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Fadi Ghawi

@fadighawi

Finance executive at Pyramids Freight Services USA managing group budgets exceeding $25M and advancing financial strategy.

United States

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At Pyramids Freight Services USA, I oversee financial operations and manage consolidated group budgets exceeding $25M. I develop financial models and forecasts, and work with the CEO and CFO on financial strategy and governance.

As CFO at Mediterranean Shipping Company, I implemented ERP and financial control systems, including SAP, IBOX, and Glotech. Across my work, I’ve improved accounts receivable turnover, reduced operating costs, and supported financial compliance with IFRS and US GAAP.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Group Financial Advisor

Current

Pyramids Freight Services USA

Feb 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Oversee comprehensive financial operations including AR/AP management, develop strategic financial models and forecasts, and partner with the CEO and CFO to implement key financial strategies. Lead integration of advanced accounting software and manage consolidated group-level budgets exceeding $25M.

Financial Modeling Forecasting Budgeting AR AP Management Accounting Software Integration Financial Reporting Risk Mitigation Capital Allocation

Financial Program Manager

Lutheran Social Services

Feb 2024 - Feb 2025 (1 year)

Managed a $500K+ federally funded grant ensuring compliance with donor and regulatory requirements, conducted financial literacy workshops for over 50 refugees, and decreased program expenses by 15% through strategic vendor negotiations. Enhanced data reporting accuracy and timeliness by 30% through automation.

Grant Management Compliance Financial Literacy vendor negotiation Data Reporting Automation Budgeting Audit documentation

Chief Financial Officer

Mediterranean Shipping Company

Nov 2012 - Jan 2021 (8 years 2 months)

Spearheaded corporate financial strategy, driving profitability, compliance, and capital structure optimization across regional operations. Implemented advanced ERP and financial control systems (SAP, IBOX, Glotech) and delivered forecasting models and performance dashboards that improved cash flow predictability and decision-making efficiency by 20%.

SAP iBox GloCOM ERP Implementation Financial Strategy Forecasting Performance Dashboards Cash Flow Management Compliance

Senior Accountant/Treasury Officer

CTI Group Inc.

Apr 2004 - Oct 2012 (8 years 6 months)

Held the role of Senior Accountant and Treasury Officer, managing accounting and treasury functions.

Accountant

Aqaba Processing Company

Mar 2003 - Mar 2004 (1 year)

Worked as an accountant at Aqaba Processing Company.

Accountant

Amman Resources Company

Sep 2001 - Mar 2003 (1 year 6 months)

Worked as an accountant at Amman Resources Company.

Accountant

Trans Jordan for Light & Sound

Jun 2001 - Aug 2001 (2 months)

Worked as an accountant at Trans Jordan for Light & Sound.

Account Receivables Supervisor

Pyramids Freight Services USA

Directed daily billing and collections operations, overseeing a team to ensure accurate invoicing and timely revenue recovery. Accelerated cash conversion by 18% through proactive account monitoring, dispute resolution, and client communication, and implemented credit risk assessments and compliance controls.

Billing Collections Credit Risk Assessment Compliance AR Data Visualization UI KPIs Cash Conversion Team Leadership