ABDELSALAM HAMED
Cairo
Summary
Experienced professional seeking challenging opportunities in a multinational organization to apply knowledge and gain practical experience in Finance & Investing and Data Science & Analytics. Possessing a strong academic background with a double major degree in Accounting & Finance from AAST, I have honed my skills through courses in Financial Modeling, Data Analysis, and CFA Level 1. Proficient in IT tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Power BI, and Tableau for effective data visualization. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with top ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle. Demonstrated leadership abilities as a senior and team leader since 2018, overseeing teams of 2-4 individuals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Decision support business partner
Vodafone
01.2023 - Current
- Financial modelling: running different financial models for business cases evaluation with different assumptions to figure out the best possible scenario to approach clients with and negotiate new and existing deals and identify the associated risks and opportunities
- Budgeting and Forecasting, challenging business unit inputs and developing high-quality, ambitious but realistic financial plans based on in-depth business knowledge of the Enterprise segment, along with identifying trends and seasonality and make sure that is reflected on the budget
- Running variance analysis against actuals (Deviations from the budget) along with the associated business metrics and provide feedback and detect early signs of risks or possible red flags and develop strategies in mitigating it and present it to top management
- Produce financial reporting including weekly outlook, month end closing and balance sheet reconciliation
Head of Valuation
BETA Capital
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Evaluating market trends, Macroeconomic factors, and provide recommendations & aid in decision making to clients on whether to make investments, divestments, acquisitions etc
- Providing strategic guidance to the client/company on how to grow/expand, assessing alternatives and finally deciding on what path to take for future growth
- Performing feasibility studies, including industry analysis, economic analysis 'Macro & Micro', competitive advantage, SWOT analysis and a financial model
- Preparing forecasted financial statements along with the valuation of the company whether in DCF, Multiples, or COMPS
- And present it along with the executive summary and the feasibility study
- Corporate finance specialist, evaluating potential projects using NPV, IRR along with other metrics as well to identify the potential profitability of the project and contribute to the decision-making process
- Due diligence: Identify potential red flags in the financial statements of the company, along with comparing the numbers with the company's peers to get an even more comprehensive overview
- Startup valuation: preparing pitch decks, preparing valuation both in qualitative & quantitative forms, advise on deal structure as well
Co-founder/Entrepreneur
White line
01.2020 - 06.2021
- Co founded a small factory that specializes in producing face masks to aid against the Corona virus pandemic, and the filter material also called 'Melt blown' which is also used in baby diapers
- Acted as the Manager of the factory, in charge of the day-to-day operation and production, along with conducting analysis on our sales, cash, pricing & different production needs to provide the needed insights for the decision making
- Account manager, I also acted as a sales rep which required making cold calls, approaching potential clients, and closing deals
Senior Business/Data Analyst
LAVA technologies
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Perform analysis on the company's data and present to the executives to aid in decision making, using tools such as 'Excel, Power bi, and Tableau'
- Ability to gather data and formulate 'Formulas & Hypotheses (Models)' and test those different models to solve problems and better design products or services
- Conducting analysis on the firm's sales numbers, sales force, and retailers, automating reports using 'MACRO' in 'Excel'
- Financial analysis, conducting financial ratios and metrics to measure company overall financial position
Treasury Accountant
ELSEWEDY 'PSP'
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Trade finance, handling all issues concerning 'LC'S, LG'S, CAD, IDC, Form 4', whether issuing, reviewing, or managing and keeping records of
- Cash management, monitoring the cash position of the company to reconcile with the business need of the company, checking to see if there any deficit to be covered, or surplus to be invested depending on the business need of the company
- Financial analysis, doing financial analysis for the company's overall liquidity position and risk, cost & profitability per project
Junior Financial Analyst
AMER GROUP
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Financial planning & reporting
- Feasibility study
- Pricing model
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
Education
AICE (AI career essentials) -
Alx
01.2024
UX Design -
Accenture
01.2024
Investor Relations -
Egyptian Exchange market
01.2022
FMVA - Financial modelling & valuation analyst
CFI Institute
01.2021
Project management -
American chamber of commerce
01.2018
CFA Lev 1 -
CFA Institute
01.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Double major Accounting & Finance
Arab Academy For Science & Technology
01.2015
Skills
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Leadership skills
- Decision making
- Analytical Skills
- Strategic Planning
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual
Military Service
Served, 1 year, 07/16, 09/17
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/16/93
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital Status: Married
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Playing sports
- Travelling
Topics Of Interest
- Entrepreneurship
- Technology
- Data science and big data
- Finance and investment
Timeline
Decision support business partner
Vodafone
01.2023 - Current
Head of Valuation
BETA Capital
01.2020 - 01.2023
Co-founder/Entrepreneur
White line
01.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Business/Data Analyst
LAVA technologies
09.2018 - 12.2020
Treasury Accountant
ELSEWEDY 'PSP'
01.2018 - 09.2018
Junior Financial Analyst
AMER GROUP
07.2015 - 06.2016
UX Design -
Accenture
Investor Relations -
Egyptian Exchange market
FMVA - Financial modelling & valuation analyst
CFI Institute
Project management -
American chamber of commerce
CFA Lev 1 -
CFA Institute
AICE (AI career essentials) -
Alx
Bachelor's Degree - Double major Accounting & Finance
Arab Academy For Science & Technology
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