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Wageeh Hassen

Wageeh Hassen

Group Director of Finance / CFO
Dubai

Summary

Senior finance management professional with 20 years of experience in managing group finance across diverse organizations MENA. Responsible for all finance activities including the development, approval and execution of policies, strategies, objectives and plans designed to achieve approved growth, revenue and profit targets. Functional areas include all financial deliverables including engagement with financial control, tax/treasury, financial planning, insurance/risk management and business review/audits.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Group Director of Finance

Al Marina Holding
5 2020 - Current

Group of companies in UAE, Diversified business including:

  • Investments
  • Hospitality: Western Hotels
  • F&B : Restaurants, Catering, Logistics.
  • Shopping Malls: Al Dhafra Walk, Western Mall, Tivoli Dome.
  • Real Estate: Residential and Commercial Buildings.
  • Real Estate Developer and Brokerage.
  • Contracting.
  • Facility Management

Responsible for all finance activities including the development, approval and execution of policies, strategies, objectives and plans designed to achieve approved growth, revenue and profit targets.

Functional areas include all financial deliverables including engagement with financial control, tax/treasury, financial planning, insurance/risk management and business review/audits.

Group Finance Director - MENA

Saleh Bin Lahej Group - Hospitality Division
11.2014 - 03.2020

Group of international companies in UAE, Oman, Bahrain, KSA and Egypt; Diversified business including:

  • International Franchise Restaurants: Chili's, Joe's Crab Shack, Romano's Macaroni Grill, El Chico, Cantina Laredo, Silver fox, Steak n Shake, The Pizza Company, Black Canyon, Swensen's, Bread Talk, Kenny Rogers, Olives and Tomatoes.
  • Logistics and Warehouses.
  • Contracting & Real estate.
  • Marketing and Media Agency.

Group Finance Manager

Saleh Bin Lahej Group - Hospitality Division
11.2013 - 11.2014

Group Chief Accountant

Emirates International Restaurants Chili's
06.2009 - 11.2013

Business Unit Chief Accountant

Emirates International Restaurants Chili's
08.2005 - 05.2009

Chief Accountant

Abu El Enin Group
04.1997 - 07.2005

Responsible for managing finance activities in a diversified business group including contracting, export and import, art training center, and magazine.

Chief Accountant

El Selmy for General Contracting Company
10.1997 - 3 1999

Responsible for finance activities in a military general contracting company.

Education

ACCA (UK) Finalist - E5,EPS

ACCA
09.2025

High Diploma of Taxation - VAT Compliance Diploma (PWC)

Association of Taxation Technicians
UK

Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting

Ain Shams University

Skills

Strategic Financial Management

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Certification

CMA courses, Morgan International Institute, Dubai, UAE

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 04/15/74
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Visa Status: Employment

Software

SAP Business One

Orion ERP

Prologic ERP

Timeline

Group Finance Director - MENA

Saleh Bin Lahej Group - Hospitality Division
11.2014 - 03.2020

Group Finance Manager

Saleh Bin Lahej Group - Hospitality Division
11.2013 - 11.2014

Group Chief Accountant

Emirates International Restaurants Chili's
06.2009 - 11.2013

Business Unit Chief Accountant

Emirates International Restaurants Chili's
08.2005 - 05.2009

Chief Accountant

El Selmy for General Contracting Company
10.1997 - 3 1999

Chief Accountant

Abu El Enin Group
04.1997 - 07.2005

Group Director of Finance

Al Marina Holding
5 2020 - Current

ACCA (UK) Finalist - E5,EPS

ACCA

High Diploma of Taxation - VAT Compliance Diploma (PWC)

Association of Taxation Technicians

Bachelor Degree of Commerce - Accounting

Ain Shams University
CMA courses, Morgan International Institute, Dubai, UAE
Financial Modelling, Morgan International Institute, Dubai, UAE
Financial Operation Excellence, Minor Food Group, Bangkok, Thailand
Feasibility Study, Brinker International, USA
Supply chain management, Blue Ocean Academy, UAE
Management by Results, Team Inspiration, Dubai, UAE
Wageeh HassenGroup Director of Finance / CFO