Omar Youcef

Experience

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  Al Morrell Development

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing payroll.• Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing the Cash Journal.• Monitor the visitors log from the security office at the front gate.• Maintain all office functions for Warehouse Management and staff.• Maintain Route Driver Locator Log/roaster.• Reconcile and enter into Excel Route Driver Sales Logs on a daily basis• Check Staff Time Sheets and report any anomalies to Accountant/Cashier. • Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing the weekly Cash Journal.• Prepare the Tracker Report for Computers, Vehicles, trucks/Bongos and Forklifts and send to the Senior Accountant.• Prepare weekly reports for Warehouse Manager.• Prepare and Send all Monthly tracker reports.• Assume the duties of the Senior Accountant when required.• Report any violation of the SOP or Health and Safety procedures to management immediately.• Do not leave the general area of the warehouse without permission of the Senior Accountant or Warehouse management.• Perform other duties as directed by Management. Show less

  • Financial Clerk

    Oct 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Rout Settlement Clerk

    Sept 2011 - Oct 2011
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  LST - Life Support Team

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2016

  Deputy Finance Manager

  1. Deputy Finance Manager– Life Support Team (LST) for medical services from 2 Sep 2012 until 07 Feb 2016 –Erbil / Iraq.Duties and Responsibilities of Assistant Finance Manager:• Preparing daily JV• Banking• collection• Preparing ,monthly report for account receivables and account payable. • Preparing payroll.• Preparing Cash Journal.• prepare monthly amortization for prepaid entries.• prepare the depreciation for fixed assets.•Monthly closing, income statement and balance sheet•Review financials documents.• Document filling and archiving.• Perform other duties as directed by Management. Show less

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  Al Morrell Development

  Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

  Junior Accountant

  • Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing payroll.• Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing the Cash Journal.• Monitor the visitors log from the security office at the front gate.• Maintain all office functions for Warehouse Management and staff.• Maintain Route Driver Locator Log/roaster.• Reconcile and enter into Excel Route Driver Sales Logs on a daily basis• Check Staff Time Sheets and report any anomalies to Accountant/Cashier. • Assist the Senior Accountant in preparing the weekly Cash Journal.• Prepare the Tracker Report for Computers, Vehicles, trucks/Bongos and Forklifts and send to the Senior Accountant.• Prepare weekly reports for Warehouse Manager.• Prepare and Send all Monthly tracker reports.• Assume the duties of the Senior Accountant when required.• Report any violation of the SOP or Health and Safety procedures to management immediately.• Do not leave the general area of the warehouse without permission of the Senior Accountant or Warehouse management.• Perform other duties as directed by Management. Show less

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  Mercy Corps

  Feb 2016 - Sept 2020

  Finance Manager-Mercy Corps NGO (Country/Field office) from 01 Dec 2016 till present / Erbil-Iraq.Duties and Responsibilities:1. Daily management of the finance officer(s) and the assistant finance officer2. Oversee daily cash count with the assistant finance officer3. Manage the month end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger, subjournals and all supporting documentation in all country offices.4. Primary responsibility for maintaining the general ledger software files, including set up and maintenance of new project accounts, regular back-up of files, etc.5. Review subjournals and upload data to the general ledger6. Prepare revenue recognition entries and other final closing journal entries7. Enter, post and maintain filing of monthly journal entries8. Prepare month end balance sheet account reconciliations9. Coordinate the preparation and ensure the on-time submission of the monthly reporting package to HQ10. Oversee the maintenance of all accounting records, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and safeguarded11. Assist in the training and support of the finance officers in field offices, including answering daily questions, training new hires, making field visits, etc. 12. Monitor cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests from sub-offices; prepare consolidated country cash flow requests to HQ13. Assist the Finance Director in responding to audit inquiries.14. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardise its humanitarian mission15. Other duties as assigned. Show less Senior Finance Officer-Mercy Corps NGO (Country/Field office) from 08 Feb 2016 till 30 Nov 2016/ Erbil-Iraq.Duties and Responsibilities: · Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations · Develop and maintain relationship with bank(s) in Erbil and Dohuk. · Maintain the bank file, ensuring that all bank information is properly filed and updated. · Prepare checks and transfer requests to be signed by bank signatories and submitted to bank. · Record daily bank and cash transactions in Mercy Corps accounting software system “Navigator”. · Maintain custody of the office cash, make payments of approved transactions. · Perform weekly and month end cash counts per the Mercy Corps Field Finance Manual. · Prepare fund requests for office and program needs. · Provide Financial Review of payment requests and expense reports (travel expense reports and operational expense reports) for accuracy and completeness (per policies and procedures), ensuring expense reports are fully approved before payment. · Prepare monthly amortization entries of prepaid accounts. · Prepare monthly payroll based on information provided from HR and timesheets; prepare payroll accrual entry, net pay entry, and EPAR allocation entry. · Maintain benefits accrual documentation and prepare monthly benefits accrual data entries. Computer Knowledge: Prepare monthly Expats EPAR reports. · Assist with month end balance sheet account reconciliations. Word, Excel, Power Point. · Other month close tasks as assigned, including submission of required month end supporting documentation, Outlook Express Navigator reports, etc. System Logo · Monitor advances/ advance ageing report. · Provide support to local partners in financial management including training in Mercy Corps minimum standards and procedures. · Make sure that all supporting documentation is prepared and filed according to MC procedures. · Maintain the lease and rental agreements file. · Assist in responding to audit inquiries. Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Dec 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Senior Finance Officer

    Feb 2016 - Nov 2016
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  Mercy Corps

  Oct 2021 - now

  • Prepare and submit donor reports.• Assist with the completion of donor online system financial processes (USG PMS and others).• Responsible for donor accounts receivable/deferred revenue and contribution award reconciliation and support to payment management.• The focal point for field office cash management (cash flow projection process)• Prepare journal entries related to award-level reclasses or other entries needed from award reconciliations.• Support Non-complex program award closeouts.• Support country compliance with donor and MC financial policies and procedures. Show less Participate in the design of Requests for application publication of RFAs, issuing of RFA packages to prospective applicants, managing the administrative process of receiving RFA applicants, and providing the applicants to the RFA Review Committee.• Administer competitive RFA processes with, for each RFA,clearly defined and communicated steps for selecting, negotiating, and awarding sub-awards.• Responsible for the review of RFA applicants’ budgets and budget narratives for completeness, cost realism and compliance with RFA budget requirements.• Responsible for pre-award financial review and other due diligence of proposed sub-recipients.• Draft (when delegated by HQ), oversee and ensure sub-award agreements/modifications are executed, and in compliance with the relevant donor’s terms and conditions.• Review sub-recipient financial reports for correctness and completeness and ensure that reports are submitted on time.• Develop sub-recipient monitoring plans, conduct financial monitoring and prepare financial monitoring visit reports.• Follow up on all sub-recipient compliance issues and audits and document resolutions.• Process sub-recipient payments in consultation with the relevant program manager and Finance department.• Responsible for sub-recipient financial close-outs, including ensuring that all requirements of the sub-award agreement have been met and that sub-award funds have been properly settled. Show less Daily management and supervision of Finance Manager Baghdad, Senior Finance officer -Erbil, and SUB-AWARD manager when acting Finance Director.• Finance focal point for Pro-Source system (SAP)pilot implementation.• Lead & manage the month-end accounting close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the ledger, Navigator transactions, and all supporting documentation in the country office and all field offices.• Lead the annual Statuary audit report process for both Federal and Kurdistan Region reports.• Lead and manage the process of Year End Closure in coordination with Finance focal points in field and Operation staff.• Work on preparation of budget proposals process.• Prepare a master budget for the country and analyze financial data to support management in projection/forecast plan and strategic decision.• Work with program managers for grants forecast and projections.• Lead & manage and monitor month-end balance sheet account reconciliations• Assist in the training and support of the finance staff in field offices, including answering daily questions, training new hires, making field visits, etc.• Assist the Finance Director in responding to audit inquiries• Monitor cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests from sub-offices; Lead the process of consolidating country cash flow requests to HQ.• Assist in preparing consortium budgets in coordination with Sub-award, Program, and CCI departments.• Participate in the evaluation and selection process for sub-awardsregulations.• Participate in capacity building for the sub-award team and provide them with orientation and advice.• Support Subaward units in pre-award assessment, budgeting, and payments Show less Oversee and coordinates timely preparation of month-end/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations.• Oversee the maintenance of all accounting records, ensuring that records are complete, accurate and safeguarded in compliance with MC policies and local laws. The lead in the accounts management, upgrades and implementation of any changes in the accounting software (Navigator Citrix System)• Oversee daily entries into the system, identifies errors and coordinate with the respective team, members any corrective actions; does and follow up on regular transaction review and posting within Navigator• Oversee national staff payroll processing, accruals, reconciliations, end-of-service and statutory deduction calculations.• In charge of month-end and fiscal year-end closure / General ledger finalization & submission to HQ offices for review; the main point of contact with HQ on all accounting matters/• Ensure compliance with Nigeria's statutory requirements (PAYE, WHT, pension, etc.); monitors timely remittances to relevant institutions, and liaise with relevant tax consultants and authorities• Monitor cash and bank balances and coordinate monthly cash flow requests from field offices to ensure accuracy and support consolidated country cash flow requests to HQ.• Contributes to the development and update of local accounting and other policies; as member of the finance management team assist with interpretation and enforces implementation and compliance with any HQ and locally developed policies• Daily management of finance staff through training, scheduling, coaching, and regular communication of job expectations to ensure minimum accounting controls are effective.• Support audit efforts from the accounting function, both internal & external audits; Assist the Finance Director in responding to audit inquiries. 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  • Regional Finance Analyst

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Subawards Manager

    Mar 2022 - May 2024

  • Senior Finance Manager

    Sept 2020 - Mar 2022

  • STA - Accounting Manager

    Oct 2021 - Jan 2022