New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
I am a Chief Accountant with 15+ years of experience in retail and real estate, currently leading the finance function at Ninos Kids Wear. Skilled in financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, treasury, and ERP systems (Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, Shopify), I ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all accounting operations. I have a strong track record of optimizing processes, developing high-performing teams, and providing actionable insights that support business growth and profitability. My goal is to align financial strategy with organizational objectives, strengthen governance, and enable sustainable success.
TMR – Talaat Moustafa for Trade & Distribution | Retail — Subsidiary of TMG Group Multi-brand portfolio: Retail - Clothing | F&B - Restaurants | Cosmetics | Entertainment ▪ Oversee all financial and accounting operations for TMR Company and its multi-brand portfolio under TMG Group. ▪ Lead accounting teams across multiple business lines: retail clothing, restaurants, cosmetics, and entertainment. ▪ Prepare and review consolidated financial statements: Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements. ▪ Lead the development of feasibility studies for new projects and business brands, providing detailed financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and investment evaluations. Design and monitor financial reports, key performance indicators, Ratios, (KPIs), and performance dashboards to assess business viability, measure operational efficiency, and support executive decision-making. ▪ Manage treasury operations, cash flow planning, and bank reconciliations to ensure liquidity and financial stability. ▪ Implement and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks in line with accounting standards. ▪ Coordinate with external and internal auditors for annual and periodic audits, ensuring accurate financial reporting. ▪ Analyze financial performance across brands; identify cost reduction and revenue optimization opportunities. ▪ Oversee intercompany reconciliations and consolidated reporting for TMR Company under TMG umbrella. ▪ Utilize ERP systems for robust financial management, reporting, and data integrity across all subsidiaries.
- Led the accounting department and implemented stronger internal controls to support retail expansion. - Optimized Odoo ERP, cutting month-end closing time by 30% and improving reporting accuracy. - Strengthened treasury operations and bank reconciliations, ensuring liquidity and financial stability. - Partnered with external auditors, achieving zero major findings in annual audits. - Delivered financial insights that drove cost reduction and revenue growth.
- Supervised financial operations across 200+ retail branches, ensuring accuracy in daily transactions, collections, and reporting. - Directed receivables management, reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and improving cash collection efficiency. - Implemented quarterly merchandise planning, achieving record inventory turnover and lowest markdown rates in company history. - Streamlined month-end closings and reporting, enhancing financial visibility for senior management. - Coordinated with auditors to deliver timely and compliant financial statements.
- Managed vendor accounts, treasury operations, and AR/collections for 40+ retail branches. - Enhanced cash flow monitoring and bank reconciliations, improving financial stability. - Oversaw e-commerce accounts (Noon, Jumia, Souq, Aramex), ensuring accurate collections and timely reporting. - Streamlined receivables management, reducing overdue accounts and improving collection efficiency. - Generated detailed financial and sales reports, supporting management with data-driven insights.
1- Record, classify, and summarize financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. 2- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments on ERP systems. 3- Review and validate vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment requests before processing. 4- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable cycles, including tracking collections and payments 5- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules. 6- Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting. 7- Prepare financial reports and statements for management review. 8- Monitor client receivables, follow up on overdue balances, and ensure cash flow efficiency. 9- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and reconciliations.