Chief Financial Officer

• Dec 2022 - Present

Finance Director

• Mar 2020 - Jan 2023

Finance Director

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

Led the team of Finance Process Flow designing project. The activity resulted in internal control enhancement & identification of non-value added processes. Successful track record of leading multiple high profile projects that resulted in significant cost reduction, business growth, shareholder’s wealth maximization and process optimization. Successfully managing a multi-cultural team of 50+ staff. Possess a unique blend of Finance, Supply Chain & IT related qualifications which have enabled me to provide value added services to the business including assistance in ERP implementation and Supply Chain Optimization programs. Implemented short term incentives and retention bonuses for high performers, which resulted in increase in employee retention ratio by up to 25 % over the period of 1 years. Reduced monthly closing cycle by 5 working days with identification and recommendation of enhanced closing procedures. Achieved and exceeded goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. Provide excellent leadership by differentiates top performers, fosters teamwork and also able to encourages work/life balance. Designed the financial control policy and procedure of the company, set up system and established internal controls in the form of report generation and regular management reporting Achievements at serenity hotels & resorts KPIs and SLAs system introduced in the hotel which resulted a controlled environment as per Hotel’s policy. Achieved and exceeded goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc at Serenity Hotels & Resorts. Show less

Director of Finance

• May 2017 - Apr 2019

Financial Controller and Business Support

• Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

Financial Controller

• Aug 2016 - Apr 2017

Financial Controller at Tolip Resort & Spa Taba

• Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

• Ensure all related local and corporate policies and procedures and management/others agreements are observed by all hotel management personnel. • Safeguard all of the hotel assets and financial resources to ensure that all are utilized to maximize the hotel profitability. • Provide timely and accurate financial information and counsel to the hotel senior management on all aspects. • Responsible for preparing a comprehensive monthly report of the entire financial results of the hotel in established corporate formats and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. • Assist the General Manager in establishing policies, rules, internal controls and safeguards that ensure profitability and control of operations and to report any deviation. • Provide Treasurer Function to the hotel with regard to cash planning and review the cash position on a daily basis in order to optimize the use of funds. Show less

Assistant Financial Controller

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

• Prepare and issue all financial statement reports, month end accruals and journal entries; maintain reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts in accordance with accepted accounting principals. • Responsible for monitoring, controlling and recording all sales, purchases, salaries and expenses. • Prepare forecasts and budgets as required either locally or by corporate office and report and deviation of over expenditure, under budget or non compliance with the approved budget. • Assign and delegate responsibility and authority to Director of Purchasing, Credit Manager, Chief accountant, other department head and supervisors. • Review the status of accounts receivable aging and monitor billing and collections. • Maintain files for contracts, lease and agreements and ensure compliance with their requirement. • Take appropriate personnel related action (i.e. hire, commend, discipline, evaluate, etc.) Show less

Chief Accountant

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2014

• Preparing and Posting the monthly Journal Entries such as Prepaid, Accrual, Utilities (Heat, Light & Power), Medical, Life Insurance, Monthly Contracts and Payroll. • Reconciling all the Balance Sheet accounts as well as bank reconciliation and bank journal entry, balancing all the General Ledger accounts and make corrections. • Responsible for Prepare and record all month end journal entries of the Hotel. • Supervise the day to day activities of all accounting staff including assisting them when necessary. • Prepare daily cash position report and maintain the highest level of investment of excess funds in accordance with the corporate guidelines. • Evaluate the performance of accounting staff with a view towards development. • Participate in and develop staff training programs in order to minimize staff turnover and maintain high moral. Show less

Chief Accountant

• Nov 2010 - Feb 2013

• Prepares the Journal Vouchers for the Monthly Closing. • Prepares the final trial Balance, Profit & loss statements. • Reviews the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts & ensures that supporting schedule & worksheets are prepared. • Assists Financial Controller in preparing the Annual Budget & Forecast. • Reviews all Accounting reports before being submitted to the Financial Controller for approval. • Reviews the Purchase Requests & Purchase Orders (Verify the limit) • Reconcile the Bank Accounts on monthly basis. • Analyzing the Assets & Liabilities accounts. • Reviews the F&B Linen & Uniform, glassware, etc…inventory sheets. • Supervising the Finance Department Personnel as detailed in the Organization Chart. • Administrator Staff involved in activities related to the Accounting Department (i.e. F&B cashiers etc…), to ensure that work & vacation schedule are compatible with in House Guest activity. Show less

Income Auditor

• Sep 2005 - Aug 2010

Most of the accounting positions

• Jun 2001 - Aug 2010

Night Auditor

• Sep 2003 - Aug 2005

Restaurant Auditor

• Jun 2001 - Aug 2003