Meshal Badawi
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in variance analysis, cash flow analysis, and regulatory compliance, complemented by a strong foundation in business administration. Adept at delivering C-level presentations and implementing process improvements to drive data-driven solutions. Demonstrates proficiency in digital marketing strategy, brand management, market analysis, and campaign management, with a proven ability to lead teams and optimise social media marketing efforts. Skilled in content marketing and data analytics to enhance business performance while maintaining a focus on strategic growth objectives. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and leadership capabilities to achieve impactful results within dynamic industries.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Intern
Al Madar International School
Al Ain City
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Prepare financial reports by drafting expense summaries, budget vs. actual analyses, and basic cash-flow statements; ensure accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Support internal audits by organizing workpapers, validating source documents, and submitting required evidence to auditors.
- Build technical proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formulas) and standard accounting systems to streamline reporting.
- Gain professional exposure by shadowing senior finance staff to learn best practices, month-end workflows, and compliance standards.
Branch Manager
Toledo Catering
Al Ain City
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Co-founded & operated a catering business; ran day-to-day production, inventory, and last-mile distribution to meet quality standards and delivery SLAs.
- Diagnosed and fixed strategic and operational bottlenecks (menu mix, pricing, routing, vendor terms), improving sales performance and margin control.
- Processed invoices, receipts, and payments in accounting software; handled A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, and maintained clean ledgers.
- Produced monthly financial reports (P&L, cash flow, budget vs. actual) and kept audit-ready records to support management decisions.
- Provided administrative & accounting support (contracts, vendor onboarding, documentation control) to ensure smooth multi-department operations.
Assistant Finance Manager
Al Ahlia Company
Al Ain City
02.2017 - 10.2019
- Co-founded and led daily operations, ensuring on-time distribution and consistent service quality.
- Resolved strategic/operational bottlenecks to improve sales management and growth.
- Managed Accounts Payable: reconciliations, discrepancy resolution, and supplier relations.
- Protected cash flow by monitoring A/R, driving collections, and optimizing cash application.
- Processed invoices, payments, and journal entries in accounting software; maintained GL accuracy.
- Produced management reports and audit-ready records for decision-making and performance analysis.
- Provided admin and finance support to streamline accounting workflows.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Finance and Banking
Al Ain University
Al Ain City, Emirate of Abu Dhabi 02.2017 - 10.2019
Skills
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Business administration degree
- Business administration basics
- C-Level Presentations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Data-Driven Solutions
- Digital Marketing Strategy
- Brand Management
- Market Analysis
- Campaign Management
- Content Marketing
- Team Leadership
- Social Media Marketing
- Data Analytics
- Business administration knowledge
Language
English
Arabic
Timeline
Finance Intern
Al Madar International School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Branch Manager
Toledo Catering
11.2019 - 07.2024
Assistant Finance Manager
Al Ahlia Company
02.2017 - 10.2019
Bachelor's degree - Finance and Banking
Al Ain University
02.2017 - 10.2019