Samer Thaher
Cairo
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director with a proven track record at Windoor Co., enhancing organizational sustainability and profitability through strategic planning and effective budget management. Skilled in fostering community engagement and executing innovative marketing strategies, achieving significant brand growth. Expert in program management, demonstrating exceptional leadership and financial acumen.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Windoor Co. for Doors and Decorations
Gaza, Palestin
06.2019 - 10.2023
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
Deputy Head of Business Center
AL Quds Bank
Gaza, Palestine
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Followed up on the sales and customer service department and supervise the financial services provision team.
- Follow up on customer complaints and provide solutions in partnership with the branch management.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to promote banking products and services.
- Participated in regular employee training sessions to enhance product knowledge, selling techniques, and customer service skills, and foster a high-performance team environment.
- Implemented performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the performance of departments and individuals, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Follow up, review and approve bank transactions.
- Prepared and presented reports to senior management, providing insights into departmental performance and sales trends.
- Helped new employees, supervised their work, and linked them with employees in other branches.
Internal Auditor
Bank of Jordan
Gaza, Palestine
09.2004 - 01.2016
- Oversee the complete audit cycle within the bank, including risk management and control management, to ensure the effectiveness of banking financial transactions.
- Monitor and follow up on compliance with all legal and accounting directives and regulations of the bank.
- Define the scope of internal auditing and establish annual plans.
- Obtain analysis and evaluation of accounting documents, previous reports, data, and flowcharts.
- Prepare and provide reports reflecting audit results.
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure the validity of legality and the achievement of objectives.
- Identify gaps and provide recommendations regarding risks and costs.
- Maintain constant communication with management and auditing team within the bank.
- Document the process and prepare a memo of audit findings.
- Conduct account reviews to monitor management interventions.
- Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector rules and regulations.
- Informed about field changes, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Financial And Banking Sciences
Islamic Univesity
Palestine09.2004
Skills
- Community Engagement
- Program Management
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Marketing
Additional Information
- Head of the Finance Department of the Football Association.
- Head of External Relations at a sports club, Gaza, Palestine.
- Member of the Board of the Palestinian Football Association.
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Executive Director
Windoor Co. for Doors and Decorations
06.2019 - 10.2023
Deputy Head of Business Center
AL Quds Bank
02.2016 - 03.2019
Internal Auditor
Bank of Jordan
09.2004 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Financial And Banking Sciences
Islamic Univesity
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