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Mohamed Abdel Gawad

Mohamed Abdel Gawad

ESAA Since 1995

Summary

Seek a challenging position that utilizes my qualifications, to contribute to the growth of your respective company.

A highly motivated and results driven as a Group Chief Financial Officer who has over Twenty Three years of experience in leading and developing a successful finance & business teams. Skilled in numerous financial and accounting fields, including: preparing corporate financial strategy, annual budgets & target setting, monitoring key accounts, managing cash flow and treasury in addition to enhancing internal control's systems. Having the ability to handle complex assignments effectively & possessing the confidence to work as part of a team or independently.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Group CFO

Giza Systems
12.2023 - Current
  • Led budgeting process, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
  • Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.
  • Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within the organization.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, ensuring a smooth and efficient annual audit process with minimal findings or issues identified.
  • Mentored finance team members, fostering a culture of professional growth and skill development within the department.
  • Managed risk effectively through the establishment of a comprehensive risk management framework, safeguarding company assets against potential threats.
  • Optimized working capital levels by closely monitoring accounts receivable/payable balances and taking appropriate actions as needed.
  • Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for improvement and implementing cost-saving measures across various departments.
  • Negotiated favorable terms with vendors and suppliers, achieving significant savings on procurement expenses.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new financial reporting system, resulting in more accurate and timely data for decision-making purposes.
  • Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
  • Refined internal control procedures, strengthening the overall integrity of financial data captured within the system.
  • Evaluated investment opportunities diligently, contributing to informed decisions regarding potential projects and their expected returns.
  • Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
  • Drove revenue growth by developing pricing strategies that maximized both sales volume and profitability.
  • Presented financial results to board members and investors during quarterly meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
  • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.

CEO of VAS Integrated Solutions

Subsidiary of Giza Systems Group
07.2020 - 12.2023
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth by more than 300% in two years.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Developed a high-performance executive team for improved productivity and efficiency.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
  • Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming divisions or subsidiaries, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new markets and devising targeted expansion strategies.

Corporate Finance Director

Giza Systems Company
11.2012 - 06.2020
  • Formulating strategic and long-term business plans
  • Supervising & Managing the monthly financial reporting package of the group (14 legal entities across 9 Countries)
  • Providing and interpreting financial information
  • Monitoring and interpreting cash flows and predicting future trends
  • Researching and reporting on factors influencing business performance
  • Analyzing competitors and market trends
  • Developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk
  • Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
  • Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
  • Developing external relationships with stakeholders
  • Adapting the overall policies and procedures of the group
  • Managing budgets and the annually target setting
  • Arranging new sources of finance for a company's debt facilities
  • Supervising and managing all the financial & accounting issues with the countries' managers
  • Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation

Finance Manager

Giza Systems Company
08.2004 - 11.2012
  • Implementation of Microsoft Great Plains financials system
  • Creating and preparing monthly financial reporting package
  • Preparing financial statement and monitoring reports on monthly basis
  • Preparing chart of accounts
  • Preparing of the overall budgeting of the company's activities
  • Managing company cash flow, payable, receivables and total co
  • P&L and balance sheet
  • Book Keeping and preparation of updated accounts available for auditing by the authorized bodies
  • Review the banking transactions & bank's reconciliations
  • Develop the internal control system by identifying the weakness to be reported to the audit committee with my recommendations to solve

Audit Manager

KPMG Hazem Hassan
08.1998 - 08.2004
  • Responsible with my subordinates for auditing much kind of sectors such as Banks, Manufacturing, Trading, Services, Brokerage & Securities, Software companies and EC Programs
  • The following is a sample of the clients that have been audited: HSBC Bank – Egypt, HSBC Bank Middle East – Jordan, Commercial International Bank (CIB), African Import & Export Bank, Pepsi Cola Co., MAF Hypermarkets (Carrefour), Electronic Data Systems (EDS – Egypt), Saratoga for blanket, ECICO Egypt for electronic, Al Futtaim - private - limited (Honda Egypt), Al Futtaim – Toyota Egypt, Daynamic for trading securities, Egycap co
  • For investment, PSDP – European Union, MSSP – European Union, BSRP – European Union, British International School

Audit Group Supervisor

Hossan Office for Auditing & Accounting
12.1994 - 01.1998

Auditor

KPMG Hazem Hassan
11.1992 - 11.1994

Education

BSC - Faculty of commerce

Cairo University

Skills

Office applications (EXCEL - WINDOWS – PowerPoint – WORD)

Home

+201001660577

+971505352577

+966530735577


Personal Information

  • Number of Children: 2
  • Date of Birth: 10/10/71
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Egyptian
  • Marital Status: Married

Training

  • Several financial reporting training in Dubai & Egypt
  • Various online training courses ex. IFRS
  • Training on ERP systems (ex. Great Plains, AX, Oracle)
  • Computerized accounting

Timeline

Group CFO

Giza Systems
12.2023 - Current

CEO of VAS Integrated Solutions

Subsidiary of Giza Systems Group
07.2020 - 12.2023

Corporate Finance Director

Giza Systems Company
11.2012 - 06.2020

Finance Manager

Giza Systems Company
08.2004 - 11.2012

Audit Manager

KPMG Hazem Hassan
08.1998 - 08.2004

Audit Group Supervisor

Hossan Office for Auditing & Accounting
12.1994 - 01.1998

Auditor

KPMG Hazem Hassan
11.1992 - 11.1994

BSC - Faculty of commerce

Cairo University

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