AHMED EL-SAYED ZAWAL

(MBA, CMA, FMVA)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

England +44-075********, +965-******** adtti1@r.postjobfree.com 64 Kingsdown Avenue, Greater London, England W13, United Kingdom 43 Qatar street, Salmia, Hawally, Kuwait

Nationality: Egypt

Driving License: Available & Valid with a car.

Finance Controller~ Finance Manager ~ Senior Financial Analyst Highly effective Finance Manager with 14+ years of progressive experience across multiple industries. Offers a blend of accounting, auditing, analytical, strategic thinking, and financial planning skills and a strong focus on improving processes and systems. Has a track record of coordinating, overseeing, and streamlining financial operations to maximize the company’s profitability. Strategic thinker with the ability to build rapport, display initiative and communicate effectively at all levels. Consolidates the efforts to ensure accuracy of statements and reports, and support decision-making.

EDUCATION

CFA part I in progress, Jan 2022

ACCA in progress, June 2021

MBA in Finance Edinburgh Business School, June 2021 Diploma in Finance Edinburgh Business School, Dec 2020 Bachelor in Commerce (accounting) Cairo University, May 2006 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1) KDDB, Kuwait (Construction Company, Oil and Gas Field). Financial Controller (July2021 – Present)

• Manage accounting operations including billing, A/P, A/R, general ledger and counsel, cost accounting, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, cash flow and debt collection

• Coordinate the financial forecast and budget preparation and report the variances

• Prepare and publish monthly financial statements, monthly and annual reports to analyze results, identify trends and forecast business results

• Ensure accuracy in recording financial transactions and compliance with statutory law and federal regulations

• Document business processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal control and streamline accounting systems and operations

• Supervise and mentor the finance department staff and collaborated with the external staff to manage the audit process

• Contribute to development of the company’s financial strategy and support decision-making in line with business objectives

2) Global Clearinghouse Systems (Agility), Kuwait (Logistics and Transportation Industry).

Senior Financial Analyst (Jan2019 – July2021)

• Produced monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements, yearly budget and quarterly forecasts and analyzed financial performance

• Prepared MIS reports, analysis reports and feasibility studies for potential projects and tenders

• Supervised the cash flow management for further financial planning

• Coordinated with ports and transport divisions’ projects, including planning, execution and follow- up, and reported the progress to CFO

3) Kuwait International Bank, Kuwait (Banking Industry) Senior Financial Analyst (Jan 2017 – Jan 2019)

• Supervised the finance team daily, prioritizing tasks to ensure the deadlines are met

• Evaluated and made recommendations for improving automated systems and processes within the department; cooperated with the finance manager to modernize and streamline the functions

• Prepared monthly financial statements, reviewed and oversaw the trial balance to ensure correct monthly update of all accounts

• Reviewed the controls and recommended the improvements to the finance manager

• Assisted the finance manager with strategic finance projects, production of financial information, reports and spreadsheets

4) Seagull Medical Company, Kuwait (Medical Industry). Finance Supervisor (Dec2013 – May 2016)

• Oversaw the annual budget preparation: organized corporate staff training, analyzed budget submissions, advised the senior management, prepared budgeting documents, analyzed and distributed quarterly variance reports

• Assisted with the preparation of annual reports and financial statements, and coordinated financial reports ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial data

• Reviewed and approved general ledger entries and audit general ledger accounts

• Designed, implemented and maintained standardized accounting practices and procedures, ensuring adequate internal audit controls and trails

• Analyzed and improved processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness through implementation and maintenance of accounting systems

• Oversaw interim and annual audit planning, working papers, and audit reporting; prepared reports, and communicated findings to senior management Senior Accountant (May2011 – Dec 2013)

• Compiled and analyzed the account information to prepare an accurate record of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses

• Maintained and balanced subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling transactions and resolving discrepancies

• Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring; prepared balance sheet, profit and loss, and other financial statements, and supported junior accounting staff

• Ensured proper reconciliation of cash, bank accounts, supplier and customer positions

• Processed payment cycle by reviewing the aging and initiating the bank transfer

• Maintained general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts, preparing a trial balance, and reconciling entries. Promoted to Finance Supervisor 5) Aramex, UAE (Logistics Industry).

Senior Accountant (March2010 – April2011)

• Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports on customer and billing data

• Managed accounts payable: verified invoices, oversaw the purchase of supplies, tracked supplies, made records in general ledger, reconciled checks with invoices and distributed checks

• Managed accounts receivable: served clients monthly, completed billing invoices, ensured checks received matched the record in the general ledger, and handled monthly client billing

• Assisted in the achievement of sales, marketing, operations, and P&L goals for the store and performed bank reconciliation

6) Raya Contact Center, Egypt (Telecommunication Industry). Senior Accountant (Jan2007 – Nov2009)

• Managed accounts payable including invoices, supplier payments, credit ledger reports and credit ledger reconciliation

• Prepared bank transfers, A/P and general ledger reconciliation, supplier schedules and reconciliation of till float and petty cash

• Prepared fixed asset documents and records including mass additions, CIP asset capitalization, fixed asset schedules and register, asset retirement & transfer, running depreciation and asset account reconciliation

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• FMVA. (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst), No: 14223691, Nov 2019, From CFI

• CMA. (Certified Financial Manager), No: 53346, April 2017, From IMA CERTIFICATIONS OF COMPLETION

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP & A) from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Dashboards and Data Visualization from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Startup / eCommerce Valuation from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Advanced Financial Modeling & Valuation from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Mergers and Acquisitions Financial Modeling from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• PowerPoint & Pitchbooks from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Sensitivity Analysis from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Advanced Excel Formulas from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• FP&A Monthly Cash Flow Forecasting from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Budgeting and forecasting from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Business valuation from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Building a 3 Financial Statement Model from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Financial Analysis Fundamentals from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• Accounting Fundamentals from Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2019.

• FME - Financial Modelling Expert Course, 2019.

Accounting ERP & Programs

• Very Good using ERP system: Oracle.

• Very Good using ERP system: QuickBooks, Xero.

ABILITIES & Core Skills

Auditing Principles ● Budgeting & Forecasting ● Management Reporting ● ERP Implementation Asset Tracking System ● Fixed Assets Management ● Inventory Management ● General Ledger Accounts Payable & Receivable ● Working Capital Management ● Variance Analysis ● Team Leadership Reporting & Documentation ● Process Management ● Cash Flow Management ● Industry Trend Analysis Financial Planning & Analysis ● Active Listening ● Verbal Communication

● Problem Solving ● Staff Training

LANGUAGES

• Arabic: Mother Tongue.

• English: Fluent (Reading, Writing, Speaking).

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