Experience

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  Interwell

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Controller - MENA Region

    • Feb 2019 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  International SOS

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Finance Manager MENA

    • Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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  Archer - the well company

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    • Jan 2014 - Sep 2017

    - Supervise all accounting functions i.e. AP/AR/Intercompany/GL to ensure timely and accurate reporting. - Recommending cost control measures and implementing internal controls - Preparation of Budgets and rolling forecasts for the divisions. - Assisting the divisional controllers on RFQs/ tenders/bid bonds. - Review of Monthly P&L and balance sheet of Middle East entities.- Monthly/Quarterly Reporting and consolidation of divisional results and variance analysis for balance sheet movements. - Focal point on all joint venture related elements and played pivotal role in training the new recruits for Joint Venture accounting.- Preparation & filing of GST returns on quarterly basis and assisting Global tax manager in preparing yearly tax packs. - Responsible for successful completion of internal and External Audit including preparation of unaudited financial statements and notes. - Cash flow management for Middle East entities and treasury reporting. - Responsible for managing Inventory and Fixed asset, which includes tracking/clean-ups/accounting.

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  Schlumberger

  • Application Support Analyst

    • Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

    - Global Operational support for Accounts Payable and Cash Book module users for the ERP. - Facilitating monthly successful closure of Cash Book and Accounts Payable module and ensure sub ledger posting to GL. - Resolve user issues on Accounts Payable and Cash Book module. - Responsible for set up of new Accounts Payable/ Cash book locations or master data as per the requirement. - Assist the locations in performing Sub system Vs. General Ledger reconciliations for AP & CB. - Liaise with the technical team to implement program changes in the ERP and successful rollout (i.e. new reports, new screens etc.). - Handle projects aimed at improving current processes and procedures. - Clear major suspense accounts in the accounts payable and cashbook modules.

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  Schlumberger Technologies Operating Ltd

  • Senior Management Accountant

    • Jan 2008 - Aug 2011

    Joined the company in Kuwait in January 2008 before relocating to the Dubai office in April 2010.Key Responsibilities:Responsible for preparing financial statements for management information, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets. Analyze and Monitor segment's Profit or Loss and recommend solutions for increasing profitability and minimizing operation costs.Prepare budgets and forecasts and conduct Variance Analysis between budget and actuals to suggest corrective measures for reducing variance. Ensure reconciliation of Sub system Vs. General Ledger for Finance & Accounting, Accounts Payable, Compensation & Benefits and Payroll on monthly basis.Coordinate with Operations Managers on all aspects related to financial policies & control and assist the management in the strategic planning process.Assist Operation Controllers on analyzing costs and benefits of projects under discussion, particularly with regard to expansion, purchase of new premises or equipment.Coordinate and assist in the internal audit process in the organization.Evaluate existing financial information systems and suggest improvements of systems and processesAdditional responsibility of imparting training to Non-Finance (Junior Field Engineers) personnel in the organization to create awareness on the financial terms and processes.Achievements:Was appointed the focal point in Kuwait for the worldwide Payment HUB implementation by the company to link the financial software to the external payment system. Designed a process of booking and clearing suspense accounts which resulted in reducing the suspense account ageing from 1 year to 2 monthsSuccessfully completed training for 15 non-finance GFE candidates to give them a brief introduction to finance concepts.

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  Schlumberger Oilfield Equipments Limited

  • Receivable Accountant

    • Jan 2001 - Dec 2007

    Process all invoices for Third party vendors as well as intercompany transactions.Manage all activities related to funds transfer and overdrafts in bank accounts and undertake periodic bank reconciliation.Manage the process of Invoice creation and be responsible for addressing client queries and solving problems related to invoicing.Responsible for Revenue booking and reconciliation, DSO tracking, and Payment collection and allocation.Prepare accounts and financial statements for quarterly Inter company confirmations.

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  Schlumberger Oilfield Eastern Limited

  • Payable Accountant

    • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

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  Dubai

  • Intercompany Accountant

    • Jan 2001 - Apr 2004