Marah Wannous
@marahwannous
Finance Manager with expertise in financial analysis and strategic management.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of experience in financial management and analysis. My journey began as a Finance Officer at Riviera Hotel, where I honed my skills in maintaining accurate financial records and preparing comprehensive financial reports. This foundational experience paved the way for my role as Finance Manager and Business Analyst at FAWAZ & CHALHOUB GROUP, where I led financial operations and significantly increased company profits by over 30% through strategic forecasting and risk analysis.
Currently, I serve as a Commercial Instructor at UNRWA, where I design and deliver advanced curricula in Business Administration and Financial Management. My commitment to education is reflected in my ability to mentor students and improve their performance through practical workshops. I am also the Director of the founding team at CROM Co., where I implemented financial and managerial infrastructures that resulted in a 20% profit margin while reducing advertising costs by over 40%. My diverse experiences have equipped me with a unique blend of analytical and managerial skills that I am eager to leverage in my next role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Commercial Instructor
UNRWA
Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)
Designed and delivered advanced curricula in Business Administration and Financial Management. Mentored students and conducted workshops, significantly improving student performance and training faculty on modern teaching tools.
Finance Manager
CROM Co. for Wheels and Car Services
Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year 2 months)
Directed the founding team and established financial and managerial infrastructure while engineering promotions that reduced advertising costs and maintained profit margins. Developed expansion plans based on economic stability.
Finance Manager & Business Analyst
FAWAZ & CHALHOUB GROUP
May 2015 - Aug 2019 (4 years 3 months)
Led financial analysis and management, supervised promotions for major brands, and maintained business analysis functions that increased company profits significantly. Managed legal contracts and negotiations with external parties.
Finance Officer
Riviera Hotel
May 2010 - Feb 2015 (4 years 9 months)
Managed daily financial transactions, prepared balance sheets, processed invoices, and updated internal financial systems. Responsible for preparing financial reports and participating in audits while assisting with budget preparation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
United Nations Relief and Works Agency
Chartered Financial Analyst, Finance
2024 -
Chartered Financial Analyst course aimed at enhancing financial analysis and investment management skills.
Modern Surveying Calibration & Testing Labs
Professional Training, Quality Management
2018 -
Professional training on Laboratory Information Quality Management System, focusing on quality assurance in laboratory settings.
Tishreen University
Master of Science, Business Administration
2016 -
Master of Science in Business Administration, focusing on advanced business concepts and management strategies.
Agha-Khan First Microfinance Institution
Professional Training, Finance
2014 - 2016
Training in Evaluating Credit Risk Management, focusing on assessing and managing credit risks in financial institutions.
Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2010 -
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Financial Management, covering essential financial principles and practices.
Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi
Administrative Support, Banking
2008 -
Administrative support training, focusing on banking operations and customer service.
New Horizons
Microsoft Certified System Administrator, Information Technology
2005 -
Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) training for Windows Server 2003, focusing on system management and support.
New Horizons
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Information Technology
2005 -
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) training focused on Windows Server 2003, covering system administration and network infrastructure.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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