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Provided financial analysis, KPI monitoring, and strategic forecasting to support commercial decision-making and revenue optimization. • Delivered data-driven insights to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. • Tracked key commercial KPIs, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cost control. • Partnered with sales teams to evaluate pricing strategies and customer profitability. • Developed forecasting models, predicting revenue streams and market trends. • Assessed commercial risks, recommending strategies to mitigate financial exposure. • Led process improvements, optimizing financial reporting and decision-making frameworks. • Supported senior management with financial modeling and strategic recommendations.

Led financial planning, operational analysis, and investment strategies, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and long-term growth. • Advised Heads of Accounting and department leaders on financial and legal matters. • Directed the preparation of financial statements, shareholder reports, and tax filings. • Conducted financial performance analysis, adjusting forecasts and budgets to optimize profitability. • Evaluated business planning processes, recommending improvements for operational efficiency. • Assessed organizational structures, identifying opportunities for reorganization or cost optimization. • Collaborated with executives to establish corporate financial priorities and strategic goals. • Analyzed economic trends, forecasting their impact on sales and market expansion. • Identified new growth opportunities, including product diversification and market expansion. • Oversaw fund investments, coordinating with investment bankers to secure additional capital. • Developed remote office strategies, minimizing tax liabilities while supporting business expansion

Designed and delivered specialized financial and management training programs across public and private sectors, including UN agencies, NGOs, and Oil & Gas companies. Developed courses tailored to enhance financial literacy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making. • Conducted Financial Management Essentials training for Oil & Gas companies, equipping executives with key financial principles. • Delivered Finance for Non-finance Executives workshops, simplifying complex financial concepts for business leaders. • Led Effective Budgeting & Operational Cost Control programs to optimize resource allocation and expenditure efficiency. • Provided Strategic Facility Management training to UN agencies, enhancing operational strategy and sustainability. • Developed and facilitated Effective Partnership & Communication workshops for UN agencies, strengthening stakeholder collaboration. • Delivered Advanced Excel training to professionals in an international medical company, improving financial modeling and data analysis skills. • Conducted IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) training for an investment company, ensuring compliance with global accounting principles. • Led Finance, Risk Management & Corporate Governance programs for an investment company, enhancing risk mitigation and governance strategies.

Managed financial operations for SSSD, overseeing a $10M annual budget, a workforce of 1,300 employees and 2,400 volunteers, and a finance department of 40 staff, ensuring compliance and efficiency in funding across UN agencies (UNHCR, UNMAS, OCHA, UNFPA) and INGOs. • Led and developed the finance team, overseeing staffing, performance, and capacity building. • Ensured compliance with statutory regulations and donor requirements. • Strengthened financial management systems, reinforcing controls and transparency. • Delivered timely financial reports for executive management and donors. • Conducted monthly budget reviews, identifying key variances and corrective actions. • Managed budgetary controls, optimizing fund allocation across country programs. • Consolidated cash forecasts, ensuring liquidity and strategic resource planning. • Oversaw financial audits and documentation, ensuring compliance readiness. • Led financial proposal development, integrating budgeting strategies. • Ensured accurate cutoff procedures, including bank reconciliations.

Provided strategic financial consulting and training services across NGOs, development organizations, and entrepreneurial sectors. Specializing in financial management systems, capacity building, and investment planning, supporting sustainable business growth and compliance with international standards. • Delivered NGO financial management coaching through the UNDP CEP program as a consultant and trainer at Venture International. • Advised the MOSLA NGOs Development Project, leading efforts to: o Develop a unified financial management system, including standardized reporting, chart of accounts, and internal controls. o Build financial management capacity, training over 100 local NGOs across six Syrian governorates on practical financial tools. • Provided financial planning and business financing training for entrepreneurs through the SVET project in cooperation with SEBC. • Led cash management training for the Bishopric in Al-Wadi, covering key financial disciplines including planning, control, bookkeeping, and reporting.

Led strategic and financial management, optimizing business planning, compliance, and operational efficiency while strengthening institutional relationships. • Developed and executed a long-term growth strategy, ensuring sustainability and market expansion. • Oversaw financial targets, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, securing Board approval. • Strengthened risk management, internal controls, and external audits to safeguard financial integrity. • Provided leadership in HR, procurement, lending policies, and savings strategies to enhance institutional performance. • Represented the institution in investor and regulatory engagements, securing funding and partnerships. • Directed staff development, executive recruitment, and performance improvement initiatives.

Provided strategic financial advisory, investment analysis, and audit planning to enhance organizational efficiency and long-term stability. • Evaluated investment proposals, conducting feasibility studies to ensure financial viability. • Optimized cash flow projections, improving working capital allocation. • Delivered consolidated financial reports with actionable insights for leadership. • Assessed financial performance, identifying key variances and improvement strategies. • Designed annual financial plans and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance. • Developed and led audit plans and evaluations, strengthening transparency. • Advised on internal controls, risk management, and governance best practices. • Provided technical guidance on partnerships, organizational structures, and taxation policies

Oversaw the strategic direction of Finance, Human Resources, Administration, Logistics, and Information Technology departments, driving operational efficiency, compliance, and resource optimization to enhance overall business performance. • Provided strategic advisory on core and non-core resources to senior management, ensuring sustainable business growth. • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting according to international financial reporting standards (IFRS), including consolidated financial statements. • Monitored financial performance, delivering comprehensive monthly financial reports to leadership. • Assisted executive teams in planning, target-setting, and resource mobilization for optimal financial management. • Supported program staff in structuring and launching new projects, ensuring operational feasibility and financial alignment. • Ensured strict compliance with organizational policies, adapting processes to strengthen internal controls. • Enabled program teams with effective financial planning, monitoring, and reporting methodologies. • Led continuous financial analysis, identifying key trends and forecasting development project viability. • Monitored financial exception reports, investigating anomalies and implementing corrective measures. • Assisted senior leadership in career planning and professional development strategies, fostering talent growth and retention.

Managed comprehensive financial operations, ensuring audit readiness, strategic planning, and governance compliance. • Led audit preparation and annual audit coordination, ensuring regulatory compliance. • Developed management reports, budgets, and financial plans to optimize performance. • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting according to international financial reporting standards (IFRS), including consolidated financial statements • Implemented policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen financial integrity. • Provided cash flow forecasting, ensuring optimal liquidity management. • Served on the Executive Management Team, contributing to corporate decision-making. • Oversaw major business unit purchases, optimizing cost efficiency. • Delivered financial analysis and corporate governance insights to executive leadership

Led financial operations, ensuring budget planning, donor compliance, and audit readiness to support organizational efficiency. • Assisted in annual budget preparation, aligning financial resources with strategic priorities. • Ensured compliance with donor restrictions, optimizing fund allocation and reporting. • Managed grant financial reporting, maintaining transparency and accuracy. • Reviewed financial reports, identifying key variances and improvement opportunities. • Oversaw audit requirements, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. • Controlled payment vouchers, ensuring budget alignment and policy compliance. • Managed fixed assets and payroll accounting, ensuring proper valuation and reporting. • Developed standardized budgeting and financial reporting tools, improving efficiency. • Provided in-house financial training, enhancing team capability in financial management

Managed budget oversight, financial compliance, and audit coordination, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency. • Monitored and controlled budget execution, ensuring alignment with financial targets. • Oversaw payment processes, maintaining adherence to internal policies and budgetary constraints. • Assisted in annual budget preparation, optimizing financial planning and resource allocation. • Developed and implemented finance division policies and procedures to enhance regulatory compliance. • Conducted quality reviews of financial reports, ensuring grant management accuracy. • Prepared financial supporting files, facilitating data validation and cross-checking. • Assisted in executive financial reporting, supporting decision-making at the leadership level. • Contributed to internal control system development, strengthening governance frameworks. • Supported audit compliance, ensuring readiness for internal and external reviews.

• Led an analysis study, reducing operational costs by $200K annually. • Streamlined finance department workflows, improving accuracy and efficiency. • Played a key role in the SAP FICO Super User team, supporting system transition and implementation. • Prepared the 2008 budget on SAP, ensuring alignment with corporate financial strategies. • Managed factory transactions, overseeing the accurate recording of materials and services. • Controlled expenses, ensuring compliance with GL accounts and cost center allocations. • Conducted monthly stock audits, improving inventory tracking and financial reporting. • Developed monthly accruals and provisions for slow-moving items, enhancing cash flow management. • Generated financial reports, analyzing usage variance, pricing strategies, and budget forecasts. • Served as a member of the internal audit committee, reinforcing financial compliance and governance

Conducted interim and final audits across diverse industries, ensuring compliance, financial accuracy, and operational efficiency. • Audited hotels, reviewing HR-related financials, including salary calculations and legal compliance. • Assessed trading companies, evaluating expenses, contracts, and HR financial structures. • Reviewed manufacturing firms, ensuring inventory valuation and supplier financial alignment. • Examined contract compliance, ensuring adherence to agreement terms and financial obligations. • Prepared adjusting entries, maintained accurate financial reporting, and reconciliations. • Developed and translated financial statements, ensuring clarity and regulatory compliance

Managed banking operations, financial reconciliation, and audit coordination, ensuring compliance and efficiency across affiliated companies. • Resolved outstanding account discrepancies, reconciling financial records pending for over a year. • Developed a structured coding system for affiliate transactions, improving clarity and accounting accuracy. • Oversaw banking operations, handling internal & external transfers, PDCs, foreign currencies, and monthly reconciliations. • Managed the HR payroll system, processing salaries for over 90 employees. • Coordinated with audit firms, ensuring accurate financial statement preparation across affiliated companies.