Ali Al Arabi, CPA (Inactive)

Experience

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  FedEx Express

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2008

  IT Auditor

  Collected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies. Inspected account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions. Performed fieldwork, worked with non-IT audit resources to execute integrated audits key business flow and the fundamental information systems. Communicated audit findings by preparing final report; discussing findings with auditees; contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Contributed in the evaluation of the satisfactoriness, success, and effectiveness of the systems of controls. Classified internal control weaknesses and provided management with solutions to fix the internal control. Show less

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  Color Solutions Auto Paints

  Dec 2010 - Apr 2015

  Performed monthly general ledger activities, cost accounting, inventory accounting and bank reconciliation of multiple accounts. Assisted in performing strategic financial projects involving finance and accounting processes and procedures. Prepared monthly financial statement and balance sheet analysis.Identified opportunity areas and implemented improvement in the planning process. Assisted in accounts payable for invoice discrepancies and vendor invoice settlements. Prepared internal audit procedures and preparing the internal audit report. Conducted research and planning according to current tax laws and advising senior management on the tax impact of current and proposed company activities and transactions. Show less Handled the completed accounting cycle duties which include the following but are not limited to: preparing and posting journal entries, processing bills, closing of accounts at the end of the month.Matched invoices with purchase orders, as well as creating purchase orders, sales orders and bills using QuickBooks software. Processed 100 bills weekly of account payable and account receivable.Calculated physical inventory including FIFO and LIFO methods.Audited cash, account payable, and account receivable.Reviewed general ledger accounts and prepared and adjusted journal entries.Performed data entry and prepared and posted journal entries.Matched Vendor invoices with receiving reports and purchase orders.Performed Cash Reconciliation, Bank Reconciliation, and preparation of Revenue Billings. Show less

  • Senior Accountant

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Full Charge Bookkeeper

    Dec 2010 - Jan 2013
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  PwC Middle East

  Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Internship

  Core Assurance

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  Andersen Tax

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Experienced Tax Associate

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Tax Intern

    Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
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  Marcum LLP

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Senior Accountant
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  Getaround

  Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

  Senior Financial Accountant
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  Hive

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2024

  Lead Accountant
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  TomoCredit

  Jul 2024 - now

  Accounting Manager