Mohammed Hinawi

Senior Management Accountant at Invest Group Overseas (IGO)

• United Arab Emirates
• My current job since April 2015

 Giving financial advice to departments and management.
 Assist to execute letters of Intent (LOI’s), negotiation of Memorandums of Understanding (MOA’s), Non-
Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s) as well as other legal documentation.
 Analyzing financial data.
 Producing year-end financial accounts.
 Liaising with the company's auditors.
 Completing complex bank account reconciliations.
 Responsible for profitability analysis, capital budgets and expenditure tracking.
 Accurate billing of clients.
 Helping company departments to plan, manage and report their budgets forecasts and variances.
 Managing other accounting staff.
 Managing payroll, stock control and credit control for the organization.
 Drafting and reviewing of contract agreements.
 Liaising with different banks for account corporate lending and account openings.
 Liaising with different banks in the UAE in order to get our different real-estate projects approved for off-plan
mortgaging.
 Liaising with clients and arranging mortgage schemes for their properties.
 Liaising with Dubai Land Department for unit registration, cancelation, termination and title deed issuance.
 Liaising with Dubai Land Department and banks for Escrow account opening and project registration.
 Working toward the registration of our subsidiaries with the Federal Tax Authorities.
 Implement and assist in getting our accounting system and process ready for VAT.
 Assist in VAT filing.

at Ernst & Young.

• United Arab Emirates
• October 2012 to December 2012

Human Capital & Incorporation Services
 Assisting management in establishing and the startup of the “Human Capital practice” in Dubai

Business Tax Services at Ernst & Young.

• United Arab Emirates
• May 2011 to September 2011

 UAE immigration services including risk identification and analysis, advice on immigration strategies, inbound
compliance advice, assignee and dependents case management, preparation and processing of work visa and
residency permits, business visas.
 Advising and assisting clients on the requirements and regulations in mainland Dubai and other Emirates as
well as in the many different UAE free zones.
 Working with clients to understand and manage UAE Labor laws such as social security, the wages protection
system, End of service benefits etc.
 Tracking of Visas renewals and advice and assistance with legalisation of documents.
 Talent acquisition and on-boarding of employees at all levels in a multi-cultural environment.
 HR strategy & policy development; recruitment; compensation & benefits; training & development;
performance management and employee relations.
 Experience in establishing international companies in both mainland UAE and UAE free zones (JLT/DMCC,
TECOM, DSO, and DIFC).
 Actively involved in advising clients on doing business in the UAE and other MENA jurisdictions, including
advising on optimal legal structures, licensing requirements, employment rules and taxation.

Relationship Manager at Prime Emirates •

• United Arab Emirates
• December 2007 to March 2009

 Delivered client services and sophisticated financial advice to a portfolio of HNW and UHNW individuals
 Responsible for fundraising, focused on both regional and international investors including sovereign wealth
funds, pension funds, family offices and UHNW individuals
 Continuously seeking to improve the level of professional competence by self-study, attending courses and
lectures both within and outside Prime Emirates

Account Executive at Global Investment House •

• United Arab Emirates
• June 2007 to November 2007

Project-based Contract)
 Assisting clients in determining, defining and achieving their financial/investment goals
 Involved in business development, continuously liaising with and improving the relationship between each
client and the company

Team • Captain at AUD

• United Arab Emirates
• January 2005 to January 2007

Research Analyst

• December 2003 to May 2005

 Research global emerging markets equity investment opportunities and provide investment recommendations to
the CIO and portfolio manager
 Look for hidden value in various sectors
 Participate and advise in portfolio management meetings

Internship at Commercial Bank International •

• United Arab Emirates
• to January 2005

 Researching the market acceptability with regard to the acceptability and success of the company’s new
products and services as well as existing products, policies and procedures that affect them
 Continuously seeking to improve the level of professional competence by self-study, attending courses and
lectures both within and outside Global Investment House
 Following up and resolving all clients and prospects inquiries and complaints

Junior Relationship Manager at CSM Consulting Group •

• United Arab Emirates
• January 2000 to March 2003

 Deliver incremental revenue by increasing the usage of the products and services with the existing client base
 Become an expert and advocate of the products, commercial model and unique market position
 Assist in the planning of new client deployments and take responsibility for on time and on budget
implementations to the highest standards
 Develop a network of senior managers and decision makers within the existing clients and the broader
international trading community
 Work alongside sales and technical staff within an open and honest team-based environment

Club • Treasurer at UNH Arabic Islamic

• January 1997 to January 1999