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slim saad, Finance Director

slim saad

Finance Director·JCDECAUX MIDDLE EAST

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Chartered Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 27 years, 6 months

Finance Director

August 2008 - Present

JCDECAUX MIDDLE EAST

United Arab Emirates

August 2008 - Present

JCDECAUX, is the number one outdoor advertising company in the world, develops its activities in
street furniture, transport advertising and large format. JCDecaux Middle East is a regional platform
including 5 subsidiaries in UAE (JCDecaux Middle East, JCDecaux Street Furniture, JCDecaux
Dicon, JCDecaux Advertising and media, JCDecaux Out of Home) and other subsidiaries in GCC.&
Egypt.
Job responsibilities include:
o Preparation of financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions.
o Draft Business plans, control and improve business plans prepared by subsidiaries.
o Provide financial support to senior management in relation to financial reporting, budgeting and
forecasting through effective communication in order to meet the business needs.
o Establish key financial strategies to enhance business profitability.
o Perform financial analysis, reporting and management activities.
o Develop standard accounting procedures to improve financial operations efficiency.
o Preparation of reports with accounting and analytical view for the top management for planning and
strategy formulation.
o Formulating strategies to be used in the long-term financial plans for the company.
o Monitor and analyze monthly operating results versus budget and latest estimates.
o Supervise direct subordinates in their day-to-day tasks and provide guidance in managing performance by
providing appropriate feedback, mentoring and counseling.
o Liaising with the external auditors in order that both external and internal audit functions could be carried
out efficiently and effectively with minimum duplication of efforts.
o Participate in all meetings involving policy/procedures formulation matters and other allied matters relating
to the overall operations of the organization.
o Consolidation of group companies books of accounts for management reporting.

Company industry:
Advertising
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Internal Audit Director

January 2007 - July 2008

SLAMA GROUP

Tunisia

January 2007 - July 2008

Managed all internal audit, risk, and compliance related activities for Slama Group, one of
the biggest Group in Tunisia including more than 15 subsidiaries. Developed annual audit
plans. Supervised and executed field audits. Escalated critical company-wide issues and
ensured proper corrective actions were taken. Led Internal Audit team of 5 persons.
The SLAMA GROUP is a private group started in the 1930s. It is Professional and
experienced organization of nearly 2000 employees acting in food production, agriculture,
distribution, logistics, international trading, Computers and Telecommunication.
The SLAMA GROUP has today become a major player nationally and has grown
internationally through successful partnerships with international brands such as Kraſt, Sony,
Apple, Asus, Brother, CSM, Dr. Oetker...
Job responsibilities included:
o Planning, organizing and carrying out of an annual internal audit plan/program and monitor the
execution of such program
o Prepare internal audit reports on a quarterly basis.
o Review and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of financial
o accounting, and operational controls and related applicable policies and procedures.
o Ensure that the prescribed policies and procedures are diligently followed and report on deviations
discovered and monitor management's response and implementation.
o Review and make recommendations on the internal control system and the currently applicable
policies and procedures for the purpose of improvement.
o Take appropriate measures for the detection and prevention of fraud and
o elimination of conditions inducing fraudulent actions.
o Participate in the setting up of the annual review of the enterprise risk

Company industry:
Sales Outsourcing
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Audit Director

January 2004 - January 2007

Baker Tilly

Tunisia

January 2004 - January 2007

Managing a portfolio of 55 clients and leading a team of approximately 30 people working on
different clients at various locations. I perform also many due diligence and specific mission
such us data cleaning for Arab Tunisian Bank One of the biggest banks in Tunisia.
Job responsibilities included:
o Planning of job, identifying significant risk areas and agreeing the time deadlines.
o Guiding other members of the audit team to discharge their duties promptly and liaison and co-
ordination with client management
o Coordinate the various phases of an engagement, including staff requirements, engagement
planning, scheduling, etc.
o Study and evaluate the internal controls, organization, systems or other appropriate items and
prepare or review the audit program
o Assign work to existing staff members on the basis of their knowledge and capabilities and supervise
them on projects
o Review with Partner any significant audit findings, and other critical matters
o Prepare or review financial statements, notes, schedules, management letters, reports, programs,
systems, policies and procedures for discussion with the client;
o Planning and supervision of the observation of inventory counts.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Audit Supervisor

January 1999 - January 2004

PricewaterhouseCoopers(Pwc)

Tunisia

January 1999 - January 2004

o Carrying out audits of companies, and various other organizations and preparation of financial
statements thereof in accordance with relevant standards and legislations.
o Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, auditors’ reports, internal control reports and other
reports in accordance with the relevant standards, guidelines and legislation.
o Reporting of the progress and key issues identified, to Audit Manager.
o Study and documentation of the organization’s Objectives and the Strategic Direction with regard to
Internal Environment and External Business Drivers.
o Study of key processes, accounting & internal controls and suggesting improvements to such controls
to ensure effectiveness.
o Ensuring compliance with Financial Reporting Standards.
o Ensuring compliance with statutory and other regulatory provisions.
o Active involvement, from planning to finalization of audit assignments.

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

University of Tunis – High Institute Accounting Studies

January 1999

January 1999

Master's degree, Chartered Accounting

Tunisia

courses: Chartered Public Accountant Certificate

University of Tunis – High Institute Commercial Studies (IHEC)

January 1998

January 1998

Master's degree, accounting sciences

Tunisia

University of Tunis – High Institute Commercial Studies (IHEC)

January 1996

January 1996

High school or equivalent, accounting sciences

Tunisia

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Skills

ACCOUNTANCY
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CONTACT MANAGEMENT
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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DIRECTING
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DOCUMENTATION
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DRIVERS
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DUE DILIGENCE
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FINANCIAL REPORTING
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
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Languages

Arabic

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English

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French

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Training and Certifications

Training
english
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May 2013

Hobbies and interests

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