Sherif Naguib
@sherifnaguib
Finance leader with 20+ years in accounting, financial management, and corporate controls.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance leader with over 20 years of experience across real estate, telecommunications, and services, guiding financial strategy, compliance, and reporting. I drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls to support executive decision-making.
I've led finance functions as Head of Finance and Financial Controller, improving operational efficiency, strengthening controls, and managing audits, tax, and regulatory compliance. I implement ERP solutions and automation to enhance accuracy and timely reporting.
I develop and mentor finance teams, support new business ventures on IFRS and tax matters, and contribute to ESG and governance initiatives to align finance with corporate growth goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Finance
Savills Egypt
Sep 2025 - Present (1 month)
Direct financial strategy, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance for Savills Egypt; partner with leadership to deliver budgets and forecasts and ensure timely monthly, half-year and annual reporting.
Financial Controller
MakadiHeights
Feb 2021 - Aug 2025 (4 years 6 months)
Directed finance for real estate and town management operations, leading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and internal controls to improve efficiency and revenue collection.
Chief Accountant
GfK Retail & Technology Egypt
Nov 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Managed AP/AR, fixed assets, taxes, intercompany and banking transactions and prepared consolidation reports while overseeing internal and external audits for accurate group reporting.
Supervisor, Accounts Receivable
Orange
Dec 2006 - Jul 2018 (11 years 7 months)
Supervised AR and revenue operations for fixed and bundled telecom services, managed revenue share agreements and led a team of seven to optimize collections and dispute resolution.
Junior Accountant
Cairo Freight Systems
Aug 2004 - Sep 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Managed expense transactions, bank transfers and reconciliations while supporting accurate recording of financial transactions and reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ain Shams University
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1999 - 2002
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce degree focusing on core commerce and accounting subjects from 1999 to 2002.
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