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Walid Hassan Hussein Mahgoub, Financial Manager

Walid Hassan Hussein Mahgoub

Financial Manager·Logix Stone

Egypt

Diploma, CMA in progress

Work experience

Total years of experience: 22 years, 9 months

Financial Manager

September 2022 - Present

Logix Stone

Cairo, Egypt

September 2022 - Present

September 2022 - Present Logix Stone Co. (AL KIMAM Group) Cairo, Egypt.

Financial Manager:
Financial Manager at Private Free Zone Marble Manufacturing Company.
Operational Efficiency:
• Streamline accounting processes and implement best practices.
• Utilize accounting software and tools to enhance efficiency.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
Accounts Payable and Receivable:
• Oversee the accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and collections.
• Resolve discrepancies and issues related to billing and payments.
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements from QuickBooks.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Present financial reports to senior management (Group CFO).
Internal Controls and Compliance:
• Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits.
• Ensure adherence to IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards.
Team Management:
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accountants.
• Assign tasks, set goals, and monitor performance.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
Tax Compliance:
• Manage tax filings and compliance with local, state, and regulations.
• Liaise with tax advisors to optimize tax strategies.
• Ensure timely payment of taxes and submission of tax returns.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Develop, implement, and manage the annual budget process.
• Prepare financial forecasts and provide analysis to support strategic planning.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis.

Company industry:
Manufacturing
Job role:
Finance and Investment

Financial Manager

November 2020 - August 2022

Engineering Company for Building

Cairo, Egypt

November 2020 - August 2022

Financial Manager at Building & Constructions Company.
1- Strategic Planning
• Assist Group CFO in reviewing business processes with the Chief Accountants, to identify actual/potential weaknesses in the processes.
• Setting the tactical objectives of financial management in line with the strategic objectives of the company
• Work with the Chief Accountants to identify processes, which are not cost effective with a view to reduce costs.
• Work with the Group CFO on projects that will lead to overall corporate efficiency.
2- Daily Operations
• Implement the day-to-day operations assigned for the Group Financial Control section to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures.
• Monitor the implementation of approved finance policies & procedures for the Group and coordinates with Chief Accountants to improve the implementation of such policies and procedures.
• Report of any significant deviations in the implementation of finance policies and procedures directly to Group CFO.
3- Monthly / Quarterly Financial Reporting
• Manage the preparation of and submit group monthly and quarterly accurate financial reports by 15th from the following month and discuss with each finance manager in the group in order to agree on the abnormal variances & differences justifications and to agree with each finance manager for recovery action plan for negative variances against the budget.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs, and available funds for investment
• Ensure that sufficient cash are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements
• Report to the management potential issues affecting expenses and cash flows & potential cost in the group
• Review and examine financial statements before submitting to external auditors for review to ensure correctness and timeliness of reports
4- Budgeting
• Planning of Group budgeting process and to initiate and submit the budget plans in the month of October every year to the GCFO
• Monitor the financial performance of the Financial Reporting and Budgeting section against budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon
5- Financial Control Management
• Monitor internal processes of the finance and other operational departments, recommendation of changes to improve operations (if required).
• Coordinate all taxation inspections and direct the financial department to prepare all samples documents for inspection (VAT, Corporate tax, Salaries tax and Stamps tax etc.
• Contribution in improvement of financial management and controls by evaluating and remodeling financial systems and ensures their compliance with Company’s objectives.
• Initiation of any new required financial policies and procedures for development and creation, and any required improvements in accounting systems to improve internal control.
• Coordinate and act as the focal point of contact between the Group and external auditors with regards to observations and action plans.
• Ensure issuing of group audited financial statements on timely basis as per agreed plans with the group external auditor.
• Any other corporate finance assignment provided by GCFO according to core business needs.
6- Direction of Subordinates
• Coordinate with Chief Accountants & finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Organize and supervise the activities and work of a small team of subordinates to ensure that all work within a specific area of financial processes and control activity is carried out in an efficient and procedurally compliant manner.
7- Policies & Procedures
• Monitor the Implementation of approved policies, processes, procedures and provide instructions to Chief Accountants and monitor their adherence so that work is carried out in controlled manner.
8- Quality & Environment
• Any other duties or responsibilities as resigned by Group CFO.

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

Financial Manager

July 2018 - October 2020

Gamma Trade Co.

Cairo, Egypt

July 2018 - October 2020

Financial Manager at Trade, Scientific Services & Consultation Company.
 Setting the tactical objectives of financial management in line with the strategic objectives of the company.
 Leading the finance department to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
 Oversee the operations of the treasury, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
 Manage cash in such a manner as to maximize return on investment, ensuring that an adequate control structure is in place. Further, engages in financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, engaging in cost reduction analysis, and reviewing operational performance.
 Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
 Discussing company budget with managers for review and assure the conformity with it.
 Follow-up the development of the general budget of the company annually based on the general plans and budgets for departments.
 Report to management on variances from the established budget (Frequently), and the reasons for those variances.
 Reviewing internal tax reports on a monthly basis like VAT.
 Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
 Review month-end accounting activities and closing such as reconciliations and journal entries.
 Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
 Review company bottlenecks and recommend changes to improve the overall level of company throughput.
 Coordinate all taxation inspections and direct the financial department to prepare all samples documents for inspection (VAT, Corporate tax, Salaries tax and Stamps tax etc.)
 Responsible for issuing the financial statements of the company starting from reviewing the trial balance, and all related documents and forms that needed to issue the financial statements within the timeframe/deadline.
 Monitor financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
 Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
 Responsible for financial statements, payments, cash flows management reporting for submission to Chairman of Board of Directors.
 Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
 Review the accuracy and the rightness of the accounting entries and ensure that the entries are attached with all related full documentations.
 Define and correct any weakness in the procedures related to the accounting cycle in the company and reporting all these issues and solutions to Chairman of Board of Directors.
 Reviewing all Accounting schedules such as: fixed assets (Depreciation on the straight line method), accruals, prepayments and expenses (operational and general).
 Interpret the company's financial results to management and recommend improvement activities.
 Any other duties or responsibilities as resigned by Chairman of Board of Directors.
 Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management.

Company industry:
Medical Hospital
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Chief Accounts

November 2014 - June 2018

Sharm El Maya (Travco Group)

Cairo, Egypt

November 2014 - June 2018

Chief Accounts:
Chief Accounts at touristic hotels owning company.
 Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
 Review month-end accounting activities and closing such as reconciliations and journal entries.
 Assisting in running the finance department
 Update and reconcile the general ledger accounts.
 Reviewing all ledgers on a monthly basis.
 Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
 Prepare company Budget to Managers for review and assure the conformity with it.
 Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
 Handling and preparing internal tax reports on a monthly basis like VAT.
 Participate in all taxation inspections and prepare all samples documents for inspection (VAT, corporate tax, Salaries tax and Stamps tax etc.
 Responsible for issuing the financial statements of the company starting from reviewing the trial balance, preparing consolidation and dealing with the auditors by providing them all confirmations, break downs, analytical schedules and all related documents and forms that needed to issue the financial statements within the timeframe/deadline.
 Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
 Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
 Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations.
 Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.
 Responsible for timely consolidated financial statements, payments, cash flows management reporting for submission to Financial Manager.
 Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
 Review the accuracy and the rightness of the accounting entries and ensure that the entries are attached with all related full documentations.
 Define and correct any weakness in the procedures related to the accounting cycle in the group and reporting all these issues and solutions to the Financial Manager.
 Reviewing all Accounting schedules such as: fixed assets (Depreciation on the straight line method), accruals, prepayments and expenses (operational and general).
 Any other duties or responsibilities as resigned by Financial Manager.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Credit Accounts Receivable Department (Cr. A/R) - Accounts Supervisor

May 2013 - November 2014

Al Tayyar Group (Ticketing)

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

May 2013 - November 2014

Accounts Supervisor in Ticketing Credit Accounts Receivable Department (Companies & Personal)
Submit the tickets sales invoices for customers.
Examine and review all the support documents & sales entries.
Audit all bank transfers for the company & make cash matching.
Prepare, review journal entries and insert it into the TAPRO system.
Preparing and writing summary reports.
Lead the department & follow up with the department staff the unbilled status to mitigate the submitting invoices period.
Solve any problem which late the progress of work & take any necessary action should be taken.
Any other duties or responsibilities as resigned by chief accounts or financial manager.

Company industry:
Hospitality & Accomodation
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Internal Auditing Department (IAD) - Senior Auditor

November 2011 - April 2013

Travco Group Holding (Travco Group)

Cairo, Egypt

November 2011 - April 2013

Senior Internal Auditor at touristic transportation companies (5 companies).
Monitor and review companies’ payments.
Examine and review all the documents attached with checks.
Make sure that the companies’ policies are submitted.
Analyze accounts and achieve all the internal audit and stocktaking missions.
Preparing reports for the top management with gaps or excess.
Any other duties or responsibilities as resigned by financial manager or internal auditing department manager.

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounts Payable (A/P) - Senior Accountant

May 2007 - October 2011

Travco New Transport (Travco Group)

Cairo, Egypt

May 2007 - October 2011

Accounts Payable (A/P)- Senior Accountant:
Senior Accountant at touristic transportation company.
Examine and review all the documents.
Prepare, review journal entries and inserte it into the SunSystems4 4.2.6.
Update and reconcile the general ledger accounts.
Generate payments using SunSystems4 4.2.6.
Monitor and review company insurances.
Analyze suppliers accounts.
Participating in the preparation of monthly closings & monthly financial statements reports.
Any other duties or responsibilities as resigned by financial manager.

Company industry:
Motor Vehicle Passenger Transport
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Accounts Receivable (A/R) - Accountant

October 2003 - April 2007

Top Aviation ( Travco Group )

Egypt

October 2003 - April 2007

Accounts Receivable (A/R) - Accountant:
Accountant at ground aviation services company.
Issue invoices for customers.
Examine and review all the documents.
Audit all bank transfers for the company & make cash matching.
Prepare, review journal entries and insert it into the SunSystems4 4.2.6.
Preparing and writing summary reports.
Participating in the preparation of monthly closings & monthly financial statements reports.
Any other duties or responsibilities as resigned by financial manager.

Company industry:
Airlines
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Education

the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

January 2012

January 2012

Diploma, CMA in progress

Egypt

Berlitz Center

November 2002

November 2002

Diploma, Basic Business Skill Acquisition Program (BBSA)

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 90%

GPA (percentage): 90%

Training in Basic Business Skill Acquisition Program ( BBSA ) Sponsored By Future Generation Foundation ( FGF ) In Berlitz Center *Computer: Windows, (MS Office) Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Out Look, M.S Project, Web Design (By Using Front Page & Word), Internet. *English: Level 7

Al-Azhar University - Faculty of Commerce

May 2001

May 2001

Bachelor's degree, B.A., In Branch of Business Administration with specialization in Accounting.

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 78%

GPA (percentage): 78%

B.A., In Branch of Business Administration with specialization in Accounting.

American University In Cairo (AUC)

September 1998

September 1998

Diploma, Study English Language

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 91%

GPA (percentage): 91%

Study English Language in American University In Cairo (AUC) until Level (7).

Skills

MS Office Automation
Expert
MS Office Automation
Expert
SunSystems
Expert
SunSystems
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
MS Office: Word
Expert
MS Office: Word
Expert
Strong Financial & Analytical Skills
Expert
Strong Financial & Analytical Skills
Expert
MS Office: M.S Project
Beginner
MS Office: M.S Project
Beginner
Computers Maintenance
Expert
Computers Maintenance
Expert
MS Office: Out Look
Expert
MS Office: Out Look
Expert
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Expert
Communication & Interpersonal skills
Expert
MS Office: Excel
Expert
MS Office: Excel
Expert
MS Office: Access
Intermediate
MS Office: Access
Intermediate
MS Office: Power Point
Expert
MS Office: Power Point
Expert
Presentations Skills
Expert
Presentations Skills
Expert
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Expert
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Expert
MS Office Automation
Expert
MS Office Automation
Expert
SunSystems
Expert
SunSystems
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert

Languages

English

Expert

Arabic

Expert

Memberships

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Member

December 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Basic Business Skill Acquisition Program ( BBSA ) Sponsored By Future Generation Foundation (FGF)
Berlitz Center
Aug 2002 - Dec 2002