Hisham Abou Elfotouh

• Improved monthly closing cycle from 15 days to 9 days by streamlining reconciliations and standardizing
reporting workflows.
• Enhanced management reporting speed and accuracy, delivering automated MIS dashboards and
reducing manual work by over 80%.
• Strengthened cash flow visibility by implementing weekly cash forecasting, improving short-term liquidity
planning
• Oversaw multi-branch AP/AR and BSP transactions (~AED 8-20M monthly volume) with improved aging
control and timely settlements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning across multiple branches, improving liquidity
visibility.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, MIS dashboards, and management presentations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, financial policies, and internal controls to reduce compliance risks.
• Oversee AP/AR, BSP settlements, supplier payments, revenue recognition, and reconciliations.
• Manage financial integration between Smart Travel Booking and Systrix systems to automate reporting.
• Support strategic planning and business expansion through financial modeling and performance analysis.
• Supervise & develop a 25-member finance team, improving workflow accuracy and accountability.

. Improved monthly closing cycle from 15 days to 9 days by streamlining reconciliations and standardizing
reporting workflows.
• Enhanced management reporting speed and accuracy, delivering automated MIS dashboards and
reducing manual work by over 80%.
• Strengthened cash flow visibility by implementing weekly cash forecasting, improving short-term liquidity
planning
• Oversaw multi-branch AP/AR and BSP transactions (~AED 8-20M monthly volume) with improved aging
control and timely settlements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning across multiple branches, improving liquidity
visibility.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports, MIS dashboards, and management presentations.
• Ensure compliance with UAE VAT, financial policies, and internal controls to reduce compliance risks.
• Oversee AP/AR, BSP settlements, supplier payments, revenue recognition, and reconciliations.
• Manage financial integration between Smart Travel Booking and Systrix systems to automate reporting.
• Support strategic planning and business expansion through financial modeling and performance analysis.
• Supervise & develop a 25-member finance team, improving workflow accuracy and accountability.

• Managed full finance cycle including budgeting, cash flow, payables, receivables, and general ledger.
• Prepared monthly management financial statements and coordinated external audit requirements.
• Improved cost control measures and enhanced financial reporting accuracy.

• Led audit engagements for 30+ clients, ensuring 100% compliance with IFRS and local regulatory
standards.
• Enhanced audit methodologies and internal controls, reducing financial and operational risk exposure by
18%.
• Presented clear, data-driven audit findings to senior management and stakeholders, influencing strategic
decision-making.
• Mentored and developed a team of 6 auditors, improving team performance and audit quality metrics.

• Directed group-level financial planning, budgeting, and consolidation, improving reporting accuracy and
reducing month-end close cycle by 20%
• Negotiated banking facilities and optimized working capital, resulting in 15% cost savings on debt and
financing.
• Strengthened internal controls and streamlined processes, ensuring 100% compliance and timely
monthly and annual closings.
• Led and developed a 10-member finance team, enhancing productivity and achieving measurable
performance improvements across all branches.

• Directed group-level financial planning, budgeting, and consolidation, improving reporting accuracy and
reducing month-end close cycle by 20%
• Negotiated banking facilities and optimized working capital, resulting in 15% cost savings on debt and
financing.
• Strengthened internal controls and streamlined processes, ensuring 100% compliance and timely
monthly and annual closings.
• Led and developed a 10-member finance team, enhancing productivity and achieving measurable
performance improvements across all branches.

• Prepared budgets and cash flow forecasts, improving forecast accuracy by 25% and enabling better
liquidity management.
• I Implemented internal controls and cost-monitoring procedures, reducing operational expenses by
10%.
• Monitored costs, analyzed variances, and provided actionable insights, leading to improved project
profitability.
• Supervised and mentored a 6-member finance team, boosting efficiency and accountability.