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Islam Beltagy

Jeddah,Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Summary

Committed and experienced Finance Director and Board Member with background in business leadership, change management and business risk analysis.

Helping Corporations growth and enhance the
financial and accounting system utilizing my experience in developing and implementing business strategies and maximizing overall performance of the finance department.

Interprets business needs, risks, Profit requirements and cost structures Via increase forecasting accuracy and exceed revenue targets.

Maintains smooth operations through careful oversight, priority management and workflow coordination.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Finance Manager

Johnson & Johnson Jeddah
01.2019 - 11.2021

Being responsible for the below Departments:

  • Accounting
  • Costing
  • Internal Controls
  • Taxation,
  • Account Receivables
  • Account Payable
  • Cash Management
  • Through performing the below activities :
  • Preparing financial reports
  • Analyzing financial data
  • Monitoring internal controls
  • Overseeing and preparing income statements
  • Participating in budgeting processes(S&OP Cycle)
  • Managing financial transactions
  • Streamlining accounting functions and operations
  • Participating in the 5 years Strategic plan processes
  • Being responsible Statuary Financial Statements issuance
  • Being responsible for Cash Management (Liquidity)
  • Working Capital Management
  • Managing 5 solid direct reporters and 5 Dotted reporters.

Sourcing Unit Controller )Controller

Unilever Cairo
Alexandria
04.2017 - 12.2018
  • Perform the below activities across 12 Legal Entity and 7 Manufacturing plants (foods , refreshment , PC and HPC ) with a team of 10 Subordinates :
  • Plan, organize and direct all the activities of the cost accounting function
  • Manage day to day operations of the existing cost accounting function from management of current rates to monthly close and analysis
  • Identify, hire and develop in-plant cost accountants
  • Perform the monthly closing activities including preparation of the cost to operate statement along with supporting
  • Proactive analysis of Deviations and variances communication of issues and opportunities to operations management
  • Develop metrics and tracking system for major cost drivers
  • Define policies and procedures for all cost accounting activities as well as the Full responsibility of Fixed Assets and its related Controls Across 7 Plants
  • Corporate Audit Engagement for the factories and costing Part with an outstanding performance report
  • External Audit Engagement
  • Full responsibility for inventory controls
  • Performing Year Operational plane with the business partners ( SC director and Plant Managers

Financial Controller AssistantManager, Accounting Manager

Unilever Alexandria
04.2014 - 03.2017
  • Perform the below Activities Across 12 Legal Entities with a team of 6 subordinate
  • Responsible for the M&A project for 6 Legal Entities
  • Assist Financial Controller in fund management and control activities
  • Generate and review routine financial reports with Financial
  • Controller before submission
  • Quarterly Financial Reporting submissions to UK global team
  • Train and supervise finance staff in their assigned job responsibilities
  • Prepare appropriate financial documentations to support internal auditing
  • Assume responsibilities of Financial Controller on his absence
  • Assist in annual budget preparation and payroll management activities
  • Work in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Evaluate current cash management procedures and recommend improvements
  • Assist in developing work plan and schedule to meet company financial goals
  • Identify potential financial risks and recommend corrective actions
  • Allocate funds, monitor spends and develop cost reports
  • Financial Statement preparation with the external Auditors as well as responding to their queries promptly
  • Generate ad-hoc reports to management as and when needed
  • Maintain quality, integrity and consistency in all financial activities
  • Financial and Management
  • Reporting

Factory commercial Manager

Unilever
09.2008 - 03.2014
  • Manage daily activities for Accounting
  • Manage the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy
  • Manage monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts
  • Coordinate the Company's annual audit with the independent auditors
  • Develop and maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and financial controls
  • Coordinate, develop and update written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting
  • Research and resolve accounting issues including evaluation and implementation of new accounting pronouncements to ensure EAS and IAS compliance
  • SAP Implementation Project for the R2R .

Senior Associate External Auditor

BDO International
Alexandria
02.2007 - 08.2008


  • Plan and oversee the auditing process
  • Allocate responsibilities to junior and staff auditors
  • Review team members work for accuracy and compliance Perform effective risk and control assessments
  • Complete audits on time and submit reports to auditing manager
  • Present audit findings and find ways to increase compliance and ePciency Coordinate periodical audits
  • Discussing the Audit and the management report with the Client
  • Management and stockholders .

Senior Auditor

Abassy El-Ghryany Public Accountants andTax Advisors
Alexandria
01.2003 - 07.2007
  • Accounting, Tax and Bookkeeping services

Conducted and supervised several accounting and bookkeeping jobs mainly for manufacturing companies including the following responsibilities

  • Carrying out all the responsibilities of the Finance Manager
  • Maintaining books / records for analysis and management reports preparation
  • Preparation of Financial Statements and Tax Returns
  • Designing and testing internal control systems
  • Audit Services:
  • Responsible for major portfolios of audit assignments and the implementation and supervision of the following phases:
  • Planning
  • Internal control review Field work Consolidation, M&A
  • Tax Returns fulfillment & Consultancy Reporting

The above assignments included the following industries:

  • Construction/Extracting
  • Hospitals Banking
  • Manufacturing
  • Trading
  • Banking
  • Portfolios of Major Clients:

Clients and projects included but were not limited to:

  • Amriya pharmaceutical Industries co
  • (FARCO Group) S.A.E
  • Europe pharmaceutical Industries co
  • (FARCO Group) S.A.E
  • Abu kier for international trade (FARCO Group) S.A.E
  • Alexandria for mineral oils (AMOC) S.A.E
  • Alexandria commercial maritime Bank (Egypt Branch)

Accountant

Alexandria International Hospital S, Petroleum Maintenance, S.A
Alexandria
05.2002 - 12.2002
  • A.E 7
  • Alex converta for paper industries (handy) S.A.E
  • Egyptian company for trading and industry (sogic) S.A.E
  • EL- Ahram co
  • For printing and packaging S.A.E
  • EL- Yassmen International for constructing S.A.E
  • ( PETROMAINT) S.A.E
  • Barwil Egytrans Shipping Agencies S.A.E
  • Blue Gulf co
  • S.A.E Uniliver S.A .E
  • Hayat for industrialization and development S.A.E
  • EL- Mansour leasing S.A.E
  • Nile land for transportation S.A.E, Mido co
  • For paints & chemical industries
  • Manual Recording for the transactions Bank Reconciliation
  • General ledger Verification with the sub-ledger

Finance Director/ Board Member

Johnson & Johnson
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
12.2021 - Current
  • Improved return on Investment by 5% from previous year.
  • Delivered guidance and strategic support to executive team through out the below activities :
  • Help to transform public image by offering credibility and influence as brand ambassador.
  • Remained fully informed with and promoted organization's mission, brand and programs throughout the Global community .

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Auditing and Accounting

Egyptian Ministry of FinanceCairo
Egypt
01.2003 - 10.2007

ICDL -

Arab Academic for Business and Technology
Egypy
01.2003 - 04.2003

Diploma ( DipIFRS) - International FinancialReporting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA
UK
04.2017 - 12.2018

CMA - Manegerial Accounting and Corporate Finance

Institute of Management Accountant
USA
05.2009 - 02.2011

Modern Accounting Course -

American University in Cairo
Egypt
09.2002 - 12.2002

Bachelor's Degree - commerce, Accounting

Egyptian Ministry of Finance Cairo
2002

Skills

  • SAP Expert
  • Mission-based leadership
  • High-level planning
  • Strategic Growth Mindset

Languages

English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Finance Director/ Board Member

Johnson & Johnson
12.2021 - Current

Senior Finance Manager

Johnson & Johnson Jeddah
01.2019 - 11.2021

Diploma ( DipIFRS) - International FinancialReporting

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA
04.2017 - 12.2018

Sourcing Unit Controller )Controller

Unilever Cairo
04.2017 - 12.2018

Financial Controller AssistantManager, Accounting Manager

Unilever Alexandria
04.2014 - 03.2017

CMA - Manegerial Accounting and Corporate Finance

Institute of Management Accountant
05.2009 - 02.2011

Factory commercial Manager

Unilever
09.2008 - 03.2014

Senior Associate External Auditor

BDO International
02.2007 - 08.2008

Chartered Accountant (CA) - Auditing and Accounting

Egyptian Ministry of FinanceCairo
01.2003 - 10.2007

ICDL -

Arab Academic for Business and Technology
01.2003 - 04.2003

Senior Auditor

Abassy El-Ghryany Public Accountants andTax Advisors
01.2003 - 07.2007

Modern Accounting Course -

American University in Cairo
09.2002 - 12.2002

Accountant

Alexandria International Hospital S, Petroleum Maintenance, S.A
05.2002 - 12.2002

Bachelor's Degree - commerce, Accounting

Egyptian Ministry of Finance Cairo
Islam Beltagy