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
2019.10 - 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 - 2024.09
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
2023.04 - 2024.08
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
2023.10 - 2023.12
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
2018.09 - 2019.10
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
2017.09 - 2018.09
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
2015.11 - 2017.09
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
2014.03 - 2015.11
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
2008.10 - 2013.05
CFA Level I -
2018.11 - 2019.05
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
2023.10 - 2023.12
Finance Officer - Private Partnerships
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
2023.04 - 2024.08
Finance Associate
United Nations - World Food Programme (WFP)
2019.10 - Current
CFA Level I -
2018.11 - 2019.05
Finance and Contracts Assistant
EU Delegation in Egypt
2018.09 - 2019.10
Associate
EFG Hermes Leasing
2017.09 - 2018.09
Financial Analyst
Catalyst Partners
2015.11 - 2017.09
Senior Financial Analyst
KPMG
2014.03 - 2015.11
Bachelor of Accounting -
American University in Cairo
2008.10 - 2013.05
Special Adviser to the Deputy Director
WFP - Temporary Duty Assignment
5 2024 - 2024.09
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