Mina Saad, CMA, CertIFR
Deputy Manager
Salmiya
Summary
A Finance Manager has over 12 years in managing financial reporting, consolidations, and financial analysis processes, known for commitment to achieving a high level of accuracy using ethical work standards, as well as strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts
Al Rayan Holding Company - KIPCO
Ahmadi
09.2021 - Current
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Analyzed and reported performance data, translating findings into practical improvement actions.
- Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Advice on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
- Reporting to executive management and stakeholders, and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impacted
- Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses, etc
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures and are in line with IFRS
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
- Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets
- Direct and mentor accounting staff to ensure smooth functioning of the finance department
- Analyzing market trends and competitors
- Ensure timely closing of accounts for preparation of monthly internal financial reports
- Managing company's cash flow
- Verifying monthly payroll and providing variance analysis
- Negotiating financial facilities, interest rates, commissions, and fees
- Managing the working capital
- Preparation of periodic management reports for management and stakeholders
- Review & approve payments
- Reviewing Contracts and ensuring that the best price and all safety clauses are in place
- Supervising procurement Process and ensuring the efficient use of resources
- Providing tanning for finance staff
- Risk assessment and actions needed for risk mitigation
- Establishment & maintain internal controls
- Review and recommend changes to existing accounting policies and procedures
- Supervise ERP implementations and provide guidance on the development of internal controls within the ERP
- Coordinating year-end external audit
- Providing all required clarifications by regulatory authorities
- Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Shareholders records and dividends distribution
- Created reports and analyzed and interpreted data.
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Al Rayan Holding Company - KIPCO
Salmiya
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Collecting, interpreting, and reviewing financial information
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Advice on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
- Reporting to executive management and stakeholders, and providing advice how the company and future business decisions might be impacted
- Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses, etc
- Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures and are in line with IFRS
- Analyze and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues
- Analyze financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures; provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
- Reviewing, monitoring, and managing budgets
- Direct and mentor accounting staff to ensure smooth functioning of the finance department
- Analyzing market trends and competitors
- Ensure timely closing of accounts for preparation of monthly internal financial reports
- Managing company's cash flow
- Verifying monthly payroll and providing variance analysis
- Negotiating financial facilities, interest rates, commissions, and fees
- Managing the working capital
- Preparation of periodic management reports for management and stakeholders
- Review & approve payments
- Reviewing Contracts and ensuring that the best price and all safety clauses are in place
- Supervising procurement Process and ensuring the efficient use of resources
- Providing tanning for finance staff
- Risk assessment and actions needed for risk mitigation
- Establishment & maintain internal controls
- Review and recommend changes to existing accounting policies and procedures
- Supervise ERP implementations and provide guidance on the development of internal controls within the ERP
- Coordinating year-end external audit
- Providing all required clarifications by regulatory authorities
- Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Shareholders records and dividends distribution
Senior Accountant
Al Rayan Holding Co
09.2014 - 08.2018
- Handle the financial accounting role eg
- AR, AP, GL
- Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations
- Perform a full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts
- Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring, and controls
- Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting
- Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Accountant
Rayan Holding Co
Ahmadi
08.2010 - 08.2014
- Recording all GL transactions
- Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
- Posting all monthly transactions for timely accounts closing
- Monthly bank and accounts reconciliation
- Fixed assets management, write off & transfers from one location to another
- Supporting budget preparation by providing needed information
- Assist in internal auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations
- Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures
- Assist in Year-end Audit
- Microsoft Dynamic GP Consultant
- Microsoft GP Consultant
- Providing MS Dynamic G.P Tanning to clients on how to use the G.P software on below modules
- Finance
- Human resources
- Information technology
- Purchasing
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
Education
B.SC - Faculty of Commerce - English Section
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt 06.2006 - 05.2009
Skills
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Certifications & Courses
CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
Institute of Certified Management Accountant, ICMA, USA
April 12, 2018
Credential Number: 58889
Certificate in International Financial Reporting
Association of Charted Certified Accountants, ACCA, UK
May, 2020 I
MA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals
Institute of Certified Management Accountant, ICMA, USA
May, 2020
Reference
References are available upon request
Timeline
Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts
Al Rayan Holding Company - KIPCO
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
Al Rayan Holding Company - KIPCO
09.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Accountant
Al Rayan Holding Co
09.2014 - 08.2018
Accountant
Rayan Holding Co
08.2010 - 08.2014
B.SC - Faculty of Commerce - English Section
Alexandria University
06.2006 - 05.2009
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