Yasser Hassan, Project Manager

Yasser Hassan

Project Manager

International Medical Consultants, Egypt

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
34 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :34 years, 1 Months

Project Manager at International Medical Consultants, Egypt
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • My current job since May 2017

Project Manager at the Air Force Specialized Hospital, With the following responsibilities:
• Managing and leading the project team.
• Recruiting project staff and consultants.
• Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work.
• Detailed project planning and control including.
• Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan.
• Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan.
• Recording and managing project issues and escalating where necessary.
• Resolving cross-functional issues at project level.
• Managing project scope and change control and escalating issues where necessary.
• Monitoring project progress and performance.
• Providing status reports to the project lead.
• Managing project training within the defined budget.
• Liaises with, and updates progress to, project board/senior management.
• Managing project evaluation and dissemination activities.
• Managing consultancy input within the defined budget.
• Working closely with users to ensure the project meets business needs.
• Provides administrative oversight to engineers and managers for the activities of sub contract service providers.
• Manages contracts of services, for equipment and supplies to maximize cost benefits to the department.
• Manages the provision of Facilities Administration services, including creating and implementing effective policies, procedures, processes and systems, and ensuring compliance with all relevant organization requirements.

Financial & Business Management, Consultant at The International Development Projects Co.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • October 2015 to January 2017

• Provide leadership and coordination of the Project financial planning, debt financing and budget management functions and ensure company accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Direct and coordinate line of business and financial planning and budget management functions.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
• Assist in establishing short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departments goals and objectives.
• Advise on planning and policy-making committees.
• Advise on financial internal/external audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Work with department managers to develop the project business plans.
• Work with the IPDC to plan for their financial futures by offering information and guidance on taxes, investments and insurance decisions.

Financial Reporting & Operations Manager at Washington Group International, Middle East,
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2006 to September 2015

•Manage Accounts and Finance Department and ensure objectives are achieved.
•Oversee all financial, treasury, accounting, budget, tax and audit activities of the branch office.
•Manage the preparation of monthly/annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns in accordance with the IFRS & SOX compliance.
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable:
•Coordinate payments due to consultants, vendors, and subcontractors as applicable, ensuring invoices and supporting documentation and required approvals are in place before payment.
•Verify invoices for accuracy, completion as to prices, duration, conclusion of campaigns, booking orders, contracts and confirmations.
•Manage supplier invoices (costs, quotations, LPO’s, approval and receiving reports).
•Implement project payment milestone schedule in accordance with client billing method.
•Develop and monitor client payments and share payment status with project team.
Cash Management:
•Drive improved cash management and efficiently manage the Treasury activities.
•Manage and distribute collection report and cash flow statement in weekly bases.
•Provide financial oversight of project expenditures and advise on funding availability for project procurement of goods and services as needed.
•Confirmation of the transactions and verifying that the terms of the transaction are legitimate.
•Settlement of the transactions once they have been confirmed.
•Reconciliation of bank and custody accounts to ensure that they agree with the records.
•Administering LC & Retention documentations.
Auditing & Internal Controls:
•Identifying risk areas and develop control procedures.
•Ensure that all financial transactions are conducted within the legal and contractual framework, that all internal and external reports are met.
•Oversee financial and accounting system controls and standards, and ensure timely financial and statistical reports for Management and Home office use.
•Ensure integrity of cash, receivables and payable management, and ensure stock management.
•Direct & supervise the process of formulating policies and systems necessary to maintain proper records, and implement adequate accounting, legal and finance control and services.
•Ensure all accounts are prepared and maintained as per best practices for company audit.
•Liaised with “Deloitte” direct and signoff of the audited financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, Tax returns and reports for government regulatory agencies.
Revenue, Cost & Budget Analysis:
•Provide monthly summary of Contract Revenue and Project Analysis based on the percent complete method.
•Monitor estimated and actual project costs by conducting variance analysis in multiple excel spreadsheets.
•Provide monthly analysis to the JTD, EAC, ETC costs and compared to the approved budget.
•Review and initials the Monthly Cost report.
•Provide monthly Cash flow Actual & Forecast.
•Provide monthly cash & balance sheet forecast.
•Interpret the financial results to and recommend improvement activities.
•Review reports to analyses projection of profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggest methods of improving the planning process.
•Evaluate annual budgets and financial forecasts.
Additional Responsibilities:
•Represent the company externally to government agencies, auditors & the general public.
•Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.
•Interprets & ensures the consistent application of company policies & procedures in according with the local regulations.
•Develop relationships with local authorities, customers and other specific partners & acquiring bank facilities to support the business growth.
•Manage & reduce business risk, support, coaching, develop & recruit staff in Country.
•Manage all concerns regarding Employee health, social/cultural adjustment, program participation, transportation, living accommodations, & site safety, &report/resolve issues in a timely fashion.

Sr. Finance/Business Manager to the following Projects at Washington Group International
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • November 2000 to December 2005

Project Name: The International Medical Centre.
Client: The USA Corps of Engineering Project Description: Procurement, Logistics & O&M Location: Cairo Egypt.

Project Name: Luxor WWTP & WTP Engineering & Construction.
Client: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)Location: Luxor Egypt.
Description: Sewage Improvement Project,

My role was Responsibilities:•Manage Accounts and Finance Department and ensure objectives are achieved.
•Direct & oversee all financial, treasury, accounting, budget, tax and audit activities of the branch office.
•Manage the preparation of monthly/annual financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns in accordance with the IFRS & SOX compliance.
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable:
•Coordinate payments due to consultants, vendors, and subcontractors as applicable, ensuring invoices and supporting documentation and required approvals are in place before payment.
•Verify invoices for accuracy, completion as to prices, durations, conclusion of campaigns, booking orders, contracts and confirmations.
•Verify and manage supplier invoices (costs, quotations, LPO’s, approval and receiving reports).
•Implement project payment milestone schedule in accordance with client billing method.
•Develop and monitor client payments and share payment status with project team.
Cash Management:
•Drive improved cash management and efficiently manage the Treasury activities.
•Manage and distribute collection report and cash flow statement in weekly bases.
•Provide financial oversight of project expenditures and advise on funding availability for project procurement of goods and services as needed.
•Confirmation of the transactions and verifying that the terms of the transaction are legitimate.
•Settlement of the transactions once they have been confirmed.
•Reconciliation of bank and custody accounts to ensure that they agree with the records.
•Administering LC & Retention documentations.
Auditing & Internal Controls:
•Identifying risk areas and develop control procedures.
•Ensure that all financial transactions are conducted within the legal and contractual framework, that all internal and external reports are met.
•Oversee financial and accounting system controls and standards, and ensure timely financial and statistical reports for Management and Home office use.
•Ensure integrity of cash, receivables and payable management, and ensure stock management.
•Direct & supervise the process of formulating policies and systems necessary to maintain proper records, and implement adequate accounting, legal and finance control and services.
•Ensure all accounts are prepared and maintained as per best practices for company audit.
•Liaised with “Deloitte” direct and signoff of the audited financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, Tax returns and reports for government regulatory agencies.
Revenue, Cost & Budget Analysis:
•Provide monthly summary of Contract Revenue and Project Analysis based on the percent complete method.
•Monitor estimated and actual project costs by conducting variance analysis in multiple excel spreadsheets.
•Provide monthly analysis to the JTD, EAC, ETC costs and compared to the approved budget.
•Review and initials the Monthly Cost report.
•Provide monthly Cash flow Actual & Forecast.
•Provide monthly cash & balance sheet forecast.
•Interpret the financial results to and recommend improvement activities.
•Review reports to analyses projection of profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggest methods of improving the planning process.
•Evaluate annual budgets and financial forecasts.
HR & Administrative Responsibility:
•Manage employee benefits and payroll as per labour contracts and labour laws applicable.
•Manage all concerns regarding Employee health, social/cultural adjustment, program participation, transportation, living accommodations, and site safety, and report/resolve issues in a timely fashion.

Assistant Business Manager at Morrison Knudsen International Inc., USA
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • February 1999 to January 2001

Client: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Project Name: Canal Cities Projects.
Project Type: Lump Sum Fixed Price project Location: Cairo Egypt.
Description: WWTP Project, - above $250m

Assistant Business Manager at JV of Morrison Knudson International Inc./Contrack International,
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 1996 to January 1999

Client: The US Corps of Engineering
Project Name: Pacer Forge Facility Support Service for the Egyptian Air Force
Project Type: Cost Plus Location: Cairo Egypt.
Description: O&M Project, - above $50m

Sr. Accountant at Area Operation of Morrison Knudson Corporation, USA
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 1993 to October 1996

-Maintain all financial records, receipts, and vouchers under the supervision of the Accounting Manager.
-Ensure sufficient funds are available in the local bank accounts.
-Provide monthly reconciliations to the GL accounts and to the Bank accounts.
-Provide financial oversight of project expenditures and advise on funding availability for project procurement of goods and services as needed.
-Prepare the month-end close reports.

An Accountant & Public Relation Officer at CWO
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • December 1990 to November 1993

Client: The Government of Egypt
Project Name: Cairo WWTP.
Project Type: Lump Sum Fixed Price project
Location: Cairo Egypt.
Description: Sewage Improvement Projects, - above $1pn.

Responsibilities:
• Maintained the Project books of accounts including GL, AR and AP registers. Prepared Profit and Loss accounts and Balance Sheets.

Auditor (1 year Internship) at United Accountants Group (Chartered Accountants)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 1990 to November 1990

Auditor (1 year Internship)
Responsibilities:
• Audited banks, manufacturing and other financial institutions. Provide guidance to the newly established organizations to set up financial statements in accordance to GAAP and help the organizations in process improvements and reengineering. Prepare financial statements for shareholders review.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Ain Chams Univirsty
  • May 1989

Specialties & Skills

Project Management
Business Administration
taxation
Accounting
Financials
ACCOUNTANCY
ADMINISTRATION
AUDITING
BUDGETING
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS PLANS
CASH FLOW

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Commerce Institute, Cairo Egypt.
  • Active
  • December 1989
Project Management Institute-CAPM, USA
  • Active
  • January 2007

Training and Certifications

Safety Qualified Supervisor (Training)
Training Institute:
Washington Group International
Date Attended:
May 2004
Duration:
30 hours
3.5-hour Accident Investigation Training (Training)
Training Institute:
OSHA USA
Date Attended:
January 2007
Duration:
3 hours
New Income Tax Law Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt
Date Attended:
July 2005
Duration:
30 hours
Financial Leadership Conference, Boise Idaho, USA (Training)
Training Institute:
Washington Group International
Date Attended:
August 2005
Duration:
13 hours
1-hour Equipment Safety Program – Hand Tools (Training)
Training Institute:
OSHA USA
Date Attended:
January 2007
Duration:
1 hour
OSHA Course – 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards (Training)
Training Institute:
OSHA USA
Date Attended:
January 2004
Duration:
10 hours
Advanced Business Management Training, Boise Idaho, USA (Training)
Training Institute:
Washington Group International
Date Attended:
March 2007
Duration:
30 hours
Leadership Conference, Denver Colorado, USA (Training)
Training Institute:
URS Corporation
Date Attended:
September 2012
Duration:
35 hours
Middle East Tax Seminar, (Training)
Training Institute:
Deloitte, Dubai, UAE.
Date Attended:
May 2011
Duration:
30 hours
Middle East Tax Seminar, (Training)
Training Institute:
Deloitte, Dubai, UAE.
Date Attended:
May 2009
Duration:
30 hours
IFRS Updates 2010 (Training)
Training Institute:
Deloitte, Dubai, UAE.
Date Attended:
May 2010
Duration:
30 hours
Financial Leadership Conference, Boise Idaho, USA (Training)
Training Institute:
Washington Group International
Date Attended:
May 2007
Duration:
13 hours

Hobbies

  • Fishing, Swimming, Squash