Maya Beyhum
Verified Expert in Finance
Finance Expert
Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman
Toptal member since November 2, 2022
Maya is a Chartered Accountant and seasoned financial consultant based in the Middle East. She has advised and helped 100+ SMEs and startups, primarily in the technology sector, become investment-ready and raise millions in equity and debt financing. She also has 20+ years of big business and investment banking experience, including with Morgan Stanley, BHP Billiton, and PwC. Maya uses her expertise to help companies via consulting CFO services, fundraising, and financial planning and analysis.
Career Highlights
Certification Highlights
Case Studies
Software Expertise
Other Expertise
Work Experience
Interim and Consulting CFO
Metric Bee
- Prepared and consulted for many companies for fundraising, from pre-seed funding through Series A.
- Advised on their investment proposition, created financial models, investor pitches, and data rooms, and participated in investor and lender meetings.
- Cleaned up financial data, integrated a financial data visualization tool, developed the financial board pack, and guided the accounting team through audits, engaging as an outsourced consultant CFO for a logistics technology company.
- Set up the accounting software, developed bookkeeping and expense processes, built an investment financial model and pitch, and ensured audit completion, engaging as an interim CFO for a startup from the pre-seed to growth stages.
- Contributed as a mentor in Google's Women Techmakers Mentor Development Program.
Startup Financial Consultant
Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology
- Developed, set up, and ran the first Accelerator powered by Google Launchpad in the MENA region.
- Supported 100+ startups and SMEs to become investment-ready by helping them articulate their investment proposition, measure traction metrics, build a financial model, value their startup, and negotiate with potential investors.
- Designed, set up, and ran the first Sas Accelerator for Cybersecurity, sponsored by the UK Embassy, in the MENA region.
COO for the Energy Desk
Morgan Stanley
- Performed high-level due diligence on all potential structured energy transactions to ensure banking regulations compliance.
- Ensured the trading desk's robust and efficient operational processes and performance.
- Facilitated the desk's revenue forecasting and monitoring.
CFO for the European Oil Desk
Morgan Stanley
- Negotiated and implemented a joint venture contract with the largest privately owned refineries, including integrating their trading and financial personnel into the Morgan Stanley offices and infrastructure.
- Oversaw the statutory P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, including the Sarbanes–Oxley Act.
Operational Risk and Compliance Officer
BHP Group
- Worked with a Big Four consultant to assess the implications and implement IAS 39—Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement—for all the commodity desks within the trading entity.
- Standardized and documented the accounting treatment and operational activities across all commodity desks.
- Liaised with external auditors and the head office to ensure a smooth audit process.
Trade Accounting and Risk Manager
Enron Corporation
- Supervised the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet preparation for nine companies.
- Prepared the group's annual operational planning budget.
- Produced and explained the daily derivative P&L and position for traders and senior management.
Auditor in Risk Management Services and Banking Group
PwC UK
- Planned and coordinated audit engagements for banks and financial services.
- Examined company accounts and financial control systems.
- Prepared reports, commentaries, and financial statements and liaised with management to present findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and French
University of Bristol - Bristol, United Kingdom
Certifications
Oxford Entrepreneurship: Venture Finance Program
University of Oxford and Saïd Business School
Associate Chartered Accountant
ICAEW
Skills
Finance
Financial Modeling, Startup Funding, Accounting, FP&A, Chartered Accountant (CA), Forecasting, P&L Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Profit & Loss (P&L), Debt Raises, Budgeting Consulting, Cash Flow, Revenue Modeling, Interim CFOs, Revenue & Expense Projections, Controller, Three-statement Modeling, Cash Flow Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Managers, Valuations, Fundraising, Seed Fundraising, Due Diligence, Project Finance Consulting, Risk, Derivative Accounting, Capital Budgeting, DCF Valuation, Venture Funding, Funding Strategy, Equity Capital, Cost Reduction & Optimization (Cost-down), Profitability Analysis, Series A, Fixed Asset Lending, Taxation
Data & Analysis Software
Quickbooks, Intuit QuickBooks
Output Software
Excel Development, Microsoft PowerPoint
Industry Expertise
Venture Capital, Technology, Energy
Geographic Expertise
Middle East
Other
CFO Consultant, Startup Development, Startup Consulting, FPA, Small & Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Modeling, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Financial Forecasting, Sales Forecasting, Finance, Revenue Projections, Financials, Financial Presentations, P&L Analysis, Final Accounts, Startup Growth Strategy Development, Incubator Management, Business Loans, Budget Management, Budget Modeling, Costs, Fixed Costs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Process Automation, Inter-company Reconcilation, Reconciliation, Cash Flow Management, Financial Analysis, Fractional CFOs, Data Rooms, Presentation Design, Pitch Presentations, Pitch Preparation, Financial Statements, Early-stage Venture Capital, Derivatives Consulting, Business Setup, Proposals, Term Sheet Negotiations, Early-stage Funding, IRR, Quickbooks, Fundraising Strategy, Direct to Consumer (D2C), Financing, Business Modeling, Fundraising, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Process Design, Investor Presentations, Remote Development, Financial Controls & Processes, Syft Analytics, Board Decks, Board Presentations, Board Reporting, Business Intelligence Development, Metric Reporting, Auditing, Audits, Corporate Law, Financial Statement Preparation, Consolidation, FS Consolidation, Computer Skills, Languages, Contract Negotiation, Compliance, Foreign Currency, Trading, P&L Management, SAP, Consumer Banking, Pitch Deck Consulting, Contract Review, E-commerce marketing, Shopify
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