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Hoda Alameddine

Hoda Alameddine

Beirut

Summary

Experienced university lecturer with a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and extensive expertise in finance and accounting. Currently serving as a Lecturer and Coordinator for the Finance and Accounting Department, delivering high-quality instruction to both undergraduate and MBA students. Demonstrated proficiency as an expert auditor and tax advisor, with a background in tax inspection and economic analysis gained from working at the Ministry of Finance. Adept at integrating practical insights into academic teachings and conducting in-depth economic analyses to support sound financial decision-making.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounting and Finance Department Coordinator

Lebanese Canadian University
02.2024 - Current

Courses Taught:

  • Bachelor’s Program: Accounting, Finance and Economics courses . In addition to Senior Project Mentoring
  • MBA Program: Economics and Final thesis Advisory
  • Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify and address areas for improvement in the curriculum and student support services.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Participated in accreditation reviews by providing documentation demonstrating effective teaching practices and positive student outcomes.
  • Mentored students on research projects, leading to successful presentations at conferences and publications in academic journals.
  • Maintained regular communication with students through email newsletters and online discussion forums, keeping them informed about course requirements and upcoming deadlines.

Economic Analyst

Ministry of Finance
10.2023 - Current
  • Conducted sensitivity analyses on proposed projects or initiatives, assessing the potential impact of various scenarios on financial performance outcomes.
  • Assisted in formulating strategic business plans by integrating key economic insights and considerations into actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate representation of economic factors , strategies and plans.
  • Reporting on various economic and fiscal aspects overseeing the Real Sector Environment in the country along to the preparation of monthly financial briefs focusing on the Monetary and Banking situation.
  • Preparation of the Ministry’s monthly report publications.
  • Provide senior officials at the Ministry with recommendations on associated fiscal risks along to proposing alternative overcoming scenarios.
  • Elaborate a medium term macroeconomic and fiscal framework feeding into the budget cycle.
  • Preparation of presentations addressing various financial and economic topics.
  • Aid in the process of the budget preparation through providing detailed forecasts on revenues & expenditures that fit with the macroeconomic view of the budget.
  • Participate actively in the discussions with foreign missions World Bank, International Monetary Fund, MF and Arab Monetary Fund.
  • Researching on various topics of interest to the Ministry of Finance.

Faculty Instructor

Unicaf University
01.2021 - Current
  • Utilizing online learning platforms to deliver courses
  • Corresponding with students, providing feedback, answering questions, and addressing concerns
  • Grading and evaluating student work
  • Providing technical support to students
  • Maintaining and updating the course website
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on educational trends and research, enhancing teaching effectiveness.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly, providing timely feedback to help learners achieve academic goals.

Senior Financial Auditor

Audit 768 S.A.R.L
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Planning and designing auditing projects and necessary tasks to be completed
  • Analyze risks and develop measures to reduce them
  • Ensuring standards of quality and accuracy are maintained in audits and other financial reports
  • Meeting with management and stakeholders to discuss findings and audit outcomes
  • Manage the auditor team allocating responsibilities and reviewing the team's performance
  • Developing strategies for junior auditors to improve their work outputs
  • Overseeing staff and acting as a middle-man for team needs and requirements
  • Managing periodical audits and Assisting in the auditing process as and when required
  • Submitting audits and reports promptly for further analysis by management
  • Optimizing the audit process to increase compliance and efficiency
  • Remaining up to date with developments in relevant legislation and the field in general
  • Reporting auditing issues and assisting in resolving them

Part Time Tutor

CIS Institute (Leaders)
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for mentoring the courses of accounting, Taxation, System practices, and Bookkeeping

Tax Controller

Ministry Of Finance (MOF)
01.2009 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for tax compliance, including managing inquiries and audits
  • Managed various tax projects such as acquisitions, disposals, and corporate restructuring
  • Evaluating tax implications of discrete items, including uncertain tax positions and accounting for return to provision reconciliation
  • Delivering a full range of tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within a timeframe
  • Providing innovative tax planning and reviewing complex income tax returns
  • Managed tax provision and tax compliance process
  • Improved processes by developing or implementing best practices
  • Coordinating accounting staff and assessing their performance
  • Maintaining tax balances on the general ledger

Senior Auditor

Sidani & Co. - LACPA - (Auditors & Tax Consultants)
01.2003 - 12.2009
  • Planned and executed risk-based internal audits for companies
  • Oversee and direct a compliant and accurate auditing process
  • Supervised and coached junior and staff auditors
  • Ensured efficiency of internal controls
  • Coordinated periodical audits
  • Performed effective risk and control assessments
  • Presented audit findings and the ways to increase compliance and efficiency

Intern

Arab Bank PLC
01.2004 - 12.2004
  • Developed knowledge of retail banking products & and services; assisted teams in daily tasks, served banks' clients, and ensured customer

Education

DBA,Doctor of Business Administration -

Beirut Arab University (BAU)
Lebanon, Beirut
01.2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - French Program

American University of Science & Technology (AUST)
01.2016

Bachelor's Degree - Business- Emphasis: Accounting & Finance

Lebanese University (LU)
01.2005

Skills

  • Report Preparation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Training and mentoring
  • Work Planning and Organization
  • Team Supervision
  • Statistical forecasting
  • Microeconomic Analysis
  • Budget Planning
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Econometric Modeling
  • Macroeconomic Research

Languages

Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
French
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • Macro-fiscal Planing for policymakers- A strategic debate on coherent and sustainable public financial Policies ,The international Monetary Fund's Middle east Center for Economics and finance -Kuwait , June 2024.
  • Judgmental Business Forecasting in Excel, Macquarie University (online course ), July 2024.
  • Excel Regression Models for Business Forecasting , Macquarie University (online course ), June 2024.
  • Excel Time Series Models For Business Forecasting , Macquarie University (online course ), March 2024.
  • Delivering Quality Work With Agility, IBM (online Course), March 2024.
  • Certified Trainer Diploma , Ramak Association , March 2024
  • Information Security, Omsar E-Learning Portal 2020.

Publications

The Factors of Trust in Lebanese E-Taxation Website,Date Written: December 7, 2022.

Doi:https://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4295754


The Effect of Infrastructure Development on African Economics. Date Written: January 12, 2023

URL:https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4323076

References

References are available upon request.

Timeline

Accounting and Finance Department Coordinator

Lebanese Canadian University
02.2024 - Current

Economic Analyst

Ministry of Finance
10.2023 - Current

Senior Financial Auditor

Audit 768 S.A.R.L
01.2022 - 01.2024

Faculty Instructor

Unicaf University
01.2021 - Current

Part Time Tutor

CIS Institute (Leaders)
01.2021 - 12.2023

Tax Controller

Ministry Of Finance (MOF)
01.2009 - 10.2023

Intern

Arab Bank PLC
01.2004 - 12.2004

Senior Auditor

Sidani & Co. - LACPA - (Auditors & Tax Consultants)
01.2003 - 12.2009

DBA,Doctor of Business Administration -

Beirut Arab University (BAU)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - French Program

American University of Science & Technology (AUST)

Bachelor's Degree - Business- Emphasis: Accounting & Finance

Lebanese University (LU)
Hoda Alameddine