Mahmoud  Hanafi, Financial Analyst

Mahmoud Hanafi

Financial Analyst

BIG - Beyout Investment Group

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

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 8 Months

Financial Analyst at BIG - Beyout Investment Group
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • My current job since January 2022

-Conduct financial analysis and research on various topics related to the company's finances, market trends, and economic conditions.
-Prepare financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and present them to senior management.
-Create and maintain financial models and forecasts to support business decisions.
-Evaluate the company's financial performance by analyzing financial statements and identifying key trends and insights.
-Monitor and analyze financial metrics, such as revenue, expenses, and profitability, and provide insights to senior management.
-Collaborate with other departments, such as sales and marketing, to understand their financial needs and provide recommendations for improvement.
-Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial plans, and track actual results against forecasts.
-Develop and maintain financial databases and systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
-Communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Senior Financial Advisor at AlPrime Capital Financial & Economic Advisory
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 2020 to December 2021

• Responsible for financial reporting for a portfolio of more than 10 companies in different industries
located in Kuwait and KSA.
•Prepare cost & expenses reports for contracting projects and review
revenue calculation based on Percentage of Completion IFRS 15 including all information (POC, Revenue PJTD, Cost PJTD, Backlog, Unbilled, Outstanding, Advances, Retentions Balances.
• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to
financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll
• Reviews financial statements with management personnel.
• Provide Analysis and recommendations about business performance.
• Providing support for forecasting, budgeting, and business planning processes.
• Preparing Ad-Hoc Reports for CFO.
• Analyse financial data and create financial models for decision support.
• Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
• Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 7 employees in the Accounting Department. Carries out
supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Accountant at KHARAFI CONSTRUCTION CO W.L.L
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • September 2016 to January 2020

Receive and process invoices from suppliers, perform invoice matching with delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Release supplier or service provider payments as per the Finance Department purchase and credit policies.
• Prepare monthly cost report.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at SVU
  • July 2013

courses: Passed CFA Level 1 CFA INSTITUTE

Bayt Tests

General Financial Accounting Assessment
Score 80%
Financial Analysis Assessment
Score 78%

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Excel
Accounting
Financial Accounting
Zoho System
Xero System
Valuation
Cash Flow statement
Balance Sheet
BUDGETING
BUSINESS PLANS
FINANCE
FORECASTING
GENERAL LEDGER
Financial Analysis
Income Statement
IFRS 16
Odoo ERP
Financial Reporting
Financial Statements
Breakeven Analysis

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Passed CFA Level 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2021
Xero Advisor Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2021
Valid Until:
December 2022
Certificate in International Financial Reporting (CertIFR) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2019
Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2020
Investment Foundations certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2019

Hobbies

  • Learning