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Mostafa Said Sadik, Group Financial Controller

Mostafa Said Sadik

Group Financial Controller·AFAQ Group for Real Estate, Developments & Construction

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Commerce - Accounting & Auditing Department

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 3 months

Group Financial Controller

June 2025 - Present

AFAQ Group for Real Estate, Developments & Construction

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

June 2025 - Present

• Lead and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance, accountability, and continuous professional development.
• Oversee financial operations and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Lead development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of accounting policies and internal control procedures.
• Identified organizational financial risks and delivered actionable recommendations to reduce exposure.
• Evaluated financial documents for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors to facilitate issuance of audited financial statements.
• Oversee preparation of comprehensive financial reports for construction projects, including cost reports, P&L statements, and cash flow projections.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for senior management and stakeholders in compliance with IFRS.
• Led ERP system implementation projects, achieving a reduction of over 70% in financial reporting turnaround time.
• Ensure ERP system reflects accurate, real-time financial data; manage the Chart of Accounts, Cost charts, and analytical dimensions.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and inventory balances, ensuring timely reconciliations and financial integrity.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and conduct variance analysis; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Review and approve payment requests for all company payables; review claims and interim/final invoices.
• Oversee fixed asset tracking and maintain up-to-date depreciation schedules.
• Review customer aging reports and follow up on collections for progress billing.

Company industry:
Real Estate
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Group Internal Audit Manager

January 2021 - May 2025

Dar Group for Constructions, Real Estate & Developments

Cairo, Egypt

January 2021 - May 2025

• Managed the full audit function across 10 subsidiaries in Construction, Real Estate, Manufacturing, and Ready-Mix.
• Supervised and developed the audit team, including hiring, performance evaluation, and reviewing work papers.
• Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
• Identified organizational financial risks and delivered actionable recommendations to reduce exposure.
• Prepared clear and concise audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and action plans for management.
• Conducted balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis; ensured corrective actions were completed on time.
• Coordinated monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, providing required information to external auditors.
• Led ERP system implementation projects, achieving a reduction of over 70% in financial reporting turnaround time.
• Evaluated financial documents for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Reviewed and approved payment requests for vendors, subcontractors, and all company payables.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounting Manager

October 2017 - December 2020

Al-Shorouk Constructions Company (subsidiary of Dar Group)

Cairo, Egypt

October 2017 - December 2020

• Managed and oversaw daily operations of the accounting department.
• Planned, organized, and coordinated the year-end close process with internal and external auditors.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Created and developed Charts of Accounts, cost charts, and analytical dimensions.
• Maintained and reconciled balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
• Ensured timely and accurate monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations.
• Reviewed contracts and approved payment requests for vendors and all company payables.
• Reviewed vendor claims and interim/final invoices from suppliers and consultants.
• Reviewed Model 41 quarterly (Withholding Tax) and prepared annual withholding tax certificates for vendors.
• Tracked fixed asset movements, including purchases and depreciation schedules.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Senior Accountant

December 2014 - October 2017

Amlaak Group for General Contracting

Cairo, Egypt

December 2014 - October 2017

• Prepared financial and costing reports by collecting data to determine costs of business activities — raw materials,
inventory, and wages — across 52+ construction projects.
• Analyzed direct and indirect costs for each project and communicated findings to senior management.
• Verified, allocated, posted, and reconciled accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepared cash flow reports (inflows and outflows) and conducted expense analysis.
• Prepared customer aging reports and followed up on progress billing collections.
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliation memorandums and related journal entries.
• Prepared monthly VAT returns and Model 41 quarterly withholding tax filings.
• Prepared annual withholding tax certificates and work volume certificates for suppliers and subcontractors.
• Managed letters of guarantee (primary and final), including renewals and bank correspondence.
• Reviewed and matched vendor invoices against purchase orders and receiving documents.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

General Accountant

March 2013 - December 2014

Universal Company for Constructions and Ready Mix

Cairo, Egypt

March 2013 - December 2014

• Maintained financial transaction records for collections, invoices, payments, expenses, and revenues.
• Entered, updated, and retrieved accounting data from automated systems.
• Verified accounting journals, ledgers, and financial records.
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliation memorandums and related journal entries.
• Monitored cash balances, notes receivable, and bank availability reports.
• Managed letters of guaranteed renewals and bank correspondence.
• Prepared monthly VAT returns, quarterly Model 41 withholding tax filings, and supported period-end close.
• Ensured timely and accurate completion of company tax filings.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Construction and Building

Education

Banha University

May 2011

May 2011

Bachelor's degree, Commerce - Accounting & Auditing Department

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 70%

GPA (percentage): 70%

– Accounting & Auditing Department. – Grade: Good " 70%
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Skills

Accounting
Expert
Accounting
Expert
Accounts Receivable
Expert
Accounts Receivable
Expert
Accounts Payable
Expert
Accounts Payable
Expert
Reconciliations
Expert
Reconciliations
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Internal Auditing
Expert
Internal Auditing
Expert
Reporting & Analysis
Expert
Reporting & Analysis
Expert
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Expert
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Financial Accounting
Expert
Cash Management
Intermediate
Cash Management
Intermediate
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Expert
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Expert
Financial Statements
Expert
Financial Statements
Expert
ACCOUNTING
Expert
ACCOUNTING
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
CONSTRUCTION
Expert
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
DATA ANALYSIS
Intermediate
INVOICING
Expert
INVOICING
Expert
IRIS GL
Intermediate
IRIS GL
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
REAL ESTATE
Intermediate
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Management
Expert
Management
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Financial Reporting
Expert
Internal Audit
Expert
Internal Audit
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Auditing
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Banking
Intermediate
Banking
Intermediate
Accounts Receivable
Expert
Accounts Receivable
Expert
Accounts Payable
Expert
Accounts Payable
Expert
Reconciliations
Expert
Reconciliations
Expert
AUGMENTED REALITY
Intermediate
AUGMENTED REALITY
Intermediate
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
USER CONTROLS
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS
Intermediate
TEXT PROCESSING
Intermediate
TEXT PROCESSING
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Memberships

SOCPA - Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants

Active Associate member in SOCPA

July 2025

PACC - Professional Accreditation Program

Verified Graduation Certification From Professional Accreditation Program

March 2025

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Mini MBA
English Conversational Skills (Levels
Financial Performance Management
Effective Leadership and Management
Accounting and Financial Management
PFA - Professional Financial Accountant
Credit Fundamentals
Introduction to Banking
Reading Financial Statements
Accounting Fundamentals
Excel Crash Course
Data Analysis Using Excel
Excel Skills for Business
Learning Data Analytics
Tableau
Power BI
Become a Data Analyst
PACC Verified Certification & SOCPA Member (No.
English Conversational Skills (Levels 1–3)
Introduction to Financial Performance Management
Effective Leadership and Management
Accounting and Financial Management
PFA - Professional Financial Accountant
Credit Fundamentals
Introduction to Banking
Reading Financial Statements
Accounting Fundamentals
Excel Crash Course
Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel
Excel Skills for Business
Learning Data Analytics
Tableau Essential Training
Power BI Essential Training
Become a Data Analyst
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
PFA – Professional Financial Accountant
Introduction to Financial Performance Management
English Conversational Skills (Level 1,2,3)
Investment Foundations
Accounting and Financial Management
Forms of Business Structure
Credit Fundamentals
Introduction to Banking
Reading Financial Statements
Accounting Fundamentals
Excel Crash Course
Introduction to Data Analysis Using MS Excel
Excel Skills
Become a Data Analyst
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
PFA – Professional Financial Accountant
Introduction to Financial Performance Management
English Conversational Skills (Level 1,2,3)
Investment Foundations
Accounting and Financial Management
Microsoft Office 365
Advanced skills in Excel
Forms of Business Structure
Credit Fundamentals
Introduction to Banking
Reading Financial Statements
Accounting Fundamentals
Excel Crash Course
Introduction to Data Analysis Using MS Excel
Excel Skills for Business – Coursera
Learning Data Analytics
Tableau Essential Training
Become a Data Analyst
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
PFA – Professional Financial Accountant
Introduction to Financial Performance Management
English Conversational Skills (Level 1,2,3)
Investment Foundations
Accounting and Financial Management
Microsoft Office 365
Advanced skills in Excel
Forms of Business Structure
Credit Fundamentals
Introduction to Banking
Reading Financial Statements
Accounting Fundamentals
Excel Crash Course
Introduction to Data Analysis Using MS Excel
Excel Skills for Business – Coursera
Learning Data Analytics
Tableau Essential Training
Become a Data Analyst
International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
PFA – Professional Financial Accountant
Introduction to Financial Performance Management
English Conversational Skills (Level 1,2,3)
Investment Foundations
Accounting and Financial Management
Microsoft Office 365
Advanced skills in Excel
Forms of Business Structure
Credit Fundamentals
Introduction to Banking
Reading Financial Statements
Accounting Fundamentals
Excel Crash Course
Introduction to Data Analysis Using MS Excel
Excel Skills for Business
Learning Data Analytics
Tableau Essential Training
Become a Data Analyst
Power BI Essential Training
Tableau Essential Training (2020.1)
Become a Data Analyst
Learning Data Analytics
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Excel Skills for Business
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Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel
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Effective leadership and effective management
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Introduction to Banking
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How to market yourself in the job market
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Human Resources Management Fundamentals
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Udemy
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Hobbies and interests

Swimming
Video gaming
Reading
Freestyle football
Bodybuilding