Digital Transformation Private Sector

Dr. Khodor Omari

Doctoral in Business Administration

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Degrees and Certifications

Beirut Arab University (BAU) Beirut, Lebanon

Doctorate in Business Administration 2020

Dissertation: The Challenges of digital transformation in the Lebanese private sector. IESEG – School of Management – Paris Paris, Beirut Quantitative Research Methodology and Hypothetical Deductive Model 2019 Achievement of Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Morgan international in Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon

2016

Arts, Sciences and Technology University in Lebanon (AUL) Beirut, Lebanon Master’s in Business Administration- Finance 2012

Business and Computer University College (BCU) Beirut, Lebanon Bachelor in Banking and Finance 2006

Lebanese University Beirut, Lebanon

(Senior Year) Law

2005

Research

List of Publications: Beirut, Lebanon

An Analysis of Digital Transformation in the Lebanese Ministry of Finance Using Metaphors.

• Presented at the 2nd International Conference on CAM 2018- AUB

• Published in Information System and Organization (LNISO) by Springer on “A Cognitive Analytics Management: Digital Disruption for Innovative Shared Values” 2018

The Effects of E-Commerce and Digital Transformation in Today’s Business Lebanon Case Studies

• Presented at The Engaged Management Scholarship (EMS 2019) Conference in Antwerp Management School (Belgium), EDBAC.

The Role of Digital Transformation on Leadership, Strategy, and Human Resources in the Private Sector in Lebanon.

• The paper was presented during the 4th Al Falah University AFU International Conference: Towards Advanced Scientific Knowledge (TASK4-2021), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Impact of Digital Transformation on Management in the Lebanese Private Sector.

• The paper was presented during The Second Beirut International Scientific Conference for the Humanities and Pure Sciences, (Lebanon –Iraq – Oman - Yemen). Women Leadership, Management, and AI: Analyzing Digital Transformation in Lebanon's Private Sector

• The paper was presented during the 4th Sharjah International Summit on Improvement in Education, in United Arab Emirates.

2019

2021

2024

2025

Work Experience

Director at AUL University – Jadra Branch

• Lecture professor for major courses: "Master and Undergraduate courses: budgeting and decision- making, Business Law, Digital Strategic Management & Policy, Digital Leadership & Motivation, Digital Marketing, Project Management."

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through Participate in relevant committees and assist in shepherding proposals and policies through university approval processes.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives and adjust plans as needed to ensure desired outcomes.

• Consult on student cases, interface with deans, program heads, faculty, and staff as necessary, and ensure annual reviews of students are efficient and effectively communicated.

• Contribute to the planning of workshops and co-curricular learning opportunities that facilitate student academic success.

• Supervising and evaluating the preparation of a master's thesis and graduation projects for final-stage students/members of the Graduation Project Defense Committee. (Lebanese and Iraqi students).

• Freelancer at several projects in Lebanon

Chief Financial Officer

• Manage cash flow, analyze financial data, ensure accurate cost accounting and pricing strategies, and create long- and mid-term financial plans to support the startup's growth.

• Develop and execute the FP&A strategies for budgeting and cash flow, and make strategic recommendations with that support the company's strategic direction to the CEO and executive team.

• Identify and prioritize strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to provide accurate financial insights and support decision-making.

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, banks, auditors, and regulatory entities.

• Analyse margin and make optimization recommendations. Jadra, Lebanon

2021- 2024

Beirut, Lebanon

2015- Present

Basmeh and Zeitooneh – NGO Beirut, Lebanon

Country Finance Manager 2016

• Develop and oversee financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts to ensure the financial success of the organization.

• Prepare and present financial reports to senior management, providing actionable insights and recommendations.

• Conduct comprehensive financial analyses, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability assessments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic planning and operational planning.

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Monitor key financial performance indicators and assist in driving financial improvements throughout the organization.

• Assess financial risks and opportunities, advising management on financial planning to maximize growth.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, maintaining the integrity of financial reporting.

• Identify and address any issues or challenges that may impact the success of strategic initiatives.

• Communicate strategic plans, progress, and results to senior management and other relevant stakeholders. Middle East Company for The Production of Gas Cylinder – SARL) Basra – Beirut Beirut, Lebanon Financial Control. 2014

• Provide expertise in setting efficient financial planning guidelines, financial control & reporting framework, and guidelines to ensure alignment with the company's overall strategy

• Guide the management of departmental budget setting and direct the finalization of the company's overall budget plan

• Lead the development of the yearly financial plan and guide the allocation of set budget to secure alignment with budget guidelines and overall budget

• Oversee proper implementation of all financial control processes and review financial control reports for continuous follow-up

• Conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities, market trends, and competitive dynamics.

• Securing the settlement of financial dues for each customer through sending the invoices by mail to the headquarters of the company located in Beirut.

Amel Association International – NGO Beirut, Lebanon Financial Manager 2013

• Lead special strategic projects from conception through implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives through Coordinate with project managers to track project expenses, funding utilization, and grant compliance.

• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage project resources to ensure successful execution. Collaborate with various departments to prepare the company’s annual budget.

• Oversee the finance team in producing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial management reports. in addition to using accounting software (ONYX) to improve accounting management and ensuring standard accounting tasks such as monthly bank reconciliation and expenditure reports.

• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely completion of annual audit reports.

• Audit and evaluate the financial impact of company activities, ensuring alignment with budget and profitability goals. Council of Ministers at Grand Serail – Center Administrative of Statistic Beirut, Lebanon Administration 2011 - 2012

• Administrator for the Emergency Fiscal Management Reform Implementation Support Project – ESPISP II.

• Administrator for the National Poverty Targeting Program (NTPTP) Baseline Survey United Nations Development Programme Beirut, Lebanon Project Financial Accountant at the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities.

• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports

• Establishing reconciliation between the said report on one hand and MOF and BDL on the other hand

• Organizing financial dues, which should be settled by customers and employees during the polls

• Accounting, overall bookkeeping, and payroll and compensation for more than 28,000 employees working all over Lebanon during the elections

• Monitoring financial sheets and files and updating them whenever needed, preparing invoices to suppliers, developing and maintaining accurate filing system

• Full oversight of the ministry's day-to-day external and internal accounting and reporting functions. 2009 - 2010

United Development Company – Import & Export Beirut, Lebanon Financial and Management Accountant 2004 - 2009

• Providing budget projections and evaluations, organizing the accounting department, reviewing and checking accounting reports, drafting budget reports, and supervising the creation of accounting software for the department of finance and payroll software for the Human Resources Department.

• Make recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and seize business opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and company policies. Fouad Kassar Organization Beirut, Lebanon

Accountant and Auditor 2003 - 2004

• Oversee accounting activities, including payables, receivables, general ledger, fixed assets, and accounts reconciliation, ensuring all operations are completed accurately and on time

• Continuously review and assess fixed asset register, ensuring proper update to keep track of fixed asset status

• Check monthly financial statements and enforce needed corrective actions when discrepancies are identified between the actual and estimated budget.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.

• Oversee and approve the monthly process of payroll, including NSSF and income tax. Al-Houda Company Beirut, Lebanon

Executive accountant in Administration department 2000 - 2002

• Formulating and administering the monthly financial close and internal reporting process, monitoring financial sheets, ensuring standard accounting tasks such as monthly bank reconciliation and expenditure reports

• Developing finance policies and procedures within the team, providing support to various contracts, identifying evaluating and monitoring financial risks by establishing appropriate action plans and communicating to the operations board/ Creating efficiencies needed to move to a shorter close period Skills

• Excellent Budgeting, Digital transformation, Monitoring, Auditing, Managing, and Administrating skills

• Strategic thinker, Well Organized, time manageable, Flexible and Dynamic

• Technical master with seasoned judgement, pragmatic approach & problem-solving skills Excellent Computer and Technology Skills. /Excellent at Supervising, Communication, Negotiation, and Interpersonal Skills Languages

• Arabic (Native) • English (Fluent) • French (Fluent) Achievements

• Award from the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, Mr. Ziad Baroud

• Award from Chief Technical Advisor Electro Assistance Project, UNDP Lebanon Ms. Carmina Sanchez Ruescas Training and Workshops

• Member of IMA - (The Association of Accountants and Financial Professional Business)

• (CFA) level (I) Courses

Candidate Stock, Bounds, Financial Derivatives, Alternative Investments, portfolio Management, Financial Institution, Corporate Finance, Economic and Business Ethics

• Certificate of Attendance

For the Selected IFRS Standards IAS 16, IAS 17, IAS 23, corporate Governance Panel, Budgeting and decision making, Process management - Digital transformation, Consolidated Financial Statements, Fraud, Prevention and Detection, and Cash Flow Analysis & Working Capital Management workshop at Move Forward International

• Certificate of Completion Professional (Microsoft Office 2010 – 2013) New Horizons – Computer Learning Center

• Training-UNHCR

Participation in financial management workshops with management information, (Accountability, cycles, strategic planning, operational planning, work planning and budgeting, implementation, monitoring and control, reporting and evaluation, teamwork and flow of information)

• Training in IDAL (Investment Development Authority of Lebanon)

Studies, Planning and Statistics Directorate / Export Plus (Administration Department – Finance and Accounting) at Grand Serail Project Export Plus, is a subsidiary program provided by the Lebanese government to farmers through exporting their products to foreign countries

Hobbies

Recreational running, football and weight-lifting

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