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)
Strategic financial planning
Communication & Negotiation skills
Leadership
Work under pressure
ERP system implementation
Excellent team player
Capital structure optimization
Performance metrics analysis
Working capital management
Investor relations management
Risk management proficiency
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