Mohamed Ali Khalifa, Director Of Finance

Mohamed Ali Khalifa

Director Of Finance

Zamil Industrial

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
22 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 1 Months

Director Of Finance at Zamil Industrial
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • My current job since October 2023

Key Highlights:
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Spearheading financial operations for a conglomerate of companies, including Zamil Projects, Zamil Steel Constructions, and Zamil Engineering across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
• Project Oversight: Successfully managed the financial sectors of mega projects valued at over 2 billion SAR, including the 3rd expansion of Holy Haram, 4 Seasons Hotel, HMG, Suliman Al-Habib hospitals, and Riyadh Metro.
• Financial Governance: Implemented robust financial governance measures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and internal standards.
• Cross-Border Finance: Led financial strategies for entities operating in diverse sectors and geographies, fostering financial stability and growth.
Core Responsibilities:
• Financial Planning and Execution: Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring project financial success.
• Risk Management: Implemented effective risk management processes, resulting in minimized financial risks and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Corporate Finance: managing the firms' financial activities and capital investment - Financing - short term liquidity.
• Project Financial Oversight: Provided financial oversight for high-value projects, ensuring financial success and alignment with project milestones.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared and presented comprehensive financial reports, facilitating informed decision-making at the executive level.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes, enhancing efficiency, and reducing project turnaround time.

Finance Director at Professional Engineering Design
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since October 2022

Key Highlights:
• Financial Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies, aligning with organizational goals and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Budget Management: Oversee the creation and management of annual budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing resource allocation.
• Risk Mitigation: Implement robust risk management processes, in financial risks and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to drive informed decision-making, providing key insights to executive leadership.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround time.
Core Responsibilities:
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead financial planning activities, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity, minimizing financial risk and optimizing working capital.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports for executive review, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Audit and Compliance: Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Team Leadership: Provide effective leadership to the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Financial Manager at HB Brands
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2021 to September 2022

Key Highlights:
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Directed financial sectors and supply chain management for a prominent player in the Food & Beverage Industry, overseeing multiple famous brands and restaurants, including Kanton, Romaway, Takohut, Sizzler House, Aroma Coffee, and Coffee Planet.
• Multibrand Oversight: Managed financial operations for the entire group, ensuring financial success and stability across various food brands and restaurant chains.
• Supply Chain Management: Implemented effective supply chain strategies, optimizing operational efficiency and reducing costs across restaurant and mall branches.
• Financial Governance: Ensured compliance with industry regulations and internal financial standards, implementing robust governance measures for the organization.
Core Responsibilities:
• Financial Strategy: Developed and executed financial strategies to support the growth and profitability of the group, aligning with industry best practices.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Streamlined supply chain processes, resulting in improved efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced overall operational performance.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Oversaw the creation and management of budgets, providing accurate financial forecasts for informed decision-making.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared comprehensive financial reports, presenting key insights to executive leadership for strategic planning.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of financial and supply chain processes.

Financial Services Manager at Northrop Grumman
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • April 2018 to April 2020

Key Highlights:
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Managed the financial sectors of joint ventures, overseeing mega projects valued at over 1.8 billion SAR, including projects such as YST, Khurais Refinery, Haradh & Hawaya, and groups of mega airports.
• Industry Expertise: Specialized in Defense and Securities System Optimization & Infrastructure, serving as a key player in the main contractor relationship with ARAMCO.
• Client Relationship: Successfully collaborated with major clients, including Aramco and GACA, ensuring satisfaction and meeting financial expectations.
• Project Financial Oversight: Directed financial operations for projects with critical national infrastructure significance, contributing to the overall success of defense and security initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
• Financial Strategy: Developed and executed financial strategies aligned with the unique needs of defense and security projects, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Budget Management: Oversaw the creation and management of budgets for mega projects, ensuring adherence to financial guidelines and client requirements.
• Client Collaboration: Worked closely with clients such as Aramco and GACA to understand financial needs and align project finances with client expectations.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared and presented comprehensive financial reports, providing insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Implemented robust risk management processes, ensuring project financial success and compliance with industry standards.

Financial Manager at Shamsak for Trading & Contracting Co
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • April 2016 to March 2018

Key Highlights:
• Comprehensive Financial Management: Directed financial sectors for all company branches, overseeing financial operations for a diverse range of electrical tools and equipment in wholesale and retail.
• International Trading Expertise: Managed international trading deals and negotiations, particularly with China, enhancing the company's global presence and contributing to successful business partnerships.
• Financial Oversight: Ensured financial stability and success through effective financial oversight and strategic decision-making.
• Market Expansion: Played a key role in expanding the company's market reach and influence in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.
Core Responsibilities:
• Financial Strategy: Developed and executed financial strategies tailored to the electrical tools and equipment industry, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring financial sustainability.
• International Trade Management: Orchestrated international trading deals, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Created and managed budgets, providing accurate financial forecasts to support informed decision-making.
• Financial Reporting: Prepared detailed financial reports, offering insights to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Implemented risk management processes, mitigating financial risks, and ensuring adherence to industry standards.

Financial Manager at ANEL KSA
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2012 to March 2016

Key Highlights:
• Comprehensive Financial Management: Directed financial operations for ANELKSA over a span of four years, implementing effective risk management strategies.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Played a crucial role in strategic decision-making, contributing to the financial success and stability of the organization.
Core Responsibilities:
• Risk Management: Implemented robust risk management processes, ensuring the financial well-being of the organization.
• Financial Strategy: Developed and executed financial strategies aligned with organizational goals, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

Chief Accountant at AnelKsa
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • January 2010 to March 2012

Key Highlights:
• Mega Project Financial Oversight: Ran the accounting and financial operations of mega projects valued at over 1.8 billion SAR, including HARAM high railways speed stations, Samsung tower in Riyadh & Jeddah.
• Material Control: Managed material control of the central warehouse of the holy Haram high railways speed stations.
Core Responsibilities:
• Accounting Leadership: Led accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Financial Oversight: Provided financial oversight for mega projects, contributing to their successful completion within budget and timelines.
• Material Control: Managed central warehouse operations, ensuring efficient material control for project needs.

Chief Accountant at Class Stone
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • August 2006 to January 2010

Key Highlights:
• Financial Stewardship: Served as the Chief Accountant for Class Stone, overseeing financial operations and contributing to the success of construction, internal design, and landscaping projects.
• Accuracy and Compliance: Ensured accuracy and compliance in financial reporting and accounting practices, maintaining high standards of financial integrity.
Core Responsibilities:
• Financial Management: Led financial management processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Accounting Leadership: Directed accounting functions, overseeing the preparation of financial statements, and ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
• Project Financial Oversight: Provided financial oversight for construction, internal design, and landscaping projects, ensuring financial success and adherence to budgets.
• Internal Controls: Implemented and maintained internal controls to safeguard financial assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Collaboration: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial processes with project requirements and organizational goals.

Chief Accountant at Ajlan&Bros
  • China - Zaozhuang
  • January 2003 to July 2006

Key Highlights:
• Global Financial Leadership: Served as Chief Accountant for Ajlan & Bros, managing accounting and warehouse operations for the main factory, Shandong Lawrance Textile Company Limited, in Zao Zhuang City, China.
• International Operations: Successfully oversaw the transition from Central Region Riyadh to Guangzhou, China, and assumed responsibility for the main factory operations.
• Efficient Warehouse Operations: Managed accounting and warehouse operations, optimizing efficiency and ensuring accurate financial reporting for the textile manufacturing and trading business.
Core Responsibilities:
• Financial Oversight: Directed financial operations for the main factory, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and financial integrity.
• Global Operations Management: Coordinated international financial operations, working in both Saudi Arabia and China, contributing to the company's global presence.
• Inventory Management: Implemented effective inventory management practices, optimizing warehouse operations, and minimizing costs.
• Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Collaborated with diverse teams across regions, facilitating seamless financial and operational integration.

General Accountant at Omair for contracting
  • Saudi Arabia - Hail
  • November 2000 to December 2002

Key Highlights:
• Financial Expertise: Served as a Senior Accountant at Al Omair, specializing in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, and Warehouse functions.
• Construction and Waterproofing Works: Contributed to financial operations in the construction and waterproofing works sector, ensuring accurate and efficient accounting processes.
Core Responsibilities:
• Accounts Payable (AP): Managed and oversaw the Accounts Payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Accounts Receivable (AR): Handled the Accounts Receivable function, overseeing billing, collections, and maintaining customer accounts.
• Treasury Management: Managed treasury functions, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring efficient utilization of financial resources.
• Warehouse Operations: Overlooked warehouse operations, implementing effective inventory controls and supporting financial reporting accuracy.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Assiut University
  • June 1999

Specialties & Skills

Warehouse Management
Budget Design
Accounting
Financials
COLLABORATION
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT
CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT
FINANCIAL RISK
CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATE FINANCE
JOINT VENTURES
FINANCIAL PLANNING
budgeting

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Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

CFMP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2020
FMVA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2024
PMP (Training)
Training Institute:
Engineering Track
Date Attended:
December 2023

Hobbies

  • Fishing