptance training.
- SWOT analysis work shop
- HR and Payroll solution training.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Tamani Marina Hotel & Hotel Apartment, Al Rostamani Group
07.2007 - Current
Financial Controller
pioneer vision Group
02.2005 - 06.2007
Asst. Financial Controller
Gohar Group
11.1999 - 01.2005
Senior Accountant
Bon Appetite Restaurants
02.1998 - 10.1999
Food Cost Controller
Ghazala Gardens Hotel
06.1996 - 01.1998
Cost Clerk
Ghazala Gardens Hotel
11.1995 - 05.1996
Bachelor's degree - Commerce, Accounting Section
Ain Shams University