Financial Analyst

RAMI AKKAD

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SUMMARY:

As a young professional, I have acquired leadership and managerial skills by utilizing my finance background. Throughout my career I have gained experience in developing pricing strategies, consolidating, reviewing budgets, and building financial models. My career path will be driven by seeking new opportunities that will provide enrichment for my professional growth.

EDUCATION:

IMA’s Organization September 2016

CMA Candidate

Lebanese American University - Beirut, Lebanon 2011- 15

BS in Banking & Finance

BS in Entrepreneurial and Family Business Management

Brummanah High School- Beirut, Lebanon 2010-11

High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE:

August 2015 - February 2016

Financial Analyst II U.S. Hauling Solutions Inc. - Katy, TX

Prepare monthly financial analysis of P&L over 10M; Revenue, COGS, OH & Gross Margin – Review and Analyze variances on Actual vs. Forecast for monthly financial results on specific project level - Redesigning capital budget process for the system to maximize efficiency and model operating impact of investment decisions. In addition, performing risk and cash flow analysis.

Accomplishments: Acquisitions of two major trucking companies, dollar amount $2M

Skills: Microsoft Azure - SQL Data Base, Advance Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables, Variance Analysis, Sensitivity Analysis, V – Look Up, and Generating Macros.

February 2015 - August 2015

Financial Business Analyst I Crimson Man Power Solutions LLC. - Tuscaloosa, AL.

Provide cost, financial analysis, and business modeling reports to director of finance and accounting quarterly according to current projects - Produce reports from various facets in the company for high-level management to sharpen decision making. Areas reported include: transportation, job production and inventory management.

Accomplishments: reduced overhead expenses by 200k

Skills: QuickBooks software and Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables, V – Look Up, and Variance Analysis

September 2011 - September 2014

Finance & Sales Manager Wings Advertising Co. - Beirut, Lebanon

Led and pushed a sales team of 5 – Compared budgets and actual expenses – Increased revenue by 14% – Structured financial statements – Accomplished cost saving techniques for products – Closing deals with customers – Preparing PowerPoint presentations and schedules for clients - Formulating financial analysis for contract consultations.

Skills: Ad-hoc Reporting, revenue analysis, Microsoft Excel – Arranging balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, and Pivot tables.

August 2013 - September 2013

Intern Fransabank SAL - Beirut, Lebanon

Loans, Official agreements, opening new accounts, Micro loans (credit cards), Bond payments, Stock value of the bank - Withdraw and Deposit money for payments – Giving the maximum satisfaction for the customer - Team leading under pressure.

June 2009 - June 2010

Sales Executive Wings Advertising Co. - Beirut, Lebanon

Experience in all aspects of stock control – ordering, invoicing, and processing – Successfully promote positive customer care - Excellent communication skills with a professional manner.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:

Global Shapers – World Economic Forum Apr 2014 - Mar 16

Financial Manager – Beirut Hub

Global Shapers – World Economic Forum 2013 - 2014

Global Shaper

Lebanese American University 2012 - 2014

Member of the Finance Club

DIPLOMA & CERTIFICATE:

Alison E-Learning 2015

Diploma in Project Management

Diploma in Business Management & Entrepreneurship

Move Forward International 2014

Certificate in Essentials of Valuation

Certificate in Financial Statements and Cash Flow Analysis

Certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards

Certificate in Essentials of Corporate Governance

LANGUAGES:

English – Native Level

Arabic – Native Level

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