CFO Chief Financial Officer
Tunisian School of Doha
Total des années d'expérience :17 years, 11 Mois
Finance manager
Major Achievements:
Have managed to increase the cash flow of the Group by building a new relationship with suppliers based on credit facilities rather than cash payments
Have implemented with well regarded success the ERP System fully integrated with the all Modules (Medical, Insurance, Human Resources, Purchasing and Accounts)
Implemented Management Control System leading to minimizing risk zones, and better use of resources
Have been Key Player in the Accreditation Process for Admin and Finance Aspect
Played key role in creating sane working environment
Responsibilities:
1. Administrative:
• Oversees the coordination and monitoring of administrative activities and procedures of the organization including the scrutiny of departmental reports; control and monitoring of equipment of office systems.
2. Monitoring Office Expenditure and Cost
• Monitors and reports on office expenditure and development of processes to reduce unnecessary costs. Ensures the ongoing availability and quality of office equipment and supplies
3. Contractor & Consultants
• Approves contracts and monitors the coordination and supervision of contractors/consultants providing specific services within the office.
4. Maintenance and Facilities
• Ensures the upkeep and maintenance of company property and facilities.
Works in close coordination with the CEO in developing space planning strategies to accommodate future requirements.
5. Negotiating Rates
• Negotiates corporate rates on behalf of the organization to ensure the best services at competitive rates
6. Purchasing
• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.
• Preparing and maintaining reports and updating management
7. Travel & Logistics
• Manages relationships with various real state agencies for staff accommodation rentals, tickets etc…including negotiation on corporate rates and packages on behalf of the company.
8. Finance, HR and Accounts
• Collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements.
• Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning.
• Producing long-term business plans.
• Undertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performance
• controlling income, cash flow and expenditure.
• Managing budgets.
• Developing and managing financial systems/models
• Carrying out business modelling and risk assessments
• Liaising with suppliers, banks, insurances
• Liaising with shareholders
• Liaising with Management Board
• Liaising with managerial staff and other colleagues
• Coaching, supervising and evaluating the performance of finance staff
• Responsible for developing and implementing quality management procedures and systems.
• Manage implementation of new ERP
• Guides and oversee office administration staff, analyze needs and provide management support
• Responsible for preparing the payroll
• Manages administrative functions while ensuring efficient and consistent operations
• Manages human resources and administration, supporting professional development, compensation and benefits, and overseeing staff performance evaluations;
• Other duties as assigned
• Worked successfully on obtaining the ISO 9001, 2008 Version.
• Responsible for developing and implementing quality management procedures and systems.
• Ensure that all procedures within the company conform to financial policies and legislations.
• Managing auditing projects, assigning staff to clients and overseeing projects to completion, complying with policies, procedures and standards at all times
• Managing a team of ten in the auditing division
• Writing and presenting reports (Financial reporting and internal control reporting)
• Assisting in the assessment and management of business and risk
• Measuring all financial operations including financial statements, expenses, and requests
• Introducing internal control mechanisms for various investments
• Suggesting improvement of audits, including but not limited to automated auditing and control self assessments
• Responsible for various administrative tasks, such as budgeting, billing, WIP monitoring, workpaper fillings, expenses and performance appraisals;
• Preparation of business plans and investment consulting
• set up the global banking system TEMENOS T24
• Manage the daily activities for Accounting, Accounts Payables, Cost Accounting and Treasury.
• Manage the preparation and distribution of internal financial statements and reports, maintaining the highest quality, reliability and accuracy.
• Manage monthly closing process, including reconciliations and analysis of related accounts.
• Coordinate the Bank annual audit with the independent auditors.
• Coordinate, develop and update written policies and procedures over the financial reporting process.
• Reviewing and verifying records and external financial statements as part of an auditing team of five
• Complying with policies, procedures and standards
• Helping develop audit procedures and systems
• Performing strategic and detailed planning for the audit work including risk assessment.
• Conducting financial, compliance and operational audits
• Preparing internal control recommendations and communicating the weakness to senior management.
• Ensuring that areas of work was completed and executed in accordance with the audit work program and the firm methodology.
• Drafting and preparing full set of financial statements.
• Preparation and monitoring of budget and recoveries
• Coaching, supervising and evaluating the performance of audit staff
• Examine financial records, collect information prepares reports and make recommendations.