Abdellatif Hamad

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Finance Manager
May 18, 1987

About Candidate

Strategic financial leader with a robust background in managing Multimillion QAR portfolios and enhancing operational efficiency.

Led automation and process optimizations resulting in faster financial reporting, reduced error rates, and cost savings.

Enhanced IPO readiness and drove free cash flow improvement through effective resource management and team leadership. Skilled in IFRS compliance, ERP integration, and performance analytics. Committed to delivering actionable insights and long-term value as a Finance Manager.

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Education

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Certified Management Accountant CMA 2024
Institiute Of Management Accountant IMA

Awarded by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), this certification reflects strong proficiency in financial planning, performance management, budgeting, cost control, and strategic decision-making. Demonstrates a solid foundation in corporate finance and internal controls, supporting value creation and operational efficiency.

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Diploma IFRS 2022
Association of chartered certified accountants

Awarded by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), this diploma demonstrates in-depth knowledge of IFRS standards and their practical application in global financial reporting. Highlights strong skills in preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements in accordance with international standards.

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Master of Business Administration -MBA 2021
Swiss Business School

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Swiss Business School – Switzerland Completed a comprehensive MBA program with a focus on strategic management, leadership, financial analysis, and global business practices. The program enhanced critical thinking, decision-making, and cross-functional business skills in an international academic environment.

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Bachelor's degree in accounting and Audit 2009
Faculty of Business administration, Alexandria, Egypt

Gained a solid foundation in financial accounting, auditing principles, taxation, and financial reporting. The program developed analytical skills, attention to detail, and understanding of regulatory compliance and internal control systems.

Work & Experience

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Finance Manager April 2025
SGS

Lead the preparation, review, and presentation of monthly financial statements in compliance with IFRS. Monitor KPIs according to company policy. Achieved tax savings by resolving corporate and withholding tax disputes, including successful outcomes in legal proceedings. Oversee internal control systems & Implemented process improvements that reduced complexity and accelerated finance workflows. Initiate the annual budget process to serve as guidance in the monthly review. Reviewed and processed monthly payroll for 350 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal policies. Increased operating savings by 0.25% Annually by streamlining financial processes across 3 business units. Facilitated preparation of audited financial statements with a Big 4 firm for 2024 fiscal year, supporting external audit requirements for SGS.

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Accounting Manager Sep 2021 - March 2025
Qatar National Import & Export Co. FMCG Group

Enhanced financial transparency by preparing multimillion QAR Monthly, Quarterly annual financial statements, ensuring audit readiness and full compliance with IFRS. Facilitated preparation of audited financial statements with a Big 4 firm for 20212024 fiscal years, supporting external audit requirements for QNIE. Enhance and oversee internal control systems to maintain accountability, transparency & timeliness. Manage tax submissions, including Corporate Income Tax and Withholding Tax, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely filing. Enhanced decision-making by delivering monthly financial insights to QAR Multimillion revenue leaders. Boosted profitability by 15% through in-depth sales profitability analysis. Detected cost-saving trends by analyzing budget vs. actual reports for 32 accounts,2000 customers & 3000 items. Led the budgeting process to align forecasts with strategic objectives, conducting thorough variance analysis to support decision-making Managed multimillion QAR revolving bank facilities to support liquidity needs.Facilitated interdepartmental coordination across 6 teams to ensure complete supporting documentation for transactions. Supervised daily cash operations totaling QAR 2 million, enhancing operational efficiency. Managed intercompany transactions by ensuring accurate balance reconciliation and timely follow-up on payment Handle fixed and intangible asset transactions totaling QAR Multimillion with precise accounting. Fostered the growth of 8 employees by mentoring a diverse finance team, enhancing team competency through targeted training for 5 accountants. Streamlined operations with organized filing for 50000 accounting documents

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Head Of Accounts & Finance Nov 2018 - Aug 2021
Al Tahaluf Food Stuff & Trading- AlKhalaf Group)

Lead the preparation, review, and presentation of monthly,Quartly, annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS. Manage tax submissions, including Corporate Income Tax and Withholding Tax, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and timely filing Enhanced financial reporting efficiency, resulting in a QAR 2 million reduction in operating costs annually Optimized liquidity by managing QAR 25 million in total cash flow through AP and AR processes, achieving timely monthly collection of QAR 15 million in receivables while maintaining strong vendor and customer relationships. Improved cash flow management, increasing working capital reserves by 15% Managed financial operations for a Multimillion FMCG portfolio Supervised accounting procedures for 1,200 transactions monthly Guided the Senior Manager to implement strategic improvements that contributed to revenue growth by 10% organic growth YOY. Reduced financial discrepancies by 30% by implementing new standard operating procedures Managed financial operations for multiple projects annually, overseeing combined budgets totaling over QAR 100 million Supervised 1,200 accounting transactions monthly, overseeing a combined annual budget of QAR 25 million for FMCG operations.

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Credit & Accounts Receivable Head May 2013 - Oct 2018
Qatar National Import and Export Group

Enhance financial integrity by ensuring accurate payments within 45 days for 5000 transactions monthly. Managed a portfolio of customer credit applications totaling QAR 10 ml, resulting in a 20% increase in credit approvals. Maintained accuracy in accounts receivable posting, achieving a 98% accuracy rate for 2,500 transactions in SAP. Supported strategic financial planning by preparing cash flow forecasts based on 24 monthly aging receivables reviews. Enhanced client credit terms by decreasing approval time by 25% by implementing process improvements. Reduced delinquency rates by 20% by revising the credit policy and streamlining collections. Managed a team of 12 accountants overseeing a QAR 600 million revenue portfolio. Handled 2000 accounts with a collective credit limit of QAR 200 million. Enhanced cash flow by QAR 1.2 ml. through enhanced collection strategies and negotiation with key clients