RIMA ITANI, CMA

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial reporting

Financial modeling

Cash flow

Acquisition due diligence

Accounting operations

GAAP and statutory reporting

Budget analysis

Costing and integration planning

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Secured the acquisition of 16 companies in the oil and gas field for Unigaz Group over eight nations

Insured highest profit of capital at an average annual growth of 5% in the competitive market years of 2009 through 2015, with a net worth 6 times since starting as a CFO.

Guarantied funds value around $50 million for company investments, operations and acquisitions through my good relations with banks and investment companies.

Provided the necessary financial and administrative leadership to local and regional finance departments within Unigaz across various strategic business units.

Supported in the recruitments for new structured companies, implemented common ERP Accounting software and set policies and procedures.

Served in a Board Committee and had direct work relationship with shareholders.

WORK HISTORY

Chief Financial Officer January 2009-April 2017

Unigaz, Beirut, Lebanon

Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results.

Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing as standalone company reports and consolidated reports.

Created an analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities.

Maximized return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities and maintaining relationships with the investment community.

Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.

Provided financial advice on the overall corporate financial position.

Partnered with the chairmen to support effective strategic decision making for the companies in board meetings.

Synthesized financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions.

Managed high volumes of financial activity in a fast-paced, risk-based corporate environment.

Planed cash flow needs based on assumptions made and identified risks and opportunity areas to the forecasts.

Developed, enhanced and promoted a strong internal control environment throughout the company by setting policies and procedures to facilitate the efficient workflow between operating departments.

Acquired best credit interest rates for the benefit of the group, margin of 2-3% below average market rate.

Chief Audit Executive January 2016-April 2017

Unigaz, Beirut, Lebanon

Audited all operations and monitored Accounting and Finance departments in the 16 companies of the Group.

Visited each regional sight twice per year and issued standalone Internal Audit reports and reported findings to the board of directors.

Ensured companies were well cost controlled and worked in the best efficient way possible.

Safeguarded accuracy and timely preparation of monthly results, forecasts, yearly budget, 5-year plans and financial statements.

Analyzed expenses in terms of actual outcome: contractual cost, benchmark, productivity, etc.

Provided ongoing performance related advice for the General Manager and other senior managers.

Secured overall control of all financial transactions reporting to the Chairman

Served as direct contact with External Auditors.

Chief Accountant and Financial Controller October 2002-December 2008

Unigaz - Beirut, Lebanon

Worked on several projects with the Big Four Auditing Firms: Ernst & Young (EY), Deloitte & Touché and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Applied a qualified system for controlling company sales, inventory, Payroll, A/R, A/P and cost control.

Managed daily cash and bank relation operations.

Handled shipping goods from opening letter of credits, negotiated shipping costs, contacted suppliers, shipment tracking, receiving goods in warehouse and issued shipment cost sheet.

Issued monthly financial reports.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts- Business Administration

American University of Beirut- Beirut, Lebanon

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) 2009

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) level 1 courses

SKILLS

Language: Bilingual in English and Arabic.

Computer: Microsoft, PowerPoint, ERP systems.

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