Shereen M. Elhadi is a finance professional with over 20 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, and financial reporting. She is currently seeking a new position. Her experience includes roles as a Budget & Planning Manager, Finance Manager, and Chief Accountant. She has extensive skills in accounting, financial analysis, budget preparation, and internal controls.

1. SHEREEN M. ELHADI
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  +966 556363202  shree2000_1999@hotmail.com
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
An enterprising professional experienced in financial planning, business Projection,
Operation Budget & Financial Controlling, looking for a challenging assignment to
apply 20+ years of experience, knowledge and skills to contribute to the operations of
a progressive and professionally managed company. Proven expertise in managing
large-scale processes in diverse business verticals and consistently completing allotted
projects to deliver sustainable, KPI compliant results. Adept at managing the budget &
finance function with accurate inter-company reconciliations and detailed reports.
SKILLS
 budgeting, forecasting, strategic financial planning and analysis, statutory reporting.
 Consolidation of subsidiaries, management and business metrics reporting.
 Financial Analysis, Financial Projection Preparation, Financial Reporting.
 Business Management, Control Measures, Financial Controlling.
 Specializes in revenue projections and income analysis statements.
 Accounting Procedures, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting
 Leadership, Team Management, Work Allocation Planning
 Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Corporate Presentations
 MS Office, Internet & Business Applications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUDGET & PLANNING MANAGER, AUG 2004 - PRESENT
SAUDI DISTRIBUTION CO.- SUBSIDIARY OF SAUDIRESEARCH & MARKETING GROUP, (RIYADH, KSA)
Achievements:
 Responsible for the budget function of the company with particular focus on accomplishing targets,
managing revenue and cost, standardizing processes and maintaining company profits.
 Designed the financial control policy and procedures of the company, set up systems and established
internal controls in the form of report generation and regular management reporting.
 In-charge of ERP system implementation.
 Designed and implemented computerized warehouse & finance systems to ensure process adherence and
early detection of procedural / functional problems and human errors.
Key Responsibilities:
 Fully focus financial figures regards target, revenue generation, cost and expenses control, strategic
planning, workforce, warehouse, and more
 Handling operation of annual budget and Projection, oversee revenues and cost varies from adequate
target, analyses of variances and recommend revision of plan.
 Oversee risk of business circulation and global business changes to handle financial management arising
out of non-payment.
 Consolidate financial reports gathered from various branches in the company, reconcile to prepare final
consolidated reports and present company’s performance in financial terms to the management and
company board.
 Review the financial management systems of the company and suggest specific changes required to
improve performance and control mechanism.
 Provide relevant information to the management to finalize capital investment and expansion plans.
 Prepare a healthy balance between cash inflows and cash outflows for a Projection period to sustain the
liquidity position of the company.

2. SHEREEN M. ELHADI
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  +966 556363202  shree2000_1999@hotmail.com
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FINANCE MANAGER, OCT 2001 – JUL 2004
ARAB ACADEMY FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, (CAIRO, EGYPT)
Achievements:
 As member of the policy formulation and implementation team, participated in operational planning
activity in line with overall KPIs decided by the management for every function in the company.
 Designed highly sensitive internal control measures to ensure that the minutest of process deviations are
identified and reported promptly.
Key Responsibilities:
 Directed the accounting & finance team, supervised the maintenance of internal database and generated
key performance reports for submission during management review meetings.
 Responsible for cash flow analysis, maintained a favorable liquidity position of the company and
analyzed working capital requirements to procure finance from approved sources.
 Prepared cost sheets to evaluate expenses, oversee sales and activities to ensure optimum profits.
 Supported the capital expenditure planning activity through provision of relevant financial information &
analysis, fund flow statements and communicated the depreciation fund available; suggested appropriate
sources of finance for large capital outlays.
 Responsible for allocation of financial resources based on the annual operating budget and departmental
requirements.
 Conducted project feasibility studies to assess profitability and viability of various sales, marketing,
conducted cost-benefit analysis and recommended the most suitable options for actual project
implementation to ensure reduction of project overheads.
 Examined financial statements, profit & loss account and balance sheet prepared by the accounting team,
verified accuracy and submitted financial reports to the senior management.
 Liaised with statutory auditors during annual financial audits and responded with concrete information on
queries raised by the audit team; supervised preparation of interim accounts for internal audits.
 Handled statutory compliance, external audits and payment of tax as per rules;
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT, OCT 1996 – AUG 2001
NATIONAL INVESTMENTS CO. (CAIRO, EGYPT)
Designation Chronology:
 Jan 2000 - Aug 2001: Chief Accountant
 Oct 1997 - Jan 2000: Accountant
Achievements:
 Worked at Egyptian stock market with national bank of Egypt team, design accounting processes and
developed a robust reporting structure to ensure transparency in daily operations.
 Interacted with branch offices across the globe to effectively manage transactions, orders and inter-
company payments and followed the company’s international communication.
Key Responsibilities as Chief Accountant:
 Contributed to the development of strategic management plans and administered function-wise activities
to maintain operational excellence.
 Supervised the activities of the accounting department, assigned daily / weekly / monthly tasks and
directed the team to complete activities as per schedule; oversaw maintenance of accounting records and
documentary proofs for audit purposes.
 Assisted in the preparation of the annual operating budget and functional budgets, monitored the
implementation of the budget and analyzed the causes in case of variance.
 Responsible for the cash management function, prepared working capital forecasts, ascertained cash
required for daily / monthly operations and maintained sufficient liquidity to fund contingent expenses.

3. SHEREEN M. ELHADI
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  +966 556363202  shree2000_1999@hotmail.com
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 Supervised the preparation of subsidiary books of accounts and completed daily verification of entries
against invoices generated for actual.
 Calculated turnover ratios to ascertain performance, studied the cash conversion cycle and suggested
process changes, discussed changes required in policy, submitted reports for management approval.
 Responsible for the reconciliation and consolidation of inter-company accounts as per accounting
standards; presented relevant observations on company performance through such analysis.
Key Responsibilities as Senior Accountant:
 Maintained books of accounts, verified the accuracy of accounting records inputted by the data entry
executive and ensured adherence with standard accounting practices and processes.
 Tracked accrued income and prepaid expenses and provided appropriate accounting treatment, prepared
the trial balance, consolidated branch-wise and finalized books of accounts for annual report preparation.
 Extended credit to customers according to the credit policy of the company followed up with them to
ensure timely collections and maintained favorable cash & bank position for adequate liquidity.
 Processed vendor / supplier payments as per contractual terms & conditions and guaranteed availability
of supplies & stationery to ensure uninterrupted operations,
 Liaised with bank personnel, prepared bank reconciliation statements, verified the deposits recorded in
company’s bank accounts against relevant transactions, operated the bank accounts as authorized
company representative and facilitated payments (Cheque issue, utility bills payment, remittance etc.).
 Handled sales tax payment and filing for the company.
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
Oct 2000 to Jul 2004: Lecturer, at Syndicate of Commercial Professions, (CAIRO, EGYPT)
Tasks handled: educator in the field of Commerce, basics of accounting, business communication, and book
keeping, using accounting software, prepare simple financial reports and all types of quantitative records.
Oct 1996 to Oct 1997: Accountant, Temo Tours Co., (CAIRO, EGYPT)
Tasks handled: Book-keeping and Accounting with Daily, monthly & quarterly closure of books of
accounts, Sales accounting AR & AP management, Bank reconciliation statement preparation & record-
keeping, Payroll administration, Inventory management & accounting
EDUCATION
 Master’s degree – (Cairo University 2002).
 Diploma of financial origination- (Cairo University 1998).
 B.Sc. In Commerce – (Cairo University 1996).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Trainings and Workshops
 Zakat and Tax evaluation - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh (Riyadh 2007).
 Capital Markets analyses - Syndicate Commerce (Cairo 2003).
 Portfolio management – National Bank of Egypt (Cairo2001).
PERSONAL INFORMATION
 Citizenship: Egyptian.
 Date of Birth: 02/07/1974
 Marital Status: Married with 4 children.
 Language: English and Arabic.