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Hesham AbdelWahab

Audit Manager at EgyptAir

Cairo, Egypt

Work Experience

  • Audit Manager

    EgyptAir

    Aug 2011 - Present -14 yrs

    Egypt

    • Job Details:Directed internal audit engagements, including risk assessments, analytical procedures, control testing, and both financial and operational audits. Designed risk-based audit programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and priorities. Conducted comprehensive compliance reviews related to regulations, policies, internal controls, IFRS, governance frameworks across overseas stations. Reviewed audit working papers and prepared comprehensive final audit reports. Supported the executive team in implementing audit findings and corrective actions.
  • Chief Financial Officer

    EgyptAir

    Jul 2004 - Jul 2011 -7 yrs

    Belgium

    • Job Details:Managed full-cycle financial reporting (AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, and IFRS-compliant financial statements). Led all budgeting and financial planning activities covering OPEX and CAPEX and variance analysis. Analyzed historical performance data to improve cost estimates, and enhance budget planning and accuracy. Applied a strategic and analytical approach to develop driver-based budgeting, integrate multi-scenario analysis through Excel-based financial modeling, and apply rolling budgeting techniques covering revenues, OPEX and CAPEX —all aligned with strategic goals and industry best practices —to support sound decision-making, cost control, and optimal resource allocation. Conducted investment appraisals, KPI tracking, and financial due diligence. Led the SAP project implementation and financial systems integration.
  • Head of Accounting

    EgyptAir

    Jul 2003 - Jul 2004 -1 yr

    Netherlands

    • Job Details:Supervised airline daily financial operations: revenue reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, and bank settlements. Investigated the overdue A/R balances, and followed-up collection. Monitored credit sales approvals, guarantee letters, and excess baggage stock. Monthly closing settlements for accrued expenses, revenues, and petty cash.
  • Accountant & Chief Accountant

    EgyptAir Cargo

    Jul 1994 - Jul 2003 -9 yrs

    • Job Details:Managed airway bill revenue (PP & CC), A/R, A/P, bank reconciliations. Managed interline billing, ICH accounting, and cargo agents accounting. Controlled cargo revenue from multiple stations.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

      Cairo University (CU)

    Skills

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • French

      Fluent
    • Arabic

      Fluent
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