Hamdi Fathi

Finance and accounting professional with over 13 years of experience in Kuwait and the Gulf region, including 12 years in external audit and assurance at Rödl Middle East, plus more than 4 years part-time as Chief Accountant for a group of food-sector companies. Most recently, I served as a finance manager at Al Othman Group, the principal owner of Human Soft Holding Company (a listed company on Boursa Kuwait). Extensive experience in IFRS reporting, financial planning and analysis, financial management, and group consolidation, with proven experience overseeing multi-company structures, diverse business activities, and group-wide financial operations across Kuwait and international markets.

Financial Manager at Al Othman Group (2025-07 – 2026-10)

Parent of Human Soft Holding Co.

• Oversee the financial management function of the group and its subsidiaries, including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow.
• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and monitor the financial and operating performance of the companies.
• Track the share performance of Human Soft Holding Company on Boursa Kuwait and prepare the related financial analyses reports.
• Prepare investment studies and analyses on the education sector across the Gulf countries, and build a comprehensive database of educational institutions from nursery to university level.
• Build and maintain financial models and performance dashboards to support management and investment decision-making.
• Prepare financial and management reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate with the finance and operations departments across group companies to consolidate data and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Monitor compliance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, banks, and regulators, and oversee annual audit engagements.

Audit Supervisor at Rödl Middle East (2013-10 – 2025-07)

• Led audit teams and supervised the execution of engagements for clients across multiple economic sectors.
• Developed audit plans and strategies, defined audit scope, assessed control and inherent risks, and set materiality levels.
• Supervised fieldwork, including analytical procedures, tests of details, and verification of balances and financial transactions.
• Assisted clients in preparing standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems and accounting procedures, identified deficiencies, and provided recommendations.
• Led audit close-out meetings with company and client management to discuss findings and results.
• Handled enquiries from government and regulatory authorities relating to audit work and financial reporting.
• Allocated tasks among team members and monitored performance and meeting deadlines.
• Trained and evaluated audit staff and supported the development of their professional skills.

Chief Accountant (Part-Time) at Group of 4 companies in the food sector (2017-10 – 2022-04)

• Established and developed the accounting system for a four-company group and set accounting policies and procedures suited to each company's activity.
• Managed the full accounting cycle, including journal entries, payroll processing, and leave and end-of-service indemnity calculations as per Kuwait Labor Law.
• Supervised daily transaction recording and verified its accuracy and completeness.
• Monitored expenses, managed cash, and tracked balances and accounts.
• Prepared monthly management reports, closing entries, and the group's consolidated financial statements.
• Managed the external audit, coordinating with auditors and following up on the issuance and approval of the financial statements.
• Followed up on filing financial statements with the competent authorities and renewing the companies' licenses.

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (English Division) (2012)