EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

. Master in Business Administration (MBA) with distinction, New York

Institute of Technology (NYIT), 2009

. Certified Risk Professional (CRP) Certification, Bank Administration

Institute (BAI) - Center for Certifications, 2007

. BA in Accounting, Applied Sciences University - Amman, 1997

. Scientific Stream, General Secondary Certificate - Amman, 1993

Languages

. Arabic : mother tongue

. English very good

. Spanish: Very good

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Montage Services Inc. 2013 - Present

Senior Associate

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Montage is an international accounting, tax, audit, business consulting and

software implementation services firm based in San Francisco, with offices

in Houston, Shanghai and London.

Amman Baccalaureate school 2011 - 2012

Finance manager

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Responsible for specific areas of the School's financial management

operations and delegate tasks and areas of responsibility to members of the

Finance Department:

. Management of the Finance Department

. Accounting practice

. Financial analysis and reporting

. Budget preparation and control

. Annual audit

. Internal control

. Facilitate the work of all other areas of the school's operations

through the development of good working relationships with all

colleagues

. Appraise and evaluate the work of subordinates in accordance with

school policies and procedures

. Member of the extended management team

. Reports to the Bursar

The Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS) was established in 1981 by the

Hashemite Society for Education, a charitable society registered with the

Ministry of Social Development. It is a non-profit organization, whose

educational and administrative policies are set by the school's Board of

Trustees, chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Sarvath El Hassan. The

Amman Baccalaureate School is a private, fee-paying school, licensed by the

Jordanian Ministry of Education. It is a coeducational day school, and

prepares its students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma and

Certificates as school leaving qualifications.ABS is accredited by the

Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of

Schools and Colleges (NEASC). It is also a Regional Member of the Round

Square Conference of Schools.

RayaJet Executive Jet Charter 2010 - 2011

Finance Director

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. Provide both operational and programmatic support to the company;

. Supervise the finance unit and act as the chief financial spokesperson

for the company;

. Report directly to the President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and

directly assists the Chief Operating Officer (COO) on all strategic

and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit

analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

. Manage the finance department of the organization

. Manage financial resources and conduct resource planning for future

needs

. Prepare strategic planning for the ongoing year and also perform

analytical work pertaining to the strategies of the nearest

competitor.

. Monitor the preparation of financial budget and submit the report to

other board of directors of the organization.

. Supervise business performance for the past fiscal year as well as the

current ones and take steps to improve the performance for the

upcoming one.

. Coordinate with the senior and junior management of other departments

as well, as each and every department in the organization is directly

or indirectly associated with the finance department.

. Design the company's financial policies, rules and regulations and

also see that, each and every department adheres to whatever is said.

. Monitor accounts control and keep tabs of each and every account of

all the departments of the organization.

. Motivate the immediate reporting staff for better performance and

effective service.

. Prepare and supervise financial reports in liaison with all the other

departments in the company and then present it before the board of

directors.

Raya Jet is a private airline based in Amman, Jordan which was launched in

April 2005 and specializes in private jet charters.

MMIS Management Consultants 2009 - 2010

Financial Consultant

. Developed and provided financial solutions;

. Provided strategic analysis policies and recommendation;

. Evaluated software efficiency and accuracy;

. Tracked productivity and cash flow;

. Contributed to the forecasting and budget process;

. Examined financial statements

. Provided consultancy in regards to hiring staff for the finance

department.

MMIS Management Consultants is a Jordanian private shareholding consulting

firm established in 1988 that provides consulting services to government,

non-profit and private organizations in various consulting practices.

The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)

Regional Finance Manager (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria) 2007 -2008

. Managed timely financial and accounting management in compliance with

donor requirements, headquarter guidance and generally accepted

accounting principles;

. Managed the monthly financial management reports and project

expenditure reports for the in country and the Head Quarter management

including financial narrative and variances analysis;

. Provided close supervision of the overall finance and accounting of

the organization in Jordan Syria and Lebanon and coordinated regularly

with the Geneva HQ finance Department;

. Monitored and provided bi-monthly cash flow forecast to Head Quarter

and monthly consolidation and general ledger reconciliation and

substantiation process with partners in the region;

. Set up and maintained fully functioning computer accounting system

(Navision) including setting up of grant accounting month-end

procedure and back up;

. Supervised and provide guidance and training to ICMC partner's finance

staff;

. Arranged the various budgets related to the organization initiatives

(proposals/concept papers).

. Conducted internal audit for country programs and reported to

International Director of Finance with recommendations.

. Traveled across all ICMC regional offices in Syria and Lebanon,

leading capacity building and training efforts with financial and non

financial staff.

. Reported directly to the International Director of Finance in Geneva

The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is an international

organization that serves and protects the needs of uprooted people,

refugees, internally displaced persons and migrants, with operations in 30

countries of the world, including Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Pakistan and

Turkey.

Al Hunaidi Group

(Jizza Gas Co.; Jazzira Gas Co. & Jordan Gases Co.)

Financial & Administrative Manager 2005 -2007

. Managed the Financial & HR Department and assisted the CFO in

finalizing finance manual along with new charts of accounts including

accurate periodic financial reporting;

. Supervised the documentation of the financial procedures for the

finance unit;

. Managed the inter-companies transactions and assisted in re-

allocations balances on monthly basis & supervised the journal entries

and related inter-company charges;

. Monitored the monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing process,

financial information including general journal preparation, account

reconciliation and order flow and transactions.

. Developed and maintained financial databases;

. Completed balance sheet and reserve reconciliation;

. Managed financial and operational reports and analysis for management

review required by law, regulations and board of directors;

. Managed the monthly financial reports for multinational companies and

prepared regular reports to the governing body on income, expenditure

and any variations from budgets;

. Monitored and managed monthly/yearly cash flow forecast;

. Arranged the yearly budget related to the company;

. Liaised with audit services, external auditors, banks & lawyers on

various financial matters;

. Managed operational and risk reports for management and classified

risks as to frequency and financial impact of risk on company;

. Directed and coordinated activities to implement institution policies,

procedures, and practices and extended lines of credit and loans &

evaluated effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures;

. Assisted in the financial issues related to merging companies.

. Determined proper handling of financial transactions and approved

transactions within designated limits;

Mediterranean Industries Group

(Jizza Gas Co.; Jazzira Gas Co.; Jordan Gases Co.; National Ammonia and

Chemical Industries Co. & National Fairdose Co.)

Chief Accountant 2001 - 2005

. Supervised accounting department, assigned tasks to accountants and

monitored performance and productivity level according to procedures;

. Reviewed monthly bank reconciliations for the entire group;

. Prepared financial statements in addition to daily, monthly,

quarterly, and annual reports;

. Liaised with income and sales tax departments, social security, banks

and lawyers;

. Prepared monthly payroll sheets for all the companies in the group;

. Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in

financial entries, documents and reports;

. Performed statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates and

variances, document findings

. Liaised with audit services and external auditors on internal control

related matters.

. Established credit limitations on customer accounts;

. Identified critical functions within the department and mentored and

assisted employees within the department;

. Monitored compliance with (GAAP) and (IFRS) company procedures;

. Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to

general ledger accounts, cost centers and documents business

transactions;

. Distributed monthly comparison reports and cost center reports

according to schedules;

. Analyzed transactional processes and identified areas where

additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved;

. Prepared consolidated financial statemnets

. Assisted with annual budgets

. Closely maintained and monitored the fixed assets system;

. Coordinated monthly closing process and reconciliation of general

ledger accounts;

. Maintained system of accounts and kept records on all company's

transactions and assets;

. Reported, analyzed, and ensured integrity of all financial

information.

Cofecciones Petsusin, C.A/Venezuela

Credit Officer 1997 - 2000

Credit Officer

. Assisted and responded to client product needs that contain an element

of credit risk in a fashion that addresses credit and return

considerations;

. Managed independently a portfolio of standard credit relationships;

. Interacted with underwriters, relationship managers, bank management,

clients and prospects;

. Prepared loan structuring and pricing, client calling and relationship

management

Accountant

. Complied financial information including General Ledger journal

preparation and account reconciliation;

. Participated in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing

process;

. Completed balance sheet and reserved reconciliation;

. Prepared journal entries and related inter-company charges;

. Provided customer service to Sector and Business Unit level management

on accounting related issues;

. Reviewed, investigated and corrected errors and inconsistencies in

financial entries, documents and reports;

. Performed statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates and

variances and document findings

. Liaised with audit services and external auditors on internal control

related matters.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

. Proven track record of success in managing a range of financial

activities.

. Effective interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

. Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and

internal accounting controls.

. Thorough knowledge of business and management.

. Excellent ability to lead and develop subordinates.

. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

. Ability to make sound business decisions.

. Excellent computer skills - proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Arabic, English

and Spanish

MEMBERSHIP

. Jordan Association of Management Accountants (JAMA)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Nationality: Jordanian, Venezuelan and Green Card Holder

DOB: June 24, 1975

Marital Status: Single

TRAINING COURSES

Financial Investment and Analysis courses - AFAQ Group for Meda

Solutions and Conference. 2011

Project Management Workshop- Ernest & Young in cooperation with JAMA -

2011

. E-Business for Tourism and Hospitality Conference- USAID/Jordan

Tourism Development (Siyaha) 2010

. Professional Business Communication Skills course at the International

Advertising Association, 2004

. Social Security Law course at Jordanian Exports Society, 2003

. Computer Based Accounting course at Salam Training Institute, 1998

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