Manal al-Mutawa

Manal Al-Mutawa has extensive work experience spanning over several industries. Manal started their career in the banking sector, working as a Teller and later as a Staff Accountant and Branch Operation Manager at Samba Financial Group. Manal then moved on to work as a Financial Analyst at The Olayan Group - General Contracting Company, where they closed and prepared monthly financial statements and audit reports. Manal then joined Baker Hughes as an Assistant Controller, where they prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed variance analysis.

Manal then transitioned to the media industry, working as a Finance Manager at Rotana Media Group. In this role, they directed financial management functions and oversaw general accounting functions. Manal later joined TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company) as a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, responsible for preparing monthly financial reports and monitoring subsidiaries' performance. Manal also held roles at TAQA as the Head Services - Subsidiaries Management, Corporate Accounting Manager, and Accounting & Control Manager - Corporate Finance & Planning.

Most recently, Manal worked at TAQA as the Accounting & Control Director - Corporate Finance & Planning, responsible for overseeing the accounting and control functions.

Overall, Manal Al-Mutawa has a strong background in finance and accounting, with experience in various industries such as banking, contracting, media, and energy services.

Manal Al-Mutawa holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Cairo University, which they obtained from 1991 to 1995. Manal pursued further education by completing a Master's degree in Banking and Finance from Al-Ahlyia University between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, they completed a course in Accounting Advanced & Stock and Finance from Cambridge Academy from 1999 to 2002. More recently, in 2021, Manal Al-Mutawa obtained a DipIFRS (Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards) from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). Their education journey showcases a strong emphasis on business and finance-related fields. In terms of additional certifications, Manal Al-Mutawa has completed various leadership and organizational change courses through institutions such as FranklinCovey Middle East and Skillsoft.