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Mahdy Abdulletif , Group Finance Manager

Mahdy Abdulletif

Group Finance Manager·Lootah Group Of Companies

United Arab Emirates

Higher diploma, Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 25 years, 8 months

Group Finance Manager

December 2019 - December 2024

Lootah Group Of Companies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

December 2019 - December 2024

• Leads all financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Manages a growing finance department.
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement and reports.
• Builds and manages monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts.
• Advises on venture capital and private equity fundraising strategies.
• Develop strategies to increase return on investment and profitability.
• Overseas and reviews accounting tasks, including payroll, taxes, and compliance.
• Presents financial reports to executives, board members, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the executives and directors to create budgets and track key performance indicators.
• Meets deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Knows and adheres to the UK generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Securities and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Oversee all audit and internal control operations.
• Ensure the accuracy and authenticity of all accounting transactions as per the IFRS guidelines.
• Inventory valuation and ageing analysis.
• Monitoring Fixed Assets Accounting and depreciation computation
• Responds to inquiries from the CFO, FC, Reporting Manager, Treasury Manager and other department managers regarding financial results and special reporting.
• Stay up to date with financial reporting and controls, taking a proactive approach to recommend enhancements and best practices.
• Oversee cash flow and risk management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounting and closing cycle, specifically balance sheets and P&L financial statements.
• Perform a variety of advanced financial analyses to determine present and forecast financial health of the organization.
• Oversee the accounts payable department and ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports.
• Train and develop accounts payable staff, including setting performance goals and conducting performance evaluations.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Group Finance Director

January 2016 - November 2019

Al Tamimi Investments

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

January 2016 - November 2019

• Monitoring and interpreting cash flows, budget and predicting future trends.
• Analyzing change and advising accordingly
• formulating strategic and long-term business plans
• analyzing the costs of the project and preparing reports for the group CFO
• developing financial management mechanisms that minimize financial risk
• conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• managing a company is financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• Preparing payroll and sending SIF file to bank, calculate end of service, leave salary.
• preparing budgets, cash flow, income statement on monthly basis and send it to group CFO
• preparing the payments for the creditors and issuing sales invoices
• preparing daily and monthly financial reports after closing accounts and sending it to group CFO

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Group Finance Manager

August 2007 - November 2015

Dafco Group of Companies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

August 2007 - November 2015

• Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Financial Reporting Develop, manage, and oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide in-depth analysis of financial results to management, identifying variances and trends.
• Recommend actions based on financial data to achieve profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Financial Reporting:
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements and internal controls.
• Cost Control & Cash Flow Management:
• Monitor and control expenditures in alignment with the budget.
• Oversee cash flow planning, manage company cash balances, and optimize working capital.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and implement strategies to achieve savings.
• Risk Management:
• Assess and manage financial risks, including currency exchange and credit risks.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.
• Develop policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks.
• Team Management:
• Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide training, and promote continuous professional development within the finance team.
• Tax and Compliance:
• Oversee tax planning, filing, and compliance with local and international tax laws.
• Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards, and legal regulations (GAAP/IFRS).
• Strategic Planning
• Contribute to the Group’s strategic objectives by providing insights and financial guidance to executive management.
• Participate in investment decisions and mergers & acquisitions by conducting financial due diligence.
• Support long-term financial sustainability and growth initiatives.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Financial Analyst

January 2002 - April 2007

Abdul Latif Jameel Company Toyota, Lexus, k S A

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2002 - April 2007

• Financial Analysis the performances of the Company.
• Conduct in-depth research of historical financial data, analysis and report on the company’s current financial status.
• Organize data into accessible reports and perform various types of analysis using key metrics such as yearly growth, return on assets, return on equity, and earnings per share.
• Oversee financial functions, such as assessing, auditing, planning, budgeting, taxes, consolidation, cost control, and project control.
• Evaluate and analyze capital expenditure, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, profit plans, operating records, financial statements, etc.
• Analyze current and past financial data and performance.
• Develop financial models and cost projections.
• Review, track, and analyze invoices and manage procurements according to the organization's standards.
• Coordinate with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts.
• Ensure proper review of the Balance Sheet and conduct a quarterly balance sheet review.
• Support business requirements.

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accountant

January 1999 - December 2002

Banque Misr

Cairo, Egypt

January 1999 - December 2002

• preparation of permanent records for every transaction
• Update the accounts receivable system.
• Monitor cash receipting functions.
• Conduct cash transactions with customers

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Education

Institue of Management Accountants

June 2016

June 2016

Higher diploma, Accounting

United States

GPA (percentage): 82%

GPA (percentage): 82%

Certified Management Accountant CMA , USA -Member of IMA -USA

Cairo University

June 2001

June 2001

Master's degree, Accounting

Egypt

Helwan University

July 1997

July 1997

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Egypt

Skills

Cash Flow

Expert

Accounts Payable

Expert

Generating Revenue

Expert

Year End Accounts

Expert

Accounts Receivable

Expert

ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE

Expert

ACCOUNTANT

Expert

ACCOUNTING

Expert

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Expert

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES

Expert

ACCOUNTS WITH

Expert

ASCP

Expert

AUDITS

Expert

BALANCE SHEET

Expert

TRADING

Expert

Cash Flow

Expert

Accounts Payable

Expert

Generating Revenue

Expert

Year End Accounts

Expert

Accounts Receivable

Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

French

Intermediate

Memberships

institute of Management Accountants - IMA USA

Accounting

June 2016

Training and Certifications

Training
SAP -FICO
SAP Arabic Academy
May 2012
Oracle Finance R12
Nerious American Academy
Mar 2005