Walid Tawfik

Results-driven Financial Controller with over 25 years of experience leading financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring regulatory compliance across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and trading sectors. Proven expertise in financial reporting, audit management, budgeting, treasury, tax compliance, and risk mitigation. Trusted business partner to executive leadership, delivering accurate financial insights to support strategic growth and profitability.

Financial Manager (Acting Financial Controller Scope) at Alexandria Clothing Company S.A.E – DICE Group (2021-01 – Present)

Lead full financial control function for a large-scale manufacturing entity.

• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
• Direct budgeting and rolling forecast processes; conduct detailed variance analysis and corrective action planning.
• Manage treasury operations and cash flow forecasting to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
• Ensure full compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Strengthen internal control systems and enforce segregation of duties across finance operations.
• Lead external and internal audit processes, ensuring timely submissions and zero major audit findings.
• Advise executive management on financial performance, cost optimization, and strategic investments.
• Supervise and develop finance team members, enhancing reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Financial Manager at Safety Link for Shipping & Trade (2012-01 – 2021-12)

• Directed financial reporting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
• Implemented structured cash flow monitoring and working capital controls.
• Prepared monthly management accounts and KPI performance reports.
• Oversaw AR/AP, collections, payroll, and treasury functions.
• Improved financial visibility and reporting discipline across departments.

Accounting Manager at BTC Duty Free – Cairo International Airport (2005-01 – 2012-12)

• Managed full accounting cycle including trial balance, financial statements, and treasury reporting.
• Supervised payroll processing and bank reconciliations.
• Controlled inventory accounting and periodic stock audits.
• Ensured adherence to contractual financial terms and internal policies.

Senior Accountant at Offset Printing Company (1999-01 – 2005-12)

• Prepared financial statements and monthly closing reports.
• Managed reconciliations, payroll adjustments, and customer accounts.
• Supervised inventory controls and reporting.

Accountant at Elias Modern Publishing House (1996-01 – 1999-12)

• Maintained general ledger and accounting records.
• Managed suppliers, customers, banking transactions, and payroll.

Accountant at Middle East Chemicals (1994-01 – 1996-12)

• Recorded accounting entries and maintained financial records.
• Managed receivables and payables.

B.Sc. in Commerce – Cairo University (1994)