MS Office Suite & Outlook
Amr Ragab
Financial Controller
Riyadh
Summary
Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance
Wirgan for Hotels & Resorts
Mecca
02.2021 - Current
- Communicated with staff, vendors and contractors regarding invoices and payment status to facilitate accounts payable and accounts receivable procedures.
- Reviewed accounting and financial documents for accuracy and examined supporting documentation to establish conformance with contracts and agreements.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets.
- Prepared financial statements, accruals and journal entries and maintained reconciliations to summarize current and projected figures of company financial position.
- Supported operational efforts and budgetary needs by taking initiative to recommend and manage costs and revenue enhancement.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of accounting staff and delegated tasks to increase productivity and office efficiency.
Financial Controller
Braira Hotels & Resorts
Dammam
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared corporate fiscal and business plans to help strategically direct business operations and strengthen controls.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
Group Finance Manager
Al-Ghunaim Hopsitality for Hotels & Resorts Managment Company
Dammam
06.2011 - 07.2019
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
Chief Accountant
Ramada Dammam Hotel Managed by Al-Ghunaim Hospitality
Dammam
01.2010 - 06.2011
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Income Auditor
Golden Tulip Resort Dana Bay - Half Moon
Dammam
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Interviewed auditees to gather data needed to conduct audits.
Chief Accountant
Saudi Equipments for Ready Mix Cement EST.
Dammam
06.2005 - 01.2008
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
Accountant
White Whale Company
Zagazig
08.2003 - 06.2005
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Created budgets and forecasts for management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Zagazig University
Zagazig 09.1999 - 06.2003
Skills
Full-cycle Accounting
Financial Forecasting
Payroll Processing
Asset Management
Account Reconciliation
Familiar with account coding
Staff Management
Financial analysis and reporting
Strategic and financial planning
Cost control and reduction
Budget forecasting
Process implementation
Cash handling expertise
Software
Financial modeling capability
Strong communication skills
Accounting procedures consultant
Certification
AUC Certification
Timeline
Preparing CMA Certification
04-2022
Assistant Director of Finance
Wirgan for Hotels & Resorts
02.2021 - Current
Financial Controller
Braira Hotels & Resorts
07.2019 - 02.2021
Group Finance Manager
Al-Ghunaim Hopsitality for Hotels & Resorts Managment Company
06.2011 - 07.2019
Chief Accountant
Ramada Dammam Hotel Managed by Al-Ghunaim Hospitality
01.2010 - 06.2011
Income Auditor
Golden Tulip Resort Dana Bay - Half Moon
02.2008 - 01.2010
Chief Accountant
Saudi Equipments for Ready Mix Cement EST.
06.2005 - 01.2008
Accountant
White Whale Company
08.2003 - 06.2005
Accounting Maunal & computerized Course
08-2003
AUC Certification
07-2003
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Zagazig University
09.1999 - 06.2003