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Mai Esmail

Summary

Result-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and over 17 years of extensive experience in various management areas including administration, finance, and human resources. Skillful in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and effectively meeting deadlines. While living and working internationally in the United States, Africa, and the Gulf region, I acquired diverse cultural understanding and fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic. I enjoy working with people, appreciate diversity, and believe in teamwork.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance and Administration- Senior Analyst

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development
12.2012 - Current

Financial Monitoring and Reporting

  • Review and analyze Aging report weekly and discuss it with the team.
  • Generate and analyze a detailed billing vs. collection report with outstanding amounts and percentages of the collection, and review it with the line manager.
  • Delivered accurate financial forecasts by conducting thorough data analysis and research.
  • Analyze and interpret various finance and student data to support receivable functions and reporting.
  • Collect and analyze project business requirements such as billing tools, data visualization, tableaus, dashboards, etc.
  • Participate in the audit process with internal and external audits, provide all the requirements, and prepare reports and supportive documents.
  • Monitor ongoing levels of expenditure on individual programs against budgets.

Revenue and Receivables

  • Review accounting and financial records to provide accurate billing information.
  • Fee structure analysis, approval, and distribution.
  • Prepare the billing schedule in compliance with policy and procedure.
  • Oversee the collection process and manage daily receivables operations, cash flow, and reconciliation.
  • Prepare, review, and analyze various financial reports for revenue.
  • Analyze and interpret various financial and student data.
  • Develop and update finance-related policies and procedures to ensure internal controls.
  • Work with the team to solve operational problems, identify gaps, and recommend solutions.

Budget Preparation and Allocation

  • Prepare the required documents for budget forecasting and submission.
  • Attend the review meeting to discuss the budget.
  • Prepare the justification and supporting documents for items of concern.
  • Communicate with the headquarters for budget approval and guidelines.
  • Allocate and review the approved budget and disbursement plans.
  • Develop program and divisional budget forecasts and updates.
  • Provide timely advice on likely over- or under-spends.

Payables

  • Review payment requests and expense reports to ensure that they are allowable and coded properly.
  • Ensure accurate processing, allocation, and timely authorization of all supplier invoices, purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests.
  • Maintain proper and confidential filing and record management of financial documents.
  • Respond to and investigate any billing queries.

Procurement

  • Receive the purchase requests from departments.
  • Determine the appropriate method of procurement.
  • Check for fund availability before placing orders.
  • Follow up with buyers until receiving the goods or services.
  • Submit the completion certificate to the warehouse to close the PO.

Employment Relations and Supervisor Duties

  • Oversee the work of direct reports, including HR officers, PR officers, procurement assistants, cashiers, office assistants, nurses, and secretaries.
  • Participate in interviews and discuss the job requirements and candidate qualifications with the management to assist with the selection and evaluation.
  • Provide on-the-job training, advice, assistance, and information to the new staff.
  • Receive and approve requests from the HR department through the ERP system on actions to be done for employees throughout the year.
  • Assist direct reports in setting their strategic goals and cascading their related objectives.
  • Complete the employees’ performance reviews and appraisals within the required deadline.
  • Support the director in managing the reward system for direct reports by evaluating job progress and recognizing achievements.
  • Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.

Administration Coordinator

Oxynet Qatar- Doha - Qatar
02.2010 - 05.2012
  • Develop company plans, set goals and deadlines, and implement procedures to improve productivity and customer service.
  • Coordinate large-scale events such as conferences or workshops, managing logistics, invitations, registration, and attendee experiences.
  • Preparation of Proposals and technical offers, revision, and modification.
  • Create presentations and other materials to support organizational activities.
  • Assist in development of departmental budgets by tracking expenditures and providing detailed reports to management.
  • Worked closely with others to accomplish timely invoicing and accounts receivables.
  • Screening CVs, processing applications, interviewing candidates, salary negotiating, and preparing contracts.
  • Served as liaison between clients or customers and internal departments to ensure timely resolution of inquiries or concerns.
  • Trained junior administrators in company procedures enabling them to quickly acclimate and contribute effectively within their roles.
  • Establish and maintain freelancer’s accounts and processed invoices.
  • Supervised and managed all day-to-day office administrative activities.

Office Manager & HR Administrator

ESNAD Co. Ltd- Khartoum – Sudan
02.2008 - 05.2009
  • Develop strategic plans, initiatives, policies and procedures
  • Preparation of budget for the department and the assigned unit and monitor and control expenditures
  • Process all outgoing communication in all forms of emails, letters, or voice messages
  • Take Management responsibility in the absence of the MD
  • Participate in the selection of personnel screening of applicants and conducting background checks
  • Provide orientation for new employees
  • Establish performance standards, train, monitor, and evaluate assigned staff
  • Recommend and implement improvements and discipline procedures, as required
  • Arrange and follow up the staff training and the company workshops
  • Establish and maintain confidential employees’ files and records
  • Processed the staff weekly/monthly timesheets and prepare their payments
  • Manage accounting, receivables, invoicing, and payables.
  • Handle government affairs and labor office communication.

Therapeutic Staff Support

Philadelphia Mental Health Center
10.2002 - 01.2005
  • Carried out interventions that are identified in the behavioral treatment plan developed by the Behavior Specialist
  • Helped the child avoid or eliminate socially inappropriate, threatening, or dangerous behavior
  • Planed and recorded data and charts the progress of the child
  • Enhanced knowledge of professional ethics through training programs to improve abilities as therapeutic staff support.

Life Skills Instructor

Dr. Grated Berber Center Philadelphia, USA
03.2003 - 12.2003
  • Provided assistance and supervision to promote the success of mentally disabled adults in daily life tasks
  • Designed treatment plan and kept a daily record of progress notes
  • Applied health, safety, and emergency procedures about life skills training.

Therapeutic Staff Support

Northeast Treatment Center (NET)- Philadelphia, USA
04.2002 - 10.2002
  • Supervised children with emotional and behavioral disturbance (i.e
  • ADHD, ODD)
  • Wrote status reports and maintained daily records detailing the children progress
  • Implemented clinically designed treatment plans based on the needs of individual children
  • Attended training sessions to gain a better understanding of legal reporting requirements with regard to position.

Education

Master of Education in Special Education - Autism Emphasis -

Pennsylvania State University, USA
Pennsylvania
12.2024

Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources & Employment Relations - Human Resources Management

Pennsylvania State University, USA
Pennsylvania
01.2013

Bachelor of Science & Education- Honors -

University of Khartoum
Khartoum, Sudan
01.2000

Skills

Analytical skills

Innovative mindset

Root cause analysis

Organizational skills

Deadline adherence

Dependable and responsible

Complex problem-solving

Team collaboration and leadership

Employee coaching and mentoring

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 10/24/75
  • Nationality: American
  • Address: St. 123, Doha, Qatar


Trainings & Certifications

  • Professional Translation Course.
  • IELTS, CRC, Cambridge, UK.
  • CELTA Certificate, Cambridge, UK.
  • Behavior Management Strategies.
  • Suicide Prevention.
  • Professional Ethics (including Confidentiality).
  • Documentation of Services.
  • Normal Child Development.
  • Crisis Management /De-Escalation Techniques
  • Children with Emotional Disturbance (E.g. ADHD; ODD).
  • Collaboration with Parents and Teachers.
  • Understanding and Implementing CASSP Principles.
  • Disaster Preparedness.
  • Roles and Responsibilities of the TSS.
  • Involving Families in Treatment.
  • Psychotropic Medications
  • Cultural Awareness.
  • Effective Communication with clients.
  • Legal Issues (including Mandated Reporting).
  • Fire Safety, CPR /FIRST AID.
  • Causes of Emotional Disturbance in Children and Teens.

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Finance and Administration- Senior Analyst

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development
12.2012 - Current

Administration Coordinator

Oxynet Qatar- Doha - Qatar
02.2010 - 05.2012

Office Manager & HR Administrator

ESNAD Co. Ltd- Khartoum – Sudan
02.2008 - 05.2009

Life Skills Instructor

Dr. Grated Berber Center Philadelphia, USA
03.2003 - 12.2003

Therapeutic Staff Support

Philadelphia Mental Health Center
10.2002 - 01.2005

Therapeutic Staff Support

Northeast Treatment Center (NET)- Philadelphia, USA
04.2002 - 10.2002

Master of Education in Special Education - Autism Emphasis -

Pennsylvania State University, USA

Master of Professional Studies in Human Resources & Employment Relations - Human Resources Management

Pennsylvania State University, USA

Bachelor of Science & Education- Honors -

University of Khartoum
Mai Esmail