Please turn on your javascript Ali Hussien - Commercial Finance Manager - Al Rugaib Holding Co. - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Dear Sir,
I am writing to you as I am applying for professional vacancy.
My Nationality is Egyptian (Arabic and English Language). I am living currently in Saudi Arabia and looking for professional position, I have more than 13 years experiences in accounting & Finance at multinational companies. I have experience in ERP & Cognos system 13 years ago.
I support management decisions, assessments and guidance by analyzing financial and non-financial data for performance assessment and risk assessment - also through controlling processes and evaluating appropriate proposals - to identify strengths to strengthen them and weaknesses to assess them.
I am holder professional certificates in Finance/Accounting (Master – CMA – IFRS - VAT) and bachelor degrees in Commerce in addition to my enthusiasm for achievement, Thorough knowledge of current practices and a clear vision to accomplish the company goals, I am looking to obtain a suitable position where I can maximize my skills, experiences and to add a successful track record and maximize my contribution for my organization.
I am a hard-working and determined management professional seeking an opportunity to succeed in a dynamic company such as yours. I am confident that my knowledge, ability and experience allow me to deliver successful results for any company in a range of managerial positions.
Please allow me to highlight my key skills:
- Ability to effectively manage my time through careful planning and organization of work activities
- Aptitude for identifying and resolving problems efficiently
- Excellent communication skills in a number of languages that result in positive interpersonal relationships
- Track record of meeting deadlines and producing accurate work of a high standard
- Proven ability to make sound decisions based on valid information
I am convinced that I can be an asset in any position requiring hard work, enthusiasm and reliability and I look forward to hearing from you in the future .

Experience

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Commercial Finance Manager
Al Rugaib Holding Co.
Dec 2016 - Present | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


Ø  Complete monthly closing activities related to manufacturing costs and inventory. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of closing procedures.
Ø  Prepare and submit the Group monthly / quarterly accurate financial reports by 14th of every month to the GFC.
Ø  Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly accurate internal and external financial reports related to budgets, projects, financial position, company growth, profit & loss and business performance evaluation to top management for review and necessary action
Ø  Prepare of internal financial reports related to the Group companies to the relative management to evaluate their performance, and to take corrective actions and remedies in a timely manner.
Ø  Prepare, communicate with the Group Finance Managers to prepare a 5-year business plan to ensure changes in business and regulations are captured and reported to the Top Management
Ø  Initiate and automate key financial transactions with a view to minimize manual intervention and increase data accuracy
Ø  Initiate, draft, discuss and handle financial aspects of key projects, as per business requirement
Ø  Liaise between Business, IT and Finance to ensure reflection of accurate correct financial data
Ø  Recommend improvements to the Group policies and direct the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of financial planning and reporting activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective services
Ø  Ensure compliance to all relevant safety, quality and environmental policies, procedures and controls across the section in order to guarantee employee safety and compliance with regulation
Ø  Analyze and review cost and operating statements to ensure financial integrity and completeness.
Ø  Ensure Internal Controls are adhered to. Develop new controls as applicable Development, updating, and maintenance of standard costs BOMs.
Ø  Working with Corporate Accounting, ensure Balance Sheet reserves for shrinkage and obsolescence are complete and adequate.
Ø  Coordinate annual physical inventory and cycle counts as applicable.
Ø  Investigate variances and resolve issues. Lead annual budget process, including development of manufacturing cost center expenses, labor budgets, activity rates for labor and overhead to be used in standard costing. As part of budget process, test raw material standard purchase rates to analyze year over year changes in cost.
Ø  Perform comparison of year over year product cost standards to ensure accuracy. Analyzing actual vs budget results for plant operating expenses, standard costing, and operating expenses, standard costing, and variance analysis for material and freight costs Develop monthly expense and variance forecasts for the operation. Work closely with other process teams to facilitate project progress and to ensure integrated system solutions.
Ø  Works on special projects as they arise.
Ø  Take a leadership role in development, maintenance, design and execution of budgeting policy, framework and process to support business operations.
Ø  Suggest business planning and rolling forecast guidelines and ensure the alignment with company\'s strategy and direction.
Ø  Review budget plans and propose for management approval as well as monitoring budget planning and rolling forecast procedures in an accurate and timely manner.
Ø  Identify key factors for budget planning, both external and internal, which may have effects on the business.
Ø  Provide information on effective budgeting and finance forecast to the non-finance management.
Ø  Analyze and pinpoint the cause of variance between actual and budget spending.
Ø  Coordinate with the Finance, Accounting, Payroll, HR and other groups to rectify any discrepancies.
Ø  Drive new approaches to enhance budget planning and financial forecasting procedures.
Ø  Provide analysis on KPIs in relation to finance performance and assist Director of Performance Management on the preparation and maintenance of KPIs database.
Ø  Prepare the analysis and information related to financial insights (KPIs) to support strategic business direction.
 

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Costing & Budgeting head
Saudi Printing & Packaging Company
Sep 2012 - Dec 2016 | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

 Provide analytical support to the Division/ CEO & CFO of the business unit(s) by monitoring business performance and assisting in the financial planning process.
 Advice the budget Manager in Financial Planning and designing financial policies and procedures related to costing.
 Plan, study and evaluate data to determine cost of business activities such as purchases, inventory, and labour.
 Analyze changes in product design or services provided to determine effects on costs.
 Analyze actual costs and prepare periodic report comparing standard costs to actual costs.
 Prepare reports to management specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.
 Develop and install manual or cost accounting system.
 Responsible for timely and accurate development, processing and reporting of internal costing data in accordance with company policies and procedures.
 In charge of general costing functions, assisting with preparation of monthly financials, standard costs, COGS, yielded costing, and costing for new services/products.
 Develop and maintain internal yield and working cost models to address issues and analyze and present results to management on a routine basis.
 Prepare and present monthly price/volume and yield variance analysis for cost of goods sold for product lines.
 Analyze product cost changes each period and variance analysis.
 Identify all cost elements and allocate to related cost or profit centres.
 Calculate cost of new services and update services pricing according to actual cost spent using best practice and costing methods.
 Review and provide variance explanation on actual vs. budget analysis.
 Review and update financial and/or managerial reports.
 Perform Competitors and Market share analysis.
 Assist in Preparing monthly, Quarterly and yearly financial reports
 Prepare a detailed variance report and follow up with related departments on those variances

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Chief Accountant
Swiss Garment Co.
May 2008 - Sep 2012 | Cairo, Egypt

1. Supervising the accounting function for accounts payable, accounts receivables, fixed assets, inventory costing, nominal ledger journals, clearing accounts and bank reconciliation
2. Ensuring the recording of transaction are authentic and are in line with company policy and procedures
3. Ensuring that the accounting standards .
4. Carrying out the month end depreciation process and reconciliation of all clearing accounts
5. Carrying out monthly standards JV’s for accrued expenses, prepaid expenses and deferred income and expense transactions
6. Ensuring payroll process are run and records authentic
7. Supervision of petty cash in line with company policy
8. Ensuring authority matrix are satisfied for all procurement, settlements and fixed assets purchases
9. Ensuring incentive payments are in line with approved policies
10. Ensure timely recording of transactions for period closure
11. Monitoring confirmation and reconciliation of accounts payable and receivables.
12. Process fixed assets register for depreciation
13. Maintaining Accruals, Prepayments and Advances
14. Review Monthly Trail Balance and follow-up on exceptions
15. Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

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Cost accountant
oriental weavers
Jun 2005 - May 2008 | Nasr city, Egypt

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 performs activities covering materials and production costs, costs of sales, product development, overhead, etc.
 compares actual costs to estimates and analyzes variances
 analyzes and monitors raw material inventory
 analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic reports comparing budget costs to actual production costs; this includes product margin reporting and analytic
 Maintain the inventory system with integrity and standardization
 I have full knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures and make sure that each purchase order is properly tracked finding the appropriate approval signature, account numbers and proof of the receipt of the goods ordered
 I negotiate the best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements needed to keep production supplies maintained

Education

Zagazig University
Master, Masters, , master in accounting and auditing‎
ABC (costing & Financial Analysis)
Percentage 86%
2009
Zagazig University
Bachelor, Bachelors, , bachelor's degree of commerce‎
Accounting
Percentage 84%
2006

Languages

Expert English
Expert Arabic