Ahmed Samir, Financial Controller

Ahmed Samir

Financial Controller

ISAM ECONOMIC COMPANY LTD.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Medina
Education
Bachelor's degree, Hotels Management
Experience
17 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 11 Months

Financial Controller at ISAM ECONOMIC COMPANY LTD.
  • Saudi Arabia - Medina
  • My current job since July 2012

Rehab Al.Misk Hotel-Al.Madina
Rotana Al.Misk Hotel-Al.Madina

• Preparing standard and miscellaneous journal vouchers for the monthly closing.
• Co-ordination the various sections of the Accounting department to ensure the timely receipt of input for the closing.
• Reviewing and reconcile of all the accounts done by other Accounting department (income, credit) to ensure perfections.
• Ensuring that banks Accounts are reconciled monthly and cleared in the subsequent period immediately.
• Maintaining cost books outlined in the cost control manual.
• Carrying out daily random samples of receiving reports and Market lists.
• Updating and distributes purchase price comparisons and Sales statistics as required.
• Completing and distributing cost and Sales potential reports as required on daily basis.
• Providing timely month-end accounting information with pertinence observations.
• Responsible for inventory taking on monthly basis.
• Performing related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Administrating staff involved in activities related to the Accounting department to ensure smooth operation.
• Analyzing the assets and liabilities accounts.
• Ensuring that the book - keeping procedures are followed.
• Assisting in the monthly closing.
• Organizes and also conducts partially him. Adequate training for staff in his department.
• Setting up and maintaining a system of internal controls for revenues, costs and expenses.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all accounting books and records of the operation in according with the uniform system.
• Provides timely financial reports on monthly operational results as well as all the reports and statistics required.
• Complies with all laws and fiscal regulations affecting matters of the Hotel.
• Controls all leases and contract and any other legal and documents.
• Ensure that all operational taxes such as Sales tax, payroll taxes, city tax are correctly and timely handled.
• Approved all cash disbursements.
• Approves all allowances, deductions and adjustments of revenue before General Manager’s signature.
• Administers the insurance policies covering the operation of the Hotel.
• Assists the General Manager in the preparation of the annual budget according to company’s policy.
• Ensuring that credit policy establishment for the Hotel in adhered to and initiate any changes of it.
• In conjunction with the owners and the head office he makes banking arrangements for overdrafts when required, time deposits opening and closing of accounts.
• Is responsible for keeping the adequacy of the bank balances by preparing cash flow forecast to optimize the use of available liquidity.
• Attends all management meetings and when required, meetings with the owners.
• Follows up on internal audit recommendations and ensure they are consistently followed.

Owner Representative & Financial Controller at NORTH AFRIQA COMPANY
  • Egypt
  • May 2009 to June 2012

Morgana (Azur) - Taba

DESCRIPTION FOR OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
•Assisting with developing a thorough facility master plan
•Assisting with evaluating or contracting professional services to evaluate the applicant’s needs based on the facilities assessment, or facilities master plan
• Assist the Owner with selecting a steering committee. Doing so will ensure the needs of the applicant,
•Assist the Owner with determining the appropriate delivery method for the proposed project Design/Bid/Build, Design Build, Cost plus with a guaranteed maximum
•Assist the Owner with selecting the appropriate consultants through a Request for Qualifications, Architect, Contractor etc.
•Review contracts between the selected vendors and Owner for services to be performed. When necessary enforce contract revisions to prevent the applicant from being taken advantage of or put in a situation where they could be liable for something they shouldn’t be.
•FFE (furniture, fixture & equipment) design assistance for space programming, development of bid package, procurement/vendor selection, and installation. Coordination with and oversight of architect to ensure all FFE scope is covered
•Ensure a reasonable, realistic, budget is developed and maintained. Make sure that the budget is maintained without compromising the quality or integrity of the project. o Make sure all fees, profit, overhead, contingencies, etc. are inline with hotel industry standards.
•Inspect for the day-to-day management of a hotel and its staff. & operation for all hotel services, including front-of-house (reception, concierge, reservations), food and beverage operations and housekeeping. While taking a strategic overview and planning ahead to maximize profits, must also pay attention to the details, setting the example for staff to deliver a standard of service and presentation that meets guests' needs and expectations. Business and people management are equally important elements.
•Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with agreed designs, building and safety codes, and other regulations
•Interpret and communicate plans, issues and contract terms to the owner
•Represent the owner developer and / or hotel operator
•Select and recommend best fit architects, consultants, owners, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors, etc.
•Review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, owners, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
•Manage the necessary permits and licenses process required for all projects .
•Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress and cost tracking reports, etc.
•Manage the procurement process for all supplies and materials as necessary to complete construction projects
•Manage the procurement process for all FF & E and HOSE requirements necessary for hotel start up
•Coordinate the operational handover of properties and manage the close-out of projects.
•Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies on site
•Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems
•Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems
•Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out
•Continually feedback design and contract details to key technical services personnel and notify progress at all time
•checking hotel standards procedures;
•keeping basic accounts and records, and writing report
•Other functions as identified by the owner. This description is not meant to be complete, but is to identify major task
•Plus job description of Financial Controller previous

Director Of Finance at FLORIANA HOTELS EGYPT
  • Egypt - Hurghada
  • May 2006 to May 2009

Dream Lagoon-Marsa Alam
Emerald Lagoon-Marsa Alam
Blue Lagoon-Marsa Alam
Grand Lagoon-Marsa Alam

• Preparing standard and miscellaneous journal vouchers for the monthly closing.
• Co-ordination the various sections of the Accounting department to ensure the timely receipt of input for the closing.
• Reviewing and reconcile of all the accounts done by other Accounting department (income, credit) to ensure perfections.
• Ensuring that banks Accounts are reconciled monthly and cleared in the subsequent period immediately.
• Maintaining cost books outlined in the cost control manual.
• Carrying out daily random samples of receiving reports and Market lists.
• Updating and distributes purchase price comparisons and Sales statistics as required.
• Completing and distributing cost and Sales potential reports as required on daily basis.
• Providing timely month-end accounting information with pertinence observations.
• Responsible for inventory taking on monthly basis.
• Performing related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Administrating staff involved in activities related to the Accounting department to ensure smooth operation.
• Analyzing the assets and liabilities accounts.
• Ensuring that the book - keeping procedures are followed.
• Assisting in the monthly closing.
• Organizes and also conducts partially him. Adequate training for staff in his department.
• Setting up and maintaining a system of internal controls for revenues, costs and expenses.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all accounting books and records of the operation in according with the uniform system.
• Provides timely financial reports on monthly operational results as well as all the reports and statistics required.
• Complies with all laws and fiscal regulations affecting matters of the Hotel.
• Controls all leases and contract and any other legal and documents.
• Ensure that all operational taxes such as Sales tax, payroll taxes, city tax are correctly and timely handled.
• Approved all cash disbursements.
• Approves all allowances, deductions and adjustments of revenue before General Manager’s signature.
• Administers the insurance policies covering the operation of the Hotel.
• Assists the General Manager in the preparation of the annual budget according to company’s policy.
• Ensuring that credit policy establishment for the Hotel in adhered to and initiate any changes of it.
• In conjunction with the owners and the head office he makes banking arrangements for overdrafts when required, time deposits opening and closing of accounts.
• Is responsible for keeping the adequacy of the bank balances by preparing cash flow forecast to optimize the use of available liquidity.
• Attends all management meetings and when required, meetings with the owners.
• Follows up on internal audit recommendations and ensure they are consistently followed.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Hotels Management
  • at The Egyptian Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotels
  • October 1997

Specialties & Skills

Expense Control
Cash Flow Management
Annual Budgets
Financial Reporting
Hospitality
Financial Controller

Languages

English
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