Cairo, Egypt
Accounting and Finance Professional with 10+ years of experience across multinational companies and a Big 4 audit firm. Holds the Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FPAP®) certification from CFI®. Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making. Specialized in leading accounting operations, enhancing financial controls, optimizing financial processes, driving cost efficiency, and managing high-performing teams. Proficient in leveraging ERP and accounting systems to streamline workflows, enhance reporting efficiency, and ensure IFRS compliance.
• Lead end-to-end accounting operations and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient execution of accounting processes • Lead period-end closing and financial reporting processes, reducing the closing cycle from 6 days to 4 days • Improve reconciliation processes and financial controls to ensure accurate, reliable, and compliant financial reporting • Manage cash flow activities, overseeing receivables, payables, and payment cycles to optimize liquidity and support business operations • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, supporting business planning and performance management • Deliver financial and variance analysis to identify performance drivers and evaluate business performance • Work closely with department heads to review budget performance, analyze variances, and identify improvement opportunities • Identify and implement cost optimization initiatives, reducing operational expenses by 5% • Improve reporting processes through ERP optimization and automation, enhancing efficiency and supporting timely financial reporting • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and filing requirements, maintaining a zero-penalty record • Coordinate external audits and provide supporting schedules and documentation, ensuring timely completion with no major findings
• Led general ledger and account reconciliation processes, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial data • Oversaw period-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting • Prepared financial statements in accordance with IFRS and reporting requirements • Ensured compliance with tax regulations and filing requirements • Coordinated external audits and provided supporting schedules and documentation, ensuring smooth completion of audit engagements • Monitored cash flow and supported liquidity management activities • Performed financial and variance analysis to support budgeting and forecasting activities and identify key business performance drivers • Contributed to ERP implementation, ensuring proper accounting structure, process alignment, and data integrity
• Posted journal entries and maintained supporting schedules, ensuring accurate recognition of transactions • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, monitored aging reports, and resolved discrepancies with vendors and clients • Performed bank reconciliations and monitored cash balances to support effective cash management and liquidity planning • Managed fixed asset records and depreciation schedules in compliance with company policies and IFRS requirements • Supported monthly closing activities and preparation of financial statements and management reports • Conducted variance analysis to explain financial performance and support management reporting • Assisted the Finance Manager in budgeting and forecasting activities by providing financial analysis and supporting reports • Supervised junior staff, reviewed their work, and ensured timely completion of assigned tasks • Collaborated with external auditors by providing supporting schedules and documentation to facilitate smooth audit engagements
· Promoted from Junior Auditor to Senior Auditor · Participated in audit planning, risk assessment, and determination of audit scope · Evaluated financial records and internal controls to assess compliance and identify audit risks · Performed substantive testing across key financial statement areas · Supported the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with IFRS and reporting requirements · Prepared audit documentation, working papers, and supporting schedules in accordance with EY methodology · Identified audit findings and communicated recommendations to managers, partners, and client management · Coached and supervised junior auditors, ensuring quality and timely completion of audit engagements
· Recorded daily and month-end journal entries and maintained supporting schedules · Performed account reconciliations, including bank, supplier, and customer accounts · Supported period-end closing activities through the preparation of schedules and reports · Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, including supplier invoices and customer receipts · Assisted in monitoring petty cash and employee expense claims, ensuring proper supporting documentation · Prepared supporting schedules and documentation for external audits Assisted in the preparation of VAT tax schedule