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Hatim Al-Hamdani

Hatim Al-Hamdani

Dubai

Summary

Senior dynamic executive committed to continuous development, able to formulate and execute short & long term strategies, with proven history of successful YoY growth in top & bottom lines. Diligently capable to manage budgets and multi department coordination. Strong affinity for technology & automation, well versed with SQL, data analysis & reporting. Collaborative manger able to negotiate and address all internal and external stakeholders.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Self Employed

Personal Business Venture
Riyadh, Dubai
09.2017 - Current
  • Co-owned and managed trading business in partnership.
  • Operated & Managed a portfolio of Stocks, Stock Options (puts, calls & strategies), Forex & Commodities. Utilizing Fundamental & Technical Analysis.


Vice President Operations & Development

Saudi Jawahir Trading Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
04.2004 - 08.2017

A fast growing company in luxury fashion retail. With franchised stores of over 21 fashion & jewellery brands including: DeBeers, Tom Ford, Givenchy, Roberto Cavalli, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, Chloe, Guisseppe Zanotti, Missoni and others. Diversified to perfumes and makeup under the concept brand "Laure":

  • Lead the near doubling YoY sales growth, by acquiring new brand franchises, and opening of boutiques & flagship stores.
  • Developed annual strategic business objectives, budgets & KPIs. Overseeing various departments to achieve these goals.
  • Negotiated lucrative contracts and built beneficial relationships with franchisees, malls and individuals.
  • Provided global corporate direction by developing short-term and long-term financial and operational goals.
  • Obtained proper and timely operational and capital financing to support the phenomenal YoY growth.
  • Steered the full automation of company processes the the implementation of an ERP system. MS Dynamics & Landsteiner POS.



Finance & Administration Manager

Rasiyat Real-estate Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2002 - 03.2004

A Riyadh based company engaged in developing residential real-estate projects over the main cities of Saudi Arabia:

  • Delivered financial oversight and advice to corporate stakeholders, improving strategic planning.
  • Maintained complete and accurate financial records following optimal accounting principles.
  • Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded key staff.


Accounts Manager

Arabian Bemco Contracting Co
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.2001 - 03.2002

BEMCO formed in 1965 and developed into a world-class EPC Turnkey Contractor in Industrial and Power Projects. BEMCO has undertaken largest and most challenging turnkey projects in Saudi Arabia and the region using various state of the art technologies. BEMCO is one of over 20+ affiliated companies comprising Bin Laden Construction group:

  • Conducted balance sheet reconciliations in Oracle, verifying all entries adhered to company guidelines.
  • Oversaw the accounts department and consolidated AR and AP between affiliated company.
  • Assisted the company financial controller to maintain budgeted cashflow.


Assistant General Manager

Engineering Consultant Zaki Farsi
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
10.1991 - 09.2001

Zaki Farsi Engineering Consultant & Group is an established and leading architectural firm in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with over 40 years of professional experience in local and regional market. Through experience and careful planning studies, the firm has created distinguished models of architectural work that address the lifestyle of contemporary Saudi family. The group developed landmark residential towers that hold luxury apartments with panoramic views of the Red Sea:

  • A senior and active team member responsible for planning, constructing, marketing and ultimately selling residential units of luxury real estate towers.
  • Budgeted and managed operational and construction cashflows and liaised with banks to provide timely project financing.
  • Coordinated through weekly meetings with different departments of the group to achieve goals and objectives.


Executive Manager

United Brothers Industries (Frizzi & Switex)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
06.1988 - 09.1991

The company operate a large manufacturing facility. Producing many food and snacks items including: Ice cream, corn puffs, potato chips, cakes & rolls and juices. Under the brand names: Frizzi and Switex:

  • Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end tax financial reports.
  • Quoted wholesales customers with accurate prices, and processed their orders for timely manufacturing and delivery.
  • Completed monthly inventory counts, ensuring complete accuracy.
  • Participated in a leading role in the transformation from manual book keeping to computerized system.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, HR, Economics, Negotiation

Heriot Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
06.2007 - 06.2010

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Building
  • Forecasting & Strategic Management
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Technology & Automation
  • Trading Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex & Commodities

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced
Gujarati
Advanced
French
Elementary

Quote

I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.
John Cage

Timeline

Self Employed

Personal Business Venture
09.2017 - Current

Master of Business Administration - Finance, Marketing, Mergers & Acquisitions, HR, Economics, Negotiation

Heriot Watt University
06.2007 - 06.2010

Vice President Operations & Development

Saudi Jawahir Trading Company
04.2004 - 08.2017

Finance & Administration Manager

Rasiyat Real-estate Company
01.2002 - 03.2004

Accounts Manager

Arabian Bemco Contracting Co
10.2001 - 03.2002

Assistant General Manager

Engineering Consultant Zaki Farsi
10.1991 - 09.2001

Executive Manager

United Brothers Industries (Frizzi & Switex)
06.1988 - 09.1991

Affiliation & Training

  • CMA - Institute of Management Accountants
  • Many training courses and seminars in: Management, Strategy, Sales & Marketing, HR, Finance & Accounting etc.
Hatim Al-Hamdani