Finance · Banking · Leadership

Financial expertise. Trusted leadership.

Finance and banking professional with more than 25 years of experience spanning financial management, banking relationships, financial control and client service in Lebanon and Nigeria.

Services

Where I add value

My experience combines corporate finance, financial control, banking operations, customer relationships and practical knowledge of enterprise finance systems.

Financial Management

Finance leadership and financial oversight, informed by experience as Finance Manager at Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd.

Banking & Relationship Management

Client relationship management, retail banking and financial services experience across Byblos Bank in Nigeria and Lebanon.

Financial Control

Financial controller experience and a foundation in accounting, reporting and finance operations.

Customer Service & Problem Solving

Managing complex client needs, resolving issues and improving service processes in demanding environments.

Accounting & Finance

A career foundation in senior accounting, financial operations and business administration.

Enterprise Finance Systems

Experience with SAP, ERP Navision, Datacom, ABS, Dolphin, CaseWare, Globus T24 and corporate internet banking solutions.

Risk & Retail Lending

Banking background complemented by professional training in retail lending risk and management.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Training in data analysis, Excel and practical financial tools for informed decision-making.

Project & Crisis Management

Professional certifications in project management, crisis management and decision-making.

Selected Impact

A career built on experience

Professional milestones and qualifications drawn from a career in corporate finance, banking and accounting.

25+Years in finance, banking and customer service
2021Finance Manager at Seven-Up Bottling Company since October
9+Years at Byblos Bank Representative Office Nigeria
MBAMaster of Business Administration, 2011
Approach

A disciplined approach

My professional approach emphasizes sound financial judgment, clear communication, strong relationships and practical problem-solving.

1

Understand

Assess financial needs, business priorities and the wider operating context.

2

Analyze

Use financial information and relevant systems to support sound decisions.

3

Collaborate

Work closely with teams, stakeholders and clients to resolve challenges.

4

Deliver

Focus on reliable execution, service quality and ongoing improvement.

About

Over 25 years across finance, banking and financial control.

Mohamad-Rabih El-Lahham

Finance Manager at Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd since October 2021. Previously Senior Relationship Manager at Byblos Bank Representative Office Nigeria (2012–2021), Senior Personal Banker at Byblos Bank sal (2005–2012), Financial Controller at Wafarco sal offshore (2003–2005), and Senior Accountant at United Sports of Lebanon (1997–2002).

Education: MBA in Business and Economics (2011, American University of Science and Technology); Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance (2001, Lebanese University); Diploma in Economics and Banking (2003, Beirut Arab University). CMA — Institute of Management Accountants (IMA, USA) — listed in the CV for June 2027 (upcoming).

Finance ManagementBankingFinancial ControlMBA · 2011CMA · June 2027 (upcoming)SAP & ERPProject ManagementGoogle Data AnalysisArabic · English · French

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