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Sherif Saad El Din Ahmed

Sherif Saad El Din Ahmed

Accountant
Cairo

Summary

To join an international organization needing a challenging individual, to develop and incorporate the strengths and traditions of the past with future opportunities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Risk Analyst

Central Bank Of Egypt
11.2019 - Current
  • Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by conducting regular reviews of policies, procedures, and controls related to risk management practices within the organization.
  • Produced accurate and timely collections reports, facilitating measurement, decision-making and engagement with customers.
  • Investigated allegations to check validity and recommend actions to minimize risk.
  • Improved decision-making processes by providing insightful recommendations based on thorough risk analysis.
  • Established strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders involved in managing various types of organizational risks.
  • Enhanced risk management processes by implementing advanced statistical analysis and data modeling techniques.

Senior Manager

Bank Audi Lebanon
2 2018 - 3 2019
  • Understanding all bank products to assist Oracle with the new core banking system parametrization
  • Creating a chart of accounts and mapping it with the existing chart
  • Identifying all bank products' accounting entries to be applied to the new core system
  • Testing system parametrized products and financial settings to identify any issues
  • Building reconciliation reports to check financial migration results
  • Following up with IT/Oracle for identified issues and bugs
  • Assisting the reporting team with financial reconciliation for the new Oracle reporting system.

Deputy Manager

Bank Audi Egypt
01.2014 - 02.2018
  • Understanding the new core banking system “Oracle - Flexcube” to be able to apply to our current products
  • Creating a chart of accounts and mapping it with the existing chart
  • Identifying all bank products' accounting entries to be applied to the new core system
  • Testing system parametrized products and financial settings to identify any issues
  • Building reconciliation reports to check financial migration results
  • Following up with IT/Oracle for identified issues and bugs
  • Assisting the reporting team with financial reconciliation for the new Oracle reporting system.

Head of Financial Control Unit

Bank Audi Egypt
04.2011 - 01.2014
  • Define, propose, and implement accounting procedures related to new transactions and products within Bank
  • Supervise daily revision of different reports to monitor all transactions, parameters, and trends to detect/alert bank of any financial risks
  • Provide managerial instructions and guidance in resolving identified issues and risks
  • Ensure that daily control reports and reconciliation are being properly reviewed
  • Monitor daily movements on interest and commission GLs to identify unexpected trends and take corrective action if needed
  • Coordinating with regulatory reporting unit for all required accounts and related disclosures
  • Investigating repetitive issues being raised and adding appropriate controls to avoid them reoccurring
  • Control bank system accounting parameters
  • Extract and summarize data required for reporting and analysis
  • Monitor and Prepare analysis of bank accruals (interest, operating expenses,…)
  • Coordinate with branches on all financial issues to investigate system-related accounting issues and suggest solutions for further action
  • Perform other related duties.

Senior Accountant

Bank Audi Egypt
06.2007 - 04.2011
  • Reviewing Daily Time Deposits renewals
  • Reviewing accruals & accounts modification requests sent from branches
  • Reviewing Manual Transactions processed on the revenue/expense accounts by non-finance staff without the appropriate approval
  • Reviewing Value date control report as per the bank policies daily
  • Reviewing newly opened accounts daily
  • Accrued interest reconciliation
  • Checking reopened accounts
  • Coordinating with the branches to settle Zero balance accounts with accrued interest
  • Issuing Balance confirmation certificates for clients
  • Settling Overdrawn accounts after coordinating with the branch
  • Checking accounts against their nature
  • Checking T/Ds with min
  • Balances for local & foreign Currencies as per bank
  • Controlling and monitoring discounted checks
  • Coordinating with Branch network support to Settle all overdrawn accounts Corporate Calculations.

Assistant Accounts Payable

Citibank Egypt
02.2005 - 12.2006
  • Daily Expense Processing
  • Responsible for Dept
  • Management Information System' MIS Recording & Reports
  • Monthly Dept
  • Reconciliation for Corporate & Consumer Accounts (P.Paid, Reserve,etc…) Daily FX & Chamber of Commerce reporting to the treasury
  • Fleet Management
  • Bank Stamps Tracking
  • Checks Tracking.

Financial Analyst

Arab Charted Accountants (RSMi)
09.2004 - 01.2005
  • Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
  • Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
  • Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
  • Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
  • Performed complex financial and budget analyses to determine requirements and justify requested funding.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

the Modern Academy in Maadi (MAM)

Thanaweya Amma Certificate - Arts

Rajac language School

Skills

  • Fast typing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Perfect Internet usage
  • Basic Web Site Designing
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Contingency Planning
  • Careerrelatedexperience

    • 02/2018, 03/2019, Bank Audi Lebanon, Senior Manager, Understanding all bank products to assist Oracle with the new core banking system parametrization., Creating a chart of accounts and mapping it with the existing chart., Identifying all bank products' accounting entries to be applied to the new core system., Testing system parametrized products and financial settings to identify any issues., Building reconciliation reports to check financial migration results., Following up with IT/Oracle for identified issues and bugs., Assisting the reporting team with financial reconciliation for the new Oracle reporting system.
    • 01/2014, 02/2018, Bank Audi Egypt, Deputy Manager, Understanding the new core banking system “Oracle - Flexcube” to be able to apply to our current products., Creating a chart of accounts and mapping it with the existing chart., Identifying all bank products' accounting entries to be applied to the new core system., Testing system parametrized products and financial settings to identify any issues., Building reconciliation reports to check financial migration results., Following up with IT/Oracle for identified issues and bugs., Assisting the reporting team with financial reconciliation for the new Oracle reporting system.
    • 04/2011, 01/2014, Bank Audi Egypt, Head of Financial Control Unit – Senior Supervisor, Define, propose, and implement accounting procedures related to new transactions and products within the Bank., Supervise the daily revision of different reports to monitor all transactions, parameters, and trends to detect /alert the bank of any financial risks, Provide managerial instructions and guidance in resolving identified issues and risks., Ensure that daily control reports and reconciliation are being properly reviewed., Monitor daily movements on interest and commission GLs to identify unexpected trends and take corrective action if needed., Coordinating with the regulatory reporting unit for all required accounts and related disclosures., Investigating repetitive issues being raised and adding appropriate controls to avoid them reoccurring., Control bank system accounting parameters., Extract and summarize data required for reporting and analysis., Monitor and Prepare analysis of bank accruals (interest, operating expenses,…)., Coordinate with branches on all financial issues to investigate system-related accounting issues and suggest solutions for further action., Perform other related duties.
    • 06/2007, 04/2011, Bank Audi Egypt, Senior Accountant – Deputy Section Head, Reviewing Daily Time Deposits renewals., Reviewing accruals & accounts modification requests sent from branches., Reviewing Manual Transactions processed on the revenue/expense accounts by non-finance staff without the appropriate approval., Reviewing Value date control report as per the bank policies daily., Reviewing newly opened accounts daily., Accrued interest reconciliation., Checking reopened accounts., Coordinating with the branches to settle Zero balance accounts with accrued interest., Issuing Balance confirmation certificates for clients., Settling Overdrawn accounts after coordinating with the branch., Checking accounts against their nature., Checking T/Ds with min. Balances for local & foreign Currencies as per bank., Controlling and monitoring discounted checks., Coordinating with Branch network support to Settle all overdrawn accounts, Corporate Calculations
    • 02/2007, 06/2007, Bank Audi Egypt, Junior Accountant, Daily Expense Processing., Daily Check Issuance, Intermediate Accounts Reconciliation., Daily List of Rolled over Accounts (Time Deposits renewals), Executing both accruals & accounts modification requests sent by branches., Monitoring all medical expenses for resigned employees to avoid exceeding their limits., Monitoring all monthly allowances & expenses for all Lebanese on mission (Ex-Pats)., Worked on gathering all expenses related to the Bank launch party., Worked on allocating FA for all branches., Helped in preparing CBE monthly & quarterly reports., Assisted the external auditors in gathering all appropriate documents to review our quarterly CBE Reports
    • 02/2005, 12/2006, Citibank Egypt, Assistant Accounts Payable, Daily Expense Processing., Responsible for Dept. "Management Information System" MIS Recording & Reports., Monthly Dept. reconciliation for Corporate & Consumer Accounts (P.Paid, Reserve,etc…), Daily FX & Chamber of Commerce reporting to the treasury., Fleet Management., Bank Stamps Tracking., Checks Tracking.
    • 09/2004, 01/2005, Arab Charted Accountants (RSMi), Financial analysis unit (Advisors), Daily tasks including analyzing Clients Financial position., Update Clients with market Details & Best Designs to take. With no risk., Advise clients with the best design to take according to market needs.
    • 09/2003, 08/2002, Badr El Din Petroleum Company, Investment Associate, Assisted Senior Accountant at the Operation Service Sector., Daily tasks included analyzing Financial Positions using Financial Ratios And reviewing Invoices., Helped in recording data entry using MS- Excel, and other office work.

    Coursework

    • Financial Analysis (RSMi)
    • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) (RSMi – Bank Audi)
    • Auditing Course (RSMi)
    • Basic & Advanced Excel Course (Bank Audi)
    • Anti-money laundry (Bank Audi – CitiBank)
    • Team building (Bank Audi)
    • Time Management (Bank Audi)
    • Power Bi (CBE)

    Skillsandtalents

    • Evaluated interpersonal skills
    • Easily adapt to new environments
    • High teamwork skills
    • Creativity
    • High capabilities

    Socialactivities

    • Swimming team in El Gezira Club
    • Thai kuan do team in El Gezira Club

    Personal Information

    • Place of Birth: Giza, Egypt
    • Date of Birth: 11/19/82
    • Nationality: Egyptian
    • Marital Status: Single

    Militarystatus

    Exempt

    References

    Available Upon Request

    Timeline

    Project Risk Analyst

    Central Bank Of Egypt
    11.2019 - Current

    Deputy Manager

    Bank Audi Egypt
    01.2014 - 02.2018

    Head of Financial Control Unit

    Bank Audi Egypt
    04.2011 - 01.2014

    Senior Accountant

    Bank Audi Egypt
    06.2007 - 04.2011

    Assistant Accounts Payable

    Citibank Egypt
    02.2005 - 12.2006

    Financial Analyst

    Arab Charted Accountants (RSMi)
    09.2004 - 01.2005

    Senior Manager

    Bank Audi Lebanon
    2 2018 - 3 2019

    Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting

    the Modern Academy in Maadi (MAM)

    Thanaweya Amma Certificate - Arts

    Rajac language School
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