MOHAMED SOFFAR
*********@*****.***
Egypt: +2-010********
Alexandria, Lourant
SUMMARY
For more than 20 years involved in all finance and accounting functions “General Accounting, AP, AR, Taxation, Budgeting & Reporting, Insurance and Treasury” at manufacturing, trading and contracting sectors. Applying IFRS and ERP system implementation. ACHIEVEMENTS
Finalize Long Term Loan with Alex Bank by amount of USD 30 Million.
SAP Implementation & Start Up.
Computerized Managerial Reports instead of Excel.
Improving Cash Collection by 30% by changing Accounts Receivable collection system.
Building finance team with excellent experience and minimum headcount.
Setup organization financial policies and documentation cycle. WORK EXPERIENCE
SAUDI EGYPTIAN INDUSTRIAL INVESTMENT (SEII) S.A.E
JANUARY 2020 TILL DATE
FINANCE SECTOR MANAGER
Management & Funds Management
Managing the staff and motivate them to achieve the desired performance
Oversee operations and design the needed framework to meet department desired goals
Prepare Forecast of cash flow positions and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet current operational and capital investment requirements
Monitoring cash flow and predicting future trends
Maintaining and developing banks relationships & Managing regarding company long term and short term loans
Make regular meetings with management team cash flow in order to assure that adequate control is in place
Arranging new source of finance according to business need Budgeting & Financial Reporting
Manage the preparation of the company's annual budget
Report to management actual performance variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances
Providing and interpreting financial information
Prepare statutory financial statements
Report to CEO the company's financial results and clarify variances than budget
Make and review monthly presentation showing company financial reports
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary Cost Management
Review monthly bill of material and report changes in material cost
Monitoring monthly job cost sheet and customer profitability sheet
Monitoring monthly segments profitability analysis
Providing cost reduction projects to managements Organization Startup Management
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual
Participation in the formulation of long-term strategies and action plans and work on the development of financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risks
Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predict the future and variables analysis and advice for the management of the company accordingly.
A policy of credit and collection and work on the follow-up of accounts receivable and oversee the collection.
Contribute to business growth through financial leadership and commercial operations support.
Manage the company's various accounts and cash management
Responsible for all revenue assurance activities.
Develop business plans, Assessing budget controls and headcount requirements.
Take the necessary action to make the new insurance policies and ensure the rates and follow-up all types of claims.
Ensure that all insurance policies giving the proper coverage and lower deductible.
Design chart of account and cost centers for SAP implementation INNOVATIVE PLASTIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY (PLASTTEC) S.A.E JANUARY 2017 TILL DECEMBER 2019
FINANCE SECTOR MANAGER
AL FATH AGENCIES & TRADING - EGYPT
OCTOBER 2013 TILL DECEMBER 2016
FINANCIAL MANAGER
EVYAP EGYPT SOAP PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND DETERGENTS INDUSTRIES S.A.E - TURKEY MAY 2010 TILL SEPTEMBER 2013
COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
ALEXANDRIA FIBER
MEMBER OF ADITYA BIRLA GROUP – INDIA
OCT 2006 TILL APRIL 2010
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Dripco Group Al Ain - U.A.E
Drilling Division
Jan 2003 to Sep 2006
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
ONYX Alexandria a business of CGEA Group an affiliate of Veolia- France Human resource Department
Nov 2001 – Jan 2003
Human Resource Specialist
El Hozaim Contracting Co. – Dubai – U.A.E
Senior Accountant
Aug 1998 – Dec 2001
Egyptian Petro Chemicals Co.
Member of Egyptian Petroleum General Association
Accountant
March 1998 – April 1998
Knowledge, Skills
Ability to prepare financial reports & analysis.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.
Knowledge of business practices and procedures.
Knowledge of budgeting cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control procedures. Languages
Arabic Mother Tongue
English Very Good (Written & Spoken)
Computer Skills
SAP system
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Access, Excel, Power Point, Word and Internet research skills.
Enter Click ERP system.
Sybase ERP accounting system.
Logo ERP accounting system.
Tally accounting system.
Education
University of Alexandria –
Bachelor of Commerce (Major Accounting)
May 1995
Alexandria, Egypt
The Arab Academy for Science and Technology
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
November 2008
Institute of Professional Accountants
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) January 2011
Other Courses
Strategic Thinking & Planning
Presentation Skills
Change Management & People Styles At Work
Creative Problem Solving
Ratio Analysis for Financial Statements (Gyanodaya – Adytia Birla India).
Teamwork: Proven Solutions to Frustration Problems (American Chamber of Commerce).
New Trends in the Documentary Credits UCP600.
Working Capital Management (The Arab Academy for Science and Technology).
Auditing course in faculty of commerce – Alexandria University.
Training course on social insurance system according to Egyptian law no.79.
Training in The Egyptian National Bank at the investment Department (3 months). Personal Information
Birth date: 01. Aug 1974
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
NATIONALITY: EGYPTIAN
DRIVER LICENSE: HOLDER UAE & EGYPTIAN DRIVING LICENSE