Ahmed Mokhtar Mohamed

AP Operations Financial Controls
• Directed end-to-end AP operations processing 500+ vendor invoices per month with a 98%+ on-time payment rate,
ensuring full compliance with IFRS and GUPCO financial control policies.
• Implemented process improvements across Oracle Financials and SAP FI/CO that reduced invoice payment cycle
time by ~25% and cut processing errors by 30%, increasing overall department efficiency.
• Executed monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, resolving 100% of discrepancies within agreed SLA
timelines and maintaining a consistently high AP accuracy rate.
• Managed a portfolio of 100+ active vendors and service providers, reconciling monthly statements and ensuring zero
unresolved outstanding balances at period close.
• Supported month-end and year-end close activities — accruals, account reconciliations, and IFRS-compliant financial
reporting — consistently delivering within tight closing deadlines each cycle.
Financial Reporting & Cash Management
• Prepared monthly cash flow forecasts and fund allocation reports for senior management covering multi-million
dollar vendor payment obligations, enabling optimized liquidity planning for JV operations.
• Analyzed AP financial data across 12+ cost centers to identify trends and cost reduction opportunities, delivering
actionable recommendations that contributed to measurable savings in vendor payment operations.
• Maintained comprehensive payment records supporting annual internal and external audits with zero major findings
over multiple audit cycles, demonstrating strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.
Contract & Vendor Management
• Served as finance representative in tender commitees, developing and negotiating contracts with vendors and
service providers, ensuring alignment with legal regulations and organizational policies.
• Monitored and tracked all active operational contracts including rig rental, marine services, and well service
activities — verifying invoices against contract rates, mobilization terms, and activity reports to ensure accurate and
compliant payments.
• Maintained accurate records of all contract terms, renewal timelines, and vendor SLAs, proactively flagging
upcoming renewals and addressing contractual discrepancies or payment disputes through liaison with internal
stakeholders.
• Resolved invoice discrepancies, payment disputes, and vendor account issues in a timely manner, maintaining strong
vendor relationships critical to uninterrupted oil & gas operations.
Team Leadership & Development
• Built and led a team of 6 AP specialists, driving a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accuracy,
compliance, and continuous improvement across all AP functions.
• Conducted regular performance reviews for all direct reports, supporting professional development and ensuring
consistent achievement of department KPIs including processing time, accuracy rate, and vendor satisfaction.
• Championed ERP-driven automation initiatives that eliminated manual steps in payment workflows, reducing
processing time by an estimated 20% and freeing staff capacity for higher-value reconciliation tasks.

• Maintained accurate transaction records and performed data entry in accounting systems, ensuring integrity of
financial data across AP and AR functions.
• Processed incoming invoices, tracked payment schedules, and assisted in preparation of accounts receivable bills,
supporting timely vendor and customer setlements.
• Performed regular bank statement reconciliations, identified and resolved discrepancies between bank records and
company accounts, and provided support during internal and external audits.
• Assisted in preparation of budget forecasts and variance tracking, contributing to departmental financial planning
and cost control initiatives.