Amr Abdou Mohamed Farag

About

Results-driven finance leader with 20+ years of experience across multinational and group structures. Specialized in financial reporting, consolidation, treasury, ERP implementation, internal controls, and strategic planning across construction, real estate, retail, and investment environments.

Experience

• Group Financial Advisor
  MB group of companies · UAE & Kuwait
  Feb 2025 – Present

  Strategic financial advisor to the Managing Director, responsible for overseeing and managing the group's investment portfolio across the UAE, Kuwait, UK, Switzerland, and France, with holdings spanning real estate, investment, manufacturing, retail, construction, and leasing. Advise the Managing Director on all investment decisions, capital allocation, and portfolio strategy. Lead and mentor finance teams across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with group objectives. Oversee daily operations of the investment function, including workflow management, reporting, and coordination between international offices. Follow up on all active investments, transactions, and projects to ensure timely execution and adherence to targets. Manage a diversified multi-sector portfolio across five international markets.

• Financial Controller & Support Services Manager
  SKM Air Conditioning Equipment (MB-Climate) · Kuwait
  Mar 2018 – Jan 2025

  Direct all financial, accounting, treasury, budgeting, and support service functions (HR, IT, Logistics, Stores) for the organization. Lead the development and execution of the company’s short, medium, and long-term business plans and financial strategies. Manage daily cash flow and negotiate banking facilities (Overdrafts, Letters of Credit, Letters of Guarantee) with financial institutions. Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating business risks.

• Group Finance Manager
  Specialties Group Holding Company · Kuwait
  May 2016 – Feb 2018

  Managed consolidated financial operations for a diversified group of 8+ companies across contracting, construction, manufacturing, real estate, retail, and oil & gas. Prepared consolidated financial statements and management reports for the board of directors. Implemented cost-saving initiatives and conducted variance analysis to improve profitability across the group portfolio.

• Group Financial & Administration Controller
  Alaaly Telecommunication Co. · Kuwait
  Jul 2015 – Mar 2016

  Controlled all financial, accounting, and administrative functions, leading a team of 30 employees. Managed treasury operations, optimized surplus fund utilization, and maintained key relationships with banks. Responsible for group-wide budget preparation and comprehensive variance analysis.

• Financial Manager | AML Officer | Risk Management Officer
  Murabahat Investment Co. · Kuwait
  May 2008 – Jun 2015

  Oversaw all financial and accounting functions, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of monthly consolidated financial statements for a group of 6 companies. Held multiple CMA-approved roles: Financial Manager, Anti-Money Laundering Officer, Risk Management Officer, and Internal Audit Officer. Developed and implemented financial, AML, and internal control policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with CBK, CMA, and Ministry of Commerce regulations. Analyzed revenue/cost trends against budgets, identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives.

• Chief Accountant, Wared Lease and Finance Co.
  Investment-Dar Group · Kuwait
  Nov 2007 – Apr 2008

  Managed accounting for multiple subsidiaries.

• Financial Group Supervisor, AL-Dar Assets Management
  Investment-Dar Group · Kuwait
  Oct 2005 – Oct 2007

  Supervised AP, AR, GL, Treasury, and Payroll; prepared NAV for security and real estate funds.

• Senior Accountant (Management Accounting), Investment-Dar
  Investment-Dar Group · Kuwait
  Dec 2004 – Sep 2005

  Managed AP, AR, and GL modules on Oracle; prepared monthly financial statements.

• Financial Accountant
  Danone Mashreq · Alexandria, Egypt
  Jan 2003 – Nov 2004

Education

• 2002 FC
  Bachelor of Commerce

  Faculty of Commerce, English Section, Alexandria University

  Awarded by Alexandria University

  Accounting · 2002

  Accounting

Skills

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Courses & certifications

• Financial Planning & Wealth Management Professional (FPWP) · Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) · 2023
• Certified Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA) · Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) · 2023
• Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) · Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) · 2022
• IELTS · 2019
• CertIFR (Certificate in International Financial Reporting) · ACCA · 2016
• International Certified Valuator Specialist (ICVS) · IACVA · 2015
• Certified Financial Consultant (CFC) · IFC · 2013
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) · IMA · 2012
• Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA) · AAOIFI · 2009

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• Treasurer, IMA Kuwait Chapter

  Served as Treasurer from Mar 2013 to Jun 2016.