Mohamed Elridy

Mahé, Seychelles  +248 2 812 601

midoelreedy@ymail.com  linkedin.com/in/mohamed-
elridy-b3194091

Personal Details:

DOB: 05/12/1988 Place of Birth: Cairo  Nationality:

Egyptian
Gender: Male  Civil Status: Single

Financial Controller Profile

Results-oriented professional with hands on experience in executing financial operations and
accounts management processes. Proven success in resolving billing disputes, maximising cash flow
performance, and accomplishing compliance with company reporting requirement to execute better
decision-making process and initiate best accounting practices. Skilled in improving clarity of
communication of financial information through implementation of GAAP. Demonstrated ability in
coordinating members of staff, preparing commercial finance plans, and resolving impending issues.
Proven expertise in:

 Accounts Management  Budget, Forecast & Control

 Financial Reporting  Financial & Revenue Analysis
 Cost Reduction & Mitigation  Team Building & Development
 Audit & Compliance Assurance  Revenue & Profit Growth

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
JA Enchanted Island Resort – Mahé, Seychelles
Accounts Manager, 2016 to Present
Progressed through a number of specialised roles and gained in-depth knowledge regarding the
management of accounting and financial matters within fast-paced environment. Promote
accountability and transparency by delivering accurate and up-to-date financial records. Implement
compliance with company’s polices and procedure to assure seamless operation of physical
inventories for all supplies and operating equipment. Maximise cash flow performance through
internal control improvement by assuring effective management of credit/collection, disbursements,
deposits, and remittances.. Secure contracts, leases, insurance policies, licenses, and all legal and
financial documents by collaborating with internal and external auditors regarding company’s

Continued…
 Mohamed Elridy  Page 2

requirements. Assure authorisation of all purchases, enrol purchase requests in check EAM system,
and perform VAT calculation and government tax related operations.
Key Contributions:
 Oversaw team performance and effectively communicate with staff to boost employee morale.
 Established improvement in company's cash position by 368%.
 Accomplished reduction in other expenses by 6% and cost of sale by 2%.
 Reduced other expenses from 31% to 19% by identifying areas of improvement and deploying
best practices.
 Acknowledged by senior management for increasing GOP by 44% and EBITDA by 235% within
one year.

Accounts Supervisor, 2014 to 2016

Improved decision-making process by maintaining accurate database, including preparing the
monthly Journal entries and updating the financial system/general ledger. Timely formulated financial
statements, budgets, and forecasts for head office. Drafted, analysed, and reconciled balance sheet,
including fixed assets, inventory, bank, payable/receivable accounts, and payroll to facilitate month
end processes. Managed reconciliation and filing of VAT returns and purchasing control.
Key Contributions:
 Gradually slashed other expenses, such as 2014, 31%, 2015, 19%, 2016 18%, and 2017 17% by
conducting cost and benefit analyses.
 Reduced total overhead expenses from 69%, to 24% within three years.
 Increased departmental profit by 32% and 37% respectively through significant reduction in
transportation costs by 21% in 2016 and 30% in 2017.

Al Wajba Manpower Company, Doha, Qatar

Accountant, 2011 to 2013
Created monthly payroll and maintained relevant file/records. Monitored and supervised general
ledger detail, trial balance, and monthly journal entries.
Key Contribution:
 Streamlined company’s financial operations by producing and implementing best in class
policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

ACCA (continue), Bachelor Degree in Accounting