Macroeconomics
Wael Hakmeh
Group Financial Controller
Caringbah,NSW
Summary
Forward-thinking financial leader excited to bring 11-year background new organization. Expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards, and processes. Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Group Financial Controller
Volkswagen Group Australia
Zetland, New South Wales
01.2022 - Current
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits and budgets.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Responsible for the controlling team of 5 brands
Senior Accounting and Controlling Manager
Audi Australia Pty. Ltd
Zetland, New South Wales
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Interim CFO for 6 months during merger
- Coaching the Accounting and Controlling Teams, define responsibilities, assist in tasks and processes
- Responsible for the financial reporting and planning of the company (monthly forecast, budget, long term planning round, ad hoc)
- Monitor monthly/quarterly/annual financial, statutory and tax reporting – both to external and group stakeholders
- Coordinate training and development activities of team members
- Manage liquidity and working capital positions of the company
- Deliver monthly forecasts and reporting packages, financial KPI’s
- Develop departmental budgets, control utilization and provide detailed variance analysis
- Financial design and implementation of the merger of two legal entities in Australia, resulted in multi million $ synergies
Senior Controlling Manager
Audi Volkswagen Middle East
Dubai, UAE
02.2015 - 01.2018
- 360-degree responsibility for the company financial KPI's and reporting
- Preparing financial planning rounds (5 years), annual budget and monthly forecasts and financial reporting to headquarter
- Calculation of financial viability of departmental projects and changes
- Coordinate with legal consultant regarding clarifications on current legislations and best practices
- Liaising with internal and external auditors
- SAP FI/CO roll-out - completed Jan 2016.
Controlling Manager
Audi Volkswagen Middle East
Dubai, UAE
04.2011 - 01.2015
- Setting up guidelines and workflow system for the tacticals process
- Setting up and conducting financial and compliance audits based on risk assessment model across Audi and Volkswagen dealerships in the Middle East region
- Consult on, design and approve tacticals campaigns
- Track and reconcile supports committed to dealers and OEM
- Setting up price build up cost positions for GCC and Near East regions
- Consult on, set up and implement dealer bonus systems.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
United States Of America 07.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Economics
DAMASCUS UNIVERSITY
Syria 09.2000 - 10.2004
Skills
Financial planning
Accomplishments
- VW Group Australia Merger AUS 2022
- Sales channel optimization AUS 2020
- SAP Roll out AUS 2018
- VW Middle East merger UAE 2015
Interests
Timeline
Group Financial Controller
Volkswagen Group Australia
01.2022 - Current
Senior Accounting and Controlling Manager
Audi Australia Pty. Ltd
01.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Controlling Manager
Audi Volkswagen Middle East
02.2015 - 01.2018
Controlling Manager
Audi Volkswagen Middle East
04.2011 - 01.2015
MBA - Business Administration And Management
DEVRY UNIVERSITY
07.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Economics
DAMASCUS UNIVERSITY
09.2000 - 10.2004
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