Selvy Fahmy Moussa
Project Cost Controller, CPA Educated
Santa Clara,CA
Summary
Results-driven financial professional with extensive experience in cost analysis, financial modeling, budgeting, and variance analysis. Proven track record of optimizing financial performance and facilitating strategic decision-making through effective team collaboration. Recognized for adaptability in dynamic environments and consistent achievement of organizational goals. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel, ERP systems, and data analytics tools to provide actionable insights for informed decision-making.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Construction Cost Analyst
Gilead Sciences Inc
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Led cost control, budgeting, and financial reporting from design to construction launch; maintained variance within 5% of plan.
- Reconciled SAP and e-Builder data for accurate tracking of actuals, commitments, schedules, and cashflows.
- Streamlined 500+ page invoice packages by standardizing PDF formats and backup documentation with the GC.
- Built invoice audit workflows including lien waiver verification and approval processes.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by challenging inflated scopes and negotiating vendor rates.
- Partnered with PMs and AP to forecast risks, expedite payments, and drive accountability.
- Trained new PCA in 30 days; improved procurement efficiency and strengthened vendor relations.
Project Cost Analyst
PG&E
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Proficiently utilizing software tools like SAP Work Management, BPC, P6 (Primavera), EPM and MS Excel for efficient project management
- Ensured that my projects met the authorization compliance, while exceeding the target for schedule completion and IDOC Cycle time
- Proactively inquiring about complex scope of work, and how to adapt to portfolio changes
- Applied knowledge of Unifier, and ProjectWise to enhance project coordination and documentation
- Willingness to travel, and attend job walks to better understand the nuances of the distribution and transmission lines
Project Cost Controller
Sanofi Pasteur Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Consolidated and analyzed the project cost, detailed budget, schedule, and resource plan activities for over 30 projects ranging from $300 K – $3 million, while responding to construction delays and site shutdowns
- Promoted to analyze financials for Toronto’s most financially supported projects (B200 Building Flu Vaccine)
- Strong experience handling a high volume of accruals, journal entry reclasses, and bid evaluations
- Issued PO's, and change orders to vendors and challenged CAPEX and OPEX proposals with PMs and finance to ensure compliance while adhering to the financial reporting framework and Sanofi’s policies
- Managed project closeouts and analyzed asset balance reports for outstanding uncapitalized assets to report to finance
- Improved payable turnover through strong communication and relationship with vendors, and identifying bottle necks in the invoicing process
Accounts Payable Specialist Contract
Venterra Realty
07.2019 - 09.2019
- Increased employee productivity and accountability by developing a training slide deck for new hires using Oracle
- Kept track of all payments and expenditures, including payroll, purchase orders, and invoices
- Frequently communicated with vendors for any outstanding payments/credits, and compiled reconciliation reports from Oracle
Junior Accountant Contract
ENT Chartered Professional Accountant
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Handled over 100 personal tax cases, including complex situations of divorce, investments, and death by employing knowledge from the Income Tax Act, Tax Prep, Tax Cycle and Doc Cycle
- Increased client retention rate by assisting diverse clients on using Xero Accounting software
- Created a smoother audit process through the reconciliation of bank accounts using QuickBooks and CaseView Audit software for 15 businesses
Data Analyst Contractor
Gateway Newsstands
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Established higher internal audit transparency by manually producing audit trail records for 675 detailed lease contracts and reporting previous data entry errors to supervisors
- Certified with a Gold certificate in speed typing 85 wpm with 98% accuracy which triggered efficient workflows
Tax Accounting Internship Contract
Neamtan Associates CPA Corporation
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Decreased client boarding turnover time from 1 week to 2 days by applying administrative applications such as KYC, ACT, and ProFile while handling 50 calls daily
- Analyzing and informing clients of missing tax receipts and ensuring all filing deadlines were met through frequent follow-ups by phone and email
- Reconciled information for clients to the CRA in a timely manner and reported to tax manager through Excel
Education
CPA – Capstone 1 & 2 Completed | Passed CFE Day 1 - Chartered Accounting
CPA Ontario
Ontario, Canada 05.2001 -
Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting -
York University
North York, Ontario 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors in Accounting) -
York University
North York, Canada 05.2001 -
Skills
- Cost Control
- Budget Monitoring
- Accruals & Cost Reporting
- SAP ERP (Work Management, BPC)
- Oracle Primavera (P6)
- Microsoft Excel (EPM Modeling)
- eBuilder
- GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards)
- Tax Preparation & Doc Cycle (TaxCycle)
- Xero, QuickBooks & CaseView Audit
- Bluebeam Revu
- Team Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Senior Construction Cost Analyst
Gilead Sciences Inc
03.2024 - 03.2025
Project Cost Analyst
PG&E
04.2023 - 03.2024
Project Cost Controller
Sanofi Pasteur Ltd
11.2019 - 04.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist Contract
Venterra Realty
07.2019 - 09.2019
Junior Accountant Contract
ENT Chartered Professional Accountant
01.2019 - 05.2019
Data Analyst Contractor
Gateway Newsstands
09.2017 - 12.2017
Tax Accounting Internship Contract
Neamtan Associates CPA Corporation
01.2017 - 05.2017
CPA – Capstone 1 & 2 Completed | Passed CFE Day 1 - Chartered Accounting
CPA Ontario
05.2001 -
Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting -
York University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors in Accounting) -
York University
05.2001 -
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