Ali Kotb Elsharawy
Cairo
Summary
Seeking a job at a reputable company where my background and experience can be well utilized, helping to develop new skills at the same time achieve maximum benefit for action.
Finance professional with focus on optimizing financial strategies and enhancing profitability. Known for collaboration and achieving results, with reliable and flexible approach to changing needs. Expertise in budget management, financial analysis, and team leadership.
Financial Manager leveraging exceptional communication skills to build quality relationships with clients, buyers and upper management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Director & Taxations Manger
Urban estate CO
10.2014 - Current
- Develop trustworthy relationships with the Business Units to drive financial management and processes.
- Support operations in preparing P&L projection, analysis of financial viability of new investments and budget follow-up.
- Organize internal and external reporting; make constructive proposals and act as an internal consultancy to Managing Director, Business units’ Managers and Group Finance Manager to monitor the business.
- Evaluate business proposals with complete analysis of economic impact on business.
- Analyze financial information to produce forecasts of business, industry and economic conditions for use in making decisions.
- Assist in developing Financial Strategic Planning such as the 3-Y Plan
- Review purchase cycle and analyze the Cash Flow and stock position on regular basis to provide corrective actions if necessary.
- Prepare variance analysis and recommendations on monthly financial figures from business units compared to budget and last year and issue reports as required by the management.
- Follow up and control the capital expenditure budgets allocated to the business unit.
- Monitor the cost structure of the companies’ business units and prepare business profitability analysis.
- Arrange, observe and control the P&L, balance sheet and recommend action.
- Provide Internal Control and ensure compliance with all Group Policies and Procedures.
- Prepare and monitor the performance of internal rate of return (IRR) studies for proposed outlets and new products.
- Prepare the Monthly Report de Board (RDB).
- Revise the budgets and close follow up on collections, payables, stock, sales and net margin. challenge assumption and propose revisions.
- Drive month end closing by analyzing trial balances, researching general ledger activity and variances to budget and prior year.
- Develop and improve processes related to expenditure, appropriate financial methods to better evaluate and measure performance.
- Provide analytical support as required to various cross-function initiatives and ad hoc projects (e.g. preparing business plans, study of the cash flow and P&L).
- Instigate and participate in all process improvement initiatives related to the Business Unit
- Participated in relevant projects and community activities as and when needed Managed tax audits and trained and supervised staff. Ensured quality income tax & Vat tax services for diverse client base.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with taxation government department, demonstrating basic knowledge of their businesses resulting in increased business retention.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for company, corporations, and partnerships with 100% accuracy resulting in company satisfaction.
- Managed multiple sister’s companies, budgets, and production goals resulting in a 20% increase in revenue for the tax department.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to optimize resource allocation and drive profitability.
- Managed budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory compliance.
- Led financial strategy development to align with organizational goals.
- Directed financial reporting, enhancing transparency and decision-making for stakeholders.
- Trained and mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the department.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to keep costs under control.
- Lead committee meetings discussing budgets and related financial decisions.
- Supervised billing, payroll, month-end, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and numerous other financial processes.
- Maximized tax savings opportunities through diligent tax planning strategies in line with applicable laws and regulations.
- Established robust KPI monitoring systems to track performance against targets, enabling proactive course corrections as needed.
Financial Manger
Casablanca Reality CO
07.2010 - 09.2014
- Direct and coordinate all financial activities of the company, customers, risk, insurance, and credit department.
- Preparing the final financial statement. Direct and coordinate all financial activities of the company, customers, risk, insurance, and credit department.
- Preparing the final financial statement.
- Advising company about tax implications and identifying different methods of complying with tax regulations.
- Managed tax audits and trained and supervised staff. Ensured quality income tax & Vat tax services for diverse client base.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with taxation government department, demonstrating basic knowledge of their businesses resulting in increased business retention.
- Prepared federal and state income tax returns for company, corporations, and partnerships with 100% accuracy resulting in company satisfaction.
- Managed multiple companies, budgets, and production goals resulting in a 20% increase in revenue for the tax department.
Chief Accountant
Mechanical Engineers Group CO
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Led financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual closing procedures for accurate financial statements.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes to enhance cash flow management.
- Oversaw audits and liaised with external auditors to ensure transparency in financial practices.
- Supervised accounting team, fostering professional development and collaboration.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Protected company assets through meticulous tracking of fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and inventory valuations.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Accountant & Auditor
Kp Consultation
09.2004 - 02.2007
- Responsible for the auditing beside revision the company to make it ready to auditing & income statement & trail balance sheet and the budget.
- Training the new accountants to be able to preparing the customer’s company for auditing & financial statement.
- Preparing all documents which are required to the sales tax test.
- Preparing and reviewing revenues, expenses.
- Kp consultations one of the first offices which is specialize in tax & accounting and auditing
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.
- Achieved compliance with all tax regulations by staying updated on changes and conducting thorough reviews of financial operations.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Accountant
agriculture investments
12.2003 - 09.2004
- Auditing the petty cash and make the entries.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Management section
Al_Azhar University
Cairo06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Accounting section
Al_Azhar University
Cairo06.2003
Skills
- Budget and project planning
- Team leader qualities
- Communication
- Excellent Knowledge of Microsoft Windows
- Good Knowledge of Microsoft office (word – excel – access – power point – outlook ((ICDL))
- Competitive use of the internet for personal and professional research on the net
- Good Knowledge of El -Motamem Program (acc program)
- Good Knowledge of Peachtree Program (acc program)
- Oracle application implementer
- Odoo application
- Coordinator under Oracle Application environment
- Accountant under Oracle Application environment
- Bank reconciliation
- Variance analysis
- PeopleSoft expert
- Highly detail-oriented
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Customer relationship development
- ERP systems
- Accounts receivable management
- Staff training
- Cash flow management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Credit analysis
- Workflow management
- Accounting management
- Process implementation
- Workflow coordination
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Program leadership
- Management accounting
- Asset management
- Payroll administration
- Financial modeling
- Fixed asset accounting
- Working capital management
- Financial management
- Budget analysis
- Expense control
- Budget forecasting
- Profitability analysis
- Financial planning
- Financial forecasting
- Oracle
- Project finance
- Financial policy development
- Real estate finance
- Tax planning
- Business valuation
- Financial statement preparation
- ERP (enterprise resource planning) software
- Financial data reporting
- Business performance improvement
- Team development
- Strategic leadership
Certification
- CMA self-study
- FMVA course
- IFRS self-study
LANGUAGES
Arabic (Mother Tung)
English (good spoken & writing)
HOBBIES
Reading, Courses
Timeline
Financial Director & Taxations Manger
Urban estate CO
10.2014 - Current
Financial Manger
Casablanca Reality CO
07.2010 - 09.2014
Chief Accountant
Mechanical Engineers Group CO
02.2007 - 06.2010
Accountant & Auditor
Kp Consultation
09.2004 - 02.2007
Accountant
agriculture investments
12.2003 - 09.2004
Bachelor of Commerce - Management section
Al_Azhar University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting section
Al_Azhar University