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Muataz Charafli, Finance Manager

Muataz Charafli

Finance Manager·Bayader Jeddah Co.

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 16 years, 3 months

Finance Manager

January 2020 - January 2024

Bayader Jeddah Co.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2020 - January 2024

• Transformed the business into a formal corporate structure, enhancing governance and compliance.
• Overhauled accounting processes and internal controls, ensuring accuracy and reliability in financial reporting.
• Reconstructed and validated financial records from 2015 to 2019, significantly strengthening the overall financial position.
• Conducted a comprehensive reassessment of inventory costing, leading to the successful liquidation of 70% of stagnant stock and boosting liquidity.
• Strategically redesigned pricing and commission structures, resulting in a notable 16% increase in profitability.
• Leveraged financial expertise to drive operational efficiency and support strategic decision-making as a Finance Manager, preparing for a seamless transition to Chief Finance Officer.

Company industry:
Retail & Wholesale

Lead

January 2016 - January 2020

Pre-Tech Subsidiary of Rajhi Building Solutions Group

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - January 2020

• Spearheaded financial optimization in design, manufacturing, and construction sectors, enhancing project execution and resource utilization.
• Achieved a 15% reduction in outsourced labor costs through strategic process improvements.
• Established robust procurement controls and negotiated favorable supplier agreements, resulting in a 7% decrease in material costs.
• Restructured investment fund loans and fortified banking relationships, boosting cash flow by SAR 2M.
• Leveraged construction financial modeling techniques to successfully secure three high-value projects totaling SAR 70M.
• Developed financial strategies that align with organizational goals, driving sustainable growth and profitability.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Operations Finance Manager

January 2012 - January 2015

Bakheet for Machinery (Closed Stock Co.)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - January 2015

• Spearheaded the optimization of banking facilities, transforming a deficit into a surplus while successfully reducing lending costs by 12%.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to execute a comprehensive five-year strategic plan, resulting in a significant 15% increase in sales.
• Managed and regulated foreign currency purchases (EUR, JPY, USD), realizing substantial savings of SAR 1M.
• Conducted thorough revaluation of equipment and inventory alongside the Board and Economic Committee, facilitating the profitable sale of 40% of obsolete assets.
• Leveraged financial acumen to enhance operational efficiency and drive sustainable growth within the organization.

Company industry:
Hardware & Building Materials

Finance Manager

January 2008 - January 2011

Premco – Bin Ladin Group (Precast Co.),

Damascus, Syria

January 2008 - January 2011

• Directed comprehensive financial operations, enhancing cost accounting practices and ensuring meticulous project financial oversight.
• Spearheaded the implementation of robust financial controls, significantly boosting manufacturing efficiency and project execution.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to align financial strategies with organizational goals, driving sustainable growth and profitability.
• Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and operational effectiveness.
• Cultivated a culture of financial accountability and transparency, empowering teams to make informed decisions.
• Leveraged data analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation.

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Finance Manager

January 2006 - January 2008

ETE Group,

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2006 - January 2008

• Led comprehensive financial reporting and budgeting processes for diverse multi-division operations, enhancing accuracy and transparency.
• Implemented robust internal controls and financial governance frameworks, significantly reducing risk and improving compliance.
• Collaborated with executive management to drive strategic financial planning and performance analysis, resulting in informed decision-making and improved financial outcomes.
• Championed cost control initiatives, achieving substantial savings and optimizing resource allocation across divisions.
• Fostered a culture of financial accountability and excellence, aligning departmental goals with organizational objectives.

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

Education

Tishreen University

January 1990

January 1990

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Syria

GPA (percentage): 75%

GPA (percentage): 75%

Skills

Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Communications
Expert
Communications
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Risk Control
Expert
Strategy Planning
Expert
Strategy Planning
Expert
Finance
Expert
Finance
Expert
Collaboration
Expert
Collaboration
Expert
Decision-making and Problem-solving
Expert
Decision-making and Problem-solving
Expert
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Expert
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Expert
Risk Management & Mitigation
Expert
Risk Management & Mitigation
Expert
Strategy planning (Budgeting, forecasting, planning
Expert
Strategy planning (Budgeting, forecasting, planning
Expert
Communication
Expert
Communication
Expert
VAT
Expert
VAT
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Microsoft Dynamics
Expert
Financial Advice
Expert
Financial Advice
Expert
Cost Accounting
Expert
Cost Accounting
Expert
Finance Operations
Expert
Finance Operations
Expert
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
CONSTRUCTION
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Intermediate
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
INTERNAL CONTROLS
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROFIT AND LOSS P&L MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
AI Applications Course
Certified Financial Intelligence (CFI)
Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Sep 2006

Hobbies

  • Reading