Sherif Amer
Cairo
Summary
A DBA, dual MBA, DIP-holding, expert financial director, and chief financial officer with 25 years of experience in the Egyptian and Gulf job market. Increased the capital efficiency of his current company to 1B EGP, and through smart financial decisions, he increased its overall budget and business values to 2B EGP. Looking to accomplish more achievements as a chief financial officer at a well-established company.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Financial Officer CFO
Abdullah Alhomaidhi Sons Holding Co
- Key Achievements:
- Improved the financing and accounting team’s process and tasks instead of the pre-existing manual approach
- Key Responsibilities:
- Provided financial reports and interpreted financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
- Advised on investment activities and provided strategies that the company should take
- Maintained the organization’s financial health.
- Analyzed costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
ALMUNIF PIPES
- 12.2022
- Key Responsibilities:
- Financial and Administrative Oversight:
- Leading and managing the entire finance and accounting team.
- Preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards.
- Ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the financial market and the Securities and Exchange Commission (such as disclosures and laws).
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Preparing long- and short-term financial plans.
- Developing risk management strategies.
- Preparing financial forecasts and analyzing the company's financial performance against targets.
- Corporate Governance and Compliance:
- Ensuring compliance with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) regulations and laws governing joint stock companies.
- Supporting the implementation of best corporate governance practices within the company.
- Internal Control and Risk Management:
- Developing strong and effective control systems to protect the company's assets.
- Working with the Internal Audit Committee to ensure the integrity of financial operations.
- Finance and Liquidity Management:
- Smartly manage cash flows and ensure the liquidity needed to operate the business.
- Develop innovative financing strategies to support growth (such as issuing stocks or bonds).
- Leadership and Development:
- Build a strong finance team and develop talent within the finance department.
- Provide support to other departments regarding financial aspects.
Financial Director
Forward for Contracting & Real Estate
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Key Achievements:
- Saved millions of Egyptian Pounds for the company through;
- Enhancing the accounting department to achieve results more efficiently according to the IFRS
- Trained staff on definitions and best practices of financial statements
- Implemented ERP Microsoft Dynamics which increased the number of reports and enhanced internal communication
- Prevented the company’s falling into any fiscal gaps
- Increased the company’s capital efficiency to 1B EGP
- Increased the company’s overall budget and business values to 2B EGP through smart financial decisions
- Changed the company’s negotiation method to depend on the net present value and other chances
- Acquired the ISO 9001 certification
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Egyptian Company For Integrated Contracting – ECIC
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Key Achievements:
- Changed the company to be a joint stock one
- Enhanced the accounting department to achieve results more efficiently according to the IFRS
- Key Responsibilities:
- Directed the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
- Analyzed operations to identify areas needing reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
- Worked with the CEO and other executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
- Ensured quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Managed and complied with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Performed a variety of advanced financial analyses to determine the current and forecasted financial health of the company
- Used financial modeling to simulate financial scenarios
Financial Consultant
Saudi Industrial Development Company Saudi Arabia (SIDC)
10.2015 - 08.2018
- Key Achievements:
- Saved 10M SAR after imposing financial revision and control over operations’ decisions
- Saved 4M SAR by avoiding certain loans and looking for other financing solutions
- Oversaw and supervised IFRS implementation for the first time in the company’s history
- Key Responsibilities:
- Enhanced the company’s decision-making quality by centralizing the financial department
- Optimized marketing team’s spending by analyzing their activities and enhancing their decision-making process
- Ensured that the finance function has reliable financial reporting systems capable of generating reports that satisfy stakeholder’s requirements
- Developed performance measures and monitoring systems that support the company's strategic direction
- Provided financial leadership, advice, and support to the company
- Prepared critical fiscal documentation regarding accounting activities
Financial Controller and Development Manager
Arctobia Contracting
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Key Achievements:
- Reduced costs by cash management systems and cost deduction by 10M EGP
- Accurately allocated the loans terms and their usage which led to the efficiency of working capital
- Key Responsibilities:
- Tracking, reporting, and analyzing budget variances
- Recommending changes in policies or procedures that will improve financial performance
- Overseeing all financial control activities, including the review and analysis of monthly and quarterly numbers and disclosures
Financial Manager
Tebrak Trading & Contracting
10.2011 - 12.2012
Financial Manager
Al Roudah For Real Estate Development
08.2009 - 07.2011
Financial & Administrative Manager
Al Burj Engineering Consultants
08.2002 - 08.2009
Accounts Manager
Contact Trade
03.2001 - 03.2002
Deputy Finance Manager
Egypt for Management and Engineering Development
08.1998 - 02.2001
Senior Auditor
Nour El-Din for Financial Consult anting Services
08.1998 - 12.2000
General Accountant
Nuts Company
07.1996 - 07.1998
General Accountant
Queens Medical Company
09.1994 - 07.1996
General Accountant
Al Kawass Group for Readymade Clothes
01.1994 - 08.1994
Education
DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) - Finance and Investment
Ain Shams University
01.2024
MBA (Master of Business Administration) - Financial Markets
The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences
01.2015
MBA (Master of Business Administration) - Financial Management
The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences
01.2014
Diploma in Accounting & Auditing - undefined
Ain Shams University
01.2000
B.C Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Ain Shams University
01.1992
Skills
- Financial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial Modelling
- Financial Auditing
- Cost Optimization
- Crisis Management
- Strategic Management
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Management
- Leadership ERP Systems
- Assets Management
- Budgeting
- Governance Principles
- Database Analysis
- Negotiation Skills
- Commercial Awareness
- Business Intelligence
- MBA / DBA / DIP
- Communication Skills
- SAP
- Oracle
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- ERP
- AI Motamem
- AI Motakamel
- AI Nafeeq
- American Quick Books Programs
Certification
- DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration), Finance and Investment major Ain Shams University 2024
- MBA (Master of Business Administration), Financial Markets major The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences 2015
- MBA (Master of Business Administration), Financial Management major The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences 2014
Training
- Corporate Governance& Professional Chairman
- Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Crisis and disaster management Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Strategic management Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Quality in administrative transactions and Work teams Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Quality management audit certified ISO 9001 ABC Academy of Business Center 2022
- Decision-making and leadership styles Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Time and work stress management Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Change management and persuasion skills Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Innovation and solutions to difficult administrative problems Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- Preparation of Professional Leaders Egyptian Foundation For Development and Training 2022
- TOEFL Score of 590 2019
Timeline
Financial Director
Forward for Contracting & Real Estate
09.2020 - 05.2022
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Egyptian Company For Integrated Contracting – ECIC
09.2018 - 08.2020
Financial Consultant
Saudi Industrial Development Company Saudi Arabia (SIDC)
10.2015 - 08.2018
Financial Controller and Development Manager
Arctobia Contracting
01.2013 - 08.2015
Financial Manager
Tebrak Trading & Contracting
10.2011 - 12.2012
Financial Manager
Al Roudah For Real Estate Development
08.2009 - 07.2011
Financial & Administrative Manager
Al Burj Engineering Consultants
08.2002 - 08.2009
Accounts Manager
Contact Trade
03.2001 - 03.2002
Deputy Finance Manager
Egypt for Management and Engineering Development
08.1998 - 02.2001
Senior Auditor
Nour El-Din for Financial Consult anting Services
08.1998 - 12.2000
General Accountant
Nuts Company
07.1996 - 07.1998
General Accountant
Queens Medical Company
09.1994 - 07.1996
General Accountant
Al Kawass Group for Readymade Clothes
01.1994 - 08.1994
Chief Financial Officer CFO
Abdullah Alhomaidhi Sons Holding Co
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
ALMUNIF PIPES
- 12.2022
MBA (Master of Business Administration) - Financial Markets
The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences
MBA (Master of Business Administration) - Financial Management
The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences
Diploma in Accounting & Auditing - undefined
Ain Shams University
B.C Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Ain Shams University
DBA (Doctorate in Business Administration) - Finance and Investment
Ain Shams University
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