MOHAMED ABED
Giza
Summary
Highly experienced financial planning and accounting manager with 14 years of experience in large multinational firms covering various areas and businesses (manufacturing, oil& gas, pharmaceutical, trading, and financial services). Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial strategies that improve profitability and reduce costs. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budget forecasting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group Accounting and Reporting Manager
BARQ Group (IT Infrastructure)
01.2024 - Current
- Prepare and review financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory filings
- Manage the consolidation process for regional entities, eliminating intercompany transactions and preparing regional consolidated statements
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports within established deadlines
- Manage and maintain the group's accounting policies and procedures
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting
- Provide insights and analysis of financial data to support informed decision-making by management and the board of directors
- Participate in the development and review of budgets and forecasts for the region
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, and identify and explain significant deviations.
Group Chief Accountant
BARQ Systems (IT infrastructure)
07.2019 - 12.2023
- Develop and implement financial strategies for the organization
- Analyze and report on financial performance
- Review and approve financial reports and budgets
- Manage the accounting team and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Oversee tax compliance and provide guidance on tax planning
- Develop and implement cost reduction initiatives to improve profitability
- Prepare financial statements, cash flows and budget forecasts
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Implement internal controls to ensure financial data accuracy
- Liaison with external auditors and manage the audit process.
Finance manager
Sharaf DG (Retail)
12.2017 - 06.2019
- Managed the financial operations of the organization
- Led the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial statements
- Analyzed financial results and provided recommendations to improve performance
- Coordinated tax compliance and worked with external auditors to ensure compliance with regulations
- Developed and managed the accounting team
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
Chief Accountant
CHUBB life (Life insurance)
02.2015 - 11.2017
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal control standards
- Streamline accounting processes by introducing automation and reducing manual processes resulting in a significant reduction in errors and increased efficiency
- Negotiate vendor contracts and ensure timely payment of invoices to maintain positive vendor relationships
- Managed all accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoices, processing vendor payments, and following up on collections
- Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly financial statements to senior management to support decision-making
- Analyzed financial data and prepared monthly reports identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries
- Summarizes financial status by collecting information
- Preparing balance sheet, profit and loss, annual budget, stat to GAAP reports and other statements.
Senior Auditor
KPMG (Audit Firm)
04.2009 - 01.2015
- Develop audit plans and supervise a team of auditors in completing the audit
- Identify and assess risks, develop and implement audit procedures for financial statements and internal controls
- Collaborate with management to develop solutions and recommendations that create efficiencies and enhance controls
- Review financial statements, identify risks, assess internal controls and recommend improvements
- Evaluated the design and effectiveness of internal controls, test procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - English Section -
Cairo University
05.2007
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Team Management
- Internal Controls
- Regulatory Compliance
- ERP (ORACLE- SAP)
- IFRS
- ERP systems proficiency
- Consolidation Accounting
- Accounting Policy Development
- Budget Planning
Basicinformation
Giza, Egypt
Resumesource
CVwizard.com
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/10/86
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- IFRS Diploma, ACCA - 2024
Timeline
Group Accounting and Reporting Manager
BARQ Group (IT Infrastructure)
01.2024 - Current
Group Chief Accountant
BARQ Systems (IT infrastructure)
07.2019 - 12.2023
Finance manager
Sharaf DG (Retail)
12.2017 - 06.2019
Chief Accountant
CHUBB life (Life insurance)
02.2015 - 11.2017
Senior Auditor
KPMG (Audit Firm)
04.2009 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science in Accounting - English Section -
Cairo University
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