Ahmed Lokman Attia

Group Financial ControllerFull Time

• Job Details:• Developing financial statements for projected revenues exceeding SAR 500mn (USD 13.4mn), crafting business plans for new product segments, generating variance analysis reports, and conducting in-depth research on factors impacting business performance. • Supervise budgeting processes, long-term financial planning, and expense forecasting. • Oversee all operational financial and accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting. • Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, billing, payroll, and payment orders. • Coordinate monthly and annual financial closings. • Participating in the budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial insights and recommendations to support the achievement of company goals. Interacting with stakeholders to gather financial data, provided counsel on agreements, and crafted financial models for billing and budgeting. • Collaborating with the sales team to identify product promotion opportunities, enhance market shares, optimize operational costs, and ensure efficient product distribution. • Identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, including joint ventures, partnerships, and market expansion, while leading negotiations and coordinating with relevant teams to finalize deals. • Led and mentored regional accountants, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Chief Accounting OfficerFull Time

• Job Details:• Oversaw the company's financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems for monthly revenues averaging EGP 900-1000mn+ (USD 20-25mn). Produced timely and accurate financial reports for management review, prepared annual budget analysis and variance reports, and conducted research on factors influencing business performance. • Monitored and interpreted cash flow, managed credit facilities amounting to EGP 50Mn (USD 1MN), including repayment schedules. Reviewed and finalized Letter of Credit (L/Cs), Bank Guarantees (BG), and Performance Bonds (PB). Prepared business plans and simulations to support applications for new credit facilities. Effectively managed operational cash flow to ensure timely repayment, reducing finance costs. • Regularly reviewed and optimized processes and procedures to minimize Debtor Days. Managed write-offs and bad debt provisions in accordance with IFRS 9. Evaluated credit applications and references to set credit limits and ensure creditworthiness. • Led and managed the consolidation of financial data from various business segments. Prepared and presented consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. • Oversee system implementations, bridging Finance & Planning with ICT-D365 for improvements. Lead business process analysis for enhanced efficiency in Finance & Planning Directorate. • Ensured data integrity and maintained control over user authorities in ERP systems, aligning with COSO compliance guidelines. Collaborated with IT and ERP teams to implement system updates and developments based on user requirements. • Coordinated with external auditors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements through periodic audits.

Deputy Finance ManagerFull Time

• Job Details:• Formulated and maintained comprehensive finance policies and procedures, with a specific focus on trading accounting protocols. • Generated detailed internal control reports and alerts, identifying areas for enhancement within the trading accounting framework and implementing requisite measures. • Safeguarded the integrity of financial systems by ensuring robust controls, thereby facilitating accurate accounting and reporting processes in the dynamic realm of trading. • Oversaw the preparation and submission of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.