Financial Analyst Systems

Ismail Fathallah

Livonia, MI *****

734-***-**** *********.******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ismail-fathallah-b85a8b2/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Financial Analyst with over 10 years of experience in financial management, portfolio oversight, budgeting, and cash management. Proven expertise in managing large asset portfolios (up to $1.9 billion USD), financial reporting, and cost analysis. Adept at utilizing financial systems and analytical tools to optimize financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.

Key Skills

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Data analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, KPI tracking

• Accounting & Budgeting: Managerial accounting, cost accounting, financial planning

• ERP & Financial Systems: Agresso ERP, SAP Business Objects, Oros Analysis, QuickBooks

• Tax Software: GoSystems, UltraTax, CS Accounting, Fixed Asset CS

• Data & Process Management: HFM Reporting, Project Management, Mega Process Modeling

• Advanced Excel: Pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, INDEX functions

• Languages: Fluent in English, Arabic, and French; Intermediate in Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Financial Analyst (FPA Team)

IAC Group, Southfield, Michigan May 2022 – Aug 2024

• Consolidated monthly forecasts and prepared periodic management reports.

• Analyzed KPI variances against budgets and prior-year data.

• Developed financial reports and executive summaries, including Board of Directors reports and weekly performance updates.

• Provided financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support corporate finance initiatives.

• Supported external reporting requests from OEMs, banks, and other financial institutions.

Financial Analyst.

MPHI – Contract with MDHHS, Lansing, MI Dec 2020 – Apr 2022

• Reviewed and monitored financial data to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

• Conducted financial desk reviews and budget evaluations for funded entities.

• Led budget meetings and financial performance evaluations for leadership teams.

• Approved and monitored financial status reports submitted by agencies.

Tax Accountant: (Temporary position).

Edwards Ellis & Associates PC, CPA Firm Jan 2020 – Apr 2020

• Processed journal entries and performed reconciliations for accurate financial records.

• Evaluated compliance with legal tax standards and prepared adjusted trial balances.

• Prepared and reviewed federal and state tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, and non-profits.

Tax Processor: (Temporary position).

Datamatics, Livonia, Michigan Jan 2019 – Apr 2019

• Conducted initial tax assessments and ensured data accuracy.

• Verified tax return details and provided audit notes for management.

Senior Fixed Income Trader

The Post Bank – Al Barid Bank, Casablanca, Morocco Oct 2007 – Jan 2018

• Managed a $1.9 billion USD short-term investment portfolio for high-net-worth clients.

• Executed trades, ensured compliance with risk regulations, and optimized daily cash flow.

• Conducted market research and financial forecasting to drive strategic investment decisions.

• Established and tracked KPIs for the Capital Market Department, enhancing revenue by 10%.

• Provided financial insights to senior management and contributed to departmental structuring.

The Post Office (Barid Al Maghrib), Rabat, Morocco.

Cost Analyst

The Post Office (Barid Al Maghrib), Rabat, Morocco Jun 2006 – Sep 2007

• Conducted Activity-Based Costing (ABC) analysis to enhance financial accuracy.

• Implemented new cost modeling methodologies and monitored financial performance.

Financial Analyst

The Post Office (Barid Al Maghrib), Rabat, Morocco Jun 2005 – May 2006

• Assisted in budget forecasting and prepared financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Monitored cash flow and working capital, developing improvement plans.

Cost Accountant

The Post Office (Barid Al Maghrib), Rabat, Morocco Feb 2001 – May 2005

Contributed to the process of establishing the costing accounting system based on ABC model.

Implemented new methodology for setting up indicators, activities definition, cost computing.

Collaborated and planned project phases with the internal and external teams.

Acted as a functional manager of the data warehouse, data extraction, reporting, data processing, multidimensional analysis.

Participated in the project of implementing the costing system for the 1st time at the post office group.

Built a model of a costing system for a money order which resulted in the disclosure of the cost of $2,5 per money order.

Education & Certifications

Executive MBA, General Business (GPA: 3.36)

Al Akhawayne University, Ifrane, Morocco 2004

Accredited by NEASC

BBA in Finance & Accounting

National School of Commerce & Management (ENCG), Settat, Morocco 1999

Professional Development & Training

• Middle Management Training – Sciences Po Paris, 2012

• Financial Accounting: Advanced Topics – University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign, 2020

• Federal Taxation I & II – University of Illinois/Urbana-Champaign, 2020

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