Mariam Ben Omar
MALAGA
Summary
I'm a motivated finance expert, specialized in small to medium business with a proven track record of successfully seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Over the past 7 years, I have managed to increase profits, reduce costs and transform vendors experiences within the organization. I enjoy working in a team and I have led operational and sales teams of 2 resources for 5 years now. Being passionate about growth and innovation, I have launched 3 profitable business ventures, the latest being Vesttys : a Moroccan startup allowing customers to sell their fashion items to the community's members, driving secondhand market and contributing to lowering the fashion's industry environment impact.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
Vesttys
10.2020 - Current
- Created Vestty's concept, mission and vision statements to position our brand and be reflected in employees daily activities
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth: over 2000 members, 2100 articles listed and 300 sales in 2 years
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends such as circular economy emerging in Morocco
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services
Chief Financial Officer
Occico
04.2018 - Current
- Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
- Managed to lower costs in office supplies, transportation and energy thanks to contracts renegotiation with suppliers
- Led social audits and company policies to ensure the way of working is in line with international norms and our work ethics. ie. led security trainings, evacuation exercises, salaries reevaluation
- Led internal auditing and coordinated external auditing. Latest external auditing grade was the highest mark - A
- Created budgetary controls, recordkeeping systems and investment management allowing to keep budgets under the planned package
- Oversaw banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
Wealth Management Advisor
Infinity capital
02.2015 - 03.2016
- Evaluated clients' financial status to provide recommendations and suggestions on proper investments, debt management and insurance
- Increased clients' portfolio and managed client database of large promoters: Vinci, Village Gold, Village Center
- Ensured implementation of 2 key accounts signed contracts
- Organized 10 trainings in real estate laws and regulations along with providing one on one guidance
- Analyzed customer feedback and supported in optimizing customer experience
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
INSEEC BUISNESS SCHOOL
Paris03.2018
Master of Science - Banking And Financial Support Services
INSEEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
Lyon12.2017
Bachelor - Economics And Management
Université Lumière Lyon 2
Lyon06.2016
No Degree - Fashion And Luxury Goods - 2 Years Program
SupdeMod
Lyon, France09.2013
Skills
- Business & Financial Planning
- Financial Administration
- Talent Acquisition in Finance & Accounting
- Project Management
- Business Development
Accomplishments
- Successful fundraising 20 000 USD for Vesttys startup by Fond Innov Invest, a Moroccan government owned entity, 2021
- Top 100 women entrepreneurs in the Middle-East by IFC world, under the SheWins Arabia program in Dubai, 2023
- Secretary General to Rotary Tingis Gulf, a charity organization in Tangier, 2020
Languages
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Founder & CEO
Vesttys
10.2020 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Occico
04.2018 - Current
Wealth Management Advisor
Infinity capital
02.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
INSEEC BUISNESS SCHOOL
Master of Science - Banking And Financial Support Services
INSEEC BUSINESS SCHOOL
Bachelor - Economics And Management
Université Lumière Lyon 2
No Degree - Fashion And Luxury Goods - 2 Years Program
SupdeMod