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Youssef Ismail

Sanabis,Bahrain

Summary

My name is Youssef Ismail, I am a BSc Economics graduate from Royal Holloway, University of London, where I developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, robust data evaluation, Capital Markets, and Econometrics. Currently I am a Finance & Administrative Associate at STATERRA CO W.L.L. a rapidly growing environmental consulting firm that delivers specialised services in environmental compliance and strives to develop and design tomorrows world.


In my current role, I actively manage core financial operations including budgeting, bank reconciliation, payroll processing, and financial reporting, while also supporting cross-border administrative functions. This hands-on experience has significantly enhanced my practical knowledge of financial systems, regulatory compliance, and internal controls, and is refining my analytical and problem-solving abilities in real business environments.


My role is continuously shaping my professional growth by exposing me to multi-jurisdictional financial management, interdepartmental coordination, and the implementation of cost-effective administrative practices. Through this position, I am not only strengthening my technical accounting competencies but also developing critical soft skills in communication, time management, and stakeholder collaboration.


Additionally, completing the CFA Level 1 exam and attaining the CertIFR from ACCA has further deepened my understanding of investment & Financial accounting principles and valuation techniques. My academic background, incorporated with the transferable skills I gained from my previous internship experiences such as my ability to analyse data and identify trends and potential opportunities based on empirical and qualitative reasoning allows me to derive crucial insights and play an effective role in a team.


I have great interpersonal and communication skills which I have honed and developed over the years through collaborative projects and extracurricular activities such as sports. I am confident that I can valuably contribute to a team and excel in my role through hard work and dedication.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2036
2036
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance & Administrative Associate

STATERRA CO W.L.L
Bahrain, Manama
01.2025 - Current

As a Finance & Administrative Associate at STATERRA CO W.L.L, an environmental consulting firm operating across Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, I am primarily responsible for managing the company's financial operations and supporting administrative functions. My role is instrumental in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, regulatory compliance, and smooth day-to-day financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journals in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders and external auditors.
  • Monitor cash flow, manage accounts payable/receivable, and ensure timely bank reconciliations.
  • Process employee payroll, salary transfers, and coordinate with banks to resolve transaction issues.
  • Support the budgeting process by gathering departmental inputs, forecasting expenses, and tracking budget adherence.

Summer Finance & Strategy Internship

Arab Financial Services Company
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • 2 months Internship program, embedded in the finance and strategy department Tasked with real-time tasks and projects to be completed.
  • Conducted detailed financial & market analysis for potential markets in the GCC Used financial modelling & Valuation methods to conduct a thorough analysis of financial statements and Annual reports of Market competitors to evaluate AFS' position in the market.
  • Became pro-efficient in payment system regulations and laws within GCC members eg. Oman and Kuwait.
  • Tasked to create and conduct a presentation on the market analysis of Oman and Kuwait to C-Level executives and Higher Management.

Investment Banking and Asset Management Internship

Bright Network
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • 3 days online internship which included a case study on Macquaries Asset Management branch in which we were tasked to analyse 3 different ESG investment opportunities and finally to propose one to their Investment Committee.

Commi Waiter

Sale e Pepe Restaurant
Knightsbridge
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: well-renowned fine-dining Italian restaurant
  • Waitered at the well-renowned fine-dining Italian restaurant Sale e Pepe in Knightsbridge.
  • Insured great quality customer service and customer experience during high pax and fast-paced services.
  • Well-renowned fine-dining Italian restaurant

Food and Beverage Assistant

Runnymede Hotel and Spa
10.2021 - 10.2022
  • Part-time- Food and Beverage assistant for meetings and Events.

Education

CFA Level 2 -

Chartered Financial Analyst Institution

Certificate in international Financial Reporting -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

BSc - Economics

Royal Holloway, University of London
London, England
09.2019 - 06.2022

A levels - Mathematics, Business Studies, Economics

Gower College Swansea
Swansea, Wales
09.2017 - 06.2019

GCSE's - Economics, A 6 A's

St Christophers School Bahrain
09.2011 - 06.2017

Skills

  • Microsoft Suite
  • Data Visualisation
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • R Studio
  • Stata
  • Accounting Standards
  • IFRS
  • GAAP
  • Financial Analysis
  • Valuation methods
  • Portfolio management
  • Asset allocation
  • Capital markets
  • Derivatives
  • Alternative investments
  • Ethics
  • Professional Standards
  • Global Investment Performance Standard

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Advanced

Timeline

Finance & Administrative Associate

STATERRA CO W.L.L
01.2025 - Current

Commi Waiter

Sale e Pepe Restaurant
11.2022 - 02.2023

Summer Finance & Strategy Internship

Arab Financial Services Company
07.2022 - 09.2022

Investment Banking and Asset Management Internship

Bright Network
01.2022 - 01.2022

Food and Beverage Assistant

Runnymede Hotel and Spa
10.2021 - 10.2022

BSc - Economics

Royal Holloway, University of London
09.2019 - 06.2022

A levels - Mathematics, Business Studies, Economics

Gower College Swansea
09.2017 - 06.2019

GCSE's - Economics, A 6 A's

St Christophers School Bahrain
09.2011 - 06.2017

CFA Level 2 -

Chartered Financial Analyst Institution

Certificate in international Financial Reporting -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Youssef Ismail