hamwi.mohannad

About Candidate

Location

Education

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Bachelor Degree 2008
Damascus University
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CFA 2027
CFA Institute

Still in progress

Work & Experience

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Senior Finance Manager 26-02-2024
ASSETS GROUP - Doha, Qatar

• Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate financial statements and reports for stakeholders. • Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and monitor budgets, provide financial forecasts. • Cash Management: Manage cash flow, ensure funds availability for operations. • Compliance and Leadership: Ensure tax compliance, internal controls, and lead accounting team.

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Group Finance Director 01-04-2023 - 31-01-2024
AURA GROUP & PALMA GROUP - Doha, Qatar

• Led comprehensive financial leadership, incorporating advanced budgeting techniques. • Developed and implemented dynamic financial strategies, resulting in a noteworthy transformation of EBITDA from a -30M QAR deficit to a +1M QAR surplus, thereby driving sustainable growth. • Delivered key strategic financial insights to top executives, influencing crucial decisions regarding the viability of new outlets, franchises, joint ventures, and proprietary expansions. • Ensured the timely production of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with standardized financial reporting regulations. • Cultivated strong relationships with external auditors, achieving a high completion rate of 27 out of 30 audit statements for the fiscal years 2020-2022, ensuring audit process efficiency.

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Financial Controller 01-10-2021 - 31-01-2023
SPAR - Doha, Qatar

• Spearheaded Spar's 5-year strategic plan, preparing for a successful IPO on the Qatar Stock Exchange. • Managed comprehensive financial audits, delivered the 2022 budget, and optimized cash flow efficiency. • Pioneered the introduction of Spar's online marketplace and conducted growth feasibility analyses. • Orchestrated budget formulation, enforced fiscal policies, and consistently met financial objectives. • Executed accounting operations in adherence to IFRS standards, improving internal controls and regulatory compliance; recruited and coached finance personnel.

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Senior Financial Controller 10-05-2011 - 30-09-2021
CARREFOUR - MAJID AL FUTTAIM HYPERMARKETS - Doha, Qatar

• Led the development of a robust financial strategy, resulting in a 13% boost in stakeholder satisfaction and a 17% surge in financial performance. • Oversaw precise budgeting and financial administration across 9 units, delivering an 8% increase in budget accuracy and a 65% decrease in reporting errors. • Drove a 16% uplift in online sales through effective management of Carrefour's online marketplace and supermarkets, coupled with a strategic Talabat integration to broaden market presence. • Achieved a 3% cost reduction and a 9% rise in operational efficiencies by implementing targeted cost-saving measures. • Resolved complex accounting challenges, reducing financial discrepancies by 20% and bolstering transactional accuracy through strategic process improvements.

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Finance Manager 01-11-2008 - 30-04-2011
HOPE JEWELLERY - UAE, Dubai

• Achieved 100% GAAP compliance, improving financial accuracy by 70% through robust controls and reporting systems. • Spearheaded the launch of the "Online Jewellery Management System" (OJMS), enhancing operational efficiency by 65% and optimizing financial asset management. • Developed and enforced financial policies and procedures, resulting in significant governance improvements and a 90% reduction in audit discrepancies. • Expertly prepared and analyzed budgets, increasing accuracy by 85% through meticulous scheduling, data collection, and consolidation.

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Operation Finance Controller 01-10-2006 - 31-10-2008
ALLIED BUSINESS - Syria, Damascus

• Attained 80% precision in daily A/P & A/R transactions, improving cash flow efficiency by 40% and securing a 20% increase in early payment discounts through enhanced vendor relationships. • Significantly improved the promptness and accuracy of invoice, purchase order, and expense report processing, resulting in a 50% reduction in task completion times. • Ensured full compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and GAAP regulations, contributing to the establishment of robust internal controls. • Demonstrated a proactive approach to resolving escalated issues. • Committed to continuous professional development through engagement in relevant training initiatives

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Chief Accountant 01-03-2006 - 31-10-2008
IPSOS-STAT - Syria, Damascus

• Led the annual budget formulation and conducted thorough reviews, consistently achieving financial targets with an 80%- 90% precision rate. • Enhanced monthly reporting mechanisms, resulting in a 40% increase in efficiency and improved overall financial transparency. • Streamlined accounting procedures, successfully reducing exceptional costs by 35% and implementing continuous process enhancements for optimal operational efficiency. • Applied expertise in managing inter-company and related party account reconciliations, ensuring flawless accuracy in monthly reconciliation processes. • Maintained a commitment to excellence in financial oversight, fostering a culture of accuracy and reliability in all financial operations.