New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
Finance executive with over 30+ years of progressive leadership experience across CFO, Finance & Administration, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Governance, Taxation, and Risk Management roles within multinational, joint-venture, engineering, infrastructure, and services envirionments in Egypt and the Middle East. Proven ability to drive financial strategy, strngthen governance, lead large teams, implement ERP systems, optimize costs, and partner with CEOs and Boards to support growth and operational excellence. Recognized for strong ownership, analytical rigor, stakeholder management, and clear executive-level communication.
- Designed, implemented, and monitored a comprehensive internal control framework aligned with group governance and reulatory requirements. - Acted as a Key finance partner to CFO and Joint Venture Executive Committee, providing financial analysis and insights for strategic and operational decisions. - Played a critical role in the implementation of Oracle ERP, enhancing financial reporting, accuracy, process integration, and control effectiveness. - Oversaw statutory accounting, external audit, taxation, payroll, and compliance activities, ensuring full adherence to local and international regulations. - Supervised end-to-end procurement governance and procure-to-pay cycle, driving cost efficiency and operational improvements. - Strengthened vendor management and cross-functional collaboration to align procurement and financial objectives with business strategy.
- Provided financial, accounting, and taxation advisory services to SMEs and business owners. - Developed short-and long-term financial plans, budgets, and cash-flow forecasts. - Designed tax-efficient structures to minimize liabilities and improv profitability. - Streamlined financial reporting, delivering clear, actionable insights to clients.
- Established and managed full business operations, including finance, administration, procurement, and compliance. - Led budgeting, cost control, pricing, and financial reporting to ensure profitability and sustainability. - Implemented operational controls, inventory systems, and staff performance management.
- Developed and executed financial strategy aligned with corporate objectives and growth plans. - Directed budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance measurement frameworks. - Oversaw accounting, taxation, treasury, banking relationships, payroll, and compliance. - Served as primary financial advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team. - Presented financial performance, forecasts, and risk assessments to the Board of Directors and shareholders. - Designed and Implemented financial systems, policies, and internal controls, strenthening governance and risk mitigation. - Identified cost-saving initiatives and efficiency initiatives that improved operational performance.
- Established and led the Internal Audit function, including structure, staffing, and audit methodology. - Conducted enterprise-wide risk assessments and developed annual risk-based audit plans. - Identified control gaps, compliance issues, and process improvement opportunities. - Reported audit findings and recommendations to senior management and Board-level stakeholders.