
Ramez Yassa
Head of Treasury at ABA Group for Trading
Shubra, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Head of TreasuryFull Time
ABA Group for Trading
Dec 2019 - Present -5 yrs, 7 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Management of long & short term cash flow and working capital/liquidity management • Design and implementation of hedging strategies to mitigate financial risks, primarily foreign currency cash flow exposure through the recommendation of executing derivative financial instruments, managing interest rate risk and liquidity management • Investment of short term cash surplus in money market instruments. • Preparation of Board level cash and other risk management reporting • Managing day-to-day cash and treasury activities in line with the Delegation of Authority
Treasury & Decision Support Sr. ManagerFull Time
R.I.Z Group for Trading (Rizkalla)
Jun 2014 - Nov 2019 -5 yrs, 5 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:Manage and control Treasury and procurement departments • Setting annual cash management strategy, resources, objectives and related KPIs • Monitor and control process execution related to treasury operations & cash management as per treasury policy. • Manage and maximize returns on investments by reviewing market prices & corridor rate submitted by CBE. • Manage and negotiate deals with non-banks financial institutions. • Managing relationship with banks through effective daily communications • Maintaining a level of liquidity to meet both planned and unforeseen cash requirements via monthly, quarterly and yearly cash projection which assist in the ideal utilization of our cash resources and reviewing variance analysis to propose actions related to cash surplus / deficit. • Managing multipurpose short term and long term facilities. • Monitoring daily cash liquidity position by all currencies which covered all kinds of outflow & inflow to maintain cash investment opportunities. • Managing & controlling treasury operations handled by team as follows: - • Cash Investments opportunities and related negotiations. • Execution of FX/MM transactions and ensure proper booking. • Transfers between accounts & outgoing transfers. • Trade finance transactions. • Cheques under collection. • Approving daily bank reconciliations. • Reviewing revaluation of foreign currencies. • Reviewing monthly cash and cash equivalent report. • Reviewing & approving treasury monthly backup (Banks reconciliations, Interest Income analysis, Interest Expenses analysis, Forex analysis, Financing Cost, Bank Charges) • Leading treasury operations, cash management & trade finance teams to provide unique treasury services as committed in the respective SLA’s • Develop and communicate a procurement business plan; establish, communicate and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency. • Develop, communicate and administer procurement team performance and development plans and appraisals. • Serve as the primary contact for procurement related questions, training, policy and procedure interpretation and alignment by all departments. • Oversee contract development and administration. • Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the procurement team and organization. • Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs with a focus on their ability to enhance organizational value and efficiency; meet regularly with respective departments regarding procurement for their understanding and/or recommendations to enhance policies, procedures and develop, communicate and implement new/revised policies, procedures and programs as needed. • Develop a centralized procurement program that adds value and efficiency to the organization; • Process purchase orders; develops bids and proposals; and reconcile any invoice discrepancies. Key Achievements: • 3~5 Mil EGP Savings / yearly. • Acquisition for 2 orange Agents. • Survive during the USD Crisis. • Reduce 70% of cash handling transactions. • Implement ERP system and integrate existing systems within ERP one • Improving suppliers’ payment cycle
Procurement and terminals supply chain Senior SupervisorFull Time
Vodafone
Jul 2007 - Jun 2014 -6 yrs, 11 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Locate best supplier/Offer and negotiate offers till best conditions • Coordinate between the supplier and company departments to ensure company targets are achieved promptly and supplier payments are processed. • Continuously monitoring, evaluating and improving supplier performance. • Ensuring the adequate supply of all required materials, components and equipment • Inspect suppliers’ factories (Domestic and International) to make sure that they are meeting our Quality and Security standards. • Managing the procurement supplier relationships for the company • Resolving disputes and claims with vendors and suppliers. • Ensure proper documentation and following of procurement procedures and do the appropriate changes to accelerate the process. • Cooperate with GSCM activities and initiatives from Vodafone global supply perspective
Purchasing SupervisorFull Time
Raya Distribution
Dec 2004 - Aug 2007 -2 yrs, 8 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Leads efforts to reduce costs and improve quality. Develop, maintain and analyze supplier performance. Develop recommendations for reducing costs. • Communicates with suppliers and within the Company to ensure understanding of and support for purchasing processes, projects, strategies and initiatives. • Control suppliers’ statements of account, Evaluate Suppliers, forwards and Subordinates Performance. • Make cost calculations for all the received items taking in consideration the freight, custom clearance, bank charges and currency rate differences. • Prepare reports of discrepancy or damage in coordination with the warehouse manager and ensure that communications is established with the insurance company for appropriate claims. • Develops and enhances purchasing processes and procedures. Makes continuous improvements in costs, lead times and inventory control. • Control RMA shipments in the both cases of warranty and purchase • Handling Intel, Canon, Seagate & Rittal accounts.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business and accounting
Ain Shams University (ASU)Jan 1998
Languages
English
Advanced