Muhammad Wafi Al Soufani
@muhammadwafialsoufan
Finance and accounting professional specializing in corporate finance and financial reporting.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance and accounting professional with a Master's degree in Finance and extensive hands-on experience across corporate accounting, financial reporting, and management roles in Portugal, Qatar, and the Netherlands/BeNeLux region.
I have performed month-end accounting for multi-entity groups, managed AP processes, bookkeeping, PDCs, guarantees, invoicing and financial reporting, and led accounting, HR and administrative functions for a startup affiliate.
I combine formal training (Master's in Finance, CMA coursework/certification, SAP workshops, TOEFL score) and doctoral-level coursework in business administration with practical ERP experience (ePromis, SAP, BFC, Delta Finance), delivering reliable, results-focused finance operations and process improvements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
Imaar Trading & Contracting
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Performed AP accounting and subcontractor invoicing management to ensure timely payments and accurate ledger reconciliation across projects.
Finance Manager
CEC
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Managed accounting, HR and administration for an affiliated startup, streamlining financial processes and overseeing payroll and reporting activities.
Senior Accountant
Awfaz Global School
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Performed bookkeeping, PDC and guarantee checks, invoicing and financial reporting to maintain school financial records and controls.
Accountant
Solvay Business Services
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 11 months)
Executed month-end accounting for six affiliated companies in the BeNeLux region, supporting accurate close processes and intercompany transactions.
Managed payment plans, financial inquiries, fee negotiation and bad-debt recovery to improve collections and customer retention.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Istanbul Commerce University
PhD (coursework completed, program not completed), Business Administration
2023 - 2024
Activities and societies: Completed doctoral coursework and passed qualifying examination in organizational behavior, research methods, and strategic management.
Enrolled in a PhD program in Business Administration, completed all nine coursework modules and passed the PhD qualifying exam before withdrawal due to relocation.
Lisbon School of Economics & Management
Master of Finance, Finance
2012 - 2015
Activities and societies: Coursework included corporate finance, financial instruments evaluation, and mergers & acquisitions appraisal; participated in a study visit to European financial institutions in Frankfurt.
Completed a Master’s degree in Finance with coursework in Corporate Finance, Financial Instruments Evaluation, and M&A Business Appraisal.
Arab International University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration
2006 - 2012
Activities and societies: Internship at the Real-Estate Bank of Syria; coursework and activities related to finance, banking, and investments.
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with focus areas in Finance, Banking, and Investments.
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