Lama Mezher

Highly Skilled Banking Professional with 9+ years of Experience

Degrees: MBA, AUL (2023)

Bachelor of Business Administration, AUST (2011)

Languages: English, Arabic, and French

BLOM BANK SAL – Beirut, Lebanon

Coordinator (Consolidation Unit), Mar 2021 - Present

● Converted the financial statements of sister banks/companies to be prepared in accordance with

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as issued by the International Accounting

Standards Board and the regulations of the Central Bank and the Banking Control Commission

● Prepared the financial statements of BLOM Lebanon, sister banks and companies.

● Prepare the notes and disclosures for BLOM Lebanon/sister banks/companies requested by the external auditors.

● Prepare the balance sheet for BLOM Lebanon/sister banks/companies that are sent to the Central

Bank.

● Remained updated on all IFRS amendments and changes.

Senior LG Administrator (Trade Finance Division), Apr 2017– Mar 2021

● Responsible for issuance, amendment, extension and cancellation of Letter of Guarantee (LG) including

LG for foreign workers to be sponsored in Lebanon.

● Created drafts of LG in Arabic, French and English.

● Coordinated with branches to follow assigned procedures.

● Responsible for counter guarantees with international intermediary banks through Swift.

Teller / Customer Service Representative, Oct 2013 – Apr 2017

● Performed 100+ operations per day including deposits, withdrawals, transfer and cheque deposits.

● Practiced cross-selling of banking products such as loans, credit cards, and other channels of banking such as online banking.

● Accurately received, counted and distributed the cash; Balanced out cash register at the end of the shift.

CLEMENCEAU MEDICAL CENTER – Beirut, Lebanon

Patient Service Coordinator, Nov 2011– Sept 2013

Master of Business Administration, 2023

Arts, Sciences and Technology University, Lebanon

Bachelor of Business Administration, 2011

American University of Science and Technology, Lebanon