Hatem Al Banna

Highly accomplished and dedicated AVP holding a master's degree and CMA along with fluency in English and Arabic. Over 16 years of progress managerial experience in the finance function working at the Group level in the UAE market. Successful background in leading Finance Transformation and Technology Implementation. Proven track record of leadership in Finance Performance Management and Project / Program Management. Exceptional communication skills, Fintel & Financial Modeling, paired with an outstanding level of emotional intelligence. Decisive, analytical, and results-driven leader possessing an in-depth ability to work across divisional and departmental lines in managing issues with competing priorities.

Founder & CEO, Start-up Accounting and Financial Consultancy . 04/2020 - present

Dubai Islamic Bank (Dubai, UAE)                             06/2003 – 03/2020

AVP, Budgeting Control & Analysis – Finance Department, 01/2015 – 03/2020

Senior Manager, Financial Analysis & MIS, 06/2008 – 12/2014

Manager, MIS & Financial Reporting – Finance Department, 01/2007 – 05/2008

Manager, Head of Shares & Payables – Finance Department, 01/2006 – 12/2006

DIB, Head of Shares Section – Investment Banking, 01/2005 – 12/2005

DIB, Financial Analyst – Finance Department, 06/2003 – 12/2004

HSBC Bank (Dubai, UAE)                                         12/1999 – 05/2003

Client Services Supervisor – Payment & Cash Management Department, 01/2002 – 05/2003

Reconciliation Clerk – Area Accounting Department, 12/1999 – 12/2001

• CMA – Institute of Management Accountant (Montvale, NJ), 08/2019

Heriot-Watt University – Dubai Campus (Edinburgh, UK), 09/2010 – 11/2011

Master’s in International Business Management with Finance

University of Cambridge, Cambridge International Examination, (Cambridge, UK), 03/2008 – 06/2010

Postgraduate Diploma in Management

The International University (TIU) (Missouri, USA), 01/2000 – 12/2002

BBA

Emirates Institute of Banking & Finance (Sharjah, UAE), 09/1998 – 12/1999

In Conjunction with the Institute of Canadian Bankers

Higher Diploma Certificate (ICB Program)