Suzi Moussa
@suzimoussa
Executive finance leader specializing in CFO governance, risk oversight, and turnaround restructuring in high-volatility markets.
What I'm looking for
I’m a senior financial executive with over 30 years of leadership experience across banking, corporate finance, and treasury. I’ve led at the highest levels as Chief Financial Officer, Acting CEO, and Board Member, consistently driving stability in complex and high-risk environments.
As Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Acting CEO) at Syria Gulf Bank, I led all banking operations with full executive authority during economic volatility. I directed decision-making, led debt restructuring initiatives reducing non-performing loans, strengthened resilience through provisioning strategies, and ensured business continuity and risk mitigation while executing strategy and budgets.
As Chief Financial Officer and founding member at Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi, I built the finance function from inception and established strong controls. I guided financial strategy and capital adequacy, strengthened regulatory compliance and governance, influenced loan-loss provision treatment with regulators, and supported board reporting through my role as Board Secretary and participation in ALCO and crisis committees.
I also bring hands-on treasury and funding expertise—from managing treasury operations and banking relationships at Shell Petroleum Development, to improving cash flow through funding operations at ADP Financial Services, where I recovered ~95% of aged receivables. I’m recognized for building high-performing teams, strengthening financial systems, and delivering durable performance through restructuring, crisis management, and organizational transformation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Board & Governance Member
National Development & Education Organizations
Nov 2011 - Nov 2024 (13 years)
Provided board-level governance and strategic oversight with a focus on financial stewardship and institutional leadership across complex and international organizations.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Syria Gulf Bank
Feb 2014 - Feb 2018 (4 years)
Served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Acting CEO) with executive authority over banking operations during economic volatility. Led debt restructuring, provisioning strategies, business continuity, and risk mitigation.
CFO & Founding Member
Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi
Dec 2003 - Dec 2013 (10 years)
Built the finance function from inception and directed financial strategy and capital adequacy. Strengthened regulatory compliance and governance, supported loan-loss provision treatment with regulators, and served as Board Secretary and an ALCO/crisis committee member.
Funding Specialist
ADP Financial Services
Jan 1999 - Jan 2003 (4 years)
Managed funding operations and cash flow, including recovering approximately 95% of aged receivables to improve liquidity.
Head of Treasury
Shell Petroleum Development
Feb 1997 - May 1998 (1 year 3 months)
Led treasury operations and banking relationships, improving efficiency and reducing overtime. Strengthened internal controls.
Finance Manager
Publi Graphics
May 1996 - Dec 1996 (7 months)
Led the transition to automated accounting systems and developed financial policies and reporting tools. Improved cash forecasting and job costing, and trained staff on new systems.
Chief Accountant
Forasol
Feb 1993 - May 1995 (2 years 3 months)
Managed full accounting operations and ensured compliance and accurate reporting. Supported financial planning and coordinated with auditors and regulators.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
State of Illinois
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Accounting
2001 -
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the State of Illinois, USA (2001).
Damascus University
Bachelor of Economics, Business Administration
1988 - 1992
Bachelor of Economics with a major in Business Administration at Damascus University (1988–1992).
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