Waleed Kasem
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Cluster director of finance and business support with over 20 years of experience in hospitality finance and accounting operations Multi properties Makkah & Jeddah region 1160 units. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and internal controls. Proven track record in managing audits and financial planning for luxury and international hotel brands.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Cluster Director of Finance
ibis & adagio Jeddah 476 units, Jeddah
Jeddah
06.2022 - 05.2026
- Delivered financial analysis and reports to convey fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness to executive team.
- Managed centralized accounting functions, financial reporting, and internal audits in compliance with GAAP.
- Supervised team of 12 accounting professionals, including task delegation, project leadership and performance management.
- Integrated financial information into business decision-making, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
- MEA Finance Excellence Awards 2024, TEAM of the year
- Ibis&adagio JEDDAH, IBIS styles MAKKAH, MERCURE Makkah
Cluster Chief Accountant
ibis & adagio Jeddah 476 units, Jeddah
Jeddah
Chief Accountant
Pullman Zamzam Makkah 1315 Units, Mecca
Mecca
04.2015 - 10.2019
Credit Manager
Pullman Zamzam Makkah 1315 Units, Mecca
Mecca
07.2012 - 04.2015
Senior Accountant
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Luxor
02.2009 - 05.2012
A.P Supervisor
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Luxor
10.2007 - 02.2009
Credit Manager
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Luxor
09.2004 - 08.2007
A.R Supervisor
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Luxor, Egypt
Cost Controller
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Luxor
03.2003 - 08.2004
Income Auditor
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
Luxor
01.2002 - 02.2003
General Cashier
Al Gawhara Exchange co., Luxor
Luxor
01.1999 - 05.2000
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Sohag University
Egypt 08.1994 - 07.1998
Skills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- Team development
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Opera system expertise
- Cloud-based systems knowledge
- Arabic (native)
- English (fluent)
- Communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Innovative and flexible mindset
- Quick learner and team player
Hobbies
Football, Swimming, Tennis
Courses
- How to Discover Fake Currency, Egyptian central bank - Cairo branch
- VAT TAX, ERNEST & YOUNG AUDIT CO.
Links
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/waleed-kasem-2b57764a
Accomplishments
MEA Finance Excellence Award 2024 , Team of The Year
ibis & adagio Jeddah , ibis Styles Makkah , Mercure Makkah
Timeline
Cluster Director of Finance
ibis & adagio Jeddah 476 units, Jeddah
06.2022 - 05.2026
Chief Accountant
Pullman Zamzam Makkah 1315 Units, Mecca
04.2015 - 10.2019
Credit Manager
Pullman Zamzam Makkah 1315 Units, Mecca
07.2012 - 04.2015
Senior Accountant
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
02.2009 - 05.2012
A.P Supervisor
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
10.2007 - 02.2009
Credit Manager
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
09.2004 - 08.2007
Cost Controller
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
03.2003 - 08.2004
Income Auditor
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt
01.2002 - 02.2003
General Cashier
Al Gawhara Exchange co., Luxor
01.1999 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Commerce -
Sohag University
08.1994 - 07.1998
Cluster Chief Accountant
ibis & adagio Jeddah 476 units, Jeddah
A.R Supervisor
Sofitel Winter Palace Hotel, Luxor, Egypt