Khalid Abd El-Latif Shawky
Summary
Seasoned Financial & Admin Controller with proven Track record, adept in leveraging Odoo & Sap Software to enhance Financial Forecasting and risk management. Excelled in strategic planning and negotiation, driving revenue opportunities and expansion. led and supported a diverse team, showcasing exceptional project management and interpersonal skills.
Professional finance leader with extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning. Exceptional at fostering team collaboration and driving organizational success through effective budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Highly adaptable, with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of corporate finance principles. Known for reliability, integrity, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial & Admin Controller
Baalbak Group
09.2022 - 07.2025
- Company Overview: www.bcmsuae.com
- Responsibilities of work
- Company Overview: Group of 3 Retails Supermarkets, 2 Restaurants, Brokerage Marine Co & Private Real Estate Company. www.bcmsuae.com
- Leading the team and supporting them with the financial aspects.
- Build business models and forecasting tools.
- Review, negotiate and drafting terms of financial contracts in both Services & new vendors.
- Working closely with the business partner to translate financial reports into quarterly budget along with deep cost analysis.
- Manage all Group KPI.
- Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations.
- Assessing revenue opportunities for Group of Companies expansion and growth.
- Enhancing Logistics along with arranging new improved inventory system.
- Cash flow management and forecasting for business during a difficult trading period.
- Secure AED 9M overdraft facility Financing
- Manage External Auditors & VAT Compliance
- Supervision on Human Resource management and payroll process.
- Handle Team of 9 Accountants & 2 H.R executives
Finance & Audit Consultant
Alwan Group
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Group Including (Logistic, Freight Forwarding, Real Estate, Import & Export Vehicles)
- Responsibilities of work
- Serve as financial advisor to Owners, providing data-driven recommendations and creating a long-term strategy for Group of Companies
- Manage intercompany Reconciliation, summaries and enhance reports
- Investigate, resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Monitor and control budget analysis for management review
- Negotiate with 2 banks to manage old dues overdraft
- Auditing All Financial Reports for Whole Sales of Exporting Cars
- Managing 4 Different Banks National & International in Various Aspects & Situations to overcome Their Financial Matters.
- Handle Team of 5 Accountants & 3 Admin executives
Finance Manager
Mesco Marine Services Group U.A.E
02.2017 - 12.2021
- Company Overview: Group of Companies Including many different Activity like: Marine & Shipping Services, Trading & Ship chandelling, Wood Manufacturing & Aluminum, & Joinery Manufacturing & décor Designing.
- Scope of Work:
- Preparing Monthly MIS, Weekly Segment Reports for Division
- Ensuring that appropriate systems and procedure are followed in all Group of Companies
- Controlling & preparing annual budget, forecast cash flows.
- Coordination with External auditors in all aspects including VAT and evaluating internal control Systems to highlight shortcomings, Dealing with working capital management
- Supervising Procurement matters in Shipping & logistic related processes.
- Managing 6 of accounting team Plus on 2 warehouses Staff.
Chief Accountant
Al Hadaf Trading Sister Co (Al Remal AL Naema Trading L.L.C)
12.2014 - 01.2017
- A leading firm working in the field of food & A/C Parts
- Dates and Turkish Products
- Scope of Work:
- Preparing Monthly IPA Reconciliation, Weekly Reports
- Conduct detailed analyses for business needs
- Carry out cost saving analysis
- Ensuring that appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented, Preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flows and maintained overseeing the payroll process, performing market research for potential investments & implement corrective actions.
Senior Accountant -Iraq/Br
Gulftainer Company Limited
08.2013 - 11.2014
- Company Overview: www.gulftainer.com A global port terminal operator with its corporate head office in U.A.E & 5 other international locations worldwide
- Scope of Work:
- Preparing Monthly IPA Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, Weekly Containers Reports
- Assisting in Preparing Budgets and Monthly Cash flow plus Coordinate with external Audit
Senior Accountant
EL TAREK Automotive -Egypt
12.2012 - 04.2013
- Scope of Work:
- Handling Receivable Accounts, Preparing Cash flow.
- Flow up with customers debts and Suppliers payments.
- Reporting to: Chief Accountant
Chief Accountant
Al Serkal Real Estate (Part from Al Serkal Est.)
07.2011 - 11.2012
- One of Top Real Estate Establishment in U.A.E Market Representing one of old Family Members in U.A.E & Gulf.
- Scope of Work:
- Handling all Accounts up to Finalizing, Preparing Cash flow, assisting in Yearly Budget.
- Flow up with customers debts and Suppliers payments, Assisting in Monthly Staff Payroll.
- Reporting to: Finance Manager
Senior Accountant
Mega Mart Est, Part of Afkar Group, U.A.E
12.2009 - 05.2011
- A leading Firm Working in the field of Super Markets.
- Scope of Work:
- Preparing Suppliers Reconciliation, Monthly Bank Reconciliation, Weekly Inventory Reports
- Assisting in Preparing Budgets and Monthly Cash flow.
- Reporting to: Financial Controller
Chief Accountant
Gulf Wafer Trading U.A.E, Part of Efad Holding “Kuwait”
01.2007 - 11.2009
- Company Overview: www.efadre.com
- A leading firm working in the field of food Franchising like
- (Sunkist, Nathan’s &Dippin’ Dots) and also distributing Citrus Fruit, Fruit Juices, FMCG Products.
- Scope of Work:
- Handling all Accounts up to Finalizing, Preparing Cash flow, assisting in Yearly Budget.
- Opening L.C for exported Shipments, Handling Weekly Stocktaking, Preparing Final balance & Attending auditors yearly reports.
- Preparing Restaurants Costing Sheets and Handling their stocks.
- Reporting to Finance Manger.
Accountant
AL Ghanem Real Estate, U.A.E
02.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: www.ag.ae
- A leading firm working in the field of real Estate by selling, buying and act as Middlemen all over U.A.E.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - English Sec
Alexandria University
01.2003
Skills
- Experience with Odoo, Peach Tree, QuickBooks, and Sage
- Xero software expertise
- Skilled in Excel data management
- Skilled in SAP 20 applications
- Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2003
- Experienced with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009
- Experienced with cloud-based CRM solutions
Certification
- TAX Diploma from PWC (Under Process)
- CTP Certification Nov 12 till May 2013. (AFP Certificate).
- Two Months Training in AL Bassawi & AL Qari Auditing (Chartered Accountants in Association with Ritches & Company Chartered Accountants – London).
LANGUAGES
Arabic & English
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Financial & Admin Controller
Baalbak Group
09.2022 - 07.2025
Finance & Audit Consultant
Alwan Group
01.2022 - 08.2022
Finance Manager
Mesco Marine Services Group U.A.E
02.2017 - 12.2021
Chief Accountant
Al Hadaf Trading Sister Co (Al Remal AL Naema Trading L.L.C)
12.2014 - 01.2017
Senior Accountant -Iraq/Br
Gulftainer Company Limited
08.2013 - 11.2014
Senior Accountant
EL TAREK Automotive -Egypt
12.2012 - 04.2013
Chief Accountant
Al Serkal Real Estate (Part from Al Serkal Est.)
07.2011 - 11.2012
Senior Accountant
Mega Mart Est, Part of Afkar Group, U.A.E
12.2009 - 05.2011
Chief Accountant
Gulf Wafer Trading U.A.E, Part of Efad Holding “Kuwait”
01.2007 - 11.2009
Accountant
AL Ghanem Real Estate, U.A.E
02.2005 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - English Sec
Alexandria University
Strengths
- Leader Ship
- I led team of 9 Finance professionals resulting in 30 % increase in productivity and time completion of financial reports.
- Analytical Thinking
- Analysis financial data to identify cost-saving opportunity.
- Strategic Planning
- Develop and implement 3 years financial plan resulting in better financial decision making Monitor all factors that will affect purchasing including market price
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