Experience

DNO Iraq AS

• Iraq
• Oil and Gas
• 100 - 200 Employee

• External Relations Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Present

  This senior leadership position is accountable for supporting the General Manager in developing and maintaining a network of positive business relationships with external stakeholders that enhance the Company´s success in Kurdistan. The successful candidate will spend time investing in relationships with a range of external senior stakeholders, in particular government authorities. He / she will then develop an external stakeholder management strategy, in conjunction with the General Manager, that will strengthen and sustain the Company´s performance and reputation in Kurdistan. This is a hands-on role, requiring from the candidate good political sense and a sophisticated understanding of what relationships are important to the Company, and how to leverage them into enduring competitive advantage. The role could suit candidates with senior levels of exposures to local government authorities and/or Kurdistan domestic affairs (e.g. regulation, environment issues, local labor laws, etc.) and demonstrated ability to build and leverage networks of business relationships. Show less



DNO ASA

• Norway
• Oil and Gas
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Finance & Administration Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2014

  •Supervising the preparation of monthly financial statements and work with Managers in consolidating the financial statements;• Developing strategies for distribution of accounting data in an form that is understandable and useful for the field and other personals.•Take appropriate steps to minimize the risk of misappropriation and ensure the security of all cash and assets held by DNO e.g. ensuring cash and bank accounts are reconciled regularly and financial control and checks are working;•Formulate periodic cash requirements in a timely manner for Shareholders, in consolation with budget holders, to ensure an adequate level of cash is held in order to cover programme liabilities and minimizing any currency fluctuations;•Develop and implement standardized continuous improvement programs and processes including creating key tools, criteria and key continuous learning opportunities aligned with the operational excellence and corporate strategies and initiatives;•Implement and run accounting software and ensure its proper operation;•Align operational and organizational learning into continuous best practice development and enhancement;•Fostering an achievement-oriented culture where employees are motivated and rewarded for both individual and team contributions;•Supporting process and technology related activities to enhance strategic goals;•Provide overall direction for finance, accounting, tax and budget;•Verifying and approving monthly payroll in coordination with HR department;•Prepare and submit regular financial reports according to deadline monthly, quarterly and annual;•Maintain and develop relationship with banks in the region, to ensure services are rendered in flawless manner and keeping pulse of currency market;•Interface for HQ finance department to ensure smooth communication, effective problem-solving;•Overall all responsibility of Finance & Accounts in Kurdistan;•General Administration of Erbil Office; Show less

• Chief Accountant

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2012

  •Preparation and review of any accounting transaction: general ledgers, payments & receivables;•Preparation and timely submission of all internal financial reports;•Regular review of all project related financial information;•Assistance to develop and maintain accounting systems and internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data;•Ensuring statutory accounts are accurate and are filed on time;•Assistance with preparation of interim and year-end financial reports;•Assistance with preparation and review of subsidiary statutory accounts;•Review and challenge of monthly results and KPIs;•Preparation of ad hoc analysis as requested;•Assistance with set-up and integration of created or acquired assets/companies;•Assistance with consolidation and communication of requirements to overseas finance teams;•Managing the financial activities in the company, •Responsible for the monthly payrolls.•Reviewing and approving the whole expenses•Preparing and consolidating regular financial reports and monthly cash forecasts•Preparing the annual balance sheet and depreciation •Performing financial analysis and budgeting. Show less

• Accountant

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2007

  •Checking and verification of Vendor invoices and credit notes, ensuring necessary approvals are collected to process the invoice in SAP System;•Follow up all the procedures related to monthly and quarterly closing of accounts;•Responsible for making monthly cash forecast for treasury to set the monthly expenses required in the field and offices;•Follow up Vendor bank transfers and cheque payments;•Cost allocation of invoices per general ledger and work break down structure;•Preparation of monthly reconciliation reports;•Overview billing process including creating various journal entries;•Management and follow up of vendor balances;•Coordination with bank for daily bank related issues;•Manage and supervise daily operation of accounts payable, accounts receivable, business license, cash receipts, general ledger, payroll , Bank reconciliation;•Preparing adjustment entries;•Managing prepayments and accruals;•Preparing Fixed Asset register, and depreciation according to company accounting policy;•Preparing Financial statement;•Provide training to new and existing staff as needed;•Assist with treasury control and accounts payable issues. Show less



Kurdistan Regional Government

• Iraq
• Government Administration
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Accouting Manager

  • Jun 2001 - Aug 2006

  •Establishes productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned accounts;•Coordinates the involvement of Key account personnel, including support, service, and management resources, in order to meet account performance objectives and customers’ expectations;•Meets assigned targets for profitable sales volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts;•Proactively leads a strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for a one and three-year period;•Proactively assesses, clarifies, and validates needs on an ongoing basis;•Leads solution development efforts that best address needs, while coordinating the involvement of all necessary;•Operate as the lead point of contact for any and all matters specific to the requirements;•Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships;•Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key stakeholders and executive sponsors;•Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to needs and objectives;•Communicate clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders;•Forecast and track key account metrics;•Identify and grow opportunities within territory and collaborate with Official Department to ensure growth attainment;•Assist with high severity requests or issue escalations as needed. Show less

• Accountant Assistant

  • Feb 1999 - Jun 2001

  •Processes payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements;•Calculates rates paid for purchases and all price extensions;•Verifies items billed against items ordered and received and reconciles differences through follow-up with the vendor and/or other employees;•Enters, updates, and/or retrieves accounting data from automated systems;•Posts financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system, according to instructions;•Maintaining spreadsheets, Credit control, Cash allocation and Preparing statutory accounts;•Managing daily post in and out;•Handling and writing cheques;•Receiving and processing all invoices, expense forms and requests for payment;•Verifying calculations working with the Accounts system;•Reconciliation of Direct Debit mandates;•Managing petty cash transactions;•Reviews on-line transactions for changes and accuracy and corrects errors;•Disburses funds using manual/local warrants or petty cash and makes change according to specific instructions;•Endorses warrants or money orders, prepares account deposit ticket, and deposits money as directed;•Files and/or removes records and reports;•Performs related work as assigned. Show less