Khaled Kawas, EMBA, CMA

Experience

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  BDO LLP

  Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

  Comptroller
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  KPMG Lebanon

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  Senior Auditor

   Got involved in audit engagements for leading companies, banks as Citi Bank N.A, Majid al Futtaim Properties,LECICO S.A.L Save the Children International, Consolidated Engineering and Trading Co. Adidas LLC…etc Analyzing the client’s business environment, the nature of its business and the nature of the individual transactionwhich could result in misstatement in the financial statement; Planning audit procedures as per the requirements of International Standards on Auditing ("ISA").; Evaluate the entity’s internal controls and make sure they are properly designed and implemented at each level; Prepare detailed statements as per the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards and U.SGenerally Accepted Auditing Standards. Build and maintain a strong professional relationship with clients; Show less

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  Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)

  Jan 2014 - Nov 2023

  *Developed and implemented a new financial module for SEL Saudi Arabia to control all issues with regards to project expenses and margins as well as financial growth.* Manage and Monitor All Financial aspects of Saudi Region including all items of the financial statements for balance sheets and income statements.*Plan and Implement Internal and external audits, payroll and reconciliation, general ledger , tax and statutory reports.*Prepare financial reports such as profit and loss A/c, Balance Sheet and cash flow statements with commentary and follow up actions as required.*Ensure compliance with local laws, business ethics, and company internal control policies.*Responsible for general ledger, tax and statutory reporting making sure to fall in line with all internal KPIs.*Timely review monthly reconciliation of Bank, Vendors, Customers and General Ledgers. *Managed Company assets with regards to inventory value and fixed assets.*Prepare monthly tax reporting with government entities. Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Feb 2020 - Nov 2023

  • Senior Finance Supervisor

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Finance Supervisor

    Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Senior Accountant

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
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  Efficio

  Jan 2024 - now

  Regional Finance Manager - MENA