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ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL GROUP OF Co. Bab Rizq Jameel (BRJ) and Community Initiatives (ALJCI)
- Corporate Finance Director – International Operations
2010 - maintenant
I am currently supervising the implementation of a new ERP, IPO for a Microfinance Institution, Reporting Structure and building KPIs, Group Consolidation and audited F/S, Preparation of Policies & Procedures Manual, Finance Structure to cope with the rapid expansion, and day to day operations in HO KSA, Egypt, Syria, Morocco, and Turkey. Establishment is in process in Algeria, UK, and UAE
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ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL GROUP OF Co. (TOYOTA) – Overseas HO - Beirut
- Corporate Deputy Finance Director
2007 - 2010
Head Offices are based in Beirut (Lebanon), with operations spread in 11 countries mainly Algeria, Morocco, Syria, Egypt, Turkey, UK, Germany, China, Japan, Sudan, and Monaco. Main activities are related to vehicles & parts distribution & after sales services of Lexus, Toyota, Daihatsu, & recently Hino trucks & Subaru.
JD: Supervision, coaching, and follow up over Country Finance Directors and HO treasury, budgeting and reporting, consolidation, audit, compliance, ERP implementations, and daily operations.
Note: August 2008 – October 2009, I was on interim basis covering the role of Regional Finance Director – North Africa and reporting to HO FD
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ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL GROUP OF Co. (TOYOTA) – North Africa
- Regional Finance Director - North Africa
2006 - 2007
Head Offices are based in Casablanca (Morocco) and Algiers (Algeria), with branches and main warehouses spread over the main cities. The main activities are related to the vehicles and parts distribution and after sales services of Lexus, Toyota, Daihatsu, & recently Hino trucks & Subaru
Supervision, coaching, and follow up over two finance divisions in Algeria and Morocco each headed by a Country Finance Director with roles similar to the one I had as a Finance Director in Syria
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ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL GROUP OF Cos. (TOYOTA) – Syria
- Country Finance Director
2003 - 2006
Operations in Syria are part of ALJ Overseas Operations. The number of employees is approximately 300. Head Office is based in Tartous Free Zone – Syria, with branches and main warehouses spread over the main cities. The main activities are related to the vehicles and parts distribution and after sales services of Lexus, Toyota, and Daihatsu.
Number of subordinates: 1 Accounts Manager, 6 Chief Accountants, 5 Senior Accountants, 10 Accountants, 6 Cashiers, + 1 secr.
Implementation of Oracle Financials
First time adoption of IFRS
Preparation of yearly budgets and forecasts
Treasury Management and relationship with banks
Maintaining relationship with External and Internal Auditors and follow up on deliverables
Review of monthly closing reports and financial analysis
Continuous amelioration of processes based on new technologies
Implementation of new Chart of Accounts based on IFRS and local Standards
Introduction of Continuous Professional Education Support Program to help Finance Associates obtain professional qualifications
Continuous on the job training and coaching for Finance Associates
Introduction of Finance Associate Performance Evaluation and KPIs and Implementation of Bonus Scheme based on balanced scorecard
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ABDUL LATIF JAMEEL GROUP OF Cos. (TOYOTA) Jeddah – Saudi Arabia.
- Internal Audit, Acting GM
1998 - 2003
ALJ is an international group with Head Office based in Jeddah – Saudi Arabia, and operations spread over USA, UK, Monaco, China, Japan, Turkey, Morocco, Algeria, Sudan, Syria, and mainly Saudi Arabia. The main activities are related to the vehicles and parts distribution and after sales services of Lexus, Toyota, and Daihatsu. www.alj.com
March 1998 – August 1999 Senior Auditor
September 1999 – December 2000 Internal Audit Manager
January 2001–September 2003 Senior Manager–Internal Audit, Acting GM
Number of subordinates: 2 supervisors, 1 Senior, 5 Semi Seniors, 6 Assistants, + 1 secr.
Review, Issuance, discussion of Audit Reports to/with clients and TOP management
Reporting directly to Director of IA & MD of Shareholders’ Affairs
Preparation of yearly audit plans and allocation of available resources
Performance of Special Assignments at shareholders’ request in KSA and overseas. {Major Fraud Investigations, Management takeover, Due diligence, Liquidation, supervision and review of external auditors work}
Continuous amelioration of Audit Approach based on the changes in technology and Business Environment.
Preparation & Implementation of New Standard Indexing
Organizing in-house trainings
Encouraging employees, at all levels, to take 2-3 weeks for research & training preparation on a chosen subject, & train other colleagues.
Amelioration of Internal Audit Employees Performance Evaluation.
Implementation of Bonus Scheme based on balanced scorecard
Preparation of IA’s Manual (Quick Guide) to be used during fieldwork
Application of 5S in IA Department
Audits covered 1) Automotive operations 2) Real Estate 3) Home Appliances 4) Installment and Leasing 5) Advertising 6) Jewelry Co.
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DELOITTE Beirut - Lebanon
- Senior Auditor 2
1993 - 1998
Plan, perform, review of the Audit fieldwork and report writing. Reporting directly to the Manager and/or Partner in Charge. Audits cover 1) Commercial Banks 2) Public Utilities (Power Plants) 3) Industries (Cement, Steel, Light Metal, Detergents, & others) 4) Iron Ore Mining-Mauritania 5) Hotels-Mauritania 6) Social Welfare Institutions 7) Special Industries (Casinos)
