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‪Mahmoud Atta‬‏

‪Mahmoud Atta‬‏

Financial Manager
Cairo,Ain Shams

Summary

Chartered Accountant with experience in preparing, analyzing and reviewing financial statements.

Resourceful Financial Manager adept at supporting high growth Real estate development, trade, distribution, import and export. Skilled in aligning people, processes and technology to achieve continuous improvement in operational processes. Well-versed in providing analytics with insight and influencing decisions that support growth and development.

Ambitious Financial Manager determined to continually exceed expectations. Willing to take on added responsibilities to achieve desired results.

Profit-focused Financial Manager with expertise in cost reduction and budgeting.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Education

Accounting And Finance

Zagazig University
Zagazig, Egypt
09.1996 - 05.2000

Work History

Financial Manager

Brouq Development
New Cairo, Cairo Governorate
09.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Composed comprehensive reports for executive leadership aimed at strategic planning initiatives.
  • Diligently pursued overdue payments and negotiated client payment plans to decrease receivable balances.
  • Developed and presented financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
  • Collaborated across departments to project and manage operating costs effectively.
  • Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Optimized financial projections by investigating variances to improve strategic planning outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Streamlined payroll and adjustment processes for the accounting team, enhancing financial accuracy.
  • Improved compliance by implementing new revenue recognition process for fixed-price arrangements and vendor-specific objective evidence accounting.
  • 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.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential investments, safeguarding company assets from undue exposure.
  • Improved revenue compliance with corporate revenue standards.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Improved accuracy of commission payouts with implementation of process improvements.

Financial Manager

Smart Company for Distribution - BASF Agent
Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate
05.2015 - 08.2022
  • Prepare financial data reporting process to include preparation of accurate and timely data monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with accounting standards.
  • Participate in strategic planning and formulating long-term business plans budgets and periodic forecasting and Analyzing change and conducting risk assessment.
  • Prepare the annual budget and consult with sectional management on the fiscal aspects of program planning.
  • Report to board of directors on variances from the budget, and the reasons for those variances.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, Statement of cash flows, Statement of change in shareholders' equity, and other financial statements.
  • Compile and analyze financial information and prepare financial ratios and reports (current ratio, profitability ratio, activity ratio)
  • Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
  • Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and Completeness.
  • Prepare and review, revenue, customer billing and collection of outstanding invoices on time.
  • Ensure processing suppliers invoices, supplier payment , accruals, expenses, and other finance documents
  • Supervise the input of financial data into software and generate required reports for the management.
  • Cost control and monitor inventories.
  • Deal with Export and Import department to achieve Customs Requirements.
  • Manage fixed asset and depreciation.
  • Overview Cash and bank procedures and forecast cash flows and Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Oversee the operations of organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
  • Train, motivate and evaluate accounting team to ensure that the department has the necessary skill base and that staff are optimally motivated and enabled to maximize their potential and contribution to the company.
  • Interact with external auditors in completing audits and Ensure compliance with financial legislation, statutory requirement, and internal control requirements.
  • Prepare financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, and boards of directors and coordinate completion of internal and annual statutory audits, in order to ensure company compliance with statutory reporting requirements and obligations

Finance Manager

New Trade and Engineering Co. - SKF Agent
Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate
02.2011 - 05.2015
  • Plan, organize and execute financial tasks and projects of the organization.
  • Make estimates of funds required for short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.
  • Complete financial reports, lead month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.
  • Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
  • Achieve proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.
  • Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.
  • Prudently make investments on assets that maximize returns.
  • Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
  • Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking and reports.
  • Evaluate financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments.
  • Understand and calculate risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.
  • Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
  • Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
  • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Account Manager

New Trade and Engineering Co.
Heliopolis, Cairo Governorate
05.2005 - 02.2011

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the company accounts. This includes delivering a highly proactive, reactive and responsive account management service and building close and trusted relationships with clients.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.
  • Preparation of all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports.
  • Provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; provide corrective action recommendations to management, where necessary.
  • Oversee the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed assets and Accounting and financial reporting of all entities.
  • Implement Firm’s Accounting Policies and interpret guidance in regards to accounting transactions.
  • Prepare tax schedules and coordinate tax workpapers for tax group.
  • Design and implement procedures for joint venture accounting systems
  • Hands-on experience in billing, monthly partner payroll and sales use tax filling
  • Ensure completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and identify and communicate findings.
  • Liaise effectively with finance constituents on financial accounting and reporting deliverables, issues and process improvements
  • Work with internal and external auditors during reviews and audits to ensure full cooperation from accounting staff and compliance with all qualified requests.
  • Open letters of credit.

Certified Public Accountant Assistant

Mr. Badwi Deraz Office - Chartered Accountant and
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
10.2000 - 05.2005

Skills

Financial reporting and analysis

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Financial Manager

Brouq Development
09.2022 - Current

Financial Manager

Smart Company for Distribution - BASF Agent
05.2015 - 08.2022

Finance Manager

New Trade and Engineering Co. - SKF Agent
02.2011 - 05.2015

Account Manager

New Trade and Engineering Co.
05.2005 - 02.2011

Certified Public Accountant Assistant

Mr. Badwi Deraz Office - Chartered Accountant and
10.2000 - 05.2005

Accounting And Finance

Zagazig University
09.1996 - 05.2000
‪Mahmoud Atta‬‏Financial Manager