Management Specialist Financial

Gasser Harraz

+49-152******** ************@*****.**.** B.A of Commerce-English

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Overview

A finance professional with more than 19 years of experience in multinational corporations in different sectors, including: Industrial Services, Commercial, Manufacturing (Automotive), Oil & Gas and finally Start-ups (SAAS). This helped me gain an extensive experience in most of the finance and accounting aspects (financial analysis, costing, inventory control, audit, IFRS and internal control) as well as being professional in ERP systems, especially SAP. Professional Experience

Dec. 21- Feb.23: Si-Ware Systems. (Si-Ware has been leading technical innovation in FT-NIR-“Fourier transform near-infrared spectroscopy-“) Planning & Controlling Manager - Reporting to Head of Finance. Achievements:

Working Jointly with IT on a suitable ERP system meeting Si-Ware (as a start-up) needs.

Develop reports to assist the tracking of cost reconciliations and building costing model. Others:

Develop reports to assist the tracking of different budget scenarios coherent with the latest operations.

Ensure timely issuance of Si-ware financial statements.

Issue an approved DOA (Delegation of Authority) with respect to procure-to-pay.

Raise awareness with the importance of maintaining a proper internal controls.

Establishment of Financial Planning & Analysis function (FPA) across Si-Ware entities.

Ensure proper reporting & consistent flow of information maintained to Head of Finance and management. May. 21 - Nov.21: KUFPEC (Egypt) Limited. (Branch of Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Co. K.S.C –A Subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation)

Joint Venture accounting - Reporting to Country Manager.

Carry out accurate and timely accounting of financial transactions (which include cost, Intercompany accounts and year-end adjustments) of all Joint Ventures in the Area Office.

Assist Management in monitoring the Annual Work Program & Budget and Expenditure of Joint Venture against the Approved Work Program & Budget.

Prepare of JIBs of non-Operated Blocks of KUFPEC including Egypt/Tunisia and Mauritania.

Record/Review of JIBs accruals on each month-end closing based on last month Cash Calls for the month/input from technical departments or technical reports received corresponding to activities being carried out.

Vet JV Cash Calls and reconcile them with the latest balances in the books after send to HO (Technical and Financial staff) for further approvals, processing and alert seniors in case of discrepancies.

Prepare cost monitoring and control of JV as well as reporting to HO on monthly basis; Carry on updates on remaining budgets on monthly basis in view of current expenses and prepare statements showing monthly expenses on an actual basis.

Carry out of Cash Calls checking the available budget.

Assist in preparation of Operator AFE’s

Assist with monitoring and reviewing of Operator’s monthly Joint interest Billings (JIBs) and records the expenditure & Budget onto HO accounting Journal template.

Prepare auditor-customized schedules and reconciliation with operator’s statements.

Assist Management in overseeing legal and corporate compliance in Area Office with government entities in coordination with HO –Commercial and legal affairs Departments.

Participate and support Management in the conduct and follow-up of (Joint Venture) audits which include follow- up with auditors, operator and Joint Ventures Partners.

Operate within establishment ERM policies, procedures and manage Job-related risks within established risk thresholds; Obtain management authorizations for risks beyond individual tolerance thresholds. Page 2 of 5

Comply with end user policies, procedures and guidelines for all quality standards (in force), facilitate and provide necessary support in any audits conducted in own department as per audit role assigned.

Assume full responsibility for performing HSE related duties and roles as envisaged by HSE policies. Mar. 17- Nov.20: Wintershall Dea Egypt Branches (former RWE DEA & DEA Egypt Branches) Senior Financial Controller - Reporting to Project Controlling Manager Achievements:

Fulfilment in submitting the required KPIs' planning and general finance outlook in their due dates especially during merge process in May.2019.

Developing a clear work breakdown structures for specific projects complying with corporate guidance and polices.

Implementing Wintershall Dea merge directives, guidelines and polices assigned from headquarter during merge process.

Others:

Support the management and technical departments of Wintershall Dea merge with transparency regarding profitability of the Egyptians projects providing long-term outlooks regarding the future development of assets/projects in Egypt.

Manage, develop and maintain a project specific Work Breakdown Structure in accordance to Wintershall Dea merge internal & corporate requirements.

Safeguard of the quality and correctness of all accounting entries related to the estimates and Value of Work Done for all assets in Egypt.

Coordinating and involvement in preparation of investment/budget approvals according to Wintershall Dea merge’s guidelines.

Contributed in several Planning & Forecasting cycles, prepared decision proposals, internal approvals and economic evaluation for the assigned projects.

Responsible for providing management for proper justifications with respect to all agreed upon KPI’s with deviations from plan.

Nov. 14- Mar.17: Wintershall Dea Egypt Branches (former RWE DEA & DEA Egypt Branches) Auditor & Internal Controller - Reporting to the Finance Manager. Achievements:

Settlement of recoverable concession expenditures with EGPC (Egyptian general petroleum corporation)-government owned state corporation.

Publishing Wintershall Dea merge’s Delegation of Authority for Business unit Egypt complied and merged with Head Quarter "DOA".

Active role in preparation Business Unit Egypt’s internal audit reports with Head Quarter.

Participation in auditing Wintershall Dea merge’s Joint ventures. Others

Provide assurance to management that internal controls are effective and working as intended.

Coordination with EGPC / EGAS auditors the audit of recoverable expenditures.

Coordination with External auditors the audit of the financial statements and financial position at year end closing.

Coordination with Head Quarters auditors the audit of DEA Egypt Branches.

Involvement with Head Quarters auditors the Joint Ventures Companies audit.

Safeguards Compliance with guidelines, procedures and the DEA Delegation of authority.

Review the non-recoverable costs with cost recovery rights.

Internal control may comprise: Support /analysis of audit areas such as:

Reconciliation of the billing statements and cash calls with the transaction list (general ledger), Company guidelines, Procurement process for services and materials, Procurement process for services and materials, Invoice verification process, Payment process including banking and cash transactions, Accounts payables/receivables management, Verification of direct and indirect expenditures in general, Recalculation of Page 3 of 5

the general and administrative costs, Allocation of the common expenditures including cost pool and the allocation procedure, Compliance to the joint operating Agreement (JOA) and other Key Contracts, Recalculation of parent company overhead costs (PCO) and Review of the authorizations for expenditures (AFE). Aug. 12- Oct.14: RWE DEA Egypt Branches

Senior GL Accountant - Reporting to the Head of General accounting. Achievements:

Creating from scratch, applying and processing in SAP new cost allocation cycles.

Originating in SAP along with Head Quarter New Exploration / Development business areas with partners & without.

Others:

Deputizing the Head of General accounting.

Reviewing & Checking trial balance and financial statements.

Run Cost allocations related to segments, adjust distribution Keys & Check all cost had been allocated.

Analyse and follow-up Vendors down payments, prepaid and tax accounts.

Coding & posting bank entries for all operated, non-operated concessions and N. Ventures.

Reviewing & Checking Coding of Expense reports with regard to account correctness, calculations & support Documents.

Checking Inter-Company accounts in monthly basis and supporting in joint Venture accounting.

Assist in monthly and year end closing & Posting any required entries. Sept. 10- Jul.12: HESS Egypt Exploration LTD

Senior Accountant - Reporting to the Finance Manager.

Monthly Reconciliation of Accounts Receivables, Payables and Banks.

Issue and follow-up Joint Venture invoices and payments.

Handle Accounts Payables/petty cash processing and payment.

Maintain Integrity of financial data for local & Global Reporting and Ensure that the numbers are correct with adequate reconciliations.

Monitor Progress of Drilling Accounting regarding Invoices & Contracts.

Provide Finance Support for local Management team upon request. Sept. 09- Sept.10: Daewoo Motor Egypt, S.A.E

Senior Cost Accountant - Reporting to the Costing Manager. Achievements:

Project lead of implementing Finance module for Axapta Dynamics ERP system. Others:

Deputizing the Costing Manager.

Provide oversight and/or day-to-day supervision over professional accounting staff in the completion of Cost accounting functions required by existing laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Analyse existing cost accounting procedures and prepares recommendations for their revision when necessary.

Perform, execute & post entries concerning COGS account.

Inventory Control of warehouses.

Analyse Material, Labour & Overhead Costs of the Corporation.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Liaise with auditor to perform year end audit.

Perform, execute & post entries concerning fixed assets account. Page 4 of 5

Nov 06- Sept. 09: Ridgewood Egypt for Infra Structure Projects, Ltd. Senior Cost Accountant - Reporting to the Costing Manager.

Reviewing and costing company's new projects (CWP).

Supervising and responsible for the development of two Junior Cost Accountants.

Finalize all inventory issuance and receiving.

Maintain the monthly inventory balances and preparing the breakdown and related reports.

Review and maintain the intersections accounts.

Confirm sub ledgers with main ledgers.

All the related entries.

Handle the company petty cash and related entries.

Liaise with auditor to perform year-end audit.

Jan 05 - Nov 06: Siemens Ltd. - Industrial Solutions & Services Department. Project Accountant - Reporting to the Finance Manager Project: Children's Oncology Hospital (57357).

Control the material from the store to site and from the main store & head office to the store.

Prepare all the documental work concerning the store.

Responsible for monthly payment of the material stored in the site to be charged, judged and paid by the owner.

Prepare all the documental work concerning quality control and inspections with the consultants.

Enter of the material received and erected in the project.

Hold the treasury of the sector.

Prepare related reports to the top management

Jan 03 - Dec 04: Accountant

Accountant Trainee in Alexandria Service Company-Alexandria, Egypt

Accountant in Dahab Tourism Company - Alexandria, Egypt. Education: Bachelor of Commerce, English department (Major: Accounting) Alexandria University (year 2004).

El-Nasr Boys’ School "E.B.S" (English British Language School). Courses

CPA Courses (FAR & Audit) in progress (Jul.20) Stress and conflict Management (Jun.19) A professional approach to one s first international leadership role-3 modules in Luneburg, Germany & Oslo, Norway (Nov.14-May.15) From Hydrocarbon Generation to Economic Evaluations (Apr.14). Page 5 of 5

Skills and relevant Information

Computer skills: Fully aware of using & executing Great Plains, SAP, Axapta, Quick books and Oracle NetSuite ERP Systems with its several modules and reports.

- Ms. Word, Excel and Power Point (Very good).

- High level of experience in Excel in building and analysing Financials and accounting spreadsheet models used for company valuations.

- Capital markets transactions.

- Leadership perspectives, team work unique capabilities and aspirations. Languages: Arabic (native), English (fluent) and German (Beginner level A1, A2). Hobbies: Travel, Reading and Walking.

Address: Berlin, Germany.

Nationality: Egyptian.

References - Furnished upon request

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