Kareem Essam, Human Resources Department Manager

Kareem Essam

Human Resources Department Manager

PetroFarah

Location
Egypt - Cairo - Maadi
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business Administration
Experience
15 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 1 Months

Human Resources Department Manager at PetroFarah
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since June 2021

Human Resources Department Manager
Farah Petroleum Company

• Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Managing the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics, and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Human Resources Section Head at Mansoura Petroleum Co.
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • June 2010 to June 2021

• Employees relations
• Talent Management
• Organizational culture
• Directed the execution of new company policy guidelines pertaining to job budget allocation, employee benefits packages, and non-salary perks, led to a 25% improvement in budget efficiency and a 10% enhancement in employee retention rates.
• Developed and presented a strategic budget plan to the General Manager, leading to a swift approval process and subsequent implementation, resulting in a 20% reduction in operational costs.
• Orchestrated a comprehensive review of the sector budget plan, resulting in a targeted financial strategy that propelled expenses decrease by 15% within the first quarter.
• Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company’s strategic plan.
• Ensure salaries and benefits comply with the current legislation about human rights and pay equity
• Identify trends and implement new practices to engage and motivate employees
• Keep track compensation and benefits benchmarking data and make sure we offer competitive
compensation plans
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to entitlements.
• Provides guidance, support, and training to staff members regarding entitlement policies, procedures,
and systems.

Accountant at Raya Integration
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • April 2009 to May 2010

1. Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment 2. Sort and distribute incoming mail
3. Process P.O. matching invoices
4. Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
5. Process check requests
6. Match invoices to checks, obtain all signatures for checks and distribute checks accordingly
7. Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
8. Assist in month end closing
9. Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
10. All work through Oracle software application

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business Administration
  • at Helwan University
  • May 2008

1.Training in National Bank of Egypt (NBE) : Investment Department 2. Training in Commercial International Bank (CIB): Retail Department 3. Training in Chevron Egypt, American Corporation: Finance Department

Specialties & Skills

Strategic Leadership
Performance Management
Employee Relations
Employee Benefits
Compensations
Problem Solving
Negotiation
HR Strategic Leadership
Compensation & Benefits
Collaboration & Teamwork
Employees Relations
Performance Management

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Professional Diploma in Accounting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2011
Accounting Best Practice (Training)
Training Institute:
Oil & Gas (OGS)
Date Attended:
January 2010
CMA part 3 - old system (Training)
Training Institute:
Raya Corporation
Date Attended:
January 2010
Financial Statements- Accounting Cycle (Training)
Training Institute:
Chevron Egypt
Date Attended:
January 2009
Professional Financial Accountant (PFA) (Training)
Training Institute:
IPA , Tarek Azab & Co.
Date Attended:
January 2008
Fund Raising & Products Developments (Training)
Training Institute:
Commercial International Bank (CIB)
Date Attended:
January 2007
Investments Funds (Training)
Training Institute:
National Bank of Egypt (NBE)
Date Attended:
January 2006

Hobbies

  • Gymnasium workouts, safe driving, charity foundations assisting and self learning