Mhd samer Rajo

Dear Sir,

As a qualified finance Manager with over 15 years of experience with big groups in financing management with a strong background in accounting - in a position to build, improve, implement, run, manage all accounting & financial policies - I am confident that my qualifications and experience would match your current requirements. I am bringing to your attention my skills, achievements, planning insight, and ability to facilitate the implementation of ideas as formal projects from the vision stage into operations.

Please find attached my résumé for your review, and should you require any additional information or wish to get in touch with me at your earliest convenience, please feel free to contact me through the number +971 56 7325510 , knowing that I am currently located at Downtown,Dubai.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and best regards.

Mhd Samer Rajo

Finance manager (Feb 2016 – present):
Regency group, hospitality & Restaurants field (Grand Café branches, Amore café boulevard) located in Dubai-UAE
 Establish inventory control system, procedures, records, data flow, documents flow, to ensure of reflecting all physical transactions in the system, and to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
 Select proper software which it can minimize human mistakes to ensure accuracy.
 Evaluate data pertaining to costs to be reduced and to minimize the waste.
 Manage the preparation of the company’s budget, cashflow to avoid unexpected
surprises.
 Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual
performance compared to the business plans.
 Develop and analyze information to assess the current and future financial status of firm.
 Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to upper management while
recommending further courses of action.
 Keep evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and
investment activities, operating systems, budgets, and other financial control functions.
 Plan, direct, and coordinate risk and insurance programs of establishments to control risks
and losses.
Finance & Management consultant (May 2013 – Jan 2016):
Orion Contracting Co. RAK-Abu Dhabi-Dubai. BM Trada (ISO –UKAS- Agent in UAE) Sharjah. Business Without Borders – Dubai.
Interactive Insurance Brokers L.L.C. Dubai. Samaya Medical Center - Abu Dhabi.
Sokoon For Media – Dubai.
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   Finance Manager (2003 - August 2012)
Al Habbal Group / Modern Technology Trading Co. (Nissan, Subaru, Proton, MG, Roewe,
Haima Cars, and Hitachi Elect. Agent, Damascus - Syria).
 Responsible for Designing, building & implementing finance, accounting, documentation, warehouses, and data flow systems of the organization.
 Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, strategic financial planning and analysis, financial accounting, statutory reporting, consolidation of subsidiaries, branches,
management and business metrics reporting, treasury and all general accounting
functions.
 Providing business and financial reporting to senior management (CFO, CEO)
 Ensuring all matters concerning corporate financial policies are carried out as per Group
guidelines.
 Responsible for the overall control of the credit management function.
 Motivate and mentor junior and middle accounting staff (11 accountants).
 Manage the functions of the Internal Audit processes.
 Responsible for policy making and development of internal controls where required.
Finance Manager (2001 - 2003)
Saudi Bin Ladin Group / Al Salem Co. / York Heating & Air Conditioning
(One of Saudi Bin Ladin Group in Damascus - Syria).
 Responsible for building & implementing finance & accounting system of the organization.
 Responsible for all accounting, internal control, financial and cash management items.
 Oversight of an ongoing renovation program including projects, sub contracts and new
proposals.
 Producing budgets, forecasts and business plans.
 Responsible for implementation of all corporate standards for finance and control area of
the projects.
 Responsible for preparation and presentation to Board of Directors monthly reports.
 Ensuring all matters concerning corporate financial policies are carried out as per Group
guidelines.
 Responsible for the overall control of the credit management function.
 Responsible for policy making and development of internal controls where required.
 Administrative management of a staff of 23 employees.
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Finance Manager (1998 - 2000)
Kingdom Holding Group / Riwaq of the Kingdom Co. Ltd.,
(One of Kingdom Holding Group/HRH Prince Al Waleed/), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
 Directing all accounting processes and controls.
 Maintaining and managing general ledger reporting.
 Oversight of an ongoing renovation program including projects, sub contracts and new
proposals.
 Responsible for implementation of all corporate standards for finance and control area of
the projects.
 Responsible for preparation and presentation to Board of Directors monthly reports.
 Manage the functions of the Internal Audit processes.
 Producing budgets, forecasts and strategic plans.
 Consulting, advising and directing divisions operations to achieving company financial
goals.
Chief Accountant (1997 - 1998)
Saudi Bin Ladin Group / United Food & Consumer Goods Co. (One of Saudi Bin Ladin Group in Damascus - Syria).

B.A. Degree, Accounting, Faculty of Economics, 1991, Damascus University, Syria.