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Dina Barakat

Wembley

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive regional and global experience, adept at adapting to diverse and fast-changing environments.

Proactive with strong analytical and decision-making abilities, coupled with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates proficiency in financial analysis and risk assessment, ensuring sound judgement and strategic thinking. Committed to driving business growth and risk mitigation through a new and challenging role.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4048
4048
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance and Risk Management

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
, Lebanon
06.2011 - 09.2021
  • Perform risk analysis to monitor, assess, and mitigate the risk factors associated with credit programs
  • Maintained a default rate of less than 2% on a portfolio exceeding US$ 42.5 million due to proactive credit monitoring strategies
  • Actively participate and manage the yearly budget process
  • Advised on potential risks and escalated necessary critical issues for resolution.
  • Analysed financial statements to identify client viability and risk
  • Worked cross-functionally to evaluate and refine internal processes, increasing protection from financial risk.
  • Performed rigorous audits to maintain high-quality loan portfolio.

Financial Controller Levant & GCC

Groupe Bel
11.2008 - 02.2011
  • Set up the financial operations in Lebanon for a newly established department
  • Liaised with external and internal auditors on assigned missions
  • Helped set up initial HR policies and procedures with regards to payroll and company benefits
  • Proposed and implemented an incentive program to help reduce the company’s rising accounts receivables on a regional level
  • Managed the Middle East P&L with turnover of around US$ 200million.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end budgeting processes
  • Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance

Acting Internal Audit Manager

Pitney Bowes Ltd.
, UK
03.2007 - 11.2008
  • Managed internal audit teams in fieldwork activities; briefed line management on audit findings; worked with business managers to ensure recommendations are valuable and successfully implemented
  • Investigated process controls, efficiency and effectiveness in all business units; created reports on findings, proposed recommendations to business unit management, and obtained agreement to recommendations
  • Conducted internal audits to identify potential risks for the company.
  • Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.

Associate

Profinance Ltd
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Worked as part of the corporate finance team responsible for financial research, planning, and providing advice for potential investor clients
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to gather necessary data for financial modelling and valuation analyses.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using advanced financial modelling tools during day-to-day operations.

Senior Auditor

Ernst and Young PCC
, Lebanon
07.2000 - 05.2005
  • Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate record-keeping and controls.
  • Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
  • Evaluated internal controls to enhance their effectiveness.
  • Complied strictly with all legal requirements, maintaining the firm's reputation.

Education

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice -

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -

Certified Expert in Risk Management - undefined

Certified Expert in SME Finance - undefined

Certified Fraud Examination - undefined

Master of Science - International Finance

University of Westminster
01.2002 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Business - Accounting Concentration

Notre Dame University
01.1997 - 01.2000

Lebanese Baccalaureate - Elementary Maths

Saint Joseph School
01.1994 - 01.1997

Skills

  • Regional and global experience
  • Risk analysis techniques
  • Communication and reporting skills
  • Financial audits and planning
  • Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), SAP, Sage, Outlook

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Native
French
Advanced
Spanish
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Baking, swimming, and yoga

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance and Risk Management

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
06.2011 - 09.2021

Financial Controller Levant & GCC

Groupe Bel
11.2008 - 02.2011

Acting Internal Audit Manager

Pitney Bowes Ltd.
03.2007 - 11.2008

Associate

Profinance Ltd
07.2005 - 12.2006

Master of Science - International Finance

University of Westminster
01.2002 - 01.2003

Senior Auditor

Ernst and Young PCC
07.2000 - 05.2005

Bachelor of Business - Accounting Concentration

Notre Dame University
01.1997 - 01.2000

Lebanese Baccalaureate - Elementary Maths

Saint Joseph School
01.1994 - 01.1997

Certified Expert in Risk Management - undefined

Certified Expert in SME Finance - undefined

Certified Fraud Examination - undefined

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice -

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt -

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