Osama Abdelrahman

• Provided senior management with strategic financial insights for informed decisionmaking.
• Oversaw budgeting process, guaranteeing precise forecasting and prompt adjustments to align with business needs.
• Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organization.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall company objectives.
• Reduced overhead costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Developed finance team talent through targeted training programs and regular performance evaluations.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through the development of comprehensive internal controls.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.

• Oversaw recruitment, employee relations, compensation and benefits, training and development, and HRIS implementation.
• Managed administrative services including facilities, security, transportation, and procurement to ensure a conducive work environment.
• Engaged with senior management and department leaders to harmonize HR and service delivery strategies with organizational goals.

Oversaw daily financial operations encompassing journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.

Compiled regulatory reports and collaborated with regulatory bodies including CBUAE, SCAD, MOF, and FTA.

Contributed significantly to month-end closing processes and annual budget preparations.

Contributed to setup of Internal Control Unit and engaged as ALCO member, driving financial planning strategies.

Oversee VAT return process management.

• Streamlined month-end closing procedures, reducing time spent on reconciliations and ensuring timely financial statement preparation.
• Managed a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development opportunities for staff members.
• Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection processes and implementing stringent review procedures.
• Assisted in the successful completion of external audits by providing comprehensive documentation and addressing auditor inquiries efficiently.
• Supervised finance departments in subsidiaries and foreign branches, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepared and analyzed daily financial reports, facilitating decision-making processes.
• Led the consolidation process and elimination of intercompany accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
• Liaised with regulatory authorities including CBOS, external auditors, and tax authorities.
• Contributed to the budgeting process, providing financial analysis and supporting strategic financial planning and forecasting.

• Managed suspense accounts and fixed assets, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting. ▪ Prepared and analysed daily control reports, identifying discrepancies and enhancing financial accuracy. ▪ Coordinated financial operations across multiple departments and branches, improving efficiency and ensuring smooth workflows. ▪ Ensured that all financial reports were fully reconciled and aligned with the trial balance, maintaining compliance and accuracy.

• Monitored prepaid expenses and processed monthly amortization adjustments for accurate financial records. Prepared and submitted weekly and monthly regulatory reports to ensure compliance with banking regulations. Coordinated between internal departments, external auditors, and central bank teams to streamline audits. Analyzed daily financial reports, including Balance Sheet and Income Statement, offering insights for improvements.