Ammar Al Bakri

Experience

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  Bank Aljazira

  Oct 2011 - Jan 2012

  Trainee

  training in finance department

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  The National Commercial Bank - AlahliNCB

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

  Credit Control Officer

  1. Credit Assessment & Approval: • Evaluate credit applications from customers. • Conduct risk assessments and set credit limits. • Approve or recommend credit terms in line with company policies. 2. Debt Collection & Recovery: • Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue accounts. • Contact clients via phone, email, or visits to collect payments. • Negotiate repayment plans when necessary. • Escalate bad debts for legal action or further recovery measures. 3. Account Management & Reconciliation: • Maintain accurate records of customer accounts. • Reconcile discrepancies and resolve invoice disputes. • Issue statements and reminders for outstanding payments. 4. Policy Enforcement & Compliance: • Ensure adherence to company credit policies and procedures. • Work with legal teams to enforce contracts and debt recovery. • Stay updated on financial regulations and industry practices. 5. Reporting & Analysis: • Prepare credit control reports for management. • Analyze trends in late payments and bad debts. • Recommend improvements to credit policies and collection strategies. 6. Customer Relations: • Build strong relationships with customers to encourage timely payments. • Address client concerns professionally to maintain goodwill. • Educate customers on payment terms and credit policies. Show less

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  EY

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  Associate external financial Auditor

  1. Audit Planning & Preparation: • Assist in planning audit engagements by understanding client businesses and risks. • Gather and analyze financial data, policies, and procedures. • Support risk assessment processes and audit program development. 2. Financial Statement Audits: • Examine financial records, transactions, and reports for accuracy and compliance. • Verify assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses against supporting documents. • Identify discrepancies, errors, or fraud risks in financial statements. 3. Internal Control & Compliance Assessment: • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and business processes. • Identify weaknesses and suggest improvements to mitigate risks. • Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements. 4. Documentation & Reporting: • Prepare working papers, audit findings, and supporting evidence. • Assist in drafting audit reports and recommendations for clients. • Communicate findings to senior auditors and audit managers. 5. Client & Team Collaboration: • Interact with client personnel to obtain necessary audit information. • Work closely with audit teams to meet deadlines and quality standards. • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all client interactions. Show less

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  Bank Aljazira بنك الجزيرة

  May 2015 - Jun 2021

  Project Manager

  1. Audit Planning & Preparation: • Assist in planning audit engagements by understanding client businesses and risks. • Gather and analyze financial data, policies, and procedures. • Support risk assessment processes and audit program development. 2. Financial Statement Audits: • Examine financial records, transactions, and reports for accuracy and compliance. • Verify assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses against supporting documents. • Identify discrepancies, errors, or fraud risks in financial statements. 3. Internal Control & Compliance Assessment: • Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and business processes. • Identify weaknesses and suggest improvements to mitigate risks. • Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements. 4. Documentation & Reporting: • Prepare working papers, audit findings, and supporting evidence. • Assist in drafting audit reports and recommendations for clients. • Communicate findings to senior auditors and audit managers. 5. Client & Team Collaboration: • Interact with client personnel to obtain necessary audit information. • Work closely with audit teams to meet deadlines and quality standards. • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all client interactions. Show less

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  Takamol Business Solutions

  Jun 2021 - now

  1. Strategic Planning & Program Management: • Define program objectives, scope, and priorities. • Develop execution plans and schedules for related projects. • Ensure alignment of projects with business goals and strategy. 2. Team & Resource Management: • Supervise project managers and provide necessary guidance. • Allocate human and material resources effectively. • Foster collaboration and optimize team performance. 3. Budgeting & Risk Management: • Develop and manage the program’s budget, ensuring cost control. • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. • Ensure compliance with financial and organizational policies. 4. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication: • Work with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure seamless program execution. • Provide regular updates to senior management on progress and challenges. • Organize meetings to review performance and align teams. 5. Quality Assurance & Performance Evaluation: • Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to quality standards. • Analyze performance, identify lessons learned, and implement improvements. • Apply best practices in program and project management for efficiency. Show less

  • Program Manager

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jun 2021 - Mar 2023