Mohamed Saeed
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than16 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team collaboration and decision-making skills at different sectors FMCG,Pharma,construction & IT.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance manager
Inovar
Riyadh, Saudi arabia
2025.08 - Current
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for top management review.
- Facilitated capital-raising initiatives supporting business expansion efforts.
- Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
Finance & accounting manager
Smart information systems - Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.05 - 2025.08
- Streamlined financial operations by implementing efficient accounting processes.
- Ensured accuracy in financial reports for enhanced decision making.
- Facilitated smooth audits with meticulous record keeping.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory standards by conducting thorough internal audits.
- Oversaw full-cycle accounting, improved fiscal responsibility.
Finance manager
Grifols Egypt for plasma derivatives
Cairo, Egypt
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Establishment and development of the organizational and administrative structure, along with a comprehensive definition of policies and procedures for the financial department.
- Supervision of the implementation for SAP S4HANA Project.
Group accounting manager
Saint-Gobain
Cairo, Egypt
2019.03 - 2021.12
- Led a High-Performing Team: Successively managed and developed a team of 15 accounting professionals, resulting in zero staff turnover during tenure and a 20% increase in team productivity through cross-training and process improvements.
- Resolved Critical Inefficiencies: Spearheaded a project to reconcile long-standing intercompany account variances, uncovering and resolving discrepancies that had been ongoing for over five years and cleaning up the general ledger.
Regional accounting manager
DKT International
Cairo, EMME
2013.03 - 2019.03
- Championed ERP Implementation: Played a key role in the successful implementation of the SAP Business one module, serving as the finance lead, training staff, and ensuring a smooth transition with minimal business disruption.
- Drove Data-Backed Decisions: Transformed financial reporting from a historical record-keeping function to a proactive strategic partner by providing variance analysis and actionable insights that informed product pricing and marketing spend.
External auditor
Mazars Mostafa Shawki
Cairo, Egypt
2008.06 - 2013.02
- Uncovered Critical Audit Findings: Led audit engagements that identified and documented key control weaknesses and instances of non-compliance, providing clear evidence and recommendations that led to immediate remediation by clients.
- Enhanced Audit Efficiency: Consistently completed audit fieldwork ahead of schedule by meticulously planning engagements and efficiently documenting work, earning recognition from senior managers for high-quality, reliable results.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting /English section
Cairo university
Egypt 2004.09 - 2008.06
Skills
- Financial reporting systems
- Reporting and documentation
- KPI management
- SAP reporting and analytical tools
- Zakat & VAT
- ERP Implementation
- Cash flow management
- Financial planning & Budgeting
- IFRS familiarity
- Team Leadership
- Month-end close management
Languages
Arabic
Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced
German
Beginner
Certification
IFRS Dip. ACCA
GRCP/ OCEG
SAP FICO
Timeline
Finance manager
Inovar
2025.08 - Current
Finance & accounting manager
Smart information systems - Group
2023.05 - 2025.08
Finance manager
Grifols Egypt for plasma derivatives
2022.01 - 2023.05
Group accounting manager
Saint-Gobain
2019.03 - 2021.12
Regional accounting manager
DKT International
2013.03 - 2019.03
External auditor
Mazars Mostafa Shawki
2008.06 - 2013.02
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting /English section
Cairo university
2004.09 - 2008.06