MOHAMMED ALI TALEB
Aswan,Egypt
Summary
Results-driven Senior Oil & Gas Accountant with 15+ years of comprehensive experience in energy sector financial management, upstream/downstream operations accounting, and international energy markets. Proven expertise in IFRS compliance, joint venture accounting, production sharing contracts (PSC), and SEC regulatory reporting. Demonstrated success in managing complex financial portfolios exceeding $850M annually for multinational energy companies, with specialized knowledge in petroleum accounting, commodity trading, and energy transition finance. Fluent in multiple languages with strong analytical skills and deep understanding of global energy markets dynamics.
Analytical Financial Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial forecasting, risk management, and data analysis. Excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication to achieve goals and drive business success.
Experienced Financial Analyst with a background in managing and interpreting financial data to support business decision-making. Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling paired with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly. Notable impact made on previous work through identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing operational efficiency.
Seasoned financial and investment analyst with comprehensive background in market research, portfolio management, and financial modeling. Skilled in identifying trends, conducting risk assessments, and developing strategic investment recommendations to drive growth and profitability. Demonstrated ability to optimize portfolios and enhance decision-making processes through in-depth analysis and insights. Proven track record of contributing to successful financial strategies and investment outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Upstream Financial Analyst
Regional Energy Consulting Firm
, Egypt
01.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: International IOC Partnerships
- Spearheaded comprehensive financial analysis for 12+ upstream oil & gas projects across MENA region with combined CAPEX of $2.8B including partnerships with Shell, BP, and Eni
- Orchestrated sophisticated DCF models for unconventional shale gas projects, improving investment decision accuracy by 25% using Monte Carlo simulation and sensitivity analysis
- Streamlined joint venture accounting for 8 production sharing contracts with major international oil companies ensuring full IFRS 11 and ASC 808 compliance
- Facilitated ESG reporting framework aligned with TCFD recommendations for energy transition projects improving sustainability metrics by 40%
- Pioneered cross-border tax optimization strategies reducing effective tax rate by 18% for multinational energy operations across 6 jurisdictions
- Implemented SAP S/4HANA modules and Python-based analytics for production forecasting and automated financial reporting
- International IOC Partnerships
- Analyzed financial data to support energy project feasibility assessments.
Petroleum Accounting Specialist
International Oil Trading Corporation
, Remote/Egypt
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Global Energy Trading House
- Orchestrated commodity trading accounting for crude oil, refined products, and natural gas derivatives portfolio worth $850M annually with real-time P&L reporting
- Spearheaded mark-to-market valuation procedures for energy derivatives reducing P&L volatility by 32% through sophisticated hedging strategies
- Streamlined robust hedge accounting documentation under IFRS 9 for commodity price risk management including calendar spreads, crack spreads, and basis trading
- Facilitated CFTC and SEC regulatory compliance reporting on derivative positions with automated reconciliation processes
- Pioneered automated reconciliation processes reducing month-end close time by 40% using Bloomberg BPIPE integration and VBA automation
- Developed VaR models for daily risk reporting and Monte Carlo simulations for portfolio optimization
- Global Energy Trading House
Sales Unit Manager - Energy Solutions
RGS Group for Energy and Electricity Solutions
Aswan, Egypt
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Managed renewable energy project finance for solar installations with total capacity of 150MW across industrial and agricultural sectors including grid-tied and off-grid systems
- Developed comprehensive financial models for grid-connected solar systems including revenue optimization strategies and energy storage integration
- Led market analysis for green hydrogen opportunities in Egypt's emerging renewable energy sector with focus on industrial applications and export potential
- Achieved 180% of annual sales targets through strategic client relationship management and technical solution optimization
- Collaborated with Eaton Electric and international equipment suppliers on technical and financial aspects of industrial power solutions and energy efficiency projects
Insurance Sales Manager & Risk Analyst
Misr Life Insurance Company
Aswan, Egypt
07.2013 - 07.2021
- Managed comprehensive insurance portfolio including energy sector liability and property coverage worth $45M+ with specialized focus on oil & gas operations insurance
- Developed sophisticated risk assessment models for industrial and energy infrastructure projects including downstream facilities and petrochemical complexes
- Led sales team of 15+ professionals achieving 150% of company targets for 6 consecutive years with consistent market share growth
- Specialized in group insurance products for oil & gas companies and energy infrastructure projects including coverage for offshore operations and international assignments
- Received multiple excellence awards from board of directors for outstanding performance and innovation in energy sector insurance solutions
Assistant Finance Manager & Treasury Head
The Nubian Company for Tourism Services
Aswan, Egypt
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed multi-entity financial operations including hotels and Nile cruise fleet with annual revenue of $8M+ across 5 business units
- Implemented daily treasury management system with real-time cash flow monitoring and foreign exchange risk management
- Coordinated payroll operations for 200+ employees across multiple locations with automated payroll processing and compliance reporting
- Participated in high-value commercial negotiations and contract structuring for tourism partnerships and fleet expansion projects
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports for board of directors and stakeholders including monthly variance analysis and KPI dashboards
Securities & Forex Trading Specialist
Sigma Capital Securities & Nile One Brokers
Cairo, Egypt
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Managed equity and forex trading portfolios with total AUM of $12M+ for institutional and retail clients with focus on energy sector equities and commodity-linked investments
- Conducted technical and fundamental analysis for Egyptian stock market and international forex markets using advanced charting and algorithmic trading strategies
- Developed algorithmic trading strategies achieving 18% average annual returns with optimized risk-adjusted performance metrics
- Provided investment advisory services specializing in energy sector equities and commodities including oil & gas exploration companies and energy infrastructure REITs
- Trained clients on proprietary trading platforms and risk management techniques with emphasis on energy market dynamics and geopolitical risk assessment
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Financial Management
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Commerce (Open Education)
Advanced Telecommunications Certificate -
National Telecommunications Institute
Skills
- Oil & Gas Accounting Excellence
- Upstream/Downstream Financial Reporting
- Joint Venture & Partnership Accounting
- Production Sharing Contracts
- Reserve-Based Lending
- Credit Facilities Management
- Commodity Trading
- Physical/Financial Trading Operations
- Energy Derivatives
- Hedging Strategies
- Financial Management
- Compliance
- IFRS Compliance
- US GAAP Compliance
- SEC Regulatory Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- DCF Modeling
- Budget Planning
- Variance Analysis
- KPI Dashboards
- Cash Flow Management
- Treasury Operations
- Investment Portfolio Management
- Asset Management
- Exploration & Production Finance
- Economics
- Refining & Marketing Operations Accounting
- Pipeline & Transportation Tariff Accounting
- Regulatory Accounting
- LNG Project Finance
- Petrochemicals Project Finance
- Risk Assessment
- Renewable Energy Reporting
- ESG Reporting
- Energy Transition Finance
- Carbon Accounting
- Advanced Technology Systems
- SAP S/4HANA
- Oracle Cloud Financials
- Schlumberger Petrel Suite
- Landmark DecisionSpace
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Reuters Eikon Trading Platforms
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Advanced Analytics Dashboards
- Python
- SQL
- VBA Programming
- Financial Automation
- Risk Management
- Controls
- Market Risk Assessment
- Credit Risk Management
- Counterparty Analysis
- Operational Risk
- Internal Controls
- Commodity Price Risk Hedging
- Portfolio Optimization
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Regulatory Compliance
- Environmental Risk Assessment
- Social Risk Assessment
- ESG Integration
- Financial modeling
- DCF analysis
- Energy market analysis
- Strategic planning
Affiliations
- Member: International Association of Petroleum Accountants (IAPA)
- Member: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) - Egypt Section
- Member: Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - Egypt
- Member: Egyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors
- Member: Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
- Member: Association of Businessmen and Investors in Aswan
- Active Participant: Annual Energy Finance Conference - Cairo
- Committee Member: Travel and Tours Committee - Aswan Sporting Club
Certification
- Advanced Oil & Gas Accounting (AOGA) - Petroleum Accounting Society of Canada
- Joint Venture Accounting & Audit Certificate - International Association of Petroleum Accountants (IAPA)
- Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) Accounting - Energy Institute
- Upstream Oil & Gas Financial Analysis - Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
- IFRS for Oil & Gas Industry - PwC Academy
- Reserve Based Lending (RBL) & Energy Credit Analysis - International Energy Credit Association
- Certified Energy Risk Professional (ERP) - Global Association of Risk Professionals
- Energy Derivatives & Risk Management - International Energy Credit Association
- ESG Reporting for Energy Companies - CFA Institute
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Level I - Global Association of Risk Professionals
- SAP FI-CO Certified Application Associate (S/4HANA)
- Oracle Financials Cloud Certified Implementation Specialist
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) Certificate
- Python for Financial Analysis & Data Science - Coursera
- Advanced Excel & VBA for Financial Modeling - Microsoft
- Power BI & Tableau Advanced Analytics Certification
- Schlumberger Petrel Reservoir Engineering & Economics
- Aspen HYSYS Process Simulation for Oil & Gas
- AutoCAD for Solar Power Plant Design & Engineering
- AVEVA PI System for Energy Data Management
Accomplishments
- $2.8B+ Portfolio Management: Successfully managed financial analysis for 12+ upstream projects across MENA region
- Cost Optimization Expert: Reduced effective tax rates by 18% through cross-border optimization strategies
- Process Improvement Leader: Decreased month-end close time by 40% through automation initiatives
- Performance Excellence: Achieved 180% of sales targets for 6 consecutive years
- Risk Management: Reduced P&L volatility by 32% through sophisticated derivatives hedging strategies
- ESG Implementation: Improved sustainability reporting metrics by 40% through TCFD-aligned frameworks
Technical Proficiencies
SAP S/4HANA (FI, CO, SD, MM, PS, PM modules), Oracle Cloud Financials (R12, Fusion Applications), JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, QuickBooks Enterprise & Sage Intacct, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Schlumberger Petrel Suite & ECLIPSE Reservoir Simulation, Landmark DecisionSpace (OpenWorks, R5000), AVEVA PI System & OSIsoft for Energy Data Management, Aspen HYSYS & Aspen Plus Process Simulation, P2 Energy Solutions (Resolve, OpenInvoice, P2 BOLO), Quorum Business Solutions & Energy Trading Platforms, Bloomberg Terminal & BPIPE Real-time Data, Reuters Eikon & Elektron Market Data, Murex Trading Platform & Risk Management, Endur/ALPS (ION Commodities) Trading & Risk, ETRM Solutions (Allegro, Trilogy, OpenLink), MarkitSERV & Trade Repository Systems, Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib), R Programming & Statistical Analysis, SQL (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL), VBA & Advanced Excel Financial Modeling, Power BI & Tableau Advanced Dashboards, MATLAB for Financial Engineering & Risk Modeling
Availability
True, True, True, True, True, True
Languages
Native Speaker (Egyptian dialect + Modern Standard Arabic), Advanced Professional Working Proficiency (C1 Level), Intermediate Conversational (B1 Level), Basic Business German (A2 Level)
Core Competencies
Upstream/Downstream Financial Reporting (IFRS 6, GAAP ASC 932), Joint Venture & Partnership Accounting (IFRS 11, ASC 808), Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) & Service Contracts, Reserve-Based Lending (RBL) & Credit Facilities Management, Commodity Trading & Physical/Financial Trading Operations, Energy Derivatives & Hedging Strategies (IFRS 9, ASC 815), IFRS & US GAAP Expert-level Compliance & Implementation, SEC Regulatory Reporting (10-K, 10-Q, Proxy Statements), Financial Analysis & DCF Modeling (NPV, IRR, Sensitivity Analysis), Budget Planning & Variance Analysis with KPI Dashboards, Cash Flow Management & Treasury Operations, Investment Portfolio & Asset Management, Exploration & Production (E&P) Finance & Economics, Refining & Marketing Operations Accounting, Pipeline & Transportation Tariff & Regulatory Accounting, LNG & Petrochemicals Project Finance & Risk Assessment, Renewable Energy & ESG Reporting (TCFD, GRI Standards), Energy Transition Finance & Carbon Accounting (CCUS, DAC), SAP S/4HANA (FI-CO, SD, MM, PS, PM modules), Oracle Cloud Financials (R12, Fusion Applications), Schlumberger Petrel Suite & Landmark DecisionSpace, Bloomberg Terminal & Reuters Eikon Trading Platforms, Power BI, Tableau & Advanced Analytics Dashboards, Python, SQL, VBA Programming & Financial Automation, Market Risk Assessment (VaR, Stress Testing, Monte Carlo), Credit Risk Management & Counterparty Analysis, Operational Risk & Internal Controls (SOX 404 Compliance), Commodity Price Risk Hedging & Portfolio Optimization, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Regulatory Compliance, Environmental & Social Risk Assessment & ESG Integration
Personal Information
Available: Available for Global Assignments
Languages
English
Beginner
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Aribac
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Timeline
Senior Upstream Financial Analyst
Regional Energy Consulting Firm
01.2023 - Current
Petroleum Accounting Specialist
International Oil Trading Corporation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Sales Unit Manager - Energy Solutions
RGS Group for Energy and Electricity Solutions
01.2022 - 01.2023
Insurance Sales Manager & Risk Analyst
Misr Life Insurance Company
07.2013 - 07.2021
Assistant Finance Manager & Treasury Head
The Nubian Company for Tourism Services
02.2012 - 12.2012
Securities & Forex Trading Specialist
Sigma Capital Securities & Nile One Brokers
06.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Financial Management
Ain Shams University, Faculty of Commerce (Open Education)
Advanced Telecommunications Certificate -
National Telecommunications Institute
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