Experience

Optica

• Plastics Manufacturing

• Group Finance Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Muharraq Governorate, Bahrain



Modern Exchange Company B.S.C(c)

• Bahrain
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Compliance Manager & MLRO

  • Nov 2019 - Sep 2020

• Financial Controller

  • Aug 2019 - Sep 2020

  Capital Area, Bahrain



Ahmed Sharif Holding Group

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager Finance & Accounts

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

  South Sehla, Kingdom of Bahrain ➢ Administered the financial department. ➢ Dealing with the bankers on daily basis regarding the Financial Facilities, Interest rates, Loans, Mortgaging and LC’s. ➢ Preparation of MIS reports for the review of Management ➢ Core team member of the VAT implementation team ➢ Successfully implemented the VAT in all Group Companies ➢ Preparing yearly budgets & forecasts ➢ Comparing Actual vs. Budgetary ➢ Periodic Financial reporting to Management ➢ Administration of company’s… Show more ➢ Administered the financial department. ➢ Dealing with the bankers on daily basis regarding the Financial Facilities, Interest rates, Loans, Mortgaging and LC’s. ➢ Preparation of MIS reports for the review of Management ➢ Core team member of the VAT implementation team ➢ Successfully implemented the VAT in all Group Companies ➢ Preparing yearly budgets & forecasts ➢ Comparing Actual vs. Budgetary ➢ Periodic Financial reporting to Management ➢ Administration of company’s resources ➢ Inter-company and bank reconciliations ➢ Act as a point of contact between offices for other departments for operational issues. ➢ Adhere to Finance policies, procedures and business processes. ➢ Follow guidelines and escalate for approval when needed. ➢ Liaise with external & internal Auditors and provide information as necessary. ➢ Liaise with management automation projects and provide recommendation for solution. ➢ Design and implement the internal cost control system of stores and accounts ➢ Prepare the year-end financial statements for audit. Apart from the above responsibilities, the company has given me an additional responsibility of managing the financial operations of a Four-Star Hotel they own in Bahrain, in the name of Orange Suites Hotel & Apartment. I have a good experience and stronghold of the financial activities of the Hospitality industry as well. Show less



Sepam

• Ireland
• Engineering Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Financial Accounting Specialist

  • Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Manama, Capital Governorate, Bahrain  Preparation of Monthly Management Account and highlighting financial KPIs to senior management.  Forecasting and preparation of annual budget, advising senior management about the progress of actual vs Budget, performing variance analysis and suggesting action plan.  Producing and maintain cash flow and managing working capital.  Preparing annual audit schedule, coordinating with external auditors, providing all audit related supporting documents and ensure that statutory audit… Show more  Preparation of Monthly Management Account and highlighting financial KPIs to senior management.  Forecasting and preparation of annual budget, advising senior management about the progress of actual vs Budget, performing variance analysis and suggesting action plan.  Producing and maintain cash flow and managing working capital.  Preparing annual audit schedule, coordinating with external auditors, providing all audit related supporting documents and ensure that statutory audit should completed on time.  Fulfilling Statutory Compliance – like, Corporate Tax Declaration, Withholding Tax returns and VAT returns Computing and filing on timely basis.  Preparing and reconciling Trial balance, Income statement and Balance Sheet on monthly and quarterly basis, comparing the balances from last period, highlighting the variance and providing comments to Sr. management.  Review and validate all related parties’ transactions and circulate balance confirmation report to each parties on monthly and quarterly basis.  Review weekly and monthly reconciliation reports for all assigned accounts like, Payable AC, receivable AC, Suppliers AC, related parties, Bank, cash etc.  Perform different functions in ensuring proper and accurate reconciliation of ledger balances, bank balances, vendor balances, customer balances and related parties.  Ensure accurate monthly and yearly accounting closing.  Review and reconcile Sales invoice and bank receipts in order to prepare receivable ageing. Show less



Bahrain Financing Company (BFC)

• Bahrain
• Financial Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Feb 2018

  Manama • Periodic Financial reporting to Management and regulators • Managing the fund requirements of Service Providers • Administration of companies resources • Inter-company and bank reconciliations • Supervise branch daily collection reports and escalate exceptions • Provide quality and timely support services to customer service dept. wherever needed • Act as a point of contact between offices for other departments for operational issues. • Adhere to Finance policies… Show more • Periodic Financial reporting to Management and regulators • Managing the fund requirements of Service Providers • Administration of companies resources • Inter-company and bank reconciliations • Supervise branch daily collection reports and escalate exceptions • Provide quality and timely support services to customer service dept. wherever needed • Act as a point of contact between offices for other departments for operational issues. • Adhere to Finance policies, procedures and business processes. • Follow guidelines and escalate for approval when needed. • Liaise with Auditors and provide information as necessary. • Liaise with management automation projects and provide recommendation for solution. Show less



Jasmis Corporation

• United States
• Construction

• Financial Analyst

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2014

  Manama, Bahrain • Preparation & maintenance of P & L A/c & Balance Sheet. • Estimation of working capital requirements. • Preparation of Annual & Quarterly Budgets. • Managing Complete Banking Operations. • Maintaining complete books of subsidiaries & Cost Records. • Direct & indirect Taxation Maters like VAT, TDS, Excise, Sales Tax, IT. • Complete Responsibility for fund management & dealing with Bankers on a daily basis. • Accounting for Invoices, Receivables & suppliers… Show more • Preparation & maintenance of P & L A/c & Balance Sheet. • Estimation of working capital requirements. • Preparation of Annual & Quarterly Budgets. • Managing Complete Banking Operations. • Maintaining complete books of subsidiaries & Cost Records. • Direct & indirect Taxation Maters like VAT, TDS, Excise, Sales Tax, IT. • Complete Responsibility for fund management & dealing with Bankers on a daily basis. • Accounting for Invoices, Receivables & suppliers Payments • Handling of day to day functions of accounts. • Preparation & Analysis of Accounts for MIS Reports, Internal Audits, Tax Liabilities Computation & Such other Compliance's. • Reconciliation of Books of Accounts with clients / Debtors. Ensuring filing of Direct & Indirect Tax Returns, TDS, Income Tax, and Service Tax in compliance with Statutory Tax Acts. • Adherence to Budget, Financial Planning, Credit maintenance, MIS, Cost Reduction, salary distribution, Project Cost. • Proficient with Tally ERP- 9.0, MS Office, Excel, Internet & Email. • Maintenance of accurate financial records and ability to prepare clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing and operational use. • Creative and resourceful thinking. • Ability to make quick and excellent decisions and organize thoughts in the face of time constraints and full workload. • Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. • Sound knowledge and understanding of latest in computer technology. • Deep knowledge of international finance. • Outstanding knowledge of General accounting practices and procedures, fund accounting and fiscal management. • Uncommon ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data. Show less