Mohamed Haddad
Finance Associate
Cairo, Egypt
Summary
Experienced Finance Associate at the UN World Food Programme, skilled in budgeting, financial management, and strategic planning. Passed CFA Level 1 Exam with strong expertise in data visualization, financial modeling, and automation. Proven track record in optimizing operations and driving digital transformation. Fluent in Arabic and English, with a diverse background across finance and impact investing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Associate
United Nations - World Food Programme (WFP)
Cairo, Egypt
10.2019 - Current
- Developed the Bottom-Up Strategic Budgeting Exercise for 2021 and 2022, optimizing budget allocation for approximately USD 30 million
- Created and maintained financial dashboards on Tableau, enhancing data visualization and reducing analysis time
- Analyzed and reported monthly on functional units' budgets, providing actionable insights for improved budget management
- Processed payments for the regional bureau and country offices
- Enhanced contractor selection accuracy through financial data and model evaluations
- Provided procedural and technical support, ensuring compliance with WFP financial policies
- Contributed to budget preparation, implementation, and monitoring, reducing budget variances by 10%
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through comprehensive data analysis from SAP and other systems.
Special Adviser to the Deputy Director
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
Cairo, Egypt, Cairo Governorate
5 2024 - 09.2024
- Operational Support: Advised and supported the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) in implementing sub-projects related to Transformation Pillars and UN Reform initiatives, coordinating with HOUs and COs
- Conducted Mission to Syria and Lebanon for Strategic Guidance
- Monitored key success indicators for WFP operations in the region, identifying issues for the DRD’s attention and resolution
- Coordinated mission organization with WFP Country Offices and relevant counterparts during duty travels with the DRD
- Prepared briefing materials, talking points, and agendas for DRD’s meetings
- Conducted research on developments in technology, environment, and finance, enhancing WFP operations knowledge
- Supported DRD communications and advocacy through WFP Communities and other channels
- Managed preparations for RBC-hosted meetings
- Reporting and Briefing: Ensured high-quality briefing notes
- Briefed the DRD in meetings, workshops, and conferences, and took notes as required
- Drafted talking points, briefings, speeches, PowerPoint presentations, and outcome reports internal and external meetings.
Finance Officer - Private Partnerships
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
Rome, Italy
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed and reported on funds amounting to USD 40 million across three divisions
- Streamlined the divisional budgeting process, reducing monthly preparation time by 40% and saving USD 1 million
- Improved fund allocation monitoring with specialized Excel-based tools for 10+ accounts
Finance Officer - Tunisia Country Office
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Streamlined services with finance and administrative teams, reducing financial transaction processing time.
- Maintained a 98% accuracy rate while processing over 500 financial transactions monthly.
- Processed payments and invoices, adhering to WFP standards.
- Generated over 15 ad-hoc budget reports monthly, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Managed payroll for National Tunisian and Libyan staff.
- Resolved overdue payments for suppliers.
Finance and Contracts Assistant
EU Delegation in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt, Cairo Governorate
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Acted as a financial initiating agent for legal transactions related to external aid projects
- Liaised with external partners on program implementation and contracts
- Participated in call for proposals and tender procedure verifications.
Associate
EFG Hermes Leasing
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted credit and risk assessments, including financial analysis and projections
- Coordinated with other departments for effective risk management
- Prepared credit memorandums and provided actionable recommendations.
Financial Analyst
Catalyst Partners
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Supported strategy development and market assessments for target companies
- Worked on debt restructuring and mezzanine financing structures
- Conducted research and prepared marketing materials for various sectors.
Senior Financial Analyst
KPMG
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Built financial models, feasibility studies, and valuations for multiple sectors
- Developed sector reports and presentations based on business and economic analysis
- Reviewed cash flow models for asset-backed securities.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting -
American University in Cairo
10.2008 - 05.2013
CFA Level I -
11.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint): Advanced skills in Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VBA) and creating professional documents and presentations
- SAP: Experience in financial data management, reporting, and workflow optimization
- Tableau & Power BI: Proficient in building dynamic dashboards and data visualizations for business insights
- Power Automate: Skilled in automating workflows to increase efficiency
- VBA (Macros): Experienced in automating tasks and improving processes in Excel
Languages
Fluent in Arabic and English
Timeline
Finance Officer - Tunisia Country Office
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
10.2023 - 12.2023
Finance Officer - Private Partnerships
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
04.2023 - 08.2024
Finance Associate
United Nations - World Food Programme (WFP)
10.2019 - Current
CFA Level I -
11.2018 - 05.2019
Finance and Contracts Assistant
EU Delegation in Egypt
09.2018 - 10.2019
Associate
EFG Hermes Leasing
09.2017 - 09.2018
Financial Analyst
Catalyst Partners
11.2015 - 09.2017
Senior Financial Analyst
KPMG
03.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Accounting -
American University in Cairo
10.2008 - 05.2013
Special Adviser to the Deputy Director
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
5 2024 - 09.2024
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