Finance Manager

Hany Azmi Habib

** **** **. ******** **********, Cairo, Egypt

Contact: +20-100*******

E-mail: acuprj@r.postjobfree.com

Finance Management – General Management ~ Credit / Risk Management 15+ years of experience in delivering optimal results and business value in high growth environments. Financial Statement Interpretation and Analysis ~ Cash Flow Preparation and Monitoring ~ Productivity and Cost Analysis ~ Operational Expenses Deviations and Regression ~ Accounts Receivables and Payables ~ Stock Analysis and Control ~ Finance Outsourcing ~ Stock Portfolio Management Business Modeling and forecasting ~ Cost reductions Initiatives Change agent and performance driven P&L Leader with proven success in transitioning strategy into tactical action plans for maximized growth. Thorough understanding of investment legislations and administrative practices, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service management. Sound knowledge of financial control, investment management planning, cross-functional team management, P&L, NCFO, balance sheet, internal controls, budgeting, financial processes and financial education for other departments among others. Penchant for driving down costs while delivering quality. Successful at meeting diverse challenges including immediate and short term fixes and longer term capability building. Rich expertise in reorganizing, streamlining and strengthening operations. Passionate team leader delivering results with cross functional teams. Effective coach, engaging and mentoring team members keeping in mind both actions and results. CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Planning Revenue Forecast Financial Report Preparation

Report Interpretation Risk Assessment Business Performance Evaluation

Business Modeling and Forecasting Financial Modeling Team Leadership

Balance Sheet Reconciliation Cash Flows Policy Formulation

Financial Analysis Budgeting Cost Reduction Initiatives PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Finance & Planning Manager, Garaad Media, UAE Startup Investment in Egypt, Jan 2014 – Present

Develop tasks necessary to achieve the organization's strategic mission and execute staff succession and growth plans.

Work with the President/CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on city, state, and national levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.

Participate in developing new business, specifically: in identifying new opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of processes.

Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the executive team on programmatic design and implementation matters.

Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.

Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.

Develop & oversee all purchasing and payroll activities for staff and participants.

Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization.

Monitor banking activities of the organization.

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Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.

Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.

Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for the staff.

Finance Manager, Excel Travel (Hogg Robinson), Egypt, Dec 2008 – Dec 2013

Responsible for directing and coordinating company financial planning and budgeting functions.

Successfully recommended and set benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments.

Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.

Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt services payments with external agencies.

Supervise daily operations of the Finance Department.

Judiciously prepared official annual financial report of actual revenues, transfers and expenses.

Performed financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.

Work extensively with department heads and corporate staff in developing 5 years business plan.

Establish and implement short and long range departmental goals and objectives.

Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.

Serve on planning and policy-making committee.

Administered financial management activities of foreign operations and developed financial and budget policies and procedures.

Accountable for providing and interpreting financial information. Analyzed and reported annual financial results.

Managed business modeling and forecasting activities. Monitored performance and efficiency.

Successfully analyzed change and conducting risk assessments.

Researched extensively and reported on factors influencing business performance.

Develop financial models. Assess financial implications of new or existing ventures.

Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities. Monitor daily cash flow and generated outsourcing cash opportunities.

Supported and assisted for both ext. & Int. Auditors. Spearheaded and managed staff. Deputy Financial Controller, Travco Group International Holdings, Aug 2006 – Nov 2008

Successfully established financial objectives, formulated policies, programs and practices that ensure a continuous and sound financial structure.

Devised and implemented short and long-range financial plans, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.

Implemented and reviewed capital allocation plans and investment criteria processes.

Coordinated and administered an adequate plan for the control of operations including profit planning, revenues forecasts, expense budgets and cost standards.

Ensure financial statements, forecasts, reports and annual budgets are prepared in a timely manner.

Established and implemented key financial indicator and management systems that yield improved accountability from the company business units.

Seamlessly provided support to Managers in planning initiatives through special analysis, information reports, management and financial reviews, reports and recommendations.

Responsible for consolidating the financial statements of a Group comprising of 73 Companies. Hany Azmi Habib Page Three

Successfully forecasted and reported the financial results of the Group.

Assessed the financial implications of new or existing ventures. Audit Supervisor / Financial Analyst, Mercedes Benz / Daimler Chrysler, May 2003 – Jul 2006

Seamlessly conducted and evaluated the overall performance and auditing activities.

Performed financial analysis for the company and external market share to insure resources are being utilized effectively, efficiently & safeguarding the Assets.

Successfully introduced audit reports with an appropriate, materialistic recommendation to be discussed with the B.O.D & sent directly to the Mother Company in Germany on a Quarterly basis.

Measured and evaluated business risk in creating new product lines and expanding market share in new foreign markets by 50% Travel (Cuba, Spain, England & Others).

Successfully executed detailed auditing procedures, including reviewing operations, transactions, documents, records, reports, policies and procedures to insure accuracy and effectiveness.

Responsible for appraising and articulating the adequacy of internal control. Conducted fraud investigations as assigned.

Analyzed weather assets and ensured assets are adequately safeguarded. Assessed the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Initiated and implemented short and long range audit plans, established priorities for audit coverage.

Accountable for supervising and controlling Accounts Department including credit control. Liaised with clients for debt collection dealing with bad & outstanding debts.

Identified factors causing deficient conditions and introduced constructive, economical and practical recommendations for including the findings in the audit report.

Performed detailed financial analysis to facilitate the decision making process. Previous Assignments:

Personal Banking Representative, HSBC, March 2002 – Apr 2003

Accountant / ERP System Auditor, Mercedes Benz / Daimler Chrysler, May 2000 – Nov 2001

Accountant / Part - time, Konica, Ricooh, Minolta, Jun 2000 – May 2001

Accountant / Trainee, Arab Contractors, Jun 1998 – Aug 1998 ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Masters degree, Accounting Management, AAGSB, 2013

Bachelor's degree, Commerce & Business Administration, English Sec / Acc. Major, Helwan University, 1999 TRAINING PROGRAMS UNDERGONE

Business Communication, Expert/Upper Intermediate, The Banking Institute of Egypt

Direct Sales Program for Experts, HSBC, Egypt

E- Commerce / Banking, HSBC, Egypt

Financial Analysis & Nature of Accounting Information System, Scaada, Egypt

Financial Accounting & Reporting, Scaada, Egypt

Managment Reporting, Analysis & Behavioral Issues, Scaada, Egypt

Quality Assurance / Control, MBO/TQM/Six Sigma, Daimler Chrysler, Havana, Cuba

Stocks Portofolio Management and Financial Analysis, EIMA, Trend, Egypt Hany Azmi Habib Page Four

Leadership Skills for Managers, HRG, Egypt

Spanish Program, Beg./Interm., Adv., Inistituto Cervantes del Cairo

Business & Commercial Spanish Training Program, Berlitz, Egypt

Advanced Spanish for Caribbeans, Universidad de la Habana, Cuba COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES

Microsoft Office, SAP, E-Travel, Assets, Sun, Omiga, Cash Trace, IDIS, GATS & Other Packages. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Languages Known: English, Spanish, French and Arabic.

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