Samer Wasef Mohammad Hammouri
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, and accounts payable and receivable management. Demonstrates proficiency in VAT compliance and tax filings, cash-flow optimisation, and team leadership. Skilled in ERP and financial systems including Oracle ERP, O-Global, Ngenius, Easy Reports, as well as advanced Excel and MS Office Suite. Competent at data management and reporting automation to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging skills for strategic financial planning and organisational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Financial Analyst
Ryne Elite
Dubai
2024 - Current
- Assisted in budget planning to maximise company profits.
- Optimised asset allocation with detailed portfolio management.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough expense analysis.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, raising overall team performance.
- Provided detailed financial reports for improved business decision-making.
- Improved efficiency in the accounts department by introducing automated systems.
- Conducted regular financial audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Reviewed balance sheets and income statements to assess corporate financial health.
- Analysed financial data to identify trends and provide operational guidance.
- Led monthly meetings with directors to analyse spending and provide financial recommendations.
Finance Manager
Uruk Express Documents Transport LLC
Dubai
2021.06 - 2023.12
- Managed end-to-end payables and receivables for six branches across two countries, overseeing monthly cash flows of AED XX million.
- Prepared consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, presenting variance analysis and forecasts to senior leadership.
- Implemented ERP best practices, ensuring full compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
- Led budgeting processes while monitoring execution, identifying cost-saving opportunities that achieved a 7% reduction in operating expenses.
- Supervised a team of 5 finance professionals in book-entry processing and VAT return preparation.
- Conducted feasibility studies and project cost analyses to support strategic investment decisions.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Axiom Telecom
Dubai
2018.03 - 2021.04
- Generated customer ageing, balance-sheet, and bank reconciliation reports, reducing DSO by 12 days.
- Managed wholesale, SME, KDR, and e-voucher channels, processing orders and coordinating collections.
- Compiled working papers and schedules for external audits, achieving zero material audit findings.
- Oversaw monthly stock-count activities, ensuring accurate ledger integration of returns and deductions.
Warehouse Assistant Manager
Q Line Gulf General Trading
Dubai
2016.04 - 2017.09
- Supervised receipt, issuance, and FIFO inventory controls for high-volume warehouse operations.
- Coordinated daily stock transfers to sales vans while monitoring inventories in transit.
- Reconciled discrepancies to ensure accurate stock records.
- Maintained precise documentation and cycle-count reports to support operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
American University in Dubai
Dubai 2023.09 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
American University in Dubai
Dubai 2014.09 - 2018.05
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- VAT Compliance & Tax Filings
- Cash-Flow Optimization
- Team Leadership & Training
- Oracle ERP
- Word, Excel, & power point
- Data management
- Reporting automation
Certification
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA), In Progress
- UAE Driving License, Active
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Ryne Elite
2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Uruk Express Documents Transport LLC
2021.06 - 2023.12
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Axiom Telecom
2018.03 - 2021.04
Warehouse Assistant Manager
Q Line Gulf General Trading
2016.04 - 2017.09
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
American University in Dubai
2023.09 - 2025.05
Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
American University in Dubai
2014.09 - 2018.05