Description

WAEL  HELOW

[email protected]

00970 599 216 086

00970 567 216 086

  Education

BA, Finance, Arizona State University, USA                      

Software Test Engineer – Microsoft Corp.                          

Stock Broker License, PSE                                           

MBA in International Management – In Progress (ASU)                       

Overview & Technical Skills

·        Banking experience (4 years with Bank One, currently Chase Bank, 4 years with Arab Bank)

·        IT Experience – Microsoft Corp

·        Proficiency in computer programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

·        Strong oral and written communication skills both in English & Arabic , basic knowledge in Hebrew

·        Ability to collaborate effectively across teams to achieve desired outcomes.

·        Excellent interpersonal, leadership and negotiations skills

·        Ability to adapt different working environments in a very short time and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Experience:

Aged Care Association – Gaza 05/2017 – Current

Finance Manager

·        Financial management and Petty Cash Responsibility

·        Ensure preparation of pay slips and organize payment transfers

·        Maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting system

·        Prepare the monthly close documents for bank and cash books

·        Monitor bank accounts and monthly cash counts

·        Validate invoices sent by suppliers before payments with validation

HelpAge International – UK 7/2015 – 8/2016

Finance and Support Service Manager

·        Responsible for daily cash handling and reporting for Gaza expenses and follow up reporting for all country office accounts

·        Establishing and maintaining effective procedures and systems for financial management and control in compliance with HelpAge International and donor requirements.

·        Maintaining systems of monthly monitoring of project expenditure against budget using HelpAge current accounting system and monitoring system and support the Country Director and Project Coordinators/budget holders to be familiar at all times with the financial status of the projects.

·        Responsible for the Internal monthly financial reports for country office, using the current accounting system.

·        Managing cash flow, ensuring that regular and accurate transfer requests are made from HelpAge HQ

·        Taking the lead in Monthly-, mid-year- and annual expenditure forecasts for HelpAge and partners.

·        Working with partners, helping set up accounting systems and procedures that are required by HelpAge.

·        Support Programmes staff in the production of project budgets and proposals, advising on assumptions, risks and opportunities contained within the budgets.

Human resources;

·        Supporting the Country Director in the development and implementation of performance management, human resource policies and procedures.

·        Identifying finance-, logistics- training needs of staff

·        Ensuring compliance of human resource policies and local labor laws

·        Taking the lead to implement staff performance process

Logistic & Security:

·        Ensuring rapid and relevant responses (within 3 days) to logistical needs and situations

·        Ensuring that there are accurate and updated assets and inventory records

·        Ensuring effective procurement is conducted according to procurement policy

 

MSF (MEDICINS SANS FRONTIERS-SPAIN) 6/2012 – 10/2013

Nigeria - Ethiopia

Finance and Administration Manager

·        Provide MSF with complete, accurate and timely financial reports and control

·        Maintain effective control over cash and bank to balances ensure that cash in hand and bank reconcile with accounting records.

·        Ensuring MSF internal procedures and international standards are adhered to in all areas of operations including child protection policy.

·        Preparing all local staff payroll in the field, logistics and medical referral expenses

·        Conducting monthly and weekly staff meetings to resolve all outstanding issues and planning for weeks and months a head.

·        Manage and undertake local internal audits of the field and sub-offices including implemented projects

·        Coordination with logistics and Field’s managers on all security issues.

 

 

 

 

 

GVC, Italy - Gaza Office      2006 – 2007 & 2011 - 2012

Finance/Admin & Logistic Manager

·        Preparation and management of payroll for local staff, Procurement of office Supplies, issuing bank checks to staff and suppliers, withdrawals, reconciliation and account maintenance for all Projects

·        Overseeing financial management and control; of project spending

·        Assure all transactions and procurement are budgeted, properly approved and all supported documents are attached to keep a good system of control.

·        Account Payable/Receivable, monthly budgets, cash flows, petty cash, Treasury management and money transfers

·        Responsible for all Logistics and procurement transactions.

 

Microsoft Corporation – Washington, USA   2001 – 2006

Software Test Engineer

·        As a Test Engineer, I was involved in Setting up Test environment, preparation of test specifications, test data and reports.

·        Preparing and executing Test Plans on Operating Systems (Windows)

·        Working with Dev/PM and Test Teams on testing tactics, designs, and quality control

·        Hardware and software trouble shoot and network configurations

 

Arab Bank - Gaza                                                               1995 - 1999

Program Manager/Financial Analyst/Senior Loan Officer/CSR

Chase Manhattan Bank – Phoenix, Arizona USA            1991 – 1994

·        Responsible for all USAID programs (CHF/ANERA and CARE) in Gaza/Arab Bank Branch

·        Worked closely with USAID representatives on implementation steps and procedures

·        Managing a team of 8 employees working on the projects

·        Close contact with the USAID representative at the US Embassy in Tel Aviv

·        Responsible for reporting all data results to USAID representatives

·        Conducting weekly and monthly meeting with CHF/ANERA and CARE representatives to approve/disapprove loans and to solve outstanding issues

·        Cash Paying & Receiving transactions

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