Sara Assi CMA, DipIFR, EMBA

Experience

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  Marriott International

  Jun 2002 - Sept 2004

  Sales Representative
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  American University of Beirut

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2008

  Accounts Receivable Specialist
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  BLOM BANK s.a.l.

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Intern
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  Deloitte Middle East

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2018

  Financial Audit Manager

  -Accountable for preparing financial statements for clients in accordance with IFRS-Efficiently develop consolidation in compliance with IFRS-Effectively perform control, details and analytical testing in order to cover the identified risks.-Responsible for planning audit assignments, resource allocation, supervising staff field work andwork allocation-Successfully carried out the external audit for various service lines such as Manufacturing, Insurance, Trading, real estate, not for profit organization and shipping companies at -Advise client on internal control deficiencies in the operations and recommended improvement-Analyze and present audit findings to the clients orally and through written reports. Show less

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  Yas Holding

  Sept 2019 - now

  Chief Accountant

   Oversee the monthly and yearly financial closing. Prepare annual budget, forecasts and financial reports for senior management and stakeholders. Develop business plan to support strategic decision-making. Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year results, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Provide assurance to management on division financial reporting complying with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and group accounting policies. Manage the internal/ external audit process. Provide a risk-based assurance on internal controls over financial reporting. Provide financial analysis in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports. Support CEO and Finance Director on governance matters, assigned projects, tasks, transactions. Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated and stand-alone financial statements of the Division and its subsidiaries in compliance with local regulations and international accounting standards. Manage reporting system in coordination with Oracle Hyperion to enable timely and accurate reporting of the Division.  Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures and internal control, when required, to drive process efficiency  Review monthly VAT workings for return filing & VAT reporting. Prepare the cash forecast to ensure efficient use of funds to anticipate cash shortage and work with management team to identify financing solutions.  Prepare pricing proposals for new potential customers. Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and professionalism. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and performance. Show less