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Mohamed Elawady

@mohamedelawady

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Senior financial leader driving budgeting, controllership, and operational cost optimization.

Egypt

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior finance role where I can lead controllership, improve financial processes, implement ERP solutions, drive cost optimization and mentor teams in a growth-oriented organization.

I am a senior finance professional with over 24 years of experience in accounting, budgeting, financial control and reporting across Egypt and the Gulf region. I have led finance teams, implemented ERP systems, prepared consolidated financial statements, and driven cost optimization, forecasting and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.

In my current role as Financial Director I manage day-to-day financial operations, budgeting (OPEX, G/A, CAPEX, cash), cash-flow management, receivables/payables control and staff development. I hold a BSc in Commerce (Accounting), am pursuing CMA postgraduate studies, and have a proven record of improving controls, delivering timely financial reports, and implementing Dynamics AX and Odoo ERP financial modules.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Director

Current

Ethmar Green for Agriculture and Animal Development

Mar 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)

Oversees day-to-day financial operations, prepares monthly and annual reports, and implemented budgeting and cash-flow controls to improve forecasting and cost effectiveness. Manages finance team, receivables, payables, payroll and accounting policy updates.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Cash Flow Management Financial Analysis Team Leadership Accounting Policies

Financial Controller

Ezdan Holding Group

Nov 2012 - Nov 2018 (6 years)

Prepared and monitored OPEX, CAPEX and cash budgets, led month-end and year-end close, and produced quarterly and annual financial statements with variance analysis to support executive decision-making. Implemented controls over receivables, payables, inventory and fixed assets.

Budgeting Financial Reporting Month End Close Cash Management Cost Control ERP Implementation

Accounting Manager

Arab Company for Import and Export

Feb 2006 - Oct 2012 (6 years 8 months)

Directed accounting operations, prepared regulatory and management reports, supervised payroll and payables, and developed financial studies and controls to ensure fiscal health and compliance. Managed staff and improved reporting systems.

Financial Reporting Internal Controls Payroll Management Accounts Payable Cash Management Risk Management Financial Analysis Team Supervision

Accounting Supervisor

Veolia Environmental Services

Jan 2001 - Jan 2006 (5 years)

Controlled expenses and cash movements, prepared monthly trial balances and P&L reports, reviewed journal entries and accounting vouchers, and analyzed variances to ensure accurate recording and reporting.

Trial Balances Cash Management Accounting Systems

Accountant

British Egypt for General Development

Nov 1999 - Dec 2000 (1 year 1 month)

Managed supplier invoice review and payments, reconciled supplier balances, prepared checks, and performed material usage costing using FIFO to support production costing.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Payments Cost

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Institute for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - Postgraduate studies

Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - In Progress, Management Accounting

2023 -

Postgraduate studies toward the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation; program in progress focusing on management accounting and financial management.