Highlights:Successfully managed and optimized annual financial budgets exceeding $40M across multiple industrial and commercial sectors. I spearheaded a strategic cost-reduction initiative that enhanced overall operational efficiency by 15% and implemented an automated reporting system that improved financial data accuracy and decision-making speed for the executive board.

Skills:Accounting, Financial Analysis, Cost control, Financial Reporting, Cash flow management, Forcasting

Goal:To leverage my 10+ years of expertise as a CFO and Financial Advisor to drive financial growth and operational efficiency within a leading US organization. My goal is to utilize my MBA background and extensive experience in strategic planning, and multi-million dollar budget management to enhance profitability and ensure robust financial compliance in a challenging executive role.

Membership:Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) - Member, Syrian Association for Financial and Accounting Professions (SAFAP) - Member

Certification:CMA Candidate, Project Management Professional (PMP) Training - New Horizons, Advanced Financial Excel & Data Analytics - Macquarie University & University of Arizona, Strategic Business English - University of Arizona

Honor:Scaling Multi-Sector Financial Operations Description: Successfully scaled financial frameworks across diverse sectors including Aluminum, Concrete, and Retail. Ensured 100% fiscal stability and regulatory compliance during rapid expansion phases, optimizing capital allocation for new business units. Professional Recognition: Financial Crisis Management Description: Recognized for strategic steering of liquidity and financial stability during volatile market conditions. Maintained zero-interruption in project funding and debt-service coverage through proactive cash flow management and risk mitigation.

Chief Financial Officer 07/2019 - 09/2024
Riyada for Battery and Lead Industries, Damascus, Damascus Governorate Syrian Arab Republic
Industry: Batteries
Strategic CFO leading the financial operations of a major industrial manufacturer. Responsible for long-term financial planning, multi-million dollar budget management. Proven track record in driving fiscal stability through automated reporting, capital expenditure (CAPEX) optimization, and aligning financial strategies with large-scale industrial growth.
Strategic Leadership: Developed and executed corporate financial strategies, ensuring 100% alignment between annual budgets and organizational development goals. Financial Governance: Managed all aspects of annual audits and quarterly reviews, ensuring full regulatory compliance and reporting accuracy. Systems Innovation: Designed and implemented an automated weekly financial reporting system, enhancing operational transparency and real-time decision-making. Performance Analysis: Conducted deep-dive analysis of ROI, Capital Expenditures (CAPEX), and depreciation schedules to optimize investment activities and profit plans. Cost & Pricing Strategy: Monitored variable contributions and sales performance, implementing cost-reduction strategies that significantly improved industrial productivity. Operations Oversight: Supervised group-wide financial documentation, cash flow management, and large-scale warehouse/fixed asset inventories. Team Management: Led and mentored the finance department, establishing high-performance criteria and ensuring professional development for all staff members. Financial Reporting: Prepared comprehensive periodic financial statements and trial balances, providing senior management with actionable insights to drive growth.--
Group Tax and Financial Advisor 01/2017 - 11/2024
Pro Invest Holding Group, Damascus, Damascus Governorate Syrian Arab Republic
Industry: Investment & Holding Companies
Financial and Tax Advisor providing strategic guidance to a diverse holding group and its five subsidiaries. Specialized in cost analysis, tax strategy development, and financial planning across industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring full regulatory compliance for multi-million dollar projects.
Key Advisory Projects & Achievements: National Company for Aluminum Manufacturing (NAC): Analyzed manufacturing costs and identified key opportunities for expense reduction, enhancing overall profit margins. Al-Feniq Plastic Manufacturing & Recycling: Developed financial feasibility studies and tax strategies for recycling operations and industrial expansion. Damascena Commercial Mall: Provided financial oversight and revenue analysis for large-scale retail operations, focusing on fiscal efficiency. Zahid Livestock Farm: Advised on agricultural cost modeling and inventory management to optimize livestock production cycles. United Company for Mix Concrete: Streamlined financial reporting processes and monitored logistics costs to ensure budget compliance. Group-wide Tax Strategy: Designed and implemented tax-efficient structures for all subsidiaries, ensuring 100% compliance with national financial regulations and zero-finding audits.--
Chief Accountant 01/2016 - 07/2017
ITOS Company (Information Technology Online Services), Damascus, Damascus Governorate Syrian Arab Republic
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Detailed-oriented Chief Accountant with expertise in IFRS/GAAP standards within the IT sector. Responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring rigorous internal controls, and managing full-cycle month-end and year-end closings. Specialized in financial reporting, external audit coordination, and asset management.
Financial Reporting GAAP: Prepared and reviewed comprehensive financial statements, including Balance Sheets and Cash Flow reports, ensuring 100% compliance with international standards. Audit Coordination: Led the readiness for annual external audits and tax inspections, ensuring zero-finding results through meticulous general ledger reconciliations. Operations Management: Supervised daily accounting activities and managed the accounts payable/receivable cycles to optimize working capital. Internal Controls: Developed and implemented robust accounting policies and procedures that improved financial data accuracy and operational efficiency. IT Asset Management: Collaborated with IT and Procurement to manage the capitalization and depreciation of hardware/software assets, conducting periodic audits of digital licenses and equipment. Budgeting & Forecasting: Provided critical support in budget preparation and variance analysis, delivering actionable insights for strategic financial decision-making.--
Chief Accountant 01/2016 - 07/2017
ITOS Company (Information Technology Online Services), Damascus, Damascus Governorate Syrian Arab Republic
Industry: Information Technology (IT)
Detailed-oriented Chief Accountant with expertise in IFRS/GAAP standards within the IT sector. Responsible for leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring rigorous internal controls, and managing full-cycle month-end and year-end closings. Specialized in financial reporting, external audit coordination, and asset management.
Financial Reporting GAAP: Prepared and reviewed comprehensive financial statements, including Balance Sheets and Cash Flow reports, ensuring 100% compliance with international standards. Audit Coordination: Led the readiness for annual external audits and tax inspections, ensuring zero-finding results through meticulous general ledger reconciliations. Operations Management: Supervised daily accounting activities and managed the accounts payable/receivable cycles to optimize working capital. Internal Controls: Developed and implemented robust accounting policies and procedures that improved financial data accuracy and operational efficiency. IT Asset Management: Collaborated with IT and Procurement to manage the capitalization and depreciation of hardware/software assets, conducting periodic audits of digital licenses and equipment. Budgeting & Forecasting: Provided critical support in budget preparation and variance analysis, delivering actionable insights for strategic financial decision-making.--
Accountant 01/2014 - 12/2015
Amir-Shamal Company, Damascus, Damascus Governorate Syrian Arab Republic
Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (Air Compressors)
Dedicated Accountant with foundational experience in the industrial machinery sector. Specialized in maintaining accurate financial records, bank reconciliations, and payroll management. Proven ability to ensure data consistency and support complex financial operations within a high-precision manufacturing environment.
General Ledger Management: Accurately prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by analyzing financial data to ensure fiscal integrity. Financial Reconciliation: Performed rigorous bank statement reconciliations with the general ledger, significantly enhancing overall financial reporting accuracy. Cash Flow Monitoring: Managed all accounts receivable and payable transactions, ensuring optimized collection cycles and timely disbursements. Payroll & Benefits: Directed payroll processing for technical staff, ensuring precise application of salary scales, deductions, and employee benefits. Cost Control: Audited employee expense claims and operational costs, ensuring strict compliance with internal policies and budgetary measures. Audit Support: Maintained meticulously organized financial documentation to facilitate smooth monthly closings and successful internal audits. Departmental Collaboration: Partnered with production and procurement teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and seamless industrial operations--
Financial Consultant & Business Advisor 11/2014 - current
Cornerstone Finance & Advisory (In Development), Beirut, Beirut Governorate Lebanon
Industry: Management Consulting
Financial Consultant collaborating with leading Business Development firms to provide high-level financial restructuring and SME advisory. Currently establishing 'Cornerstone Finance & Advisory' to deliver specialized services in financial modeling, cost-optimization, and operational excellence for diverse industrial and agricultural sectors.
Strategic Turnaround: Rescued distressed companies by redesigning business models, moving operations from net losses to sustainable profitability. Revenue Growth (30%): Led a major turnaround for a poultry producer by implementing international barcoding and premium packaging standards, securing placements in tier-1 hypermarkets. Operational Optimization: Developed a statistical tracking system for livestock farms, achieving peak Feed Conversion Ratios (FCR) and enhancing product quality. Inventory & Waste Control: Engineered strict inventory management protocols that eliminated operational waste and ensured 100% data alignment between physical stock and financial records. Export Readiness: Managed ISO certification and rebranding for an olive oil facility, enhancing market competitiveness and preparing the brand for international export.--

Damascus University 10/2012 - 02/2017
Damascus, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Business Administration
A rigorous 4-year academic program specializing in Business Administration. The curriculum provided a comprehensive foundation in Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Organizational Behavior, and Management Principles. This degree developed the analytical and quantitative skills necessary for advanced financial leadership and strategic decision-making in a competitive business environment.