Khaled Shaaban Abdel-Hai
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Tel: +201**-*******- (202-********
Professional Objective
A challenging Financial Management position that will capitalize on acquired expertise and experience in investment, risk management, international corporate finance, Audit and asset management.
Education
University: Bachelor of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce, Accounting Section,Cairo University, June 1997.Grade: Good
Other: Member of The Egyptian Society of Accountants & Auditors, and Society of taxation
Personal Data
Date of Birth: February 3, 1975
Nationality: Egyptian
Marital status: Married
Military status: Exempted
Professional Skills Summary
Finance professional with more than 18 years of experience in corporate finance, investment portfolio management, joint ventures, capital asset oversight and investor relations. Analytical and logical thinker with a strong background in multinational financial arenas.
Strong background in strategic and organizational planning, global tax structure oversight, risk management, joint venture negotiation and business development. Enjoy stimulating, challenging and dynamic work environments.
Highly experienced in spearheading business growth strategies resulting in increased market penetration and increased profitability. At ease and effective in work situations requiring an ability to orchestrate multi-task levels of responsibility effectively.
Quick learner with an ability to easily research new investment opportunities, assess potential profitability, capitalize on new business ventures, and plan/execute innovative strategies. Dedicated and self-motivated team player.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, strategic planning, financial analysis, problem solving, organizational and leadership skills. Resourceful in resolving emerging problems.
Proficient in various business applications including MS Windows 98, MS Office 97, Outlook 97 and Oracle (Microsoft).
Training Courses and Seminars
CPA
Auditing courses & Seminars
Work Experience
Group Chief financial officer – Shorouk For Modern Printing And Packaging (Feb– 2016 to present)
Planning
Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives.
Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans.
Develop financial and tax strategies.
Manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction.
Operations
Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team.
Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team.
Manage the accounting, human resources, investor relations, legal, tax, and treasury departments.
Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies.
Manage any third parties to which functions have been outsourced.
Oversee the company's transaction processing systems.
Implement operational best practices.
Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
Financial Information
Oversee the issuance of financial information.
Report financial results to the board of directors.
Directs budget and cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reports. Analyzes and interprets financial data and recommends changes to improve systems and financial performance. Supervises exempt and non-exempt accounting staff.
Risk Management
Understand and mitigate key elements of the company's risk profile.
Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry.
Construct and monitor reliable control systems.
Maintain appropriate insurance coverage.
Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
Report risk issues to the audit committee of the board of directors.
Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.
Funding
Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts.
Arrange for debt and equity financing.
Invest funds.
Invest pension funds.
Manage all free cash flow, working capital, assets totaling about 2 Billion, budgeting and business risk functions. Monitor business operations for compliance with debt to equity requirements.
Dispense growth funds, minimize foreign currency risk, and execute strategies to increase market presence.
Successfully improve business processes that increased available cash flow and provided funding for organic business growth.
Third Parties
Participate in conference calls with the investment community.
Maintain banking relationships.
Represent the company with investment bankers and investors.
Financial Director –Nile Sugar Company (May– 2009 to Nov-2015)
Directs the overall financial plans and accounting practices of an organization. Oversees treasury, accounting, budget, tax and audit activities of the organization and subsidiaries.
Directs budget and cost controls, financial analysis, accounting practices and reports. Analyzes and interprets financial data and recommends changes to improve systems and financial performance. Supervises exempt and non-exempt accounting staff.
Manage all free cash flow, working capital, assets totaling about 1.6 Billion, budgeting and business risk functions. Monitor business operations for compliance with debt to equity requirements.
Dispense growth funds, minimize foreign currency risk, and execute strategies to increase market presence.
Successfully improve business processes that increased available cash flow and provided funding for organic business growth.
Increased growth earnings 30% for three consecutive years. Achieved a record return on investment for three consecutive years. Reduced bad debt turnover 100% and increased annual business cycle timing 100%.
Senior Audit Manager - Deloitte (Dec - 2005 to May - 2009)
Managing all aspects of the finance function. This will involve providing financial and commercial support to the business, managing external relationships and assuming financial management of projects.
Audit Manager- RSM Middle East ( Nov - 2003 to Nov - 2005)
Preparation of audit working papers covering the examination of the accounts of the financial statements. Planning the program of audit work including the selection of the procedures to be followed. Preparation of written explanations and comments on the findings of the examination and on the content of accounting records. Preparation and analysis of financial statements together with explanations and notes. Identifying and resolving technical issues. Reviewing and documenting clients’ accounting procedures and evaluating the internal controls. Preparing management reports. Supervising, training, evaluating, motivating and developing assistant auditors. Performing review, compilation and agreed upon procedures engagements. Preparation a letter on our findings to management and suggestion of the corrective action, which should be taken.
Audit supervisor - KPMG Hazem Hassan Egypt(Jan - 2003 to Oct- 2003)
Managing auditing projects, assigning staff to clients and overseeing projects to completion, complying with policies, procedures and standards at all times.Managing a team of six in the auditing division. Writing and presenting reports. Assisting in the assessment and management of business and risk. Measuring all financial operations including financial statements, expenses, and requests. Introducing internal control mechanisms for various investments. Suggesting improvement of audits, including but not limited to automated auditing and control self assessments.
Senior Auditor – Mostafa Shawki& Co. (Jan - 1999 to Dec - 2002)
Coordinate with management and trustees to ensure a system is in place that provides guarantee about the identification and evaluation of all major risks, on an annual basis.Reporting to the audit management and committee on the programs, policies, and activities of the department. Organize, plan and carry out the internal audit function that includes the preparation of an audit plan that completes the duty of the department, assigning work, scheduling and estimating resource needs. Conduct any tasks or reviews requested by the audit committee, trustees, finance director or chief executive. Manage contact with the external auditors and make sure that every party is not only aware of the other's work but also well aware of areas of concern.
Auditor - Grant Thornton International (Jan - 1998 to Dec - 1998)
Reviewing and verifying records and external financial statements as part of an auditing team of five . Complying with policies, procedures and standards .Helping develop audit procedures and systems.
OTHER (SPECIAL PROJECTS)
Performed a study and evaluation of the system of internal accounting control for different companies.
Financial performance Review.
Participated in Auditing the following Companies:
Siemens Ltd. Company
Pepsi Cola Egypt “Egyptian Bottling Company”
Chipsy For Food Industries
Schlumberger Logelco (Petroleum Company)
Afri Medical Company (Medical Industry).
United Company For Paints and Chemicals - S.A.E.
NORTEL NETWORKS INC.-EGYPT BRANCH.
SCIB Chemicals.
Middle East For Sealants & Adhesives (M.E.S.A) S.A.E.
Alico-Egypt- S.A.E.
EMAAR Misr
Orascom Construction Industries S.A.E. - OCI
Grandview BVI (Private Equity Company owned 18 subsidiary)
Beltone Financial Holding.
Beltone Capital.
Beltone Brokerage.
Beltone Assets Management.
Beltone Investments Banking.
P&G Egypt.
Citadel group.
Egyptian International Beverage Co.
AluMisr (Aluminum Industry)
Kandil Group (Steel Industry)
Al-Ahram Beverage Company
Al-Weiller Al-Farid Pumps Company
MisrHytech Seeds International Company
Al- Raja Printing – Bahrain
Noor Carton And Packing
Misr Exterior Bank
Societe Arab International De Banque (SAIB)
Tarek Nour Group(Advertising)
AL Salam International Hospital
Orascom technology solution
IATA Egypt (Representative Office)
Cementech Limited Company - British Virgin Islands
Special Assignments:
Due Diligence Engagements:
Recalculating the withholding taxes for one of Egyptian Drilling Company’s suppliers.
Updating the Internal Auditors report of Chipsy For Food Industries Company.
Physical Count for BeniSewif Cement Company.
Fraud investigation:
- ARA Media services.
REFERNENCE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST