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Lydia Emad

Chief Accountant
Cairo

Summary

Accomplished Chief Accountant with extensive experience in financial management, accounting policies, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in overseeing finance departments, managing month-end and year-end closing processes, and preparing detailed financial reports. Adept at financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. Skilled in IFRS adherence, audit coordination, cash-flow monitoring, and team supervision. Strong proficiency in advanced Excel functions, financial modelling, and data visualization techniques. Committed to continuous improvement in financial management processes and professional development of accounting staff.

Knowledgeable Chief Accountant with solid foundation in operations management. Demonstrated success in streamlining processes and supporting project implementation within fast-paced environment. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster collaborative team dynamics.

Operations professional skilled in process optimization and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise includes project management, data analysis, and supply chain logistics. Valued for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering 5 years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Chief Accountant

Mtor
05.2025 - Current
  • Reporting:
  • Manage month-end and year-year closing processes, including financial statement preparation, reconciliation, and analysis.
  • Oversee the day-to-day R2R (Record to Report) for Trade and Non-trade, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee daily team tasks' completion, reports updates, and delivery.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports, including review and update.
  • Follow up on daily operational treasury, monitor cash flow, and control transactions following daily operations and end-day closing.
  • Compliance:
  • Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to facilitate audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
  • Control data filing and ensure accurate reporting as needed.
  • Team Lead:
  • Responsible for team performance analysis, monthly KPIs, and annual appraisals.
  • Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Streamline daily team communication across all internal and external channels to maximize efficiency.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.

Chief Accountant

LIPS Healthcare
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Reporting:
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including financial statement preparation, reconciliation, and analysis.
  • Oversee the day-to-day R2R (Record to Report) for Trade and Non-trade, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee daily team tasks' completion, reports updates, and delivery.
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports, including review and update.
  • Follow up on daily operational treasury, monitor cash flow, and control transactions following daily operations and end-day closing.
  • Compliance:
  • Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to facilitate audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
  • Control data filing and ensure accurate reporting as needed.
  • Team Lead:
  • Responsible for team performance analysis, monthly KPIs, and annual appraisals.
  • Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
  • Streamline daily team communication across all internal and external channels to maximize efficiency.
  • Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.

Accounting Supervisor

LIPS Healthcare
01.2024 - 08.2024

Senior Financial Accountant

London International Patient Services
12.2021 - 12.2023

Financial Accountant

LIPS Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2021

FAO Junior Accountant

BDO Esnad
01.2019 - 01.2021

Treasury and Banks Accountant

Gtbeds
04.2016 - 12.2018

Data Entry Operator

Gezira Travel
06.2015 - 03.2016

Customer Service and Operations (Intern)

Egyptian Gulf Bank
07.2014

Education

Bachelor's degree - Commerce

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
05.2015

Skills

Certification

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), October 23, 2023, ID: 84993819

Timeline

Chief Accountant

Mtor
05.2025 - Current

Chief Accountant

LIPS Healthcare
09.2024 - 04.2025

Accounting Supervisor

LIPS Healthcare
01.2024 - 08.2024

Senior Financial Accountant

London International Patient Services
12.2021 - 12.2023

Financial Accountant

LIPS Healthcare
02.2021 - 12.2021

FAO Junior Accountant

BDO Esnad
01.2019 - 01.2021

Treasury and Banks Accountant

Gtbeds
04.2016 - 12.2018

Data Entry Operator

Gezira Travel
06.2015 - 03.2016

Customer Service and Operations (Intern)

Egyptian Gulf Bank
07.2014

Bachelor's degree - Commerce

Cairo University
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