Shady A.

Profile Summary

Results-driven Chief Accountant with over 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance within multinational and regional firms. Proven expertise in financial reporting, IFRS/GAAP compliance, internal controls, audit management, and ERP systems. Adept at leading teams, optimizing financial processes, managing budgeting and forecasting, and supporting strategic financial decisions. Skilled in financial modeling, payroll systems, and tax compliance. Fluent in English and Arabic.

Professional Experience

•Chief Accountant—Arabian Anti-Piracy Alliance US S-Corp (Jan 2019–Present)

•Managed accurate preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.

•Reduced month-end and year-end close cycle time by 80% through process improvements.

•Implemented internal controls that minimized audit adjustments and improved compliance.

•Led liaison with auditors and regulatory entities, ensuring zero compliance issues.

•Delivered detailed financial analysis, forecasts, and variance reports to support decision-making.

•Supervised a team of 4 accountants, improving overall performance and training.

•Senior Accountant—LS Egypt (Jan 2017–Jan 2019)

•Managed financial reporting and analysis for multi-million EGP construction projects.

•Delivered GAAP/IFRS-compliant statements and oversaw monthly closings.

•Oversaw accounts payable/receivable, contractor payments, and cash flow management.

•Guided junior team members on project-based financial operations.

•Served as the primary contact with the ERP software company for customization and deployment.

•Trained all accounting staff in ERP usage and system updates.

•Led implementation and management of the Odoo Time and Attendance system, training over 100 employees on its use.

•Developed comprehensive Excel-based payroll systems for employees and labor.

•Designed and executed a full accounting and inventory system based on FIFO methodology, enhancing tracking and accuracy.

•Junior Accountant—LS Egypt (Sep 2015–Dec 2016)

•Maintained general ledger accuracy and performed reconciliations.

•Supported payroll, tax filing, and compliance operations.

•Assisted in preparing audit-ready financial statements.

•Junior Accountant — Smart Vision (Aug 2014 – Sep 2015)

•Processed daily transactions including petty cash and bank reconciliation.

•Prepared journal entries and handled vendor billing.

•Junior Accountant—Al Daliel (Feb 2014 – Aug 2014)

•Tracked revenues and managed expenses.

•Supported tax filing and financial statement preparation.

•Junior Accountant—HO Group (May 2013 – Jan 2014)

•Reviewed supplier payments and managed treasury operations.

•Handled cheque issuance and tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (English Section), Accounting

Faculty of Commerce, Mansoura University, Egypt

Sep 2006 – May 2011

Core Skills

Technical: Financial Reporting, IFRS/GAAP, Internal Controls, Auditing, Taxation, Budgeting, Forecasting, Cost Control, Compliance

Tools: ERP Systems (customization and deployment), Odoo, MS Excel (Advanced), Financial Modelling, Time & Attendance Systems

Management: Team Leadership, Staff Training, Performance Improvement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Financial Strategy

Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Deadline Management, Adaptability

Languages

Arabic: NativeEnglish: Fluent