Our Partners

The partners and specialists who lead the firm’s audit, tax, social insurance and advisory work.


Partners and specialists

Rafee Elbatran

Executive Partner

Mr. Elbatran exemplifies a wide spectrum of professional experience gained through more than twenty years within accounting, auditing and consultancy firms, especially with Mr. Y. N. firm. He has conducted audit engagements for a multitude of both international companies and multinational joint ventures working in a variety of industries.

A character of challenges and enthusiasm in conducting a very healthy professional work environment, with a wide range of contacts and relations in the market and among growing businesses that can be utilized to help small and large businesses alike, in a variety of areas, across all sectors and industries.

Qualifications

  • B.S. Commerce, major in Accounting & Auditing
  • Postgraduate studies in accounting, taxation and auditing — AUC
  • California State, U.S.A. CPA studies
  • Authorized as a Certified Public Accountant No. 17544
  • Member of IFA, the International Fiscal Association, No. 35677
  • Member of ESFT, the Egyptian Society for Finance and Taxation, No. 1995
  • Member of EST, the Egyptian Society of Taxation
  • Member of ALAA, the General Arab League for Accountants and Auditors
  • Member of ESAA, the Egyptian Syndicate of Accountants and Auditors, No. 99/590/98

Kamel Abdel Malak

Taxation Expert

A veteran taxation expert who started his career in the field as a Tax Inspector in the Cairo Corporate Tax Authority, specializing in petroleum, engineering, construction and banks. In 1989 he joined the Y. N. firm tax audit department. In 1995 he became a partner and has since overseen the tax department.

He is a corporate tax expert and maintains good contacts, communications and working relations with his tax colleagues at the Egyptian Taxation Authority.

Qualifications

  • B.S. of Accounting & Auditing — Cairo University
  • B.D. of Law — Cairo University
  • Certified Accountant & Auditor

Magda Ezzeldin

Certified Public Accountant & Partner

In charge of handling and conducting accounting and auditing for a large number of well-known companies for more than two decades. She is very well acquainted with the requirements of her field of specialty, and holds wide knowledge and many contacts through the variety of accounting and audit programmes she conducts in different business environments.

She is highly committed to her work and to her clients’ interests, and consistently earns the trust of the companies she works with.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Accounting & Auditing
  • Diploma in Cost Accounting
  • Certified Accountant & Auditor
  • Member of the Egyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors

Ahmad Nabil

Labour Law and Social Insurance Partner

Mr. Nabil is the partner in charge of the Labour Law and Social Insurance Department. The department offers important services to foreign companies, especially contracting companies, and arranges all the legal procedures regarding the applied local Labour Law on behalf of our clients.

Mr. Nabil was formerly a Director in the General Organization for Social Insurance.

Christine Hanna

Certified Public Accountant

In charge of handling and conducting accounting and auditing for a large number of well-known companies for more than two decades. She is very well acquainted with the requirements of her field of specialty, and holds wide knowledge and many contacts through the variety of accounting and audit programmes she conducts in different business environments.

She is highly committed to her work and to her clients’ interests, and consistently earns the trust of the companies she works with.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Accounting & Auditing
  • Certified Accountant & Auditor
  • Member of the Egyptian Society of Accountants and Auditors

Mahmoud Abdel Gawad

Certified Public Accountant

Director of Finance and Internal Auditor, with over 25 years of hospitality operational and finance experience, 16 years of which were spent in the UK across various luxury and top chain hotels.

Capabilities

  • Preparation of financial projections
  • Testing, design and implementation of internal controls
  • Training related to the hospitality industry
  • Hospitality consultations
  • Recommendation of cost-effective methods

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Commerce, Ain Shams University
  • Fellow member of the British Association of Hospitality Accountants (HOSPA)

Work culture

At Rafee Elbatran & Co. it is our belief that our success stems directly from our people. We therefore strive to create an objective and transparent environment where each professional is given equal opportunity to achieve their potential and attain the highest level of success within the firm.

We recognise that our full-service, multi-disciplinary practice requires wide skills and talent. As a result we have built a team of highly qualified and experienced professionals who exhibit expert knowledge in their area of specialization. Backed by their expertise and strong interpersonal skills, these professionals complement each other while working together to achieve positive solutions for our clients’ unique business needs.

We also believe that for our team to match the increasing expectations of our clients, we must focus on their overall development. We aim to create an atmosphere that balances professional learning with personal growth. Senior professionals are encouraged to attend skill-building seminars, conferences and events on an ongoing basis. At junior level, active mentorship and guidance is provided so that younger members of the team can maximise their potential — including knowledge sessions on existing and new regulations, cross-divisional exposure, and training in the use of relevant software.

In addition, we encourage our professionals to build lasting relationships with their immediate and larger team, and organise social events that provide an opportunity for bonding, sharing and celebrating their successes over the year.

Discuss your requirements with us

Tell us about your company and what you need — audit, tax, advisory or compliance support — and we will come back to you.