Experience

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  Midsnel group international

  Mar 2011 - Aug 2013

  Audit trainee

  I worked in an audit department and other services department of “A” category chartered accountant firm. My responsibilities included:Handling and assisting specific stages of audit workPreparing and maintaining audit file Ensuring work is prepared in compliance with professional standards Detecting exceptional items and issues of non compliance Reporting unusual items to the senior auditor. Others,Handling Forensic audit assignments as semi seniorAssisting the clients in preparation of financial statements in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework including compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS).Drafting financial statements and budgets preparation for management use Drafting reports for the statutory and management use.Assisting the Audit Senior in finalizing the Quality Control Review (QCR).Quality Control ReviewReviewing, reporting and suggesting the implementation of Internal Controls.Handling System audit assignments as Junior.TAX Performing and preparing the Sales tax workings as tax junior. Show less

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  Skd group of companies

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2018

  Chief accountant

  ● Oversaw bookkeeping, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and general ledger (GL) accounting for all three divisions, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance ● Managed daily finance operations, including bank reconciliations, LC arrangements, and bank guarantees, optimizing cash flow and financial controls ● Conducted daily sales reconciliations for the Jewellery Division, identifying discrepancies and uncovering BHD 10,000 in stolen stock, leading to the implementation of a monthly reconciliation mechanism ● Successfully negotiated a BHD 500,000 bank overdraft from BBK, enhancing liquidity and financial flexibility ● Led revenue recognition and receivables management, facilitating the recovery of BHD 100,000 in overdue payments (365+ days old) and ensuring reconciled receivables across divisions ● Verified payroll for 200 employees, ensuring accuracy in salary processing and compliance with labour regulations ● Prepared and presented monthly profit and loss statements and statements of financial position, supporting informed decision-making by senior management ● Spearheaded a finance process reengineering initiative, drafting and implementing manuals for accounts payable and receivable, which were successfully approved by the CFO ● Assisted in statutory annual audits, ensuring compliance by providing accurate financial documentation and responding to auditor queries ● Recognized for exceptional performance with a salary increment within three months of joining Show less

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  Dicotech qatar wll

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2022

  Senior finance officer

  ● Managed trade finance operations, including Letters of Credit (LCs) worth QAR 25 million, Bank Guarantees of QAR 10 million, and project financing, ensuring smooth banking transactions and risk mitigation ● Reconciled Accounts Receivables, facilitating the recovery of QAR 2.5 million in overdue payments (365+ days old) and improving cash flow management ● Oversaw bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy in financial statements and timely submission of management reports ● Conducted financial analysis, prepared budget vs. actual reports, and identified loss-making projects, leading to renegotiations that safeguarded company profitability ● Assisted in budgeting, monitoring, and managing budgets within SAP ERP, optimizing financial planning and cost control ● Led vendor payment verification, payroll validation, and employee benefits processing, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.● Oversaw vendor payment cycles, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing. ● Conducted bank reconciliations and managed supplier contracts. ● Led AP team in verifying supplier invoices, reducing payment delays by 20%. ● Coordinated with suppliers, clients, and auditors, strengthening business relationships, streamlining reconciliations, and facilitating smooth audit completion ● Delivered training on IAS 16, IAS 2, IFRS 5, and IFRS 11, enhancing the accounting team’s technical expertise ● Presented an Internal Control Weakness Report to the CEO for the company’s Canada division, driving governance improvements and advocating for an Internal Audit function Show less

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  Amal ameen group

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  Senior accounting and finance professional (temp. part time contract)

  Strategic ERP Implementation:Led the successful implementation of cutting-edge ERP software, optimizing operational processes and ensuring data precision across the entire group.Efficient Reporting Systems:Engineered streamlined reporting channels, furnishing timely, accurate reports crucial for strategic decision-making.Holistic Process Enhancement:Documented and revamped business processes organization-wide, fostering seamless operations and safeguarding financial robustness.Financial Governance:Headed the accounting function for the entire group, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.Strategic Planning and Forecasting:Collaborated with business partners to drive planning and forecasting activities, aligning financial strategies with overarching business goals.Comprehensive Financial Reporting:Reviewed and presented detailed financial reports, offering nuanced insights and actionable recommendations to the management.Meticulous Payroll Oversight:Supervised the payroll function, ensuring meticulous processing in adherence to WPS regulations.Supplier Relationship Management:Orchestrated efficient payment processes, with a focus on consignment sales, ensuring effective supplier relationship management.Change Management Leadership:Played a pivotal role in executing transformative changes to procedures, policies, and systems, facilitating seamless business expansion, and ensuring compliance.Executive-Level Reporting:Delivered comprehensive monthly reports, including insightful Profit and Loss statements with detailed analysis and commentary, directly to the CEO. Show less

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  Almana & partners

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2024

  Senior accounting and finance professional

  ● Managed financial reporting, project accounting, and compliance with IFRS, ensuring accurate recording of advances, progressive billing, and retention receivables.● Managed accounts payable, including invoice verification, approval, and payment processing. ● Reconciled supplier accounts, resolving discrepancies and improving payment accuracy. ● Reduced overdue supplier payments by 15% through process improvements. ● Handled multi-currency transactions and cross-border vendor payments. Processing payments through LCs and bank transfers.● Led monthly accounts receivable and retention meetings, optimizing collections and reducing receivables days from 90 to 75 through renegotiated credit terms ● Implemented IFRS 16 lease accounting standards, ensuring accurate classification of operating and finance leases and educating stakeholders on compliance requirements ● Developed new costing estimates and break-even analysis for the Office Furniture Division, transforming it from a loss-making unit into a profitable division ● Led a 15-member accounting team, improving expertise, internal controls, and risk compliance.● Conducted financial investigations for fraud detection, re-engineered logistics processes to improve delivery accuracy, and optimized budgeting and forecasting for multiple business divisions Show less