Hashem Awaida, Finance Director

Hashem Awaida

Finance Director

Hanan Dashti Co

Location
Kuwait
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
17 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :17 years, 8 Months

Finance Director at Hanan Dashti Co
  • Kuwait
  • My current job since December 2020

- Implemented cost-saving initiatives resulting in substantial savings for the company.
- Driving the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks.
- Retaining constant awareness of the company's financial position and acting to prevent problems.
- Setting up and overseeing the company's finance IT system.
- Drive the financial planning of the company by analyzing its performance and risks.
- Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Conduct analysis to make forecasts and report to upper executives.
- Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines.

Finance Manager at Mahmoud Haider Holding
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • November 2016 to November 2020

- Financial Analysis and Forecasting
- Budget development and management.
- Accounts payable and receivable management.
- Contract negotiation.
- Financial Auditing
- Compliance with financial Laws and Regulation

Finance Controller at Victus Food
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2015 to April 2016

- Proven track record of overseeing financial operations and ensuring financial compliance.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Experience with financial analysis, variance analysis, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Managing all finance and accounting operations.
- Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
- Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements.

Chief Accountant at Trafalgar general trading Co
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • February 2008 to July 2014

- Managed month-end close process for company, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
- Oversaw financial statement preparation, analysis, and presentation for management review.
- Manage and oversee the entire accounting team.
- Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
- Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
- Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance -improvements.
- Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
- Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.

Senior Accountant at Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • May 2007 to January 2008

- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results.
- Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status.
- Collecting and verifying financial information.
- Maintaining a general ledger by inputting daily financial transactions.
- Preparing financial statements, producing accounting reports, and checking them for accuracy.

External Auditor at Wehda Auditing Office
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • July 2005 to April 2007

- Conducted financial audits for clients to ensure compliance with regulations and accuracy.
- Prepared detailed audit reports highlighting findings and recommendations for improvement.
- Communicated audit results with clients and provided support in implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute audit procedures efficiently and effectively.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at AL-ISRA'A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
  • June 2005

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Specialties & Skills

Financial Control
Auditing
Accounting
Managerial Finance
Finance
Communication skills
Cash flow management
Forecasting
Budget management
Financial reporting
Leadership

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Passed in CFA Level 1 exam (Certificate)
APA (Accredited Professional Accountant) (Certificate)
CIDA (Certi ed Investment & Derivates Auditor) (Certificate)
CMA (Certi ed Management Accountant) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012

Hobbies

  • Reading
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