Avi Moyal
Cell 832-***-**** / Email: ********@***.*** / LinkedIn:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/avimoyal
control manager and operations / financial analyst
PROFILE
Versatile finance professional with 10+ years of cross-functional
experience globally across multiple industries... Experienced team leader
in the areas of Financial Control, Accounting and Project Management...
Extremely driven individual focusing on the bottom line, process &
productivity improvement and effective execution... Creative problem
solver with excellent interpersonal and communication skills... Adapts well
to local cultures and has broad experience in working in cross-functional,
cross-organizational and geographically dispersed teams...
General & Financial Accounting Financial Projections and
Planning
Management Reporting & Analysis Cost and Schedule Control
Budgeting/Forecasting Operational Procedure Development
Internal & External Audit
Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Baran Group Ltd. (BRANF)
1998 - 2009
Global provider of Engineering and Technology, with nearly 2,000 employees
worldwide. Employed with the Baran Group for 10+ years, developing career
in multiple disciplines, divisions and countries.
Control Manager - Baran Telecom Inc, Houston
Responsible for establishing the Control and Finance department for the
company's largest region, comprised of 6 offices supporting 12 project
managers.
. Financial Management and Analysis
o Successfully implemented and developed controls over projects,
contributing to the region's 30% growth in the last 4 years.
o Conducted monthly financial audits with 6 regional branches
ensuring all financials goals are met and in line with company
policies.
o Analyzed monthly and quarterly financial, A/R and A/P ageing
reports, construction in progress spending and various cost
reports, advising executives on trends and variances.
o Supervised the accounting team, responsible for billing,
collections & accounts payables.
. Cost Control
o Built advanced excel tracking tools for project controls,
leading to quick results that contributed to company profit.
o Renegotiated all vendor agreements, including suppliers,
contractors, utilities and other business services leading to
cost savings of $200k.
. Process Engineering and Operations Excellence
o Designed process improvements for accounting, procurement &
project management, leading to efficiency and cost reduction of
5%
o Reduced expenditure by $150k by eliminating duplicate payment of
invoices by restructuring the invoice approval process.
o Served as central point of contact for Corporate Headquarters
and worked directly with Internal & external auditors.
Project Control Manager, Planning and Engineering Department
Baran Raviv Telecom, Tel Aviv Israel
Responsible for management, production and execution of communication
towers. Built and managed team of 5 AutoCAD designers and multiple 3rd
party contractors.
. Project Management
o Managed production of 8 engineers, ensuring timely execution of
all deliverables
o Managed clients relations with municipalities, ensuring timely
provision of building permits
. Cost Control
o Managed project budget and expenditure and continuously improved
operational procedures to cut costs and improve delivery
schedules leading to improved customer satisfaction
Planning Manager, Ericsson Project
Baran MER International, Brussels Belgium
Participated in establishing a satellite office in Belgium, providing
engineering and architecture services to KPNO (Dutch cellular provider)
on behalf of Ericsson Belgium. Established planning department; recruited
and trained local staff
. Consulted client on cellular site construction feasibility
. Liaised between local project, headquarters and the client - ensuring
all parties needs were met
Yashar Architects, Tel Aviv, Israel
1995 - 1998
Leading Architectural Firm
Practical Engineer - Architecture
Responsible for planning and designing of projects for the private,
industrial and government sectors.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Baran Community Enrichment Program, Tel Aviv, Israel
Board of Directors
Program established by the Baran Group to give back to the community by
teaming with various charities. Some project examples are working with
inner city teens, tutoring and mentor programs for inner city middle
schools, special events for senior citizens without means.
EDUCATION
The Open University of Israel, Tel Aviv, Israel
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ort College, Jerusalem, Israel
Practical Engineering
Practical Engineer In Architecture
Excellent Excel skills / PowerPoint / MS Office / MS Access / Timberline
Accounting Software / AutoCAD /
Languages: English, Hebrew
US Permanent Resident
Avi Moyal