Playing a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of an organization, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Al Jazira Sports and Culture Club
05.2013 - Current
Performing the financial consolidation for the Group including monthly and quarterly financial reporting as well as annual statutory financial reporting for Five Subsidiaries
Developing strategies to maximize profitability and optimize financial performance
Leading a team of financial analysts or professionals, providing guidance and support
Monitoring compliance with financial regulations and IFRS standards
Evaluating investment opportunities and assessing their financial viability
Controlling income, cash flow and expenditure
Liaising with internal and External auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary
Apply, Develop and maintain a new financial accounting (ERP system).
Chief Accountant
Professional League Committee (UAE Football Association)
11.2008 - 04.2013
Responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting employees within the department
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures
Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits
Develop and implement various accounting procedures
Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits
Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies can be achieved
Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts
Prepares reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company.
Senior Accountant
Al Ain Sports & Cultural Club “Marketing Committee”
11.2005 - 11.2008
Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures
Finalization of accounts and generation of monthly/yearly financial statements (Trial balance, Balance Sheet & Income Statement)
Preparation of the annual budget for “marketing committee” and presenting it to the board members
Prepares budgeted versus actual analysis on a monthly basis
Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients
Prepare and review revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and all accounting documents
Prepares Audited Financial Statements
Maintain the fiscal year-end and fixed assets accounting
Handel all bank correspondence and bank reconciliation
Preparation of the payroll with reconciliation of salary accrued and approval of final settlements
Maintain inventory records using “Quick Books” accounting system besides the fiscal monitoring.
General Accountant
Al Durah Crystal Co. "L.L.C"
05.2004 - 11.2005
Prepare Daily Financial Entries
Control Petty Cash On Daily Basis
Prepares journal entries and reconciles general ledger and subsidiary accounts
Responsible For Vendors & Their Accounts
Process Vendor Invoices For Payment
Solve All Problems Related To Vendors & Customers Invoices
Prepare monthly financial statements, including distributing monthly revenue and expenditure reports
Maintain inventory records using “Focus” accounting system beside fiscal monitoring.
Associate Accountant
Al-Ghanem Group
01.2002 - 04.2004
Prepared All Daily Financial Entries
Controlled Petty Cash On Daily Basis
Participation in Achieving Monthly Fiscal Reports of the Company
Prepared All Financial Statements
Prepared And Processed All Daily Entries Using “Peachtree“ Accounting System
Maintains the fiscal year-end and fixed assets accounting.
Education
CMA - Certified Management Accounting
IMA
Canada
12.2024
Masters Degree - Sports Management And Legal Skills
ISDE, Barcelona FC
Spain
01.2021
Bachelor of Accountancy - General Accounting & Business Administration - Major in General, Marketing, Costs And Finance
Faculty of Commerce, Accounting Section
Alexandria, Egypt
06.2003
Skills
Focus I
SAP
Great Plains
Quick Books
Being a resident of UAE for more than 20 years and have quite numerous contacts In various fields and industries specially at advertising, media & sports organizations
Valid UAE driving license
Ability to complete duties and special assignments in a timely fashion
Proven ability to work independently as well as effectively with a team
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
Good experience in writing both Arabic and English official letters and it’s correspondences directed to all levels such as “internal memos ,board members and top management”
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: Finance, Accounting and Auditing
Date of Birth: 03/21/1982
Nationality: Egyptian
Marital Status: Married
Visa Status: Residence visa "transferable"
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Al Jazira Sports and Culture Club
05.2013 - Current
Chief Accountant
Professional League Committee (UAE Football Association)
11.2008 - 04.2013
Senior Accountant
Al Ain Sports & Cultural Club “Marketing Committee”
11.2005 - 11.2008
General Accountant
Al Durah Crystal Co. "L.L.C"
05.2004 - 11.2005
Associate Accountant
Al-Ghanem Group
01.2002 - 04.2004
CMA - Certified Management Accounting
IMA
Masters Degree - Sports Management And Legal Skills
ISDE, Barcelona FC
Bachelor of Accountancy - General Accounting & Business Administration - Major in General, Marketing, Costs And Finance
Faculty of Commerce, Accounting Section
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