MOSTAFA GAMAL MOHAMED
Business Control | Commercial Finance | Working Capital | Revenue Management
Giza
Summary
Business Control Manager with a background in credit governance, accounts receivable, and working capital across shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, transportation, and supply chain environments. Manages direct oversight of 2300 corporate customers, 100 reviews per month, 90% to 95% of control exceptions resolved within the agreed SLA, and EGP 201+ million in monthly collections volume, translating financial data into practical actions that support cash flow, revenue protection, and executive reporting. Partners with Commercial, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Legal teams to strengthen governance across 3 business units in multi-business operations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Controller
Marine & Engineering Services Company (MESCO)
03.2020 - Current
- Business Scope
- Lead Credit Control while supporting broader Business Control initiatives across multiple business entities. Responsible for Working Capital Management, Revenue Protection, Executive Reporting, Financial Analysis, Credit Governance, and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Legal teams.
- Developed and implemented customer credit strategies that supported business growth objectives.
- Develop and implement customer credit strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
- Monitor Accounts Receivable performance and optimize working capital.
- Prepared executive dashboards that provided insights into collections, customer profitability, exposure, and financial KPIs.
- Support executive leadership with commercial and financial insights for strategic decisions.
- Partner with Commercial, Sales, Operations, Finance, and Legal departments to resolve business challenges.
- Lead credit governance initiatives that strengthen financial controls and revenue protection.
- Drove process improvements and supported ERP transformation through successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 implementation.
- Develop team capabilities through coaching, KPI management, and performance monitoring.
- Managed customer credit portfolio exceeding EGP 500 Million.
- Supported monthly collections exceeding EGP 200 Million.
- Governed credit facilities for more than 350 corporate customers.
- Improved executive visibility through advanced financial reporting and profitability analysis.
- Contributed to successful Microsoft Dynamics 365 process implementation.
Credit Control Manager
TEU Logistics
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed customer credit exposure and collection activities to maintain cash flow stability.
- Implemented structured recovery plans, significantly reducing overdue receivables.
- Fostered collaboration between Sales, Operations, and Finance to streamline credit processes.
- Strengthened cooperation between Sales, Operations, and Finance.
Senior Credit & Collection Specialist
Marine & Engineering Services Company (MESCO)
01.2014 - 06.2019
- Managed complex collection portfolios and commercial disputes.
- Managed complex collection portfolios and resolved commercial disputes to enhance cash flow.
- Prepared executive aging and collection reports to inform strategic decision-making.
- Supported implementation of corporate credit policies.
- Streamlined collection process through structured follow-up to increase recovery rates.
Credit & Collection Specialist | Treasury & General Accountant
Marine & Engineering Services Company (MESCO)
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Contributed to establishing Credit & Collection function, enhancing overall credit management processes.
- Oversaw treasury operations and conducted bank reconciliations to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Supported month-end closing and financial reporting.
- Supported general accounting activities, facilitating timely month-end closing and financial reporting.
Accountant
El Fawy Import & Export
06.2007 - 10.2008
- Managed daily accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared reconciliations and financial records for timely reporting and analysis.
- Supported import and export accounting operations, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Helwan University
Egypt01-2005
Skills
Business control
Commercial finance
Working capital management
Financial analysis
Accounts receivable
Credit management
Cash flow forecasting
Executive reporting
Customer profitability
Financial reporting
Variance analysis
Budgeting & forecasting
Pricing analysis
P&L management
Credit policy development
Collections strategy
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY
"Effective Business Control is not about limiting business growth—it is about enabling sustainable growth through financial discipline, commercial awareness, and informed decision-making."
Timeline
Credit Controller
Marine & Engineering Services Company (MESCO)
03.2020 - Current
Credit Control Manager
TEU Logistics
07.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Credit & Collection Specialist
Marine & Engineering Services Company (MESCO)
01.2014 - 06.2019
Credit & Collection Specialist | Treasury & General Accountant
Marine & Engineering Services Company (MESCO)
01.2009 - 12.2013
Accountant
El Fawy Import & Export
06.2007 - 10.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Helwan University