Ashraf Taha
Financial Auditor
Cairo,C
Summary
Detailed and efficient Sr. Financial Auditor with over 35 years of experience in large, complex financial audits of both private and public organizations. Proven record of identifying program fraud and abuse. Successfully managed all stages of engagements including planning, field-work, financial statement preparation and completion.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Auditor
Estesharat
09.2020 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of audits and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Played an integral role in the development of new policies and procedures that resulted in increased transparency and accountability within the organization''s financial operations.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings. In addition to filing and handling all tax related documents on the Egyptian tax service portal.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of management's response to identified issues through follow-up audits, verifying the implementation of agreed-upon corrective actions.
Senior Financial Manager
El-Handaseya Group
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Oversaw the preparation of annual budgets, monitoring actual performance against projections to guide adjustments as needed.
- Managed a team of finance professionals to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated merger and acquisition opportunities through rigorous due diligence processes that informed executive decisionmaking.
- Championed change management initiatives within the finance department, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Senior Financial Manager
ElAndalus Trade
06.2010 - 01.2017
- Enhanced financial decision-making by developing comprehensive financial reports and analyses.
- Optimized cash flow management, implementing effective forecasting tools and strategies.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased operational efficiency and cost reduction.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for successful execution of business initiatives and optimization of financial performance.
Accounting Manager
ElAndalus Trade
05.1998 - 06.2010
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
Accounting Manager
Trading Systems UBS
11.1992 - 04.1998
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
Accountant
Trading Systems UBS
11.1989 - 10.1992
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
Accountant
GM Inc
07.1988 - 10.1989
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
Education
Diploma - Investments And Funding
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 04.2001 -
Skills
Audit Planning
External Auditing
Cash Flow Management
Data Analytics
Taxation Knowledge
Bank Reconciliation
General accounting
Accounting Software Systems
Timeline
Senior Financial Auditor
Estesharat
09.2020 - 07.2024
Senior Financial Manager
El-Handaseya Group
01.2017 - 08.2020
Senior Financial Manager
ElAndalus Trade
06.2010 - 01.2017
Diploma - Investments And Funding
Ain Shams University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Ain Shams University
04.2001 -
Accounting Manager
ElAndalus Trade
05.1998 - 06.2010
Accounting Manager
Trading Systems UBS
11.1992 - 04.1998
Accountant
Trading Systems UBS
11.1989 - 10.1992
Accountant
GM Inc
07.1988 - 10.1989
Similar Profiles
Ahmed AtwaAhmed Atwa
Showroom manager at citroenShowroom manager at citroen
Remon HannaRemon Hanna
Head of Sales & Logistics at Mercedes-Benz EgyptHead of Sales & Logistics at Mercedes-Benz Egypt
Dina ElmasryDina Elmasry
Visual Artist at Lamassat Art GalleryVisual Artist at Lamassat Art Gallery