Manager - Finance & Accounts

• Mar 2017 - Present

Responsible for maintaining an accurate accounting record and ensuring the closing process is completed on time each month/year. Supervision of all day-to-day operation of bank facilities, preparing hoc reports, and submitting financial statements on time.  Analysis the trends of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as revenue, cost, and profit margin. Monitor KPIs and identify the cause of any unexpected variances. Preparing and submitting VAT returns to FTA on time. In-depth knowledge of IFRS and Corporate Tax regulations, as well as UAE finance laws and regulations. Preparing product-wise profitability reports, other financial analysis MIS/BI reports and PowerPoint presentations for MIS and financial reports. Providing timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets and Recommending corrective actions to management as necessary. Preparing annual budgets and forecasting for the current year, as well as attending monthly meetings and presenting flash reports. Complete end-to-end finalization of audit reports with Ernst & Young auditors. Handling a team of five and reporting to the CEO and the Finance controller at Dubai. Show less

Management Accountant

• Dec 2013 - Feb 2017

Management Accountant

• Mar 2011 - Nov 2013

Month end closing & Management reports: ->Monitoring and maintaining the books of accounts, ensuring general ledger accuracy.>Preparing monthly P&L and prepayment schedules, preparing detailed monthly financial reports,Providing support and advice on financial matters, establishing financial strategies,>Preparing feasibility studies and financial models, observing financial functioning of cost centers,>Consolidating expense budgets and revenue trends, preparing P&L analysis. And preparing monthly profit and loss reports for individual stores and distributing them to internal management.Annual Planning & Budgeting: ->Providing input on the company's budget and controlling expenses, preparing annual budgets and forecasts, implementing performance measures for retail outlets, analyzing sales figures and creating forecasts, updating SAP BPC for budgeting and forecasting, ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, creating spreadsheets and graphs for technical reports, and uploading final and quarterly budgets into the SAP/BPC system.>Complete end-to-end finalization of audit reports with Ernst & Young auditors.>Handling a team of three and reporting to the Finance Manager and the Retail – Group Finance Manager at Dubai. Show less

Accounts & Finance.

• Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

> Monitoring the Accounts and Finance function, controlling credit limits with GCC Customer, > Coordinating with the Sales team to resolve account issues, > Monitoring L/C transactions to avoid discrepancies, establishing new accounts receivable processes, monitoring accounts receivable records and overdue invoices, > Investigating credit standing of new customers, managing accounts receivable activities, ensuring accurate and timely data entry into the finance system, and updating the SAP system with credit limit information. Show less

Sr. Accountant.

• Apr 2007 - Dec 2008

Responsibilities: > Responsible for the entire Accounts and Finance function, including site job analysis and cost control. > Handle monthly Reconciliation of Inter-division and Corporate Accounts > Reconciliation of Bank account and Intercompany books on monthly basis and prepare the balance sheet. > Additionally, prepare all monthly MIS reports and report inventory status to management. > Finalize yearly accounts and compile audits. Responsibilities: > Responsible for the entire Accounts and Finance function, including site job analysis and cost control. > Handle monthly Reconciliation of Inter-division and Corporate Accounts > Reconciliation of Bank account and Intercompany books on monthly basis and prepare the balance sheet. > Additionally, prepare all monthly MIS reports and report inventory status to management. > Finalize yearly accounts and compile audits.

Accounts Executive

• Jul 2003 - Mar 2007

Responsibilities: > Handling full bookkeeping up to finalization including transaction recording, cash, payroll, and related tasks. > Preparing monthly management reports accurately and on time. > Managing inventory control and ensuring timely and accurate entry posting. > Monitoring general ledger accounts and related documents and ensuring accuracy of journal batches before posting. > Following all accounting operation procedures and ensuring timely and accurate posting to the General Ledger. > Conducting detailed reconciliations of all GL accounts and rating monthly B/S accounts. > Managing accounts receivable follow-up, preparing customer-vendor reconciliation statements, and finalizing financial statements like the P&L and Balance Sheet. > Managing outgoing payments, handling payment inquiries, and managing supplier books of accounts. Also, in charge of local purchases and payroll functions. Show less