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Eltifa Gaddour

@eltifagaddour

Experienced finance director with solid executive management expertise.

Tunisia
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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my financial expertise while fostering a collaborative and innovative company culture.

I am an experienced finance director with a proven track record in executive management, specializing in establishing cross-functional partnerships to drive financial growth and operational efficiency. My analytical thinking and problem-solving skills have been instrumental in managing significant budgets and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Throughout my career, I have successfully managed multiple legal entities across various regions, including Tunisia, UAE, KSA, Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan. My leadership experience includes overseeing financial planning and analysis, tax activities, and governance procedures, which have contributed to long-term organizational success.

I am passionate about fostering team leadership and stakeholder communication, and I am dedicated to implementing effective financial strategies that align with organizational goals. I thrive in dynamic environments and am always looking for opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and drive results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Finance Director

BOBST Africa Middle East

Jun 2018 - Present (7 years)

Managed 4 Legal entities and branch offices across multiple countries, overseeing a $100 million budget and resource allocation. Coordinated with department heads to streamline operations, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

HI

Finance & Compliance Manager

HP Inc.

Aug 2015 - Feb 2017 (1 year 6 months)

Led the country HP global spin-off project, managing the creation of a new legal entity and SAP implementation. Managed compliance with legal and group accounting requirements, including US GAAP and SOX controls.

TT

Senior Financial Analyst III

TE Connectivity Tunisia

Apr 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 3 months)

In charge of country finance and accounting controls, conducting compliance reviews with group and local regulations. Managed a $150M sales budget and a $100M supplier manager inventory.

SE

Finance Controller Tunisia & Libya

Samsung Electronics

Jun 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 9 months)

Managed a $50M sales and marketing budget, leading the Management Support team. Conducted reviews of balance sheet account reconciliation quality and managed customer solvability evaluation.

DT

Senior Financial Auditor

Deloitte & Touche Tunisia

Oct 2008 - May 2012 (3 years 7 months)

Performed statutory and tax auditing for industrial and banking companies, preparing USGAAP and IFRS reporting. Contributed to the 'Doing Business in Tunisia' newsletter and an airline due diligence project.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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IHEC Carthage

Chartered Accountant, Accounting

Completed the Chartered Accountant program at IHEC Carthage, gaining expertise in financial management and accounting principles. This program provided a strong foundation in auditing, taxation, and financial reporting.

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IHEC Carthage

Master, Accounting

Obtained an Accounting Master's degree from IHEC Carthage, focusing on advanced accounting practices and financial analysis. The curriculum enhanced skills in strategic financial planning and compliance.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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