Ahmad Ghanem, Associate Director Group FP&A

Ahmad Ghanem

Associate Director Group FP&A

Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Jordan

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
14 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 0 Months

Associate Director Group FP&A at Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Jordan
  • Jordan
  • My current job since April 2023
Financial Planning Analyst at Pepsico International - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2011 to January 2023
Group FP&A Manager at Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2020 to March 2022

Manager in the Group's financial planning and analysis team, responsible for overseeing end-to-end procedures and assisting with strategic analysis and decision making. This necessitates strong financial reporting, consolidation, planning and modeling abilities, as well as sound business judgment. It is also necessary to be able to see the big picture of the Company's financial model while being very detail oriented. The position requires continual communication with various departments within the Group in order to obtain insight and better assess and develop the Group's budget, forecasts, and long-term predictions to internal and external clients.

MENA Budgeting Manager at Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2019 to December 2020

• Reviewing consolidated financial reports to ensure compliance with finance requirements and consolidating more complex reports to ensure stakeholders have the relevant information to make decisions.
• Manage the activities of subordinates to ensure that all work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manage and reviews the day-to-day activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area is carried out in an effective and efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes, and procedures.
• Reviews segments and subsidiaries’ financial reports to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements and to ensure that quality and accuracy of the financial information for better decision making.
• Consolidates more complex financial reports on an annual and monthly basis to ensure that internal and external stakeholders have the relevant information needed to make decisions.
• Contacts external customers (suppliers, auditors, consultants, and banks) for handling more complex issues to ensure continuity of work and customer satisfaction.

MENA Budgeting Supervisor at Hikma Pharmaceuticals - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2015 to May 2019
Management Accounting Team Member at Zain - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • March 2013 to December 2014
Management Development Program (Accelerate Trainee) at PepsiCo International - Jordan
  • Jordan - Amman
  • April 2010 to April 2011

Accelerate is a comprehensive program to develop local leadership talents, giving the opportunity to accelerate their career and climb up PepsiCo ladder. Initial screening starting with a huge number of candidates and through a comprehensive screening only few were selected.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at The Hashemite University
  • January 2010

After graduating from school and researching the job market, Accounting seemed the best alternative for me. After doing well in my first semester, I knew that I was in the right place and I could achieve excellence in my future career with more effort. I decided to attend all lectures, take comprehensive notes and work diligently on my success. I used to self-study and then tutor my friends, which helped emphasize and further understand accounting topics. I fell in love with Accounting to the extent that I used to use my free time to read any book and magazine related to the topic like Financial Times, the Economist and INC, which helped link Accounting with Finance. One of the articles that I liked was on the financial crisis and helped clarify how small decision on banks regulations can affect the entire economy. Also, reading about international financial reporting standards updates helped me understand cause-and-effect of what we do in the industry and regulations that govern it. I couldn’t wait to do this in real-life. During college, I didn’t miss the chance to apply to Work and Travel program and join Morey's Piers team in Wildwood, NJ. For three months, I worked as a game operator and food and beverage worker, where I mingled with new people from different cultures and explored living by myself in a new continent for the first time.

Specialties & Skills

Budgeting
Trend Analysis
Decision Making Skills
Financial Planning and Analysis
Financial Statements Analysis
Attention to details and Accuracy
Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
Effective Communication Skills
Strong Analytical Skills

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

CMA® (Certified Management Accountant) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2017

Hobbies

  • Soccer