SHADI MILHEM
Al Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Motivated professional offering over 16 years of experience in Finance, auditing, and business development, accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in capital structure decisions, capital allocation, and equity financing. Proven track record in debt restructuring and investment portfolio oversight, ensuring optimal financial performance. Adept at strategic planning, corporate governance, and financial modelling to drive entity-wide financial planning and investor relations. Committed to leveraging skills for impactful financial management and strategic growth.
Seasoned finance professional with focus on strategic financial management and corporate governance. Streamlines financial operations and enhances profitability through innovative cost control measures and robust financial planning. Combines strong analytical skills with deep understanding of regulatory compliance to drive sustainable growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Group Chief Financial Officer
GCCLAB Group
Khobar, Eastern Province
06.2017 - Current
- Oversee the financial strategy and operations across a portfolio of 14 companies.
- Optimised capital structure by effectively managing debt and equity financing options.
- Improved fiscal stability by mitigating financial risks.
- Streamlined financial processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Led financial reporting activities, increasing transparency and accountability.
- Fostered strong relationships with investors, increasing trust and credibility.
- Bolstered stakeholder confidence with comprehensive risk management strategies.
- Oversaw treasury functions to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
- Enhanced profitability with effective cash flow management techniques.
- Managed complex budgeting tasks to control costs and increase profits.
- Facilitated compliance with regulatory requirements, avoiding penalties and fines.
- Innovated investment strategies to maximise return on assets.
- Directed due diligence procedures for successful mergers and acquisitions.
- Implemented robust financial controls for enhanced business performance.
- Navigated corporate restructuring efforts successfully during challenging periods of change.
- Strengthened revenue streams via insightful market trend analysis.
- Drove cost reduction initiatives through innovative process improvements.
- Developed strategic financial plans to drive company growth.
- Scaled sustainable growth by conducting extensive reviews of existing systems, processes, controls and KPIs.
- Prepared information, forms and data to assist in seamless and efficient financial audit procedures.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Formulated detailed strategy to guide senior management team through complex financial business decisions.
Audit supervisor
Ernst & Young
Khobar, Eastern Province
02.2014 - 06.2017
- Conducted comprehensive audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Led a team of auditors, enhancing overall productivity.
- Trained junior auditors improving their auditing skills and knowledge base.
- Designed and implemented an efficient audit plan, reducing time spent on each audit.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams for seamless execution of audits.
- Successfully managed multiple audits concurrently without compromising quality or deadlines.
- Established strong relationships with clients through effective communication about audit findings.
- Created testing methodologies to assess competence of controls.
- Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices and improve quality standards.
Audit senior
TAGI
02.2009 - 01.2014
Education
Master's degree - Accounting and Finance
Al Quds-Bard University
02.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor's degree - Accounting and Finance
Al Quds University
06.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
- Financial modelling
- Capital structure decisions
- Capital allocation
- Equity financing
- Debt restructuring
- Investment portfolio oversight
- Strategic planning
- Corporate governance
- Entity-wide financial planning
- Investor relations
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Certification
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -USA
Active license (CPA.0031921)
CertIFR, Certificate in International Financial Reporting, ACCA, UK
Timeline
Group Chief Financial Officer
GCCLAB Group
06.2017 - Current
Audit supervisor
Ernst & Young
02.2014 - 06.2017
Master's degree - Accounting and Finance
Al Quds-Bard University
02.2014 - 02.2016
Audit senior
TAGI
02.2009 - 01.2014
Bachelor's degree - Accounting and Finance
Al Quds University
06.2006 - 01.2009
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