Experience

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  IKK Group – Isam Khairi Kabbani Group

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Regional Finance Manager

    • Jun 2010 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Accomplishments:• Managing the finance departments in the UAE and Oman branches.• Key member of the firm’s Regional Management Team.• Supported the business growth from AED 10M to AED 150M.• Re-engineered processes/procedures for Finance and Accounting Department thereby ensuring an efficient cost control system.• Led digital transformation program by automating the reporting/ forecasting tools leading to enhanced efficiency.• Developed harmonious relationships with various banks to secure tailor-made banking solutions. • Contributed to the Company’s certification to ISO9001:2015Responsibilities:• Responsible for the overall management reporting, financial planning, budgeting and variance analysis for the UAE and Oman branches. • Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers, government bodies and the Head Office for all matters relating to audit, tax, and statutory requirements.• Responsible for the submission of VAT reports on time.• Managing cash flow and working capital requirements.• Reviewing financial statements and generating monthly, quarterly and yearly Management Reporting packs of financial and performance data.• Applying the IFRS 16 standard to long-term leases.• Managed the ECL Model (IFRS 9) to reduce the Provision for Doubtful Debts.• Working in collaboration with internal and external Auditors and addressing queries including the reduction of the PDD as per the ECL calculations on the basis of the client’s history.• Monitoring flow of cash, identifying sources for short and long-term funding requirements and negotiating with banks to secure best borrowing rates and exchange rates.• Handling Letters of Guarantee, Letters of Credit, Trust Receipts, Overdrafts, Short-Term Loans, Discounting and Bank General Facilities and Project Specific Facilities.• Preparing projects’ Cash Flows and Income Statements.• Heading, training, mentoring dynamic Finance Teams.• Meeting with clients’ Finance Managers to resolve issues.

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  Emirates Computers

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Financial Controller

    • 2009 - 2010
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Accomplishments:• Played a key role in improving the Sister Companies’ financial performance and reporting.• Aided Management with better exposure and understanding of the financial situations of these companies, which facilitated in enhanced control and involvement.Responsibilities: • Audited and controlled the financial performance of 8 Sister Companies located across diverse countries.• Boosted financial performance by providing intelligence, reporting and analysis on budgets, management accounts, strategy and spending. Monitoring variances from budgets and forecasts.• Controlled cash flows, ensured consistent smooth and uninterrupted cash-flow operation to meet the business plan requirements of major projects.

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  Atkins

  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • Financial Controller

    • 2007 - 2009
    • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Accomplishments:• Implemented financial and control systems with a strong focus on elevating organization productivity and accountability. • Annual budgeting and planning process owner, providing advice to ensure that budgets are updated quarterly and are on target and aligned to the strategic direction of the company.• Production of monthly management accounts, maintaining robust financial reporting and conducting monthly project reviews for control purposes.

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  Solidere

  • Beirut, Lebanon

  • Senior Accountant

    • 1995 - 2007
    • Beirut, Lebanon

    Joined the organization as Accountant, moved on upward career trajectories, to merit promotion to the position of Senior AccountantDesignation Chronology:• 2006 - 2007: Senior Accountant• 2000 – 2006: Receivable Supervisor & General Accounting - Land and Building Sales• 1995 – 1999: AccountantAccomplishments:• Produced consolidated financials in coordination with the CEOs/ Project Managers of different projects in different countries for "Solidere International Ltd." (HQ in Dubai), a company established in 2007 to host worldwide projects. • Administered processing of transactions, preparation of closing entries and producing financials for “Solidere Management Services Sal”, a company created in 2006 to host projects outside Lebanon and projects managed locally for investors.• Managed all accounting aspects associated with the application of the Fixed Assets system.• Handled verification of land sales and recuperation schedules, refinancing, discounts, interest application and accruals.• Audited related reconciling reports and investors’ confirmations.