Hisham Wael

• Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes regarding growth opportunities and resource allocation.
• Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
• Oversaw administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel.
• Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
• Developed and presented financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
• Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
• Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
• Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Developed and transformed finance and operations team from transactional to analytical to provide enhanced business support.
• Collaborated with department heads to establish annual budgets, promoting fiscal responsibility across the organization.
• Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
• Managed team of 8 finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.
• Delivered timely internal reports to various stakeholders detailing key aspects of the company''s financial health, ensuring transparency and clear communication.
• Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.

• Optimized cash flow management strategies, ensuring sufficient funds were available for daily operations while maximizing returns on idle cash balances.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through regular audits and reconciliations, leading to improved decision-making capabilities.
• Prepared comprehensive financial statements for executive review, aiding in effective decision-making processes regarding growth opportunities and resource allocation.
• Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
• Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
• Oversaw administrative staffing by recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new personnel.
• Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by consistently following up on overdue payments and negotiating payment plans with clients.
• Developed and presented financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
• Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
• Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
• Developed and transformed finance and operations team from transactional to analytical to provide enhanced business support.
• Collaborated with department heads to establish annual budgets, promoting fiscal responsibility across the organization.
• Managed team of 6 finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for contracting, order processing, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
• Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
• Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting, enabling more accurate predictions of future revenue and expenses.
• Delivered timely internal reports to various stakeholders detailing key aspects of the company''s financial health, ensuring transparency and clear communication.
• Generated revenue and reduced costs by recommending innovative alternatives.
• Performed due diligence on prospective vendors and partners to protect against potential financial risks or conflicts of interest.
• Developed strategic plan for sale of group assets.
• Improved compliance by implementing new revenue recognition process for fixed-price arrangements and vendor-specific objective evidence accounting.
• Implemented a comprehensive employee training program for financial software, increasing staff efficiency and reducing the need for external support.
• Contributed to effective hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best candidate to leadership.
• Managed accounting-team data using NEXT ERP, entering and organizing payroll, adjustments and monthly accrual information.
• Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.
• Collaborated with tax professionals to ensure accurate and timely filing of all required documents, minimizing the risk of costly penalties or audits.
• Negotiated advantageous contract terms with suppliers, resulting in significant cost savings without sacrificing quality or delivery times.
• Proposed and achieved cost savings by reducing product return rates.
• Created strategies to increase client revenue and reduce client spending.
• Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.

• Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
• Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
• Successfully resolved escalated issues, preventing potential loss of valuable clients while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved.
• Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
• Monitored and analyzed customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintained high client retention rate by providing exceptional customer service and anticipating client needs.
• Coordinated with internal teams to facilitate prompt delivery of client projects.

General Accounts (Treasury Accountant - Supplier Accountant)

• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.