Samer Mohamed Salah
Chief Financial Officer
Doha
Summary
With over 14 years of progressive experience in financial leadership, strategic planning, and corporate governance, my track record speaks for itself in driving financial performance and organizational growth. Deep understanding of financial reporting, M&A strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance are all essential in today's business environment. What sets me apart is the ability to align financial strategy with business goals, collaborate cross-functionally, and lead high-performing teams. Particularly drawn to [Company Name]'s commitment to [mention a specific aspect of the company—e.g., innovation, sustainability, market expansion], confident that financial acumen and leadership style will support strategic objectives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Ajwan Hospitality ( Go Crispy - Tabakh Alwalda )
03.2024 - Current
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
- Directed budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
- Negotiated favorable credit terms with banks for increased borrowing capacity and reduced interest expenses.
- Advised Board of Directors on strategic financial matters, providing insightful recommendations backed by thorough analysis.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Ensured accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal policies.
- Managed complex capital projects from inception through execution, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints and delivering expected returns on investment.
- Championed effective communication between finance personnel and other departments to facilitate cross-functional collaboration on projects and initiatives.
- Established strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, analysts, and regulatory agencies to promote transparency and build trust in the organization''s financial management.
- Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
- Spearheaded due diligence efforts for potential partnerships or joint ventures, securing mutually beneficial arrangements that supported company growth objectives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
- Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
- Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
- Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity, and internal financing.
- Provided insightful financial analysis for mergers and acquisitions, resulting in successful transactions that added value to the organization''s portfolio.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Deputy Finance Manager
Ajwan GROUP (Tabakh Alwaldah & Bayt Alwaldah & Go Crispy)
10.2022 - 02.2024
- Compiled comprehensive P&L reports each month.
- Ensured smooth financial transactions by handling cash flows.
- Managed end-to-end financial duties and project execution successfully.
- Crafted financial statements, reports, and forecasts to maintain financial stability.
- Generated periodic financial documents aligned with regulatory standards.
- Compiled financial reports ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Developed procurement protocols.
- Tracked key performance indicators for the finance team.
Accounts Manager
ALQATHMI GROUP
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Oversaw bank account operations and processed salary WPS.
Senior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Overhauled company payroll operations and managed bank reconciliations.
- Manages documentation for international trade.
- Informs exporters and importers about issued letters of credit for merchandise shipments.
- Examined letter of credit documents to ensure alignment with global standards.
- Assessed adherence to established standards by verifying amount, insurance coverage, and shipping conditions.
- Collaborates with purchasing department to manage customer credit data and collateral documents.
- Handles financial transactions efficiently.
- Nurtured mutually beneficial links with banking organizations.
- Supervised management of subsidiaries' banking activities including accounts and fees.
- Create various related reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
Senior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Maintained government compliance for all accounts and payroll actions.
- Reconciled payroll accounts, ensuring departmental precision.
- Ensured accuracy of worker records.
- Handled timely payroll operations for employees with diverse pay structures, including hourly and salaried workers.
- Resolving and responding to the problems or inquiries made regarding calculations, preparation, payments, and adjustments related to payroll
- Managing effective vendor (Out Source) relationships and liaisons with outside payroll service providers
- Preparing and maintaining all payroll information, including hours, rates, for the out source payroll processor
- Reviewing payroll reports to verify the correctness of the payroll and preparing it for management approval
- Ensuring that withholdings and deductions associated with net pay are computed properly
- Setting up new employees, benefits, locations, and direct deposit requests in the payroll system within the specified time frame
- Providing related accounting accruals for month-end closing, detailed analyses and work paper preparation related to the various payroll related activity
- Reconciling and analyzing the general ledger accounts and balances related to payroll as required
- Preparing Bonus (monthly - quarterly - yearly) payment calculations for management approval and payment
- Preparing and transfer the vacations EOS benefits
- Assisting with preparing the budget
- Assisting in preparing and reviewing monthly P&L
Senior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
11.2013 - 12.2016
- Review and audit invoices and requisitions for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Ensure obligations of the organization are within terms and met in a timely manner
- Utilize integrated accounting systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of transactions for financial reporting
- Maintain accurate financial records by maintaining, researching and updating accounting documents in file and electronic format
- Assist with month end closing and prepare journal entries necessary to reconcile GL accounts
- Prepare and process electronic fund transfers and payments of the vendors
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
- Monitor unclaimed funds
- Resolve inquiries and problems presented by internal and external customers
- Support and collaborate with other departments to improve processes and efficiencies
- Maintain electronic files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in compliance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Learned practical use of ERP for accounts payable, beating processing targets by 20%
- Assisting with preparing the budget
- Assisting in preparing and reviewing monthly P&L
Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
08.2010 - 10.2013
- Confirm inventory adjustments made in ERP is aligned to the approved
- Work closely with operations staff and management to develop, fine-tune and document inventory control procedures
- Working collaboratively with the Logistics team to improve work flow processes by identifying root causes, bill of material and routing analysis
- Create and manage complex spreadsheets of inventory data such as low and over stock item nearing to expire items
- Prepared accurate assessments of labor and material costs
- Tracked daily weekly and monthly Inventory
- Inventory check every month
- GL entry to close the warehouse entry from issuing to receiving make sure the accuracy of the ending and beginning inventory
Junior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
03.2009 - 07.2010
- Manage the entire sales cycle
- Keeps track of a company’s income and any debts owed to the business
- Handle the sales deposit slips coming from the bank for 72 Restaurants
- Identify, research, report, and resolve restaurant deposit discrepancies timely
- Determine monthly revenue forecast and perform monthly revenue analysis and calculation
- Prepare accounting records and financial reports as per company standards
- Perform reconciliations of account receivables and payables
- Assist in financial audits and implement audit
- Present account reconciliation summary to management on regular basis
- Identify and resolve outstanding balances on monthly basis
- Make payment for the franchise every month with detail report of the sales during the payment period
- Assisting with preparing the budget
- Assisting in preparing and reviewing monthly P&L
Education
Bachelor - undefined
business administration and finance
Zarqa 01.2005 - 1 2008
Skills
Erp ( oracle)
Place Of Birth
Egypt, Damietta
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/12/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Egypt
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Ajwan Hospitality ( Go Crispy - Tabakh Alwalda )
03.2024 - Current
Deputy Finance Manager
Ajwan GROUP (Tabakh Alwaldah & Bayt Alwaldah & Go Crispy)
10.2022 - 02.2024
Accounts Manager
ALQATHMI GROUP
05.2022 - 09.2022
Senior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
06.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
01.2017 - 05.2021
Senior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
11.2013 - 12.2016
Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
08.2010 - 10.2013
Junior Accountant
Qatar food co (Americana)
03.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor - undefined
business administration and finance
01.2005 - 1 2008
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