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Ghazi AL Mahayni

CMA-CFM-IVSC
Istanbul

Summary

Experienced CFO with over 20 years of working in Oil & Gas industry across Asia,Africa,Middle east & Europe continents. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Dedicated Finance professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Skilled in financial management, controlling, compliance,feasibility studies, internal audit, external audit, business valuation,valance analysis, planning, forecasting, Cash Flow, Accounting, Internal Audit, Analytical Skills, and Fixed Assets.

Certified finance professional with a CMA and CFM focused on Financial Management from IMA Institute New Jersey, US.

Expert and recognized by the IVSC (International Valuation Standard Council) in London as a corporate member.

Locations worked in : Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Angola & Turkey.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

CFO Business Partner

ACCYBER
istanbul
10.2018 - Current
  • At ACCYBER, as Co-founder I'm directing business consultancy firm to support clients, successfully & efficiently with following high quality services:
  • Elite Business Financial Valuation as per (IVS Standards).
  • Reliable Feasibility studies, with verified inputs.
  • Strong Internal & External Audit as per GAAP & IFRS..
  • Accurate & timely Bookkeeping services.
  • Compliance and legal Taxation services.

Financial Controller

Schlumberger Angola
Luanda
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
  • Mitigated risk by implementing internal controls and safeguards for revenues and expenditures.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Reviewed contracts financially impacting company and counseled executive leaders on impact contracts would have on company operations.
  • Supervised accurate, efficient and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.

Senior Finance Manager

Schlumberger HQ
Kuala Lumpur
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Led Schlumberger HQ finance team,consisted of 20 Financial Analysts,controllers and senior Management Accountants to support global business HQ controller across US, UK, France, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia.
  • With main focus on global business lines financial reporting and KPI performance results.
  • Ensures all financial transactions are recorded in compliance with SLB policies and procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to corporate ethical policies and internal controls. Organize periodic audits internally and assist in external audits.
  • Speed up collection process, and improve payable payment.
  • Timely reporting, and accurate financial statements submission.

Senior Finance Business Partner

Schlumberger Sub-Saharan Africa
Luanda
12.2016 - 07.2017
  • Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
  • Oversaw internal and external audit and formulated corrective action plan for findings and recommendations response.
  • Identified personal development needs and embarked on additional training and education to optimize business outcomes.
  • Analyzed financial position, investigated and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes.
  • Analyzed impact of service changes and proposed cost-effective service redesign and budget adjustments.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.


Head of Finance - Asia

Schlumberger Asia Area
Kuala Lumpur
10.2010 - 12.2013
  • Timely analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Set clear departmental objectives and developed effective strategies to achieve targeted goals.
  • Verified compliance of financial policies and accounting procedures against federal regulations.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Introduced software tools and process improvements to mitigate loss and drive operational growth.
  • Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
  • Assisted with recruiting, interviewing and hiring new department employees.

Senior Management Accountant

Schlumberger Saudi Arabia
AL Khobar
05.2009 - 09.2010
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Generated and compiled internal audits.
  • Supervised team of accounting technicians, liaising between colleagues and management.
  • Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
  • Monitored company sales, spending and budgets.
  • Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
  • Assisted company leaders with financial decisions.
  • Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.

Management Accountant

Schlumberger
Doha
10.2007 - 10.2009
  • Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
  • Identified past financial trends, performed risk management and predicted future outcomes and needs.
  • Controlled and forecasted incomes and expenditures.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.

Cost Controller

Dublin
Damascus
01.2003 - 08.2007
  • Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing and sales tax returns.
  • Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
  • Enhanced quality and currency of financial information by overseeing revenue collection systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Damascus University
Damascus
09.1998 - 09.2001

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Certification

CFM Certified Finance Manager

Accomplishments

Provided Several consultancy and training sessions for:

· Various Finance Topics - Schlumberger Oilfield Services company in Malaysia & Angola.

· CFO Course - ARAMCO Saudi Arabia .

· Financial analysis and budgeting - Rasheed carpentry and construction PVT LTD Maldives.

· Management & Finance course- Indonesia Hajj Fund Indonesia.

·CMA Course - Watan NGO Turkey.

· Finance for Non-Finance candidates - Edgo Oilfield services Libya.

· Finance & Compliance -State Trading Organization plc Maldives.

Training Courses

Attended training courses:

  • WSV Segment Financial Training

Houston, Texas USA 2012

  • Effective communication Skills

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2012

  • Unleash the lead in you

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2011

  • FIT2 training

Dubai, UAE 2009

  • FIT1 training

Abu Dhabi, UAE 2008

Timeline

IVSC

01-2019

CFO Business Partner

ACCYBER
10.2018 - Current

Financial Controller

Schlumberger Angola
01.2017 - 06.2018

Senior Finance Manager

Schlumberger HQ
01.2017 - 01.2018

Senior Finance Business Partner

Schlumberger Sub-Saharan Africa
12.2016 - 07.2017

Head of Finance - Asia

Schlumberger Asia Area
10.2010 - 12.2013

Senior Management Accountant

Schlumberger Saudi Arabia
05.2009 - 09.2010

CFM Certified Finance Manager

01-2008

Management Accountant

Schlumberger
10.2007 - 10.2009

CMA Certified Management Accountant.

01-2007

Cost Controller

Dublin
01.2003 - 08.2007

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Damascus University
09.1998 - 09.2001
Ghazi AL MahayniCMA-CFM-IVSC