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SwvlTechnical Accounting And Financial Reporting Advisor
Jul. 2025Responsible for Financial Reporting for statutory reporting in Egypt, UAE, KSA and BVI entities, group consolidation activities. Ensuring treatment accuracy and compliance for technical accounting matters (Capital issuance, warrants, earnouts, ESOPs, etc.). Advising on tax compliance matters, internal control design and effectiveness. Ensuring of accounting standards updates and proper application. Advise on new business activities risks, controls, review and enhance accounting memos for the new treatments.
IWTEGroup Finance Director
Apr. 2025● Co-leading strategic fundraising efforts alongside the CEO, shaping investor narratives, advising on capital structure decisions (equity vs. debt), and refining financial models to align with growth milestones. ● Advising on the design and implementation of governance frameworks, including internal controls and risk management structures tailored to a scaling organization. ● Overseeing the revamp of financial policies and procedures, including SOPs, accounting manuals, and control environments to ensure operational integrity and audit readiness. ● Following and monitoring ESG reporting, including reporting framework and corporate responsibility activities. ● Supporting market expansion into the GCC, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, by guiding regulatory readiness, entity setup, and cross-border financial planning. ● Elevating financial reporting practices, advising on complex accounting treatments and ensuring alignment with best-in-class standards for transparency and investor confidence.
PostExHead of Finance - MENA
Dec. 2024 - Aug. 2025Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaLed the 0-1 phase for GCC expansion with Product and Sales teams, building the finance function, localizing group polices to GCC regulation and operations. Overseeing administrative, compliance, and human resources functions during the startup phase, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory alignment. Managing all tax-related matters, including registration, ongoing filings, and adherence to local tax compliance requirements. Also managing statuary reporting, government submissions.
SwvlInterim CFO
Apr. 2023 - Aug. 2024Dubai, United Arab EmiratesResponsible for overseeing financial operations, driving growth, enhance financial reporting metrics and providing strategic leadership. • Cashflow optimizations of operating cashflows, shifting capital structure to be financed by short term external debt instead of equity financing due to the high cost of capital. • Achieved SWVL's first net profits of $3.05M, marking a significant 102% growth from a previous net losses of $126.6M. Implemented efficient operational mechanisms and focused on effective spending and operational margin enhancement. • Spearheaded financial strategy resulting in a ~1250% growth in share price, escalating from $1.14 in April 2023 to $13.70 as of April, 2024. • Directed financial and compliance functions and co-led HR and Legal departments across diverse regions, including UAE, Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Mexico, and KSA. • Successfully participated and led negotiations with creditors and other stakeholders to recapitalize the company position and stabilize working capital position.
SwvlSenior Finance Manager
Dec. 2021 - Mar. 2023EgyptResponsible for Egypt market, the biggest operating market for SWVL group in both revenue and volume. • Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures that complies with Sarbanes Oxley act and Company policies. • Partnered with business leaders to drive operations and facilitate cross-functional needs from finance department. • Responsible for financial reporting soundness and compliance with accounting standards and regulations and manage negotiations with internal and external auditors. • Regained compliance with statutory reporting requirements and Issued delayed financial statements and tax submissions. • Implemented accounting software for reporting and bookkeeping increasing data accuracy and saving almost 50% of employees worktime. • Implemented automated approval workflows for "Procure to Pay" which created seamless process for business requests.
PwCSenior Associate
Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2021Cairo, EgyptPlanning audit engagements, including assessing risks, determining audit objectives, and developing audit strategies. • Conduct fieldwork, perform audit procedures, and gather evidence to assess the accuracy of financial statements and compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. • Supervise and review the work of junior staff members, providing guidance and feedback to ensure audit procedures are performed effectively and efficiently. • Interaction with clients to gather information, discuss audit findings, and address any questions or concerns they may have regarding the audit process. • Drafting audit reports that summarize findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management and stakeholders. • Was part of PWC Academy giving training for joiners up to 4 years of experience, accounting and auditing courses. • Was part of the starting team for Digital transformation in Egypt and other GCC countries, transforming the traditional ways of auditing and reporting. Worked on multiple projects for internal and external stakeholders.
PwCAssociate
Oct. 2014 - Sep. 2017Cairo , EgyptAssociate at the Core Assurance line service responsible for : Engaged in the planning phase for the audit( performing analytical procedures, understanding the entity, identify risks & risks assessment) Performing audit procedures on the areas that I am responsible for. Performing physical counts for inventory or fixed assets. Reporting to the senior in charge the issues identified (If high complex engagement) Or discuss it with the engagement manager ( In smaller assignments which I am in charge for) Writing reports of the observations and recommendations relating to the audit work (Management letter) Reviewing the preparation of the financial statements along with the related notes and disclosures.
EYGraduate Trainee
Aug. 2014 - Oct. 2014CairoResponsible for assiting the audit team in performing the audit field work and issuing the report on the financial statements.
PwCTrainee
Mar. 2014 - Jun. 2014Cairo-EgyptAs a trainee in the Assurance service department my main responsibilities include :- - Assisting associates and senior to perform their audit assignments. - Preforming audit assignments in client's premises. Audit assignments engaged in : - DB Schenker Egypt Ltd. - Johnson and Johnson Egypt S.A
Vodafone UKInternational account advisor
Jan. 2013 - Jan. 2014Smart Village - CairoAs I was responsible to respond to the UK call center, this experience has: Significantly enhanced my English, in terms of listing (ability to hear and understand native speakers), Speaking (ability to clearly convey messages in a concise and clear manner) and in terms of business writing (reports, notes, emails…etc). Ability to negotiate, absorb and deal with client dissatisfaction and reach a solution that will both enhance the customer experience and preserve the company rights. Main responsibilities include: Answering inquiries by clarifying desired information; researching, locating, and providing information. Resolving problems by clarifying issues; researching and exploring answers and alternative solutions; implementing solutions; escalating unresolved problems. Fulfilling requests by clarifying desired information; completing transactions; forwarding requests
Various Advertising and promotion campaignsMarketing specialist
Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2013Cairo - EgyptI was a part of the following campaigns : Animation team at Porto marina – Mousa Coast & Porto Gulf Innovation marketing solutions – Pepsi & Samsung advertising campaigns B-link marketing solutions – Activia, Mobinil, El Ahly Store &Philips advertising campaigns
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