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Said Ragab Barakat Elfeky

Accounting Manager, Working by IFRS, Costing Controller, Costing Analyses

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Work Experience

  • Accounting ManagerFull Time

    Bold Target Construction Co., Saudi Arabia

    Jul 2024 - Present -11 months

    Saudi Arabia , Khobar

    • Job Details:1. Established a comprehensive financial and project management system covering all projects and operations, improving resource allocation. 2. Improved cash flow by implementing precise receivables tracking, which increased project liquidity. 3. Developed advanced cost analysis and forecasting models, leading to 15% cost savings on various projects 4. Implemented a robust budgeting and planning system, which reduced project costs by 10% and enhanced financial visibility. 5. Restructured accounting and planning processes, reducing the time for monthly financial and progress reports by 25%. 6. Enhanced supplier payment processes and project timelines, improving supplier relations and ensuring timely deliveries. 7. Delivered accurate monthly performance reports and project forecasts, enabling strategic decision- making. 8. Supervised internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and strengthening project control mechanisms. 9. Launched a training program for the finance and planning teams, increasing productivity and efficiency. 10. Developed long-term financial and operational strategies for major projects, which increased profitability by 12% 11. I have distinguished experience in managing Value Added Tax (VAT) and Excise Tax, handling the preparation of tax returns and reviewing accounting processes to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA). My focus is on minimizing errors and aligning with approved accounting standards. 12. I am proficient in calculating annual zakat and preparing its reports in accordance with Saudi regulations, in addition to providing effective tax consultancy. I work directly with ZATCA to resolve disputes and follow up on legal amendments, ensuring the efficiency of the company's financial and administrative operations.
  • Accounting ManagerFull Time

    Servex Engineering partner-Schneider Electric

    May 2018 - Jun 2024 -6 yrs, 1 month

    Egypt

    • Job Details:1. Increased project profitability by 20% through meticulous financial analysis and effective cost management in tendering processes. 2. Coordinated with financial and administrative teams to secure project funding in advance, ensuring uninterrupted project execution. 3. Improved cash flow and reduced receivables period by 30% through efficient financial statement and progress payment tracking. 4. Prepared and monitored project budgets, reducing overspending by 15% through effective cost control measures. 5. Developed precise financial reporting systems for projects, enhancing transparency and providing accurate profitability and cost forecasts. 6. Regularly prepared monthly financial reports and analyzed project performance for cost control. 7. Managed client and supplier accounts, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, including VAT
  • Accounting ManagerFull Time

    Focus Holding Company for Trade and Industry, The Owner of Stores Tie Shop for Scarfs

    May 2010 - Apr 2018 -7 yrs, 11 months

    Egypt , Cairo

    • Job Details:Focus Holding Company in Egypt, which includes a number of commercial companies: Tie Shop, Masria clothing trade company, Fox Wholesale Trading Company, and Tie Scarf Clothing Factory. At Focus Holding, I was responsible for 1. Financial analysis of more than 65 branches in the retail clothing sector, preparing budgets and financial analyses and facing the challenges related to cost management and financial planning. 2. focusing on financial transactions between sister companies and preparing monthly financial reports 3. Following up on cash flows and scheduling payment of suppliers, salaries, sales commissions, monthly incentives and operating expenses for the factory and branches 4. Following up and implementing the terms of branch lease contracts and paying rents on time 5. Financing and making documentary credits until the goods arrive at the group's warehouses 6. Following up on the movement of products between sister companies and controlling the inventory, whether raw materials or finished production in the warehouses and commercial Stores, preparing monthly reports for this 7. preparing reports on the movement of sales for each branch of products and total sales 8. Preparing value added tax and submitting it to the Value Added Tax Authority on the specified dates for all companies and preparing the withholding and collection tax 9. Preparing budgets and financial statements at the end of the year for all group companies and examining the budgets with external audits and income tax examining the budgets With external audits and income tax examination committees for several years
  • Regional Costing Account ManagerFull Time

    Ajlan&Bros-(China) Holding Company

    Jan 2009 - Apr 2010 -1 yr, 3 months

    China

    • Job Details:Cost Optimization: 1.Successfully reduced project costs by 15% through the implementation of detailed cost analysis and efficient resource allocation strategies. 2.Budget Management: Developed and managed budgets exceeding $10 million annually for industrial and commercial projects, ensuring alignment with financial objectives. 3.Financial Forecasting: Implemented advanced forecasting models to predict project expenses and cash flows, improving decision-making accuracy by 20%. 4.Vendor Negotiations: Led negotiations with international suppliers and vendors, securing contracts with cost savings of up to 10% while maintaining quality standards. 5.Compliance and Reporting: Ensured full compliance with local and international financial regulations, producing accurate and timely reports that enhanced transparency for stakeholders. 6.Team Leadership: Supervised a multidisciplinary team of cost analysts and financial planners, providing training and mentoring to improve overall team performance. 7.Project Evaluation: Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for prospective projects, contributing to the approval of initiatives with high return on investment. 8.Cost Control Systems: Designed and implemented cost control systems, which improved tracking and management of project expenses by 25%. 9.Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Worked effectively in a multinational environment, coordinating with teams across different regions to achieve financial targets. 10.Technology Integration: Integrated cutting-edge financial software tools to streamline cost analysis processes, reducing reporting time by 30%.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in accounting

      Ain Shams University (ASU)

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2001 - 4 yr

    Skills

    • QuickBooks
    • Microsoft Office

    Languages

    • English

      Intermediate
    • Chinese

      Intermediate
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