Ahmed S. Barkad

- Oversaw daily general ledger operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards, resulting in zero audit discrepancies over three years.

- Designed and controlled annual budgets of $5M+, implementing cost-saving strategies that reduced expenses by 12%.

- Managed inter-bank and external financing operations, including swift transfers and credit facilities, optimizing liquidity and minimizing risks.

- Prepared and presented monthly financial reports and annual statements, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to support executive decision-making.

- Monitored customer portfolios and analyzed financial performance, leading to a 10% improvement in portfolio returns through continuous improvement initiatives.

• Supervised cash, commercial, and credit operations, ensuring compliance with banking regulations.
• Assisted in creating and managing credit files, contributing to robust loan portfolio management.
• Monitored cheque clearance processes and produced reports for central bank submissions.
• Generated daily and monthly cash operation reports, enhancing transparency and decision-making.

• Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and implemented fraud detection and mitigation strategies.
• Developed and enforced operational risk and fraud mitigation processes, safeguarding bank assets.
• Performed financial risk assessments, reducing exposure through proactive mitigation measures.

• Managed daily and outward international transfers, including LCs, SBLCs, FOBCs, and FIBCs.
• Produced daily and monthly reconciliation statements for international transfers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Implemented Swift transfer control processes, adhering to international banking standards.