Mohamed Amin Mahmoud
Project And Program Manager
Prague
Summary
Experienced professional with 10 years of proven record in Finance, Payments, Corporate Card, and Travel & Expense management. Skilled team leader with a background in managing medium size teams and certified in project management. Known for strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, a proactive and open-minded approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Program Manager
Amazon Czech Republic
Prague
10.2021 - Current
- Launched new corporate card programs across 30+ EMEA countries (2024–2025), enhancing the experience for 40K+ cardholders and enabling payment solutions in new markets.
- Implemented centralized payment solutions to support the transition to a new travel management company across 30+ EMEA countries.
- Automated the corporate card application process, resulting in annual savings equivalent to 5.3 FTEs.
- Streamlined the personal expense recovery process, delivering a financial impact of $1.8M and saving 1.4 FTEs annually.
- Developed a comprehensive global Travel & Events Payments Strategy covering 60+ countries.
Travel and Expense Team Leader
Pfizer Czech Republic
Prague
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Led a diverse team of 10, managing Travel & Expense operations across 46 EMEA markets.
- Drove process efficiency through automation and robotics, achieving a reduction equivalent to 2 FTEs.
- Collaborated with global procurement on vendor negotiations and successfully launched 3 corporate card programs.
- Ensured team adherence to policies and SLA targets, including a 14-day turnaround time for expense reports accounting review.
- Improved team growth and structure, resulting in 4 promotions—2 advancing to senior roles and preparing for team leadership.
Senior Financial Analyst
Pfizer Czech Republic
Prague
06.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed bank reconciliations and cleared open items to ensure accurate financial records.
- Verified invoice documentation and processed vendor, intercompany, accounts receivable, and employee payments.
- Prepared and reviewed manual payment requests in compliance with internal controls.
- Supported MEA region transition project and integration of activities from other Shared Services centers.
- Contributed to the stabilization and standardization of Accounts Payable processes.
- Acted as AP team coordinator, providing support in supervising the team and stepping in during the Team Lead’s absence.
Accountant
Pfizer Egypt
Cairo
04.2015 - 05.2017
- Performed full-cycle bookkeeping, including month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Prepared bank reconciliations and booked open items to maintain accurate financial records.
- Verified invoice documentation and processed vendor, intercompany, AR, and employee payments.
- Generated daily and monthly cash forecast reports and managed bank account funding.
- Supported ERP system deployment (JD Edwards), including testing and training as AP process trainer.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Project Management
The Hackett Group Inc.
Florida 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Cairo University
Cairo 04.2001 -
Skills
Program management
Project management
Risk analysis and management
Team leadership
Traveling, Running
Passionate about traveling and running, which help me stay energized, cultivate a global perspective, and maintain a strong work-life balance.
Timeline
Program Manager
Amazon Czech Republic
10.2021 - Current
Travel and Expense Team Leader
Pfizer Czech Republic
03.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Financial Analyst
Pfizer Czech Republic
06.2017 - 02.2019
Accountant
Pfizer Egypt
04.2015 - 05.2017
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Project Management
The Hackett Group Inc.
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Cairo University
04.2001 -