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Hussam Ibrahim

Hussam Ibrahim

Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Knowledgeable finance professional with background in financial forecasting, budget administration and cash-flow management. Uses strong analysis and research to develop comprehensive annual budgets. Drives continual improvement in department processes and workflows. Experienced financial management professional skilled in developing enhanced financial strategy. Budgets proactively to reduce expenditure for improved business profits. Offers diligent, decisive leadership focused on long-term solvency.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance manager

Saudi Light Industries Company
Jeddah, Mecca Region
01.2017 - Current
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
  • Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
  • Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
  • Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
  • Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
  • Monitored and reviewed financial controls, processes and procedures to enable best practice development.
  • Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Forecasted trends and interpreted cash flows to reliably inform business decisions.
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
  • Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
  • Oversaw audits to collate accurate data and recommend constructive improvements.
  • Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
  • Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
  • Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
  • Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
  • Made strategic resource recommendations to improve business profit potential.
  • Strategised and led financial planning and operations for businesses.

Accounting manager

Tawzih co. LTD
Jeddah, Mecca Region
08.2012 - 12.2016
  • Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements.
  • Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.
  • Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
  • Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
  • Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
  • Developed strategies to increase profits and cost savings.
  • Prepared year-end accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns ahead of deadlines.
  • Prepared departmental budgets, financial forecasts and variance analysis using [Software].
  • Tracked expenses and inventory purchases against budget guidelines to maintain financial controls.
  • Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
  • Trained and motivated accounting team to maximise performance, assessing work standards regularly and offering insightful feedback.
  • Regularly corresponded with multiple teams, implementing harmonising solutions to address inconsistencies in daily accounting activities.
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.

Chief accountant

Ewan Group
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
01.2011 - 07.2012
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Accounting

Faculty of Commerce , Egypt
/2005 - /2010

Skills

  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Management accounting
  • Financial analysis
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Financial policy creation
  • Statutory accounting
  • Performance reviews
  • KPI management
  • Inspiring team leadership
  • Financial governance

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Finance manager - Saudi Light Industries Company
01.2017 - Current
Accounting manager - Tawzih co. LTD
08.2012 - 12.2016
Chief accountant - Ewan Group
01.2011 - 07.2012
Faculty of Commerce - Bachelor's degree, Accounting
/2005 - /2010
Hussam Ibrahim