Rayan Makki

Lead organization’s financial direction and navigate complex financial planning and management. Champion fiscal responsibility and align strategies with objectives to secure financial stability, growth, liquidity, and cash flow.

• Craft a financial strategy that slashed accounts receivables by 40% within the first year.
• Manage client portfolio of 4,000+, prioritizing service delivery and optimizing client satisfaction.
• Create financial statements including cash flow, profit & loss, and balance sheets.
• Provide leadership with financial reporting, shape strategic decisions, and operational directives.
• Design financial models and analytics, deliver insights into spending and cost management.
• Ensure accurate preparation of year-end accounts, VAT returns, and tax returns.
• Enforce stringent financial controls through vigilant monitoring of expenses and inventory procurement, maintaining adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Spearhead professional growth and competency development of the accounting team, nurturing a high-performance culture aligned with best practices.
• Streamline budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and enhance financial governance.
• Coordinate with auditors to adhere to ZACAT regulations, financial integrity, and ethics.

Pioneer academic leadership in establishment of a FinTech minor program and deliver cutting-edge financial technology to 200+ students annually.

• Initiate and lead Minor Creation Committee, develop and launch FinTech program.

· Serve as leader of university Grievance Committee, streamlining innovative processes.

• Manage data administration for overall institution, ensuring integrity of academic records.
• Manage 100+ student projects, ensure academic rigor with financial sector demands.
• Design and execute dynamic curriculum, incorporating blended-learning methodologies to enrich the educational experience for a diverse student body.
• Collaborate with faculty members to advance research, contributing to course offerings.

Deliver strategic financial consulting services, with a track record of empowering clients to exceed financial goals and strengthen market positioning through expert guidance and tailored solutions.

• Achieve consistent annual increase in contract acquisitions by 25% through development of business proposals and strategic client engagement.
• Lead 10+ feasibility studies, enabling clients to assess the viability of new ventures and investments, contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Enhance client portfolios by improving relationship management tactics, resulting in a 30% increase in total managed assets.
• Provide capital expenditure recommendations, catalyzing sales growth, and supporting sustained revenue enhancement.
• Conduct financial analyses, identifying optimal financial outcomes and potential returns to solidify financial planning and corporate strategy.
• Deliver high-quality consulting services that supported clients in surpassing short- and medium-term financial objectives.

Oversaw financial planning and operational execution. Fostered environment of educational excellence by ensuring the development of curriculum, financial governance, and staff advancement.

· Administered 5-year financial plans, driving strategies, forecasts, and budgets.

• As Director of Educational Affairs, conducted audits of classroom delivery methods.
• Orchestrated development and implementation of strategic plans, enhancing curriculum.
• Led operational planning process, communicating strategic objectives to leadership.
• Curated and delivered training sessions that bolstered capabilities for professional development.

Directed affairs across HR, Crisis & Risk Management, IT, Procurement, and Supporting Services.

• Negotiated and managed business analysis for 20+ contracts with suppliers, partners, and third-party companies, yielding significant cost savings and ensuring the continuity of operations.
• Collaborated with the HR Director to develop and implement SOPs, plans, bylaws, and organizational structures across departments, strengthening efficiency and governance.
• Spearheaded the hiring and onboarding of 50+ employees and professors through 100+ technical interviews, optimizing talent acquisition, and aligning human resources with strategic goals.
• Presided over planning and execution of investment opportunities, actively contributing to the Financial Sustainability Councilto fortify the institution's fiscal foundation.
• Resolved critical issues with key companies, securing business continuity, and achieving a cost reduction of over 10%, thereby enhancing profitability and operational agility.
• Directed comprehensive staffing requirements, coordinated workflows, and supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring the adherence to project scopes and targets.

• Scheduled semester courses and taught average of 12 lectures per week to 100+ students
• Wrote material, visual sources, presentations, and coursework papers on 6 different subjects
• Enriched learning material with supporting outside resources and effective tools for delivery
• Devised strategies to attract students as member in CBA Marketing team, and achieved Year-over-Year (YoY) growth in student enrollments by 15%.

Led investment strategies, provided actionable insights on stock market trends, and organizational financial health.

• Conducted investment analyses, providing opportunities for portfolio diversification.
• Led Middle East and GCC investment opportunities to capitalize on emerging market trends.
• Monitored financial health of 8 major organizations, providing recommendations on investments.
• Led due diligence investment alignment with strategic goals of organization.
• Conducted risk assessment and forecasts to develop proactive strategies for future action.
• Evaluated corporate actions, such as tender offers and terms modifications, to inform investment decisions and safeguard the company's financial interests.