Experience

Mercedes-Benz Korea

• South Korea
• Wholesale Motor Vehicles and Parts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Controlling

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East

• United Arab Emirates
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Revenue Controlling Mercedes-Benz Cars

  • Oct 2015 - Aug 2020

• Head of Operational Excellence

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

  My role is to lead business transformation and achieve operational excellence in Daimler Middle-East and Levant through the implementation of processes and initiatives to enhance cross-enterprise integration, and create a continuous improvement culture. Lead process optimization in accordance with the ISO 9001 requirements and standards. Promoted and facilitated introduction of alternative approaches, methods, and best practices to improve process and productivity across Daimler business disciplines.Drove best practice groups and process improvement workshops to review and document existing processes and impart change and best practice to drive process improvement.Developed and documented standard operating procedures and KPIs for all key disciplines, acted as coach and mentor in business improvement methodologies.Led the design and implementation of the Process Automation System, and delivered system training and coaching across the organisation.Developed, implemented and promoted KPIs to improve operations and customer relations, served as an agent to drive a continuous and sustainable improvement culture based on quality and operational excellence. Show less

• Head of Sales Administration

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

  Working closely with the Sales & Marketing Director and Chief Financial Officer, I am leading the Sales Administration Project which entails establishing the SA function, putting in place the necessary tools, systems and processes, ensuring effective kick off and smooth implementation, all across Daimler organization as well as our network of Distributors in the Region.Analyzed and diagnosed the process in place for possible gaps through the systematic collection of inputs from the main stakeholders and process influencesCreated the SA Manual setting out the guidelines, policies and procedures of the new process working with an independent Management Consultant to document the processEstablished a Sales Incentives Claiming process that significantly reduces financial risks through the analysis of audit findings and creating a process that remediates those findings accordinglyLed the implementation of the new process internally within the Sales & Marketing department and externally with our General Distributors in the Region of 12 countriesLed change management interventions in implementing the new process across the region through site visits, on site training of the Sales, Finance and General Distributor staff, ensuring awareness and understanding are achieved as well buy-in to the new processPartnered with external auditors in auditing the General Distributors in our core markets to identify process gaps within the GD and verifying past incentives to ensure integrity and eligibilityI am also accountable for the following:Ensure segregation of duties and the Daimler’s “4 Eyes” principleImplement FCPA compliant controls to ensure continuous compliance with FCPA regulations (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)Establish Sales Administration department Standards Operating Procedures, Structure, Tasks and Responsibilities, in order to put in place a future plan for the continuation of the department once it is up and running Show less

• Accounting Manager

  • May 2011 - Dec 2012

  Established the Accounting and Treasury functions from scratch which entailed putting in place the structure, systems and processes, hiring, training and development of peopleSigned off the Statuary accounts for the financial year ended December 31, 2010, reconciling all Balance Sheet accounts from January 2010 which was a backlog hanging back from the previous yearReconciled 2011 accounts making adjusting entries to ensure proper presentation of the Ledger accountsCommissioned an external consultant to document all Accounting processes, policies and guidelines, identifying gaps and inefficienciesConverted manual paper-based processes (expense claim management, invoice management and procurement) into fully automated systems using MS Dynamics AX Improved the quality of month end closing through deploying best practice in ledger account presentation, setting accrual provisions, etc all of which ensured the consistency and integrity of the month end closingShifted month end closing to the 3rd working day of each month Show less



Mercedes-Benz Egypt

• Sales Operations Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

  In this position, I reported to the senior Sales Manager and the Sales & Marketing Director in managing the end-to-end operation process from Planning and Ordering to Production, Logistics, Wholesale distribution & Retail supervision. This entailed setting dealers yearly targets, monitoring Distributors target achievement, managing the wholesale operation, reporting and planning with Headquarters in Germany, all while enhancing the CRM process and systems. I was able to achieve the following;Developed our Volume Target setting model that enabled us to transform target setting from generic to segmented Distributor/Product/Model specific at a fixed product ratio for each Distributor. This achieved standardization and fair distribution across Distributors and ensured consistency in volume sales, as well as accomplished profitability balanceCreated a thorough and accurate reporting platform that enabled us to cover all reporting aspects from Retail to Wholesale and have a better overview of Sales operationsRestructured the Sales Operations department to optimize efficiency and productivity, and ensure better allocation of human resourcesWorked on improving the process for Fleet and Corporate Sales accounts, which achieved higher consistency, efficiency, transparency and fair distribution Show less

• Accounting Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Sep 2010

  I headed the accounting team of 8 Accountants and reported to the Financial Controller in the realization of Mercedes Benz policies and procedures, financial reporting, and the implementation of Accounting controls and standards. My job was to review and approve entries and reconciliations for all accounts (Receivables, Payables, inter-company transactions, banks, etc), reviewing tax submissions, partnering in year-end external audits, all while ensuring compliance and correction. I was able to achieve the following;- Converted data recording and reporting from manual to automated using all modules in MS-Dynamics in integration with our internal Accounting software.- Achieved a higher turnaround on Monthly Closing, and was able to shift the closing from the 8th working day to the 1st working day.- Restructured the Accounting department to ensure maximum efficiency, and introduced employee-rotation within the department for continuous development Show less



DaimlerChrysler Egypt/Mercedes-Benz Egypt

• Egypt

• Accounting Supervisor

  • Apr 2007 - Dec 2008

  This role entailed overseeing the sales and receivables cycle for both Mercedes and Chrysler brands (including Vehicles and Spare Parts Cycles), reviewing entries and reconciliations, and managing a team of 3 accountants Implemented essential Controls into the cycle establishing time saving procedures, and led the Chrysler financial Carve-Out process in 2008 This role entailed overseeing the sales and receivables cycle for both Mercedes and Chrysler brands (including Vehicles and Spare Parts Cycles), reviewing entries and reconciliations, and managing a team of 3 accountants Implemented essential Controls into the cycle establishing time saving procedures, and led the Chrysler financial Carve-Out process in 2008



DaimlerChrysler Egypt

• Senior Accountant

  • Apr 2006 - Mar 2007

  My responsibility was to maintain the records related to the sales and receivables cycle for Mercedes vehicles, preparing vouchers and invoices, and related account analysis – where I had the challenge of a hanging backlog from several old accounts and clearing it out in tight timelines while maintaining current accounts in check

• Junior Accountant

  • Mar 2004 - Mar 2006

  As a Junior I was entrusted with maintaining the records related to the payables cycle for important vendors, handling payables and bank reconciliations, and preparing related account analysis.



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Auditor

  • Sep 2003 - Mar 2004

  Within my capacity as an auditor, I gained extensive experience in Internal Controls, Policies and Procedures in relation to Receivables, Payables, Inventory, Payroll, Disbursements, Collection Cycles and Financial Reporting in addition to preparation of Financial Statements with proper presentation and disclosures all within important client organizations; Egyptian American Bank, National Societe Generale Bank NSGB, Orascom, Credit Lyonnais Bank, and others. My role entailed preparing audit programs, conducting field work for audit and special assignments, assisting in report writing for Audit and special assignments. Show less