Dedicated Financial Manager with over 20 years of quantifiable achievement.Combine expert visionary, strategic, and tactical
financial expertise with strong qualifications in all areas of accounting that produce bottom-line results and financial strength.
Instrumental in achieving significant cost reductions and revenue/profit improvements through re-engineering, team
building, and leadership expertise.
MOHAMED IBRAHIM ABOU ARIDA
Address: Dubai, united arab emirates
Email: [email protected]
Phone: + (971) 55 463 0360
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mohamed-ibrahim- mba-a7980518a
Finance Manager
S.A contracting LLC, United Arab Emirates | Jan 2019 – Present
 Monitor accounting entries including GL and other accounting records in addition to leading a finance
team for proper handling of full spectrum of accounts, general ledger, receivables, payables,
inventory, assets, payroll .
 Manage monthly reporting system, maintained cash flow and planned strategic financial controls.
 Ensure effective execution of various activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable,
bank reconciliation and financial auditing.
 Ensure that all financial statements are prepared in line with the company policies as per the
Generally accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Standards for Financial
Reporting (IFRS).
 revisions of budgets, preparing periodical forecasts and any changes needed
 Review and evaluat various financial statements and conducted cost/benefit analysis, further
determining areas of concerns/weakness; implemented efficient initiatives to minimise such issues.
 Liaise with banks for negotiating or applying new credits, or others
 Prepare annual audit file with supporting schedules and notes while coordinating with the auditors to
successfully execute and complete audits.
 Offer advice to the management on new investment ventures as well as business decisions
 Maintain the financial health of the company’s .
 Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
 managing VAT return process, ensuring ongoing correct VAT bookings and ledger reconciliations
 Chasing debts
Finance `Manager
ESCO Construction Co , Saudi Arabia | Sep 2009 – Jun 2017
 collating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial
statements
 reviewing accounts payable run and their authorization, Ensure that all suppliers are paid on a timely
basis and in line with the agreed terms
 Analysing competitors and market trends;
 Developing financial management mechanisms that minimise financial risk
 Strategically led and ensured smooth running of the accounting and financial operations while
evaluating financial reports, accounting record and process controls.
 Forecast fund requirements, controlled budget, planned business activities, processed tax payments
and returns, declared tenders offers and overseen purchasing activities.
 Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the business
 producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines
 managing budgets
 Help management make financial decisions
 Represent the company in its meetings with financial service providers banks, , investment banks,
fund managers, and insurance corporations.
EMPLOYMENT LANDSCAPE
 ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
 Master’s Degree in Business Administration – Accounting (MBA) | 2002
 Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting 1987
 PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 5th Jun, 1965
Nationality: Egyptian
Languages: English and Arabic
Financial consultant (Real estate- investment)
Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Saudi Arabia | Aug 2004 – Sep 2008
Manage monthly reporting, budgeting, strategic planning financials, forecast, and cash flowMake recommendations concerning business policy, resource allocation, and strategic planning activities to improve bottom-line financial performance
Provide vision and direction on occupancy goals and incentives which increased revenue by $20 M.
Manage audits, cash and credit management, negotiation of lease agreements, and annual financial reporting.
Exercise initiative and persistence in ongoing implementation which led to elimination of duplicate functions and tighten efficiency measures.
•Work closely with owners to develop viable financial and operational strategic plan while supporting real estate, leasing,
Accounting Manager
Al-Rajhi Manufacturing co. , Saudi Arabia | Jul 1996 – Dec 2004
Coordinates the activities of the plant in the areas of accounting costs and budgets through the review of the operations and the criteria used for developing cost standards and expense budgets to establish an acceptable base for measuring product cost, expense control and plant performance
. overseeing a team of Accountants in the month end close
Lead the budgeting/forecasting
Cost Accounting: review plant expenses, accurate inventory costing, review of manufacturing order reports for costing and investigate variances
Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor.
Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures
Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports
Making estimates of new and proposed product costs
Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
 Master’s Degree in Business Administration – Accounting (MBA) | 2002
 Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting 1987
 PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 5th Jun, 1964
Nationality: Egyptian
Languages: English and Arabic