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Khalid Mohamed Afifi

Senior Executive Office Manager & Personal Assistant to the COO at Gulf International Bank

Manama, Bahrain

Work Experience

  • Senior Executive Office Manager & Personal Assistant to the COOFull Time

    Gulf International Bank

    Jun 2015 - Present -10 yrs, 1 month

    Bahrain

    • Job Details:• Managing the Board Office; Acting as Board Secretary and its sub-committees • Taking the minutes of Board Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings, Annual General Meetings and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings, and distribute the minutes to BOD for approval • Acting as the contact person between the company’s top management and employees/stakeholders • Providing strategic advice to group COO and the senior management to improve the daily management of the company • Participating in the development of financial strategies and also creating and interpreting various financial reports • Taking up other responsibilities as directed by the CEO and group COO • Managed the e-mails; flagging all actionable emails for review and archiving emails for future reference • Provided support to the Senior Management team by coordinating with daily administrative tasks • Designed & ensured that filing systems are maintained and up-to-date • Managed key projects and providing monthly reports on progress • Ensured coordination of all office meetings, celebrations and events • Developed a system to ensure that tasks assigned to staff members by the group COO are completed and submitted on time • Identified potential issues in advance and delivered solutions & followed up on all issues until resolution • Defined procedures for record retention and protection • Prepared & distributed the agendas and minutes of meetings and liaising with departments to obtain agendas contributions • Maintained & updated the calendar, meetings and schedules of the group COO and ensured that the group COO is well informed about the agenda and objectives of the meeting which he is attending
  • Chairman’s Executive Office Manager & HR Generalist Full Time

    SUMOU Holding Real Estate Development Company

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2015 -4 yrs, 10 months

    Saudi Arabia

    • Job Details:• Managed clerical and secretarial functions for 24 secretaries working within the company group (sister companies) in compliance to various statutory regulations. • Worked closely with other team members in order to assure the Chairman’s preparation for meetings, presentations and other engagements • Maintained & updated the Chairman’s calendar and schedules • Coordinated & setting up high-level conference calls, board and management meetings, special events and travel arrangements • Handled the travels and expenses for all of the Chairman, CEO & COO • Ensured protection and security of the records • Transferred & disposed records according to retention schedules and policies • Planned and implemented office systems, layout and equipment procurement • Anticipated needed supplies • Maintained the inventory • Checked the stock to determine inventory levels • Filtered & selected the resumes for the new applicants • Interviewed & recommended the new staff to department managers • Supervised & evaluated the staff performance
  • Bank TellerFull Time

    HSBC Bank

    Jul 2008 - Jul 2010 -2 yrs

    Bahrain

    • Job Details:• Reconciled cash drawer by proving cash transactions; counting and packaging currency and coins; turning in excess cash and mutilated currency to head teller • Handled account inquires, ordered cash and balanced cash drawer daily • Provided account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments; cashing checks; issuing savings withdrawals; selling cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and series e bonds • Recorded transactions by logging cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and other special services and prepared currency transaction reports • Cross-selled bank products by answering inquiries; informing customers of new services and product promotions & directing customers to a branch representative • Completed special requests by closing accounts; taking orders for checks; exchanging foreign currencies; providing special statements and copies • Maintained customer confidence and protected bank operations by keeping information confidential and assisted with weekly audits
  • Auto Loan UnderwriterFull Time

    PIRAEUS BANK

    Jun 2004 - Jun 2008 -4 yrs

    United Kingdom

    • Job Details:• Reviewed, approved or declined auto loan application, auto finance loan applications submissions from dealers of potential vehicle purchases and render appropriate credit decision within credit policy and in compliance with all regulations • Structure approvals to maximize profit and enhance dealer relationships • Communicate decisions to the dealers in a concise and timely manner • Negotiated the rate and fees with dealer client • Provided prompt and accurate response to all internal and external inquiries • Supervised loan processors within the department • Maintained a processing pipeline of 50+ loans
  • Education

    • MBA in human resources

      Harvard University

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2010 - 2 yr

    • Bachelor's Degree in auditing

      Glasgow Caledonian University

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2008 - 4 yr

    Languages

    • Arabic

      Fluent
    • English

      Fluent
    • Persian

      Intermediate
    • Thai

      Intermediate

    Training & Certifications

    • LEADERSHIP

      2015
    • MEETINGS & COMMUNICATIONS

      2015
    • Assertiveness

      2014
    • Time Management & Setting Priorities

      2014
    • ORACLE

      2013
    • General Organization Of Social Insurance (GOSI)

      2013
    • Microsoft Office & O365

      2013
    • Marketing

      2012
    • Diploma in Neuro Conditioning Dynamic

      2011
    • Preparing Financial Statements

      2011
    • International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

      2011
    • TOEFL

      2010
    • Site Accountant

      Afifi Contracting Company·2009
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