Real Soft R3
Siwar Hanzouti
Finance Manager
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic and Professional Finance Manager ready to drive financial strategies and optimize performance. Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and results-oriented with keen eye for identifying opportunities for improvement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
MOHAMMED DAWOUD GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2023 - Current
- Manage banking relationships and handle communication regarding facilities, loans, LCs, and cheque discounting.
- Oversee the opening and management of Letters of Credit (LCs) and bank guarantees.
- Ensure timely bank transfers, fund allocation, and liquidity management across all accounts.
- Optimize the use of bank facilities to support business operations and minimize financial costs.
- Implement strong internal controls and ensure adherence to company financial policies.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory regulations.
- Monitor and control expenses to maintain financial discipline.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly financial and cash flow reports for management.
- Consolidate financial results for all business units and prepare management dashboards.
- Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial projections to support business planning.
- Conduct financial analysis and variance reports to support strategic decisions.
- Supervise and manage the accounts team to ensure timely and accurate work delivery.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support management decisions.
- Review and approve work prepared by the accounts team, including vouchers, journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Participate in cost optimization, investment planning, and risk management activities.
- Lead, train, and develop the accounts and finance team for improved performance.
- Support the management in achieving business objectives and sustainable financial growth.
- Supervise payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with labor laws.
- Verify and approve salary sheets, deductions, and end-of-service settlements.
- Oversee petty cash management, ensuring proper documentation and timely replenishment.
Senior Accountant
MOHAMMED DAWOUD GROUP OF COMPANIES
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Account Manager
STB BANK
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
- Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
- Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
Accountant
Teleperformance
09.2016 - 12.2020
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
High Institute Of Economics And Commercial Science (ESSECT)
Tunisia 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial management
Budget forecasting
Financial analysis
Strategic planning
Financial budgeting
Mentoring and training
Financial analysis and reporting
Accounting management
Staff management
Payroll processing
Leadership
Accounts reconciliation
Software
Tally Prime
Microsoft Excel
Word
QuickBooks
Timeline
Finance Manager
MOHAMMED DAWOUD GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
MOHAMMED DAWOUD GROUP OF COMPANIES
07.2022 - 12.2022
Account Manager
STB BANK
01.2021 - 05.2022
Accountant
Teleperformance
09.2016 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
High Institute Of Economics And Commercial Science (ESSECT)
04.2001 -