Atef Desouki
Strategic CFO Finance Business Partner
Summary
Year Birth: 1958 | Nationality: Egyptian | Marital Status: Married
Director of Finance | Corporate Director of Finance |Strategic CFO Highly knowledgeable, organized, and skilled financial professional with a successful history of efficient management, preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. Experienced and talented at implementing various and complex accounting procedures while adhering to company policies and objectives. Extremely organized, detail oriented, and accurate. Extensive experience working in various financial management systems, with strong troubleshooting skills, and a results oriented approach. Solid leader with success directing operational and financial management teams to achieve corporate goals. Easily builds rapport with staff, clients, and contacts. Financial and Management Competencies Financial Management, Reporting & Audits Data Management | Employment Records B2B & B2C | Hotel Management Strategic Planning and Implementation Excellent Professional Communications Financial Analysis | Budget & Forecasts Regulatory & Policy Compliance Customer Service & Satisfaction Professional Development Data Handling Procedures
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Strategic CFO Finance Business Partner, Consultant
Self Employed
Cairo Egypt
12.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with team to ensure department proceeded in compliance with company policies and direction
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Improved performance, hiring practices and management systems to facilitate success of client's organization.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation and data modeling.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
- Created monthly forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects.
- Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Enhanced production of Product or Service to exceed goals.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Automated system e-commerce features to improve client sales.
- Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
- Onboarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Prepared presentations to explain revisions, enhancements and process improvements of organization's systems and programs.
- Integrated technology and business operations to identify targeted solutions to customer issues.
- Organized and analyzed primary and secondary research to understand industry, market and company trends.
- Aligned closely with business owners and employees to gather information and gain operational insight.
- Collaborated with teams to define, strategize and implement marketing and web strategies.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Director of Finance | Strategic CFO
New Products Industries Co. Ltd
, Saudi Arabia
01.2012 - 01.2018
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- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Handled Number calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Financial Controller | Director of Finance
Movenpick Hotel Qassim
, Saudi Arabia
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Financial Controller, F&B Cost Controller, Sales Manager, Chief Accountant, & External Auditor
Different Employees
01.1991 - 01.2006
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for Number employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Used Software and Software to identify and track fraudulent activities.
- Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected room deposits, fees and payments.
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
- Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
- Trained new team members on company procedures, customer service and issue resolution.
- Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department to resolve issues with guest rooms.
- Calculated billings and posted charges to room accounts, reviewing charges with guests at checkout.
- Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance with security and payment card industry standards.
- Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
- Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
- Retrieved mail, packages and documents on behalf of guests, promptly verifying receipt and arranging for pickup or transmittal.
- Entered and updated sensitive customer information during check-ins and room changes.
- Designed employee work schedules to address complete operational needs.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
- Stored guest valuables in safe and individual boxes for security.
Director of Finance / Cluster
Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Le Meridien Hotels & R
, Saudi Arabia
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.
- Analyzed financial data regarding product performance and customer performance and developed reports for key stakeholders.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Managed day-to-day operations within Number-person finance department for Type organization.
- Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
- Strengthened Type and Type operations by proactively managing and optimizing Type operations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing
Al Mansoura University
Skills
Disaster Recovery Planning
Accomplishments
- Mainly in Hospitality / Hotel Industry and others.
Certification
Project Management Training, Boston University, Institute of International Training Master Financial Manager (MFM), American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM) Finance Code of Ethics | Budgeting | Time Management Higher Performance | Worldwide Code of Conduct | Data Handling Procedures
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Strategic CFO Finance Business Partner, Consultant
Self Employed
12.2018 - Current
Strategic CFO, MECA / CFO Academy | Leadership Coaching Programs MECA / CFO Academy , New Jersey, USA
01-2016
Director of Finance | Strategic CFO
New Products Industries Co. Ltd
01.2012 - 01.2018
Financial Controller | Director of Finance
Movenpick Hotel Qassim
01.2011 - 01.2012
Director of Finance / Cluster
Starwood Hotels & Resorts / Le Meridien Hotels & R
01.2006 - 01.2011
Project Management Training, Boston University, Institute of International Training Master Financial Manager (MFM), American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM) Finance Code of Ethics | Budgeting | Time Management Higher Performance | Worldwide Code of Conduct | Data Handling Procedures
01-2000
Financial Controller, F&B Cost Controller, Sales Manager, Chief Accountant, & External Auditor
Different Employees
01.1991 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing
Al Mansoura University
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