Haytham Abdelwahab
@haythamabdelwahab
Accounting & Finance Manager | ERP & QuickBooks Expert | Financial Reporting, Cash Flow & Remote Finance Operations
What I'm looking for
Accounting & Finance Manager with 16+ years of experience in Egypt and the UAE specializing in financial reporting, ERP systems, cash flow management, and process optimization. Experienced in leading finance teams, improving internal controls, and supporting business growth through accurate financial operations and strategic reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounting Manager
Olympia Lux
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Led and supervised the accounting department, improving financial reporting accuracy and departmental efficiency. Implemented accounting software and strengthened internal controls, reducing operational and accounting errors by over 40%.
Finance Manager
Cedar House
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Directed finance strategy and managed cash flows of approximately 20M AED to support liquidity and operational stability. Produced cash reports and projections and optimized payment schedules to prevent cash-flow gaps.
Accounting Manager
Cedar House
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Managed accounting operations including AP/AR, general ledger, payroll, and end-to-end internal payment processing. Led month-end and year-end closing and presented monthly/quarterly financial statements and budgets to executives and the board.
Senior Accountant
Awtad Kitchens
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Managed day-to-day accounting operations using QuickBooks to improve reporting accuracy and team efficiency. Oversaw AP/AR, cash management and reconciliations, and ensured VAT return preparation and filing compliance.
Fixed Assets Senior Accountant
Emirates Transport
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Managed fixed assets and a 5B AED corporate fleet (35,000+ vehicles and 100,000+ assets), ensuring asset utilization and policy compliance. Controlled fixed-asset capitalization in Oracle, tracked CIP into fixed assets, and led inventory checking across 70+ locations.
General Accountant
Awtad Trading Establishment
Jan 2008 - Jan 2016 (8 years)
Controlled A-Z accounting operations and reported progress to senior management using detailed financial figures. Directed supplier payments and client collections and supported external auditors with financial statement assessment and recording.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ain Shams University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
Earned a Bachelor in Commerce with a focus on Accounting from the Faculty of Commerce at Ain Shams University.
Arab Society of Certified Accountants (ASCA)
ACPA (Arab Certified Professional Accountant), Accounting
2012 -
Obtained the ACPA (Arab Certified Professional Accountant) certification after passing the qualifying exams in Arabic.
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, Accounting Software
2025 -
Certified as a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor after completing the QuickBooks Online Accountant certification.
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