Bassem Makram
Tampa,United States
Summary
Seasoned finance executive with 31 years of experience, specializing in integration, acquisitions, and leadership within the healthcare sector. Proven track record managing financial operations, enhancing profitability, and leading successful international expansion initiatives. Seeking a role as Accounting Manager - Integration to leverage expertise in strategic financial planning and risk
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President/Head of Accounting and Operations
La Razak Incorporated (Sait Pt)
Tampa, United States
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee all financial activities, taxation, payroll, and operational functions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in daily operations
- Manage a diverse asset portfolio, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and industry standards
- Implement financial strategies and cost-saving measures to enhance profitability
- Achieve a 15% increase in overall profitability for the company's network and property portfolio.
SVP | General Manager - Head of Group Retail Credit Risk
Qatar National Bank (QNB Group)
Qatar
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Developed comprehensive Credit Risk Management strategies, aligning with organizational risk appetite and regulatory standards
- Led the assessment and management of third-party risks, enhancing operational resilience and compliance across multiple markets
- Managed high-profile projects to refine risk assessment methodologies and improve risk mitigation strategies
- Fostered robust relationships with stakeholders and provided governance updates to senior management, emphasizing improvements in risk management practices.
VP | Assistant General Manager - Head of Corporate Division
Qatar National Bank (QNB Group)
03.2011 - 06.2018
- Developed and implemented strategic plans that achieved significant revenue growth, expanded the corporate client base by 10% annually, and increased market share by 6%
- Acquired key high-value corporate clients, maintaining strong relationships to ensure client satisfaction and retention
- Enhanced risk management protocols, resulting in a low default rate and securing the integrity of financial operations
- Directed international expansion initiatives, overcoming regulatory challenges and customizing services to meet regional market demands.
General Manager | Head of Retail Banking Group
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
Egypt
10.2007 - 01.2011
- Enhanced retail operations, leading to a 2% annual increase in market share by introducing innovative banking solutions and focusing on profit maximization
- Strengthened risk management during the 2008 recession, resulting in a reduction of fraud cases by 0.8% and improved portfolio provisioning by 1% per annum, while transforming audit ratings from 'failed' to 'accepted' and generating $123M in profit
- Improved customer retention by personalizing experiences, halving attrition to 9%, and fostering strategic industry partnerships that ensured adaptability to market trends.
Assistant General Manager | Head of Retail Sales and Non-Resident Markets
Commercial Bank of Qatar
11.2003 - 09.2007
- Managed a diverse team to increase the bank's market share by 3.5% annually through strategic product distribution and partnerships
- Enhanced key performance indicators, resulting in $216M in sales revenue, a 13% surge in consumer portfolio, and the acquisition of 13.5K new customers while doubling the cross-sell ratio to 4.5%
- Launched a mobile sales force and executed a customer segmentation strategy, leading to a 10% yearly increase in branch sales and a 38% annual growth in managed assets.
AVP - District Manager Dubai, Head of Retail Banking
Mashreq Bank
UAE
06.1993 - 10.2003
- Managed district operations, overseeing a customer base of 63,000 and financial portfolios totaling $1.2 million in assets and $970,000 in liabilities
- Led a network of 15 branches, enhancing the deposit base, loan portfolio, and fee-based income while ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance
- Drove revenue growth with increases of 11.6% in 2001, 12.9% in 2002, and 13.4% in 2003, culminating in earning the Best Branch Award in 2001.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Commerce and Accounting
Ain Shams University
Skills
- Operational Excellence
- Risk Mitigation
- Multi-Million-Dollar Revenue Growth
- Risk Management and Mitigation
- Policy and Framework Development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Compliance and Regulatory Expertise
- Financial Forecasting
- Management Reporting
- Project Coordination
- Due Diligence
- Data Modeling
Certification
- Certified Trainer on Customer Value Index and Selling Skills, McKenzie Group
- Strategic Business Planning and Sales Management, McKenzie Group
- Services Quality Standard and Customer Expectations Training
- Risk Self-Assessment and Fraud Cases Training
- Strategic Business Planning Training
- Developing High-Performance Sales and Marketing, Coaching for Performance
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Loyalty
Timeline
Vice President/Head of Accounting and Operations
La Razak Incorporated (Sait Pt)
03.2022 - Current
SVP | General Manager - Head of Group Retail Credit Risk
Qatar National Bank (QNB Group)
06.2018 - 03.2022
VP | Assistant General Manager - Head of Corporate Division
Qatar National Bank (QNB Group)
03.2011 - 06.2018
General Manager | Head of Retail Banking Group
Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait
10.2007 - 01.2011
Assistant General Manager | Head of Retail Sales and Non-Resident Markets
Commercial Bank of Qatar
11.2003 - 09.2007
AVP - District Manager Dubai, Head of Retail Banking
Mashreq Bank
06.1993 - 10.2003
Bachelor's Degree - Commerce and Accounting
Ain Shams University
- Certified Trainer on Customer Value Index and Selling Skills, McKenzie Group
- Strategic Business Planning and Sales Management, McKenzie Group
- Services Quality Standard and Customer Expectations Training
- Risk Self-Assessment and Fraud Cases Training
- Strategic Business Planning Training
- Developing High-Performance Sales and Marketing, Coaching for Performance
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Loyalty
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