Mostafa M. Sleiman
Windsor,ON
Summary
Talented financial leader well-versed in accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 15+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Nokia Solutions & Networks
Budapest - Hungary
01.2015 - 06.2023
- Developed robust tailored financial models that supported key decision-making processes at the highest level of management.
- Evaluate projects budgets, and expenditures and Produce models to estimate long term growth.
- Enhanced financial decision-making for executive management through comprehensive analysis and presentation of complex financial data.
- ERP Key User
- Established positive relationships with external auditors, facilitating efficient annual audit processes.
- involved in journal entries process, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures which resulted in reduced timeframes for financial reporting.
- Reduced budget variances by implementing effective forecasting models and monitoring actual performance against projections.
- Increased efficiency in the finance department by identifying opportunities for process improvement, implementing new systems, and developing strong internal controls.
SENIOR CREDIT & COLLECTION SPECIALIST
GE Hungary KFT
Budapest - Hungary
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Negotiated payment plans with customers, prioritizing account resolution and maintaining professionalism throughout interactions.
- Achieved timely resolution of delinquent accounts by maintaining open communication lines with clients and diligently following up on payment promises.
- Monitored accounts receivable ageing reports, proactively initiating collection efforts on past-due accounts to minimize losses.
- Reduced delinquency rates by implementing effective collection strategies tailored to individual clients.
- Trained new team members on scripts, company services, and collection strategies.
- Acted as a liaison between clients and internal departments, coordinating efforts to resolve billing discrepancies and expedite payment processing.
- Increased successful debt recoveries by conducting thorough research on debtor financial situations and negotiating appropriate repayment terms.
- Prepared comprehensive reports analyzing trends in delinquency rates, providing valuable insights to drive decision-making processes at higher levels within organization.
- Supported management in devising innovative strategies to reduce bad debt exposure and mitigate risk within the portfolio.
Various Positions in Banking Sector:
Emirates Bank, Noor Bank, Al Hilal Bank
United Arab Emirates
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Emirates Bank Int.: Workforce Management.
- Noor Bank: Team Leader - Banking Operation.
- Al Hilal Bank: Supervisor & Deputy Manager - Banking Operations.
Education
Diploma Of Higher Education - Business Information Systems
University of Lincoln - Lincoln, UK
Brayford Pool, Lincoln, UKDiploma - Business Information Systems
SkyLine University
Sharjah, UAESix Sigma - Green Belt -
Motorola University
2005
Skills
- Cash Flow and Working capital
- Audit Coordination and Internal Controls
- Investment Analysis
- Cost accounting and Revenue Recognition
- IFRS Knowledge
- Variance Analysis
- Debt Financing and Collections understanding
- Project finance and AP/AR invoicing
- Financial Policies and Preparing financial statements
- Staff Management
- Account Reconciliation
- English, Arabic Fluency
- SAP (P20, BP, BWP & Hana) Key user
Timeline
SENIOR FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Nokia Solutions & Networks
01.2015 - 06.2023
SENIOR CREDIT & COLLECTION SPECIALIST
GE Hungary KFT
01.2013 - 01.2015
Various Positions in Banking Sector:
Emirates Bank, Noor Bank, Al Hilal Bank
01.2003 - 01.2011
Diploma Of Higher Education - Business Information Systems
University of Lincoln - Lincoln, UK
Diploma - Business Information Systems
SkyLine University
Six Sigma - Green Belt -
Motorola University