Ferass Al Haj Issa
Finance Manager at AWI Company- Claim this Profile
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Bashar Malkawi
I had the chance to work with Ferass in same group, very polite and committed to finish his tasks with good vibe, I’m sure he will add value for any new Job.
Issam Shibly
Ferass is a very sharp and intelligent finance manager, We worked together on few consultation assignments to apply optimal controls on purchasing and close monitoring of the stock. Keeping a close eye on budgets, cashflows and providing ad hoc financial intelligence to clients to make better business decisions Most importantly his honesty and dignity in giving the right advice at the right time, He is highly recommend for a leading position in finance department.
Bashar Malkawi
I had the chance to work with Ferass in same group, very polite and committed to finish his tasks with good vibe, I’m sure he will add value for any new Job.
Issam Shibly
Ferass is a very sharp and intelligent finance manager, We worked together on few consultation assignments to apply optimal controls on purchasing and close monitoring of the stock. Keeping a close eye on budgets, cashflows and providing ad hoc financial intelligence to clients to make better business decisions Most importantly his honesty and dignity in giving the right advice at the right time, He is highly recommend for a leading position in finance department.
Bashar Malkawi
I had the chance to work with Ferass in same group, very polite and committed to finish his tasks with good vibe, I’m sure he will add value for any new Job.
Issam Shibly
Ferass is a very sharp and intelligent finance manager, We worked together on few consultation assignments to apply optimal controls on purchasing and close monitoring of the stock. Keeping a close eye on budgets, cashflows and providing ad hoc financial intelligence to clients to make better business decisions Most importantly his honesty and dignity in giving the right advice at the right time, He is highly recommend for a leading position in finance department.
Bashar Malkawi
I had the chance to work with Ferass in same group, very polite and committed to finish his tasks with good vibe, I’m sure he will add value for any new Job.
Issam Shibly
Ferass is a very sharp and intelligent finance manager, We worked together on few consultation assignments to apply optimal controls on purchasing and close monitoring of the stock. Keeping a close eye on budgets, cashflows and providing ad hoc financial intelligence to clients to make better business decisions Most importantly his honesty and dignity in giving the right advice at the right time, He is highly recommend for a leading position in finance department.
Credentials
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Value Added TAX ( VAT) Essentials
Lynchpin ConsultingNov, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Creative Thinking
LinkedInOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
New Manager Foundations
LinkedInOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Solving Business Problems
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Acing Your Interview
LinkedInSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Crystal Reports 2016 Essential Training
LinkedInSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources Foundations
LinkedInSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Data Analytics
LinkedInSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Excel What-If Analysis
LinkedInSep, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Rewarding Employees
LinkedInSep, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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AWI Company
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Media Production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Finance Manager
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Jan 2012 - Present
• Collecting, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements • Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning • Controlling income, cash flow and expenditures • Supervising the accounting team • Liaising between the management and the staff • Handling daily cash balances • Negotiating and evaluating overdrafts and loans with bankers. • Collecting, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statements • Undertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning • Controlling income, cash flow and expenditures • Supervising the accounting team • Liaising between the management and the staff • Handling daily cash balances • Negotiating and evaluating overdrafts and loans with bankers.
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Layalina International
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United Arab Emirates
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Chief Accountant
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Sep 2009 - Dec 2011
• Performing full set of accounts and ensuring timely closing of accounts. • Checking all the sales contracts on the reservation system. • Checking the invoices after printing and managing for its delivery to the clients through sales team. • Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs. • Controlling the purchasing process. • Controlling the petty cash movement. • Supporting the external auditors with business information and required documents. Show less
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Chief Accountant
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2009
• Handling full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role eg. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.• Reviewing and analyzing inventory movement transaction.• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations.• Performing full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.• Performing project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.• Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to top management.• Reviewing & approving payment vouchers & journal entries.• Performing cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.• Issuing project cost reports for review and approval.• Developing and maintaining internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up.• Supporting the CEO in ensuring that intercompany cost allocations are in-line with management agreements and transfer pricing policy.• Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.• Working consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives Show less
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Senior Cost Accountant
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Jun 2005 - Jun 2007
• Control the movement for inventories(raw material, MRO, WIP, and finished goods)• Analyzing data collected and recording results• Making estimates of new and proposed product costs• Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing monthly reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.• Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger
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Education
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1999 - 2003
Damascus University
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
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