Manager Financial

J O S E P H M H A N N A

L E BANON. MOBILE: +* * * - 3 - 1 0 3 4 5 5 • E -MAIL J ********@*******.*** Nationality: Lebanese. Marital status: Single. D.O.B.: 1982 WORK EXPERIENCE

FINANCIAL MANAGER Dec 2019 – Jan 2021

VITA F&B CAPITAL

Vita FB Capital is a boutique strategic advisory firm; it helps to set the business on the fast track to success in MEA.

In charge of the Group’s Lebanese projects:

• Restructuring and selling A-Z Manufacturing & Trading S.A.R.L (Manufacturers and traders of Mayonnaise & Sauces)

• Joint venture & liquidation of National Beverage Company S.A.L (Subsidiary of Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company)

• Establishing Innovation Beverage Industrial Company S.A.R.L (Manufacturers & co-packers of Beverages)

Financial Tasks handled:

Provide strategic and operational support for the Board.

Provide financial planning & restructuring.

Manage & guide finance teams with other different Units.

Manage and advise on the group’s funds & investments.

Handle the banks communication for loans reschedule and new LTL terms.

Discuss financial reporting & analysis with the board.

Advise and Handle the new company’s constitution & purposes.

Support the company’s vision and increase profit thru risk analysis method.

Advise on the communications with auditors, tax advisors, government authorities and others. FINANCIAL MANAGER Aug 2018 – June 2019

OMT GROUP – WESTERN UNION

In charge of the Group’s Lebanese subsidiaries:

OMT S.A.L (Money Transfer - International WU & Domestic, collection services for Gov. & private sector) OCI S.A L (International Money Transfer services thru Western Union Platform) OMTS S.A.L (Alfa Company’s Agent – selling ALFA products) SINDOR S.A.L (MTC Company’s Agent – selling MTC products) OB S.A.L (Online brokerage company – selling insurance products) Financial & Operational Tasks handled:

Provide strategic and operational support for the board.

Direct the group financial goals, objectives, budget and financial risks.

Manage finance department of 35 employees with different Units.

Manage the group’s fund and treasury.

Handle the banks communication – interests, charges, daily operation support etc…

Discuss frequent financial reporting with the board.

Present frequent financial analysis to the board.

Support the operation and increase turnover.

Handle the communications with auditors, tax advisors and government authorities. FINANCIAL MANAGER March, 2016 – June 2018

SENIOR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Feb 2011 – Feb 2016

KINGDOM HOTEL INVESTMENT

In charge of the Group’s Lebanese subsidiaries:

Kingdom Beirut S.A.L (owner of the Four Seasons Hotel realty) Merryland Pour Les Projets Touristiques S.A.L (owner of the Movenpick Hotel & Resort) Financial & Operational Tasks handled:

Support treasury department and serve as the main contact person with the lending bank in Beirut, Support KHI in discussion with the lending Bank on restructuring the company’s loan facilities.

Support tax department to ensure that Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Taxes, and other taxes are properly assessed and reflected in the books including Deferred Tax, if applicable, in accordance with prevailing laws and regulations.

Prepare periodic financial reports (monthly financial statements and reconciliation needed for the group’s consolidation) and attending to inquiries made by the group’s management;

Prepare and update the companies’ budgets and controlling variances periodically;

Handle the communications with auditors, advisors and government authorities.

Analyze and corroborate the performance of the Hotels’ operating companies.

Support Asset Management in operational reviews, Report any problems arising to the Asset Management department and discuss and implement measures in order to take the right action.

Analyze the capital expenditure plan and identify line with likely funding requirements and availability. SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST Feb 2008 – Feb 2011

Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith (Middle East) S.A.L A Subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation

Financial Management Tasks handled:

Supervision maintenance of the entity’s treasury operations;

Coordination with the operations department.

Financial advisory to the Board of Directors for the discussion and resolution of problems.

Compilation of financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards;

Supporting the compliance function in identifying non-compliance with the central bank directives.

Preparation of financial reports for the Central Bank of Lebanon and management reports;

Preparation of tax declarations and handling the communications with the Tax authorities;

Reconciliation of local accounting records to the global ERP;

Maintaining the Payroll, Fixed assets and General and administrative expenses accounts. EXTERNAL AUDITOR Sept 2004 - Feb 2008

PricewaterhouseCoopers. Deloitte & Touche B.E.C.A Hatem & Partners.

Beirut – Lebanon Beirut – Lebanon Beirut - Lebanon Senior Auditor Semi-Senior Auditor Assistant Auditor Nov 2007 – Feb 2008 Mar 2006 - Nov 2007 Sept 2004 - Feb 2006 Audit Industries

Manufacturing, Trading, Financial Services, Governmental, Services. Audit Tasks handled:

Performed substantive testing over all major operational cycles of manufacturing, trading and services companies;

Participated in the planning of the audit engagements;

Developed and communicated the audit plan to the audit team;

Directed, coached, and supervised experienced staff and performed a detailed review of their work.

Performed reviews over the clients’ internal control system to evaluate their design, implementation and operating effectiveness.

Researched technical accounting and tax-related issues.

Documented and summarized audit issues and proposed adjustments.

Communicated the progress of the engagements and related significant issues with the supervisor and/or manager and recommended solutions.

Attended meetings with the clients for the discussion and resolution of engagement issues.

Compiled and reviewed financial statements, income tax computation and other special reports.

Prepared management letters for audit findings and made recommendations for improvement.

Supervised the preparation of income tax declarations. EDUCATION

Member of Lebanese Association of Certified Public Accountants (LACPA) July 2008 Completed the required trainings and exams

Masters in Business Administration (Emphasis: Finance and Accounting) 2005-2006 Holy Spirit University-kaslik (USEK)

Kaslik, Lebanon

Bachelor Degree- (Double major: Auditing and Finance) 2000-2004 Holy Spirit University-kaslik (USEK)

Kaslik, Lebanon

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