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Ahmed Elsesy CMA, Group Finance Controller

Ahmed Elsesy CMA

Group Finance Controller·Petroleum Trading Service Company "Petro Trade"

Saudi Arabia

Doctorate, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate

Work experience

Total years of experience: 21 years, 1 months

Group Finance Controller

August 2019 - Present

Petroleum Trading Service Company "Petro Trade"

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

August 2019 - Present

Directed financial planning and analysis for the group, delivering actionable insights to the CFO and
Board of Directors.
Managed annual budgeting processes and developed advanced financial models, driving strategic
decision-making.
Improved cash flow management, enhancing liquidity by 25% through optimized investment and
working capital strategies.
Spearheaded the implementation of internal controls, reducing compliance risks and audit findings by
30%.
Oversaw payroll, accounts payable, and receivables, ensuring timely and accurate processing of
transactions.
Company industry:
Natural Gas Distribution
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Manager, Financial Accounting Advisory & Risk Consultant

January 2018 - July 2019

Aljabr (CPA & Consultants) & KPMG BIG4

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2018 - July 2019

Provided tailored financial advisory solutions, resolving client challenges in accounting and reporting.

Partnered with KPMG teams on risk management engagements, ensuring successful delivery and
compliance

Guided client project teams, achieving a 98% client satisfaction rate through exceptional service and
technical expertise.
Company industry:
Economics & Financial Consulting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Finance Executive

January 2017 - January 2018

Al-Suwaidi Holding Company

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

January 2017 - January 2018

Transitioned the organization from GAAP to IFRS compliance within six months, improving reporting
accuracy by 20%.

Developed forecasting tools and dashboards that enhanced management's financial visibility.

Delivered comprehensive performance reviews, identifying cost-saving opportunities worth $1 million
annually.
Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Cost and Budgeting Manager - Heading the Financial Planning Analysis

December 2013 - January 2017

Packaging Products Co.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

December 2013 - January 2017

overseeing cost accounting operations, ensuring accurate cost analysis and reporting to support strategic
decision-making
Led a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to design advanced reporting tools, reducing
reporting cycles by 30%.
Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports, improving the accuracy and timeliness of
submissions.
Conducted variance analysis and performance reviews, enabling data-driven strategic decisions.
Company industry:
Industrial Production
Job role:
Manufacturing

Senior Cost Controller

August 2010 - November 2013

Petroleum Trading Service Company "Petro Trade"

Cairo, Egypt

August 2010 - November 2013

Enhanced cost variance analysis processes, supporting operational efficiency improvements of 15%.
Collaborated with operations teams to achieve cost-saving targets through innovative budgeting
strategies
BOM full handling & its related calculations & follow up until closing on the item level
Company industry:
Natural Gas Distribution
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Cost Controller

March 2008 - July 2010

Petroleum Trading Service Company

Cairo, Egypt

March 2008 - July 2010

• Prepared cost sheets, conducted performance analysis, and managed cost control processes.
• Developed forecasting models and supported financial planning across departments.
Company industry:
Natural Gas Distribution
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Cost Controller

March 2008 - July 2010

Petroleum Trading Service Company "Petro Trade"

Cairo, Egypt

March 2008 - July 2010

Cost control in line with the budgeted cost, and preparing the cost sheets for different accounts
Implemented cost control frameworks, saving $500K annually through efficient resource allocation.
Designed forecasting models, improving financial planning accuracy by 18%
Company industry:
Natural Gas Distribution
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

June 2005 - February 2008

Elassiouty Company

Cairo, Egypt

June 2005 - February 2008

Reconciled accounts and prepared financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Streamlined cash flow processes, reducing discrepancies by 10%
Company industry:
Heavy Industry & Metallurgy
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

December 2025

December 2025

Doctorate, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate

United States

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

April 2012

April 2012

Master's degree, Accounting & Finance

United States

GPA (percentage): 0.8%

GPA (percentage): 0.8%

The CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is the advanced professional certification specifically designed to measure the accounting and financial management skills that drive business performance. including: •Financial Planning and Analysis •Financial Management •Internal Controls •Risk Management •Cost Management •Performance Management •Decision Analysis •Professional Ethics

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

April 2012

April 2012

Doctorate, Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

United States

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Future Generation Foundation

June 2009

June 2009

Higher diploma, Basic Business Skills Acquisition Program (BBSA)

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 85%

GPA (percentage): 85%

Attended Basic Business Skills Acquisition Program (BBSA) Dale Carnegie Seminar (Communication skills, Negotiation skills, Complaints, and Interaction Commerce Corporation) & 4 levels of Berlitz English (2nd to 5th)

Cairo University

May 2005

May 2005

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Major: Accounting

Egypt

GPA (rating): Good

GPA (rating): Good

Cairo University

December 2004

December 2004

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

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Skills

Internal Controls

Expert

Financial Management

Expert

Risk

Expert

CMA

Expert

Financial Planning

Expert

Internal Controls

Expert

Risk

Expert

CMA

Expert

Financial Planning

Expert

Budgeting

Expert

Microsoft Excel

Expert

Cost Accounting

Expert

Financial Accounting

Expert

Project Management

Expert

CONSULTING

Expert

analysis

Expert

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT

Intermediate

PROJECT RISK MANAGEMENT

Expert

ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING

Intermediate

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate

FINANCIAL MODELING

Expert

PETROLEUM ENGINEERING

Intermediate

CONSTRUCTION

Intermediate

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Expert

FORECASTING

Expert

MANAGEMENT

Expert

BENCHMARKING

Expert

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Expert

RISK MANAGEMENT

Expert

BUDGET PREPARATION

Expert

BANK RECONCILIATION

Expert

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Expert

CASH FLOW

Expert

CONTROL

Expert

COST CONTROL

Expert

FINANCE

Expert

REPORTS

Expert

Financial Reporting

Expert

Administration

Expert

Financial Management

Expert

Accounting

Expert

Preparation

Expert

Internal Audit

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Memberships

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA-USA)

Professional Membership

January 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Apr 2012
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Hobbies and interests

Reading