Baher Hendawy

Orange

• Consolidation and Financial reporting Sr. SupervisorFull Time

  Jan 2020 - May 2022 -2 yrs, 4 months

  Egypt , Giza

  • Job Details:Led the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, ensuring compliance with Egyptian Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Facilitated accurate and timely financial reporting to shareholders, local management, and France Telecom. Managed the monthly closing process and coordinated with internal and external auditors. Key Results and Achievements: • Prepare separate and consolidated financial statements in accordance with Egyptian Accounting Standards, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of figures and accounting treatments. Managed the preparation and reporting of Link dot net Companies' consolidated financial statements along with necessary disclosures. • Report the Magnitude monthly actual package, presenting financial results in Orange's standardized format, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. • Create tailored reports using the Forex financial module and maintained the system by updating new accounts, sub-accounts, cost centers, and projects. • Conduct monthly reconciliations and implemented SOX controls related to the closing process to enhance the financial control environment. • Verify the accuracy of financial statements post-review and audit of related accounts and ensured accuracy in the monthly financial statements backup and supporting documentation. • Perform monthly trend and financial ratios analysis on financial statements to ensure the accuracy and consistency of figures and provided justification for any abnormal trends. • Prepare accounting entries for deferred tax, management fees, dividends, and cost-sharing arrangements. Summarized related parties' transactions and ensured accurate disclosure. • Collaborate with the legal department to review litigation provisions and ensured accurate reflection in the company’s books. • Interact with internal and external auditors and financial consultants, providing necessary data and analysis to facilitate the audit process. • Monitor the monthly closing process, supervising accounting teams across different departments to ensure timely and accurate closure. • Perform additional duties as required by the Head of Consolidation and Reporting, demonstrating leadership and collaborative skills to support organizational goals.
• Accounts Payable & GL SupervisorFull Time

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2019 -6 yrs, 11 months

  Egypt , Cairo

  • Job Details:Led a dedicated team in managing and optimizing the full spectrum of accounts payable (A/P) processes, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Spearheaded process improvements and system implementations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Maintained robust vendor/supplier relationships, addressed escalated issues, and ensured the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions. Key Results and Achievements: • Manage the processing of up to 50,000 invoices ($450M) monthly across multiple sites, ensuring accuracy and timely closure of the A/P sub-ledger. • Led the implementation of next-generation technologies and process automations, including new financial modules and systems. Trained staff and served as the primary troubleshooter, resulting in significant efficiency gains and cost savings. • Facilitate seamless internal and external audits through meticulous record-keeping and comprehensive documentation, achieving "no-fault" audit results. • Cross-checking procedures for pack-lists, receivers, and invoices, eliminating historical overpayments and saving thousands of dollars. • Renegotiate payment terms with numerous suppliers/vendors, extending terms from Net 7 to Net 60 days, which significantly improved cash flow and contributed to the company's profitability. • Develop comprehensive A/P plans spanning one, three, and five years by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and preparing projections aligned with management objectives.
• Lead Accounts Payable & GLFull Time

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 -2 yrs

  Egypt , Cairo
• Accounts Payable & GL Senior AccountantFull Time

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 -2 yrs

  Egypt , Cairo

  • Job Details:Led a dedicated team in managing and optimizing the full spectrum of accounts payable (A/P) processes, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Spearheaded process improvements and system implementations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Maintained robust vendor/supplier relationships, addressed escalated issues, and ensured the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions. Key Results and Achievements: • Manage the processing of up to 50,000 invoices ($450M) monthly across multiple sites, ensuring accuracy and timely closure of the A/P sub-ledger. • Led the implementation of next-generation technologies and process automations, including new financial modules and systems. Trained staff and served as the primary troubleshooter, resulting in significant efficiency gains and cost savings. • Facilitate seamless internal and external audits through meticulous record-keeping and comprehensive documentation, achieving "no-fault" audit results. • Cross-checking procedures for pack-lists, receivers, and invoices, eliminating historical overpayments and saving thousands of dollars. • Renegotiate payment terms with numerous suppliers/vendors, extending terms from Net 7 to Net 60 days, which significantly improved cash flow and contributed to the company's profitability. • Develop comprehensive A/P plans spanning one, three, and five years by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and preparing projections aligned with management objectives.
• A/P & GL AccountantFull Time

  Mar 2006 - Jan 2009 -2 yrs, 10 months

  Egypt , Cairo
• Customer Support RepresentativePart Time

  Nov 2003 - Mar 2006 -2 yrs, 4 months

  Egypt , Cairo

  • Job Details:Successfully managed customer inquiries, complaints, and loyalty initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and support revenue growth. Demonstrated exceptional communication and problem-solving skills while working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Results and Achievements: • Demonstrate ability to accurately record and analyze customer data, providing insights that can be leveraged for financial analysis and strategic planning. • Proven track record of resolving customer issues efficiently, a skill directly transferable to addressing financial challenges and developing effective solutions. • Experience in working with various departments highlights an understanding of integrated business functions, essential for a finance director coordinating with different teams. • Experience in up selling and enhancing customer loyalty underscores an understanding of revenue streams and financial performance, aligning with the responsibilities of a finance director in driving financial health and growth. • Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers and team members, a critical competency for a finance director in conveying financial information and strategies.