Alaa Fayed, Manager, Risk consultant

Alaa Fayed

Manager, Risk consultant

KPMG

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
20 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :20 years, 3 Months

Manager, Risk consultant at KPMG
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since January 2017

Main industries: Public sector
Main clients: Saudi port authority/ Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO).

Main Activities:

- Project manager for preparing The pro-forma financial statements for Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO)

- Project manager for opening balance of Milling Companies.

- I serve as part of KPMG team which working on converting from cash base to accrual base for Saudi Port Authority (SPA).

Audit Manager at Moore Stephens International
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • October 2016 to December 2016

Moore Stephens International is one of the world's major accounting and business advisory networks providing audit, tax, consultancy and financial services.

Main industries: Investment, Real Estate, Retail, Hotels.
Main clients: MM Group For Industry And International Trade (MTIE)/Ebkot Development & Tourism.

Main Activities:

Manage assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the director/partner, and executing it in compliance with Moore Stephens policies and protocols. When required, I may execute complex audit procedures and lead teams or parts of teams on engagements, depending on the size of the engagement.

Actively establish, maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships and confirm that work delivered to clients is of a high quality. As part of this, I anticipate and identify risks and escalate issues, as appropriate. As an influential member of the team, also help to create a positive learning culture by coaching and counsel junior team members and help them to develop there skills.

Prepare budget and monitor the engagement Matrix and improve the gross margins and increase the fees.

Financial Advisory at Innovera for Interactive Education Technology.
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • May 2016 to September 2016

Innovera Company is a leading Co. in Interactive Education Technology sector.

The total annual turnover for Innovera Co. in 2015 was more than 25 million EGP.

Main Activities:
- Manage the cash flow for the company.
- Develop organization structure.
- Establish authority matrix.
- Establish Company Vision and objectives.
- Establish “policies & procedures” and “business processes”.

Financial controller at Fawaz Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Company
  • Kuwait - Al Farawaniyah
  • July 2014 to March 2016

Fawaz Company is a leading Co. in facility management sector, Trading engineer sector in addition to Air-conditioning sector.

The total annual turnover for Fawaz Co. in 2015 was more than 60 million KWD.

Main Activities:

- Manage accounting and financial systems and maintain full and accurate accounting records.
- Responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements according to IAS, IFRS.
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.
- Provide financial and accounting advice to the CEO and Deputy CEO.
- Ensure compliance with financial legislation.
- Develop and implement purchasing practices and monitor the purchasing system.
- Develop the Chart of Accounts and maintain commitment controls.
- Establish and maintain cash controls.
- Prepare and develop organization structure.
- Formulating financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the board or senior management.
- Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting as compared to budget.
- Establish and develop authority matrix.
- Participate in the preparation of the company “policies & procedures” and “business processes” in coordination of both “Protiviti and Grand Thornton”.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial and policies and procedures.
- Monitor department spending and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
- Evaluate the performance of, and provide training and development opportunities for Finance staff.
- Manage the maintenance and upgrade of financial, payroll and human resources information systems.
- Provide leadership by delegating tasks, responding to staff inquiries and providing overall direction to section employees.

Group Financial Manager at Ijara House Holding Company
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2010 to June 2014

Ijara Company is a leading Co in Automotive and Auction sector.

The total annual turnover for Ijara Co. in 2013 was around 4 million KWD.

Main Activities:
- Oversee financial management of foreign operations to include developing financial and budget policies and procedures.
- Coordinate the preparation of consolidated financial statements (Quarterly, Interim and Year End), financial reports, special analyses, and information reports according to IAS, IFRS.
- Analyze cash flow and expenses to guide business leaders.
- Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.
- Provide financial and accounting advice.
- Establish the Chart of Accounts.
- Prepare and develop organization structure.
- Establish the company policies and procedures for both finance and operation.
- Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry.
- Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
- Approve and coordinate changes or improvements in automated financial and management information systems for the company.
- Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial and policies and procedures.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts.
- Upgrade and develop the financial system.
- Ensure compliance with local and regional requirements.
- Negotiate and Reschedule the loans with the local banks.
- Establish short and long range departmental goals and objectives.
- Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and operational plans, projects, programs, and systems.
- Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
- Assist in obtaining the necessary licenses and insurance required to start a business.
- Member on business development committees.

Member of the Board of Directors at Kayan Holding Company K.S.C.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • January 2014 to June 2014
Senior Auditor at Ernst & Young
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2005 to December 2010

Main industries: Banking, Investment, Real Estate, Contracting and Retail.
Main clients: Gulf Bank/ Ayan leasing/ United Real Estate/ Tijara Real Estate/ Mushrif Trading & Contracting/ Al Ghanim Industrial.

Main Activities:

Client responsibilities
Draw initial conclusions on client queries, being alert to both commercial concerns and technical accuracy and referring upwards if necessary, Perform fieldwork on assigned clients, assisting with the setting of budgets and pricing, scheduling audits, selecting staff and assigning workloads, developing the audit strategy, all within the EY Audit Methodology, and using technology tools, Identify issues for reporting in the management letter, and other communications with management, and drafts the final documents for review by manager and partner, Budget time allocation to assignments and explain variances from budget and collects cash on time, Lead and manage the audit team in the field on large assignments, Supply or attend briefings which are clearly understood on all assignments
Ensure completion of audits/projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

People responsibilities
Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching and mentoring staff.
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for staff.
Contribute to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training Assurance professionals.
Contribute to the maintenance of an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.
Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.

Experience staff at Mazars' Audit Firm, (Mostafa Shawki & Co)
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • January 2004 to December 2005

Main industries: Banking, Manufacturing and Trading
Main clients: National Bank of Egypt/ Dow Chemical/ ABB

Main Activities:

Client responsibilities
Participate in assurance engagements and executing the work plan.
Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining. communication and updating senior team members on progress.
Help prepare for meetings with target management teams, and participate in these meetings.
Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties.
Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel.
Build strong internal relationships within the firm Assurance and across other services.

Your people responsibilities
Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting and retaining assurance professionals.
Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staff.
Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Modern Academy
  • June 2003
High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Al Abed language school
  • June 1999

Bayt Tests

Business Plans Test
Score 78%

Specialties & Skills

Budget Forecast
Planning
Consolidation
Microsoft Windows and Office
Case ware
JE Analysis

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Native Speaker
French
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Time management (Training)
Training Institute:
E&Y
Date Attended:
June 2009
Duration:
27 hours
Basic IFRS Training (Training)
Training Institute:
E&Y
Date Attended:
October 2006
Duration:
45 hours
Audit and Assurance 2 & 3 (Training)
Training Institute:
E&Y
Date Attended:
June 2007
Duration:
45 hours
Presentation skills (Training)
Training Institute:
E&Y
Date Attended:
June 2009
Duration:
27 hours
The Mind of Leader (Training)
Training Institute:
IHH
Date Attended:
March 2013
Duration:
16 hours
Assurance Graduate Induction Program (Training)
Training Institute:
E&Y
Date Attended:
June 2006
Duration:
45 hours
Intermediate IFRS Training (Training)
Training Institute:
E&Y
Date Attended:
December 2008
Duration:
45 hours

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Riding Horse
  • Golf