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Sherif Ghonime
Co-founder Global International Business
Cairo,Sherouq City
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs.
Customer-oriented General Manager with 22 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
General Manager
Global international business
Cairo, Misr El Gedida
01.2022 - Current
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Boosted productivity consolidating material planning, data collection, payroll and accounting programs into one system.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
- Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Identified trends in customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.
Finance Manager
Indomie Egypt
Cairo, Sheraton
01.2017 - Current
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
Account Manager
Indomie Egypt
Cairo, Sheraton
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Developed pipeline to monitor sales progress and boost company revenue.
- Managed book of business to maintain positive relationships and make effective financial or client-related decisions.
- Reviewed and mitigated discrepancies to increase sales, reduce costs and streamline processes.
- Analyzed account details such as usage, sales data and client comments to enhance understanding of effectiveness and client needs.
- Introduced new processes to improve data analysis.
Assistant Manager
Indomie Egypt
Cairo, Sheraton
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Taught staff strategies for completing work and smoothly carrying out senior management directives.
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions to drive profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations and contract details.
- Developed innovative sales proposals to promote product quality and showcase market comparisons.
- Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
Accountant Supervisor
Indomie Egypt
Cairo , Sheraton
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Preparing tax returns, providing documentation and reconciling accounts.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Accountant
Indomie Egypt
Cairo , Sheraton
01.2005 - 12.2009
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
Accounts Assistant
Indomie Egypt
Cairo , Sheraton
10.2003 - 12.2004
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
- Organized data into multiple spreadsheets to streamline data.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Communicated regularly with customers regarding account questions and issues.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Accountant
Arab Traders
Cairo , Nasr city
11.1999 - 12.2002
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
BBA - Accounting And Business Management
09.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
Work flow planning
Management information systems
Cost reduction strategies
Budgeting and forecasting
Risk analysis and management
SAP expertise
Interests
Travelling
Timeline
General Manager - Global international business
01.2022 - Current
Finance Manager - Indomie Egypt
01.2017 - Current
Account Manager - Indomie Egypt
01.2015 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager - Indomie Egypt
01.2013 - 12.2014
Accountant Supervisor - Indomie Egypt
01.2010 - 12.2012
Accountant - Indomie Egypt
01.2005 - 12.2009
Accounts Assistant - Indomie Egypt
10.2003 - 12.2004
Accountant - Arab Traders
11.1999 - 12.2002
Ain Shams University - BBA, Accounting And Business Management
09.1995 - 05.1999