Sameh Elkhouly
About Sameh Elkhouly
Sameh Elkhouly is a Senior Manager of Finance Systems Development Support at du, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in finance systems management, particularly in the telecom sector, and holds a BA in Accounting from Cairo University and a Harvard ManageMentor Certificate in Business Administration.
Work at du
Sameh Elkhouly has been employed at du since 2012, serving as the Senior Manager of Finance Systems Development Support. In this role, he is responsible for planning and executing change requirements from the Technology department that affect finance-related systems. He previously held the position of Finance Manager Systems Relationship at du from 2007 to 2012, where he gained significant experience in finance system management. His tenure at du spans over a decade, during which he has contributed to various finance system initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Sameh Elkhouly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Cairo University, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. He furthered his education at Harvard Business School, earning a Harvard ManageMentor Certificate in Business Administration and Management from 2013 to 2014. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive experience in finance systems, particularly in the telecom sector, where he has led numerous ERP upgrades and changes.
Background
Before joining du, Sameh Elkhouly held various positions in the finance sector across different countries. He worked at Mobinil as an Oracle Finance Supervisor System Administrator from 1998 to 2003 and later as a Finance ERP Senior Supervisor from 2003 to 2004. He also served as a Senior Oracle Financial Consultant at Raya in Saudi Arabia for four months in 2004. His experience continued at Orascom Telecom Bangladesh, where he was a Finance ERP Senior Manager from 2004 to 2007. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of finance systems in different operational contexts.
Achievements
In his role at du, Sameh Elkhouly manages risk and impact assessments for finance deployments and changes to finance applications. He provides guidance to senior finance executives regarding annual budgeting for finance system capital and operational expenditure. Additionally, he participates in vendor negotiations to explore alternate support models and consolidate contracts, aiming to reduce operational and capital expenditures. His contributions have been pivotal in ensuring that business requirements are met within agreed budgets and timelines.