Eltifa Gaddour
@eltifagaddour
Experienced finance director with solid executive management expertise.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
Governance & Risk Management Manager
Amilcar Petroleum Operations
Sep 2017 - May 2018 (8 months)
Responsible for Governance and Risk Management in day-to-day operations, implementing key governance procedures. Collaborated with business units to develop and maintain robust internal controls.
Finance & Compliance Manager
Chemonics International Inc
Feb 2017 - Aug 2017 (6 months)
Ensured full compliance with USAID rules and local regulations for finance and operations in Tunisia and Libya offices. Implemented proper control mechanisms and segregation of duties.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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