Experience

Fondation Diane

• Lebanon
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Finance & Investment

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Nurve Partners

• Saudi Arabia
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Aug 2022 - Mar 2023



TETCO Group

• Lebanon
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2022



Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS)

• Lebanon
• Construction
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Group Finance Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Dec 2019

  - Consolidate the group's accounts and ensure adequate controls are implemented across the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Lebanon), Africa (Rwanda and Kenya), and South East Asia (Singapore and India); - Analyze operating results of the group and its business units; and compare it with approved plans and historical data; - Interpret the company's financials to management and highlight areas for improvement; - Manage the preparation of the group's yearly plan; - Monitor cash flows and predict future trends; - Continuously liaise with auditors and establish policies to mitigate the company's financial risks; - Engage with international financial advisers and lawyers to conduct the company's Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activities; - Led and closed the acquisition of two Indian companies including drafting the LOI, engaging financial and tax due diligence, drafting the SPA and SHA, checking the CPs and completion requirements - Appointed Chairman of the board of directors of one of the Indian companies - Conduct feasibility studies for new branches and projects - Maintain banking relations Show less



TASC Towers

• United Arab Emirates
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2012

  - Arranged and evaluated financial models - Participated in examining and assessing the value of projects - Provided assistance with financial due diligence on potential investments - Rendered support with the preparation of management presentations to possible investors - Recommended selection strategies to senior management through the evaluation of the company’s operating data and comparison of current and historical information - Collaborated with investment bankers to aid in raising cash for the acquisition of potential targets Show less



TASC

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Regional Finance Officer

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008

  - Supervised the group’s cash flow in compliance with each subsidiary’s monthly requirements and ensured proper allocation of cash flow between entities - Provided support with the consolidation of financial statements from holding companies and subsidiaries - Managed the financial system, employee pay records, and benefits, as well as authorized payouts - Handled the approval of invoices, issuance of receipts, and creation of overall budget projections - Maintained records of government documentation; and monitored the timely delivery of financial records - Designed and implemented new financial structures that boosted efficiency of financial reporting Show less



ECODIT

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Officer

  • Jan 2006 - Mar 2008

  - Managed a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) fund of $4.4M to implement a development project that aims at expanding economic opportunities through eco-tourism - Devised systems for internal control, compliance, financial reporting functions and a new accounting system compatible with the donor’s requirements - Prepared monthly financial reports to HQ and donors alike, bank reconciliations, quarterly accruals, cash advance requests and employees payroll and ensured full compliance with the donors’ requirements - Analysed and redirected budget line items for forecasting purposes - Liaised with external auditors - Held authorization for payment processing of all checks - Performed all procurement operations (goods and services) and participated in all tender opening sessions as a critical member in the selection committee Show less



Mercy Corps

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Officer

  • Apr 2003 - Dec 2005

  - Reconciled project expenses against the finance system - Monitored all commitments towards suppliers, contractors and sub-grantees - In addition to the responsibilities stated below as a junior accountant - Booked daily transactions into the finance system: MAS – 90 - Processed payments and monitored related budget activities - Tracked the inventory, insurance, commitments with contractors, advance payments and petty cash transactions - Reconciled accounts payable, vehicles log, stamp-duty ledger and employees timesheet - Liaised with internal and external auditors - Assisted in the preparation of the monthly management accounts Show less



BLOM BANK s.a.l.

• Lebanon
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2002 - Sep 2002



Mercy Corps

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern

  • Jul 2001 - Oct 2001