Personal Summary
A creative and energetic finance manager, with 18 years experience in the private sectors, can demonstrably improve an organisation's performance through the provision of strategic leadership and sound financial management that focuses on market position, cost reduction and improved profitability. A demonstrated ability to lead multi disciplined teams to solve complex technical and financial issues in order to ensure that organisations remain viable and vibrant in an ever increasingly competitive world. OBJECTIVES
To work in a more professional and challenging working environment that helps to advance the abilities of financial management and financial analysis
To contribute accumulated knowledge and experience to business Tertiary Education:-
• Advanced diploma(finance,audit&B.management) - University of Alexandria (1997 - 1999.)
• Bachelor of Commerce - University of Alexandria (1993 - 1997.) LANGUAGES
• Arabic (mother tongue), English (Advanced), German (Good). Career Summary
- ALHAWIYA INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS (June 2013– Current) - Finance Manager
- RAMAT MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION CO. Ltd. (OCT 2009-May2013) Assistant Finance Manager
- SAUDI ARABIAN MARKETING&AGENCIES COMPANY LTD. (OCT 2005-SEP2009) Chief Accountant
- AL WATANIAH CONSILIDATED COMPANY LTD.(Jan 2001 – Sep 2005 ) Senior Accountant.
- AL BEHAIRAH PHARMACIEST Distribution Company ( Jan 1999 – DEC 2000) Accountant. Key Achievements to date:
• Improved the overall engagement of finance personnel resulting in improved efficiencies in the preparation and analysis of the consolidated result;
• Developed the business case and gained approval for the development ALHAWIYA INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS - Finance Manager
Provide Support to the Board and Management Members through information analyses (. current processes, actual performance vs. budget and prior year, budget, etc.), identification of areas for cost reductions and operational improvements, annual budget process, periodic forecasting, and periodic analysis of operations performance.
Assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts. Perform financial Planning & Develop financial policies and procedures for the company in accordance with the company’s strategic vision, mission & objectives, Periodically review & evaluate the company financial system (processes, policies & procedure) and do the necessary improvements when needed Analyze, prepare & discuss a wide spectrum of financial reports in order to foster the management board decision making
Tamer Shalabi
24Mohammad Al Termesi Street,
Jeddah 21354,Saudi Arabia
*********@*******.***
Plan, manage, organize and supervise professional budgeting activities in accordance with the principles and procedures of public finance, budgeting, and budget control. Supervise & evaluate the overall performance of the finance team and do the necessary actions when needed
(Coaching, training, rewarding…etc)
Implement, monitor, and evaluate budget policies and procedures, and make recommendations as necessary Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the company's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
Train & orient the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of the company financial management policies and its application
Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits. Prepare monthly analysis of cost of sales and operational expenses against prior year and budget, providing explanations and business solutions.
Review the financial proposals and evaluate the pricing before signing the contracts. Participation in preparing the commissions and bonuses for sales, operation and administration team Manage and coordinate internal and external audits. Purchasing Management of all purchases for the company (50 million) Property Management
• Management of all acquisitions and disposal of Assets.
• Management all office accommodation
RAMAT MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION CO.Ltd Assistant Finance Manager Company Industry: Distributions and Logistics
Improving, maintaining the financial standing of company, helping to determine financial strategy and policy, arranging the appropriate funding and managing financial risks in the company.
General duties: Maintain orderly and comprehensive filing systems (both in paper and computerized forms), Assist with other financial or administrative tasks if required. Financial Management
Assist in the development and maintenance of adequate systems to facilitate accurate recording and reporting of all financial data
Provide financial management support for projects Reporting and Analysis
Assist in the provision of financial reports in accurate and timely manner
Analyse and circulate of budget verses actual on monthly basis and when required
Prepare monthly funds report
Budgeting : Assist in the development of project budgets Banking and Cash Management :
Manage the reconciliation of bank accounts on monthly basis
Prepare monthly funds transfer requests
Monitor bank account balances and the transfer of funds between accounts and to field offices
Liaise with bank(s) to ensure that branch bank mandates are current and up to date Business Processes : Maintain and update documentation on key business processes, Suggest improvements to financial systems, and/or procedures to the Finance Manager as required, Develop and Implement changes to systems or procedures on request
Accounting :
Assets, Assist in maintaining a Fixed Asset Register which contains all capital assets by department and entity, Review the processing of any additions or disposals each month, Help perform regular reviews to ensure all assets are still in use and are not subject to any impairment which should be reflected in the Fixed Asset Register, Ensure all assets are depreciated monthly in accordance with the Company’s depreciation policy. Accounts Payable, Oversee the daily operation of Accounts Payable, Ensure purchase invoices are matched to a purchase order or appropriate authorization for payment is obtained, Reconcile supplier statements to their account in Sage where received, Assist in the weekly processing of payments to suppliers within their terms of credit, Ensuring all purchase invoices and supplier payments are recorded within Sage. Accounts Receivable, Assist in managing Accounts Receivable, Raise sales invoices and ensure all payments are received within the stated time frame, Review the accurate compilation of the monthly invoice . Procedures and Controls, Ensure all procedures and controls are being following by all team members as documented in the procedure files, Review these on a regular basis to ensure they are up to date and still appropriate.
SAUDI ARABIAN MARKETING & AGENCIES COMPANY LTD Chief accountant Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Company Industry: FMCG
Responsible for the oversight of the local accounting functions including financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Financial Reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow, statement of owner’s equity).
Prepare consolidated financial statements.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close. Provide status of financial condition by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Conduct internal audits several times a year.
Communicating with Bank for the purpose of facilities. Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report. Develop and maintain written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process. Budgeting - Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecasts. Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management. Internal Control -Maintain a documented system of internal controls and accounting policies and procedures. Ensure effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard assets. Ensure reliability and integrity of financial information. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures. Conducts studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operations. General - Oversee daily accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash department and supervising the staff.
Analyze and approve all journal entries.
Ensure that bank reconciliations are completed and reviewed regularly. Liaise with external auditors and provide the necessary information. Assist in performing tasks pertaining to the Finance and Accounting Departments. AL WATANIAH CONSILIDATED CO. LTD. Senior Accountant Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Company Industry: Distributions and Logistics
Over 10 branches ( Jeddah - Makah - Al madinah - Altaef - Yanbua-Al laith - Rabeg- Badr - Amlug - Alqunfezah) & 380 point of sales.
handle all operations of the western region, Support the Regional Director and Head of Finance in developing regional timetable for the annual business plan and budget, and ensure the effective implementation through monthly review, Finalize the delivery of a framework for costing service delivery contracts that provide for full cost recovery and enable managers to calculate and understand the costing and pricing of their services. Oversees the processing of invoices for payment and records all cash disbursements and cash receipts. Monitors the deposits of all cash receipts.
Prepares monthly billings for fund reimbursements. Oversees the maintenance of general journal and recurring journal performing month end closing tasks. Monitors the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations. Follows up on assets and their depreciations.
Generates monthly financial statements.
Prepares statistical and written reports for management. Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner. Meets deadlines and juggles multiple priorities.
Applies all financial accounting and standard accounting rules. Implements and oversees efficient data entry procedures. AL BEHAIRAH PHARMACIEST Distribution co Distribution co accountant Location: Egypt
Company Industry: Retail/Wholesale
Day to day voucher preparation and maintaining up-to-date accounts. Process supplier's payment.
Assist in finalization of accounts of the company for timely reporting Reconciliation of bank statement.
Inter-Company reconciliation
Assist in yearly audit process
Follow up customer collection and match invoices with payment and monthly balance confirmations Follow Up van sales trucks monthly physical count within approved deadlines and random physical count on branch inventory
Daily reconciliation between sales and receivable
Following up with sales team for collecting all customer dues. Participating on Studying new customer credit limits and payment term and submitting feedback to AR & credit supervisor
Participating in annual physical count on branch inventory and Fixed Assets. Performing other duties related to the job as assigned by the direct supervisor. Monitoring, control and renewal Guarantee received from customers Monitoring of Calculating sales representative commission and customer dues if any. Key Competencies exhibited in these roles:
• Sound technical financial knowledge
• Understanding of corporate governance and the ability to deal directly with the board
• Management of large budgets (up to 500 million)
• Leadership of a large and diverse teams
• Maintenance of accurate financial records and ability to prepare clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use.
• Creative and resourceful thinking.
• Ability to make quick and excellent decisions and organize thoughts in the face of time constraints and full workload.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Deep knowledge of international finance.
• Ability to achieve strong grasp of operations of various departments within the organization in a short time.
• Sound Ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Superb organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Outstanding knowledge of governmental accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting and fiscal management.
• Uncommon ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.
• Advanced computer skill with knowledge of using standard software such as Microsoft office and specialized software as ERP and accounting applications. (JD Edwards, IBM AS400, SAGE,TEMBER LINE,CUBE,BUSINESS SOLUTIONS )