Rida El Amine

Lead department of finance and accounting, team leader, budget control and planning, account manager, payrolls, and other financial service. Gather, process, and supervise all financial data of establishment in charge; turnover, remittance of funds, unpaid checks, cash register activity, payments, and overheads. Assess operating accounts for decision-making by hierarchy. Mentor finance and accounting team for controllership, business operations, financial planning and analysis, sales reporting, and legal contracts to add sustainable process as well as procedures and strengthen controls. Oversee development of staff members through formal training, one-on-one supervision, as well as mentoring and performance evaluations. Generate and submit financial reports and statements after every week, month, semester, and a year. Managed all recruitment and payroll operation as per requirements.
Key Accomplishments;
•Directed standardisation and implementation of efficient departmental procedures and guidelines; resulting in enhancing operational cost savings and staff efficiencies.
•Championed chain of +100 supermarkets all over Ivory Coast, called BONPRIX, including managing brands; Nestle west Africa, Unilever West Africa, Transmed, Danone, British American Tobacco, and Friesland.
•Served as head of financial department to lead a team of 20 members.
•Served as in charge of accounting operations for accounting close, account reporting, and reconciliations by supporting with production of monthly financials, management reports, and board packages.
•Ensured process improvements, the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, financial models, and dashboards.
•Led implementation and training of EBP systems, sales, and accounting.

Responded to internal and external HR related inquiries/requests and provided assistance. Assisted company in digitalising parking lots experience by building up an APK. Established platform to reserve and pay for spot in advance. Managed entire order cycle to enhance business development and ensure sustainability and customer satisfaction. Organised and monitored storage and distribution of goods. Strategised process improvements to verify on time completion of tasks. Oversaw operational activities at every level of organisation. Performed onboarding administration, coordinated onboarding meetings, and conducted new hire orientations.
Key Accomplishments;
•Gathered $120K for seeding and funding.
•Collected 5K in marketing funds to accomplish set goals.
•Acquired 20+ parking lots in 2017.

Improved operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organisational mission. Managed and increased effectiveness and efficiency of team through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Prepared and executed planning and forecasting activities to ensure proper recording of annual budget plans and forecasts in consolidation tool. Planned, directed, and co-ordinated operations of organisations by overseeing multiple departments. Improved efficiency and increased departmental profits, whilst managing company's overall functions. Steered several elements in business, including hiring staff, operating budgets, and launching price promotions to attract customers.
Key Accomplishments;
•Launched and directed end-to-end operations of branch in Ghana.
•Headed functions from scratch to perform feasibility and market study.
•Utilised negotiation expertise for dealing with suppliers.
•Developed and mentored team for performance enhancement.
•Compared actual income and expenditure to planned income/expenditure for corrective action through budget control.
•Supported with achievement of sales objectives by implementing and maintaining high operational standards as well as building highly motivated teams.