Experience

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  Abu-ghazaleh& co.consulting/member of talal abu-ghazaleh organization

  Sept 2006 - Nov 2009

  Senior auditor

  Audit l Performing Integrated Audit.Internal Audit l Preparation of Internal audit reports identifying risks and lack of controls and mentioning the significance of such weaknessesTaxation Services ( Assessing Legal Tax , Preparation of Annual return of Income Tax )Management l Propose solutions and bring issues to the attention of the ManagerAudit l Performed review of work papers to provide timely feedback to audit staff on their performance. Internal Control l Communicated Internal Control deficiencies and other issues encountered during the audit to the client Audit l Reviewed financial statements or reporting packages for completeness and accuracyAudit l Consulted with partner on critical accounting areas addressed during the auditAudit l Informed partner of the progress of the audit and any overrunsManagement l Participate in client meetings Show less

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  Bdo

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2014

  Superviosr external audit & accounting advisory

  Management l Strategic Consulting , including business plan & sales strategy developmentAudit l Advising new businesses on formation of corporations and business structures , drafting privacy policies and structuring commercial transactionsPlan l Generated new development deals for a real estate development company that focuses on multi-family residential projects , including real-estate market analysisIT Audit l Comprehensive database management and migration from SQL to Oracle

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  Al manzil group

  Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

  Group internal audit manager

  Internal Audit Department Establishment Business l Procedures Re-engineering ( Project Manager )Finance l Managed all aspects of financial statement audits, compliance and internal control reviews. Internal Audit l Evaluate the adequacy of process design and the effectiveness of controls in meeting business and control objectivesInternal Audit l Identify and document control and process weaknesses and provide evident support for findings Internal Audit l Ensured timely completion of all projects with often competing statutoryInternal Audit l Identified process improvements with a focus on financial controls , compliance , data integrity and efficiency Internal Control l Propose practical and value added recommendations to address control weaknesses and / or process inefficiencies Management l Participate in closing meetings with managers at the end of fieldwork , providing clear explanations for identified issuesInternal Audit l Presented financial statements to investors and educated process owners , including non - finance individuals on new accounting pronouncements and their impactCoached , motivated and developed staff , provided timely performance evaluations and effective training Internal Audit l Actively participated in firm’s practice development and marketing projectsInternal Audit l Extensively communicated with audit team to provide status updatesInternal Audit l Track record of identifying financial , operational and compliance related control weaknesses and formulating recommendations to improve the company's control environmentInternal Audit l Prepare effective auditing planInternal Audit l Responsible for assigning work to the different departments and estimate resource needsInternal Audit l Provide management with an opinion on the internal controls Show less

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  Oman fasteners

  Mar 2015 - Dec 2016

  Financial controller

  Analyzing operational and management processes and system controls' effectiveness and efficiency in view to improve them and propose value-added recommendationsCooperate with USA audit team (government) for the anti-dumping case.Collaborate with operational areas to develop and implement an internal control framework to ensure compliance with rules and procedures, regulations, International Standards, code of ethics, applicable laws, regulations and developing a mechanism for effective implementation.Conduct special projects or studies as requested by the Chairman, president, BOD or IAC, such as Business Procedures Reengineering (BPR - Project Leader )Staff managementLead discussions and meetings with Management on routine mattersReview consolidated financial statements and notes in accordance with IFRSCoordinates with the group external auditors the organization of the external auditOrganization of local audits from choice of the local auditors up to year-end closing planningReviews the tax package prepared by local finance manager before submission to local authoritiesOrganization of consolidation audit process so that its agenda is compatible with Oman statutory requirementsSupervises the consistency of the accounting methods used across the group (from the use of a common GL, Profit and cost centers, to the management reporting)Reviews thoroughly the reliability/regularity of the consolidation package sent by the subsidiaries on a monthly basis Checks the effective implementation of the company standard Procedures and Policies by performing regular audits on sensitive topics (cash reconciliation, provision, purchasing approval workflow…)Review policies and procedures in order to ensure that necessary controls are built into the policies and procedures of the company, coordinates with concerned parties.Oversee the physical verification of assets as part of the internal audit / control requirements Show less

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  Sohar beach hotel & resort

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2019

  General manager

  Provide financial leadership to an operating area or project portfolio including the management and development of direct report Finance staff.Ensure key internal control processes are in place, issues are identified, and information is accurate and communicated to management on a timely basis.Develop and coordinate key financial processes (Annual Operating Plan and Forecasts).Responsible for analyzing actual financial results and/or prospective new business proposals.Have comprehensive understanding of the business with ability to effectively communicate financial issues and present business results, identify opportunities, and evaluate and recommend optimal solutions to issues.Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and third parties, as well as, exert influence to deliver results.Possess solid understanding of finance principles and practices and ensure that effective controls are in place to comply with all Company financial policies and guidelines.Develop key working relationships with customers and understand their core businesses Reporting and Controllership teams to ensure financial processes and policies are as standardized as possible in all metrosMaintain and implement adequate systems of internal control to ensure accuracy and adequacy of accounting records and documentation and ensure that all documents are properly checked and signed as per the authorized signatoriesOversee all activities relating to the financial accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, period / end year closing, consolidation and financial reportingDirect and oversee the preparation and issuance of year end audited financial statements, and reports required by regulatory agenciesReviews funds, banks facilities, pricing of loans and deposits and closely monitor the cash, debt and liquidity position of the group Show less

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  Hospitality

  Oct 2018 - now

  Chief financial officer

  - Streamlined budgeting and forecasting processes, reducing discrepancies - Spearheaded internal audit initiatives, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards- Directed cross-functional teams to implement cost-saving measures- Designed and implemented a financial reporting system, improving data accuracy- Led a team of auditors to identify and mitigate financial risks, enhancing operational resilience- Collaborated with leadership to develop long-term financial plans, achieving sustainable growth Show less