Al Andalus Trading Establishment Company
Elias Touma has a diverse work experience spanning over different roles and companies. Elias is currently serving as the Director of Finance at Al Andalus Trading Company, where they successfully restructured the team for improved performance and managed the company's financials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to this, Elias worked at Azadea Group in various capacities. As an Area Financial Controller, they led the migration of financial transactions to shared services, managed local teams in multiple countries, and implemented effective cash flow management strategies. In their role as an Accounting Manager, they ensured timely closure of monthly financials, led the migration of financial transactions to shared services, and implemented tax compliance measures.
Elias's experience also includes working as a Chief Accountant at Midware Data Systems and later at Al Mana. Elias held multiple roles at Azadea Group, such as Assistant Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Controller, and Senior Accounting Specialist. In these positions, they played a key role in consolidating financial statements, maintaining department policies, managing financial records, and leading cross-functional teams for tax filing and financial closing.
Overall, Elias Touma has demonstrated expertise in finance, team management, cost-saving measures, financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic decision-making.
Elias Touma completed their Executive MBA in Business Administration and Management from Hult International Business School between 2022 and 2024. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Audit & Accounting from the Lebanese University between 2005 and 2007.
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Al Andalus Trading Establishment Company
Al Andalus Trading Company (ATC) was founded in 1963 with the objective of becoming a leader in field of consumer electronics. Today, Al Andalus is a household name and a brand that is synonymous with consumer electronics, technology & home appliances. What’s more, every leading international consumer electronics brand is today associated with Andalus. It is a matter of prestige that when Samsung Electronics – the world’s No.1 brand with the highest brand equity – wished to enter the Kuwait market, it chose Al Andalus as the sole distributor for Samsung Electronics in Kuwait. Even today, Al-Andalus is the sole distributer of Samsung home appliances in Kuwait. Samsung is ranked as the No.1 brand worldwide. The journey of Al Andalus began with a single showroom in Nugra retailing consumer electronics. Since then, the business has grown and expanded to 7 showrooms spread across all the governorates of Kuwait and catering to the needs of the entire populace. Its flagship super electronics store “Centro” is a vital part of its network not to mention the strong nexus of dealers. Al Andalus is known for being the first to bring innovative products to its customers. Al Andalus was the first to introduce the most innovative & highly advanced TV’s in Kuwait.