Accounting Management

Rabab Mahmoud Abu Watfa, CMA

Doha, Qatar

Email Address: *********@*******.***

Mobile Phone Number: +974-********

Evening Phone Number: +974-********

Web page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabab-abu-watfa-cma-msc-if-ab908127/

Career objective:

A CMA, Professional, self-motivate, ambitious. Having 17+ years of extensive exposure and experience in high and low end aspects of financial accounting and financing, seeking a strategic role as Financial Analyst or a Senior financial position in a dynamic organization to contribute accrued skill sets towards formulating and achieving long term financial objectives.

Employment Type:

Full time Employee

Personal Information

Birth Date:

12 October 1977

Gender:

Female

Nationality:

Palestine- Jordanian

Visa Status:

Residency Visa (Family Visa)

Residence Location:

Doha, Qatar

Marital Status:

Single

Driving License:

Qatar

Education

May 2017

Jan 2014:

July 1999:

June 1996:

Courses and Training Attended:

Certified Management Accountants Certificate (CMA).

Master's degree, Science in Islamic Finance, GPA: 3.98 /4, "A+ an Excellent grade"

Faculty of Islamic Studies(QFIS), Hamad bin Khalifa University, Member of Qatar Foundation, Doha, Qatar

Bachelor's degree, Accounting, GPA: 4.48/5- A" Excellent"

University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar

Al-Wakrah Secondary school, Literary section, GPA: 98% the second highest GPA all over the Qatar.

21st May, 2017. Quality of earnings. At College of the North Atlantic, Doha, Qatar.

9th May 2017. Cash Flow Statement Workshop, IMA Qatar Chapter, at Fraser Suites, Doha, Qatar.

19th April 2017. The Future of Fraud and Financial Crimes, IMA Qatar.

12th April 2017. Introduction to Islamic Finance, IMA Qatar Chapter at College of Islamic Studies, Education City, Doha, Qatar.

21st August 2016. Value Added Tax (VAT) in the GCC, IMA Qatar Chapter at Concorde Hotel, Doha – Qatar.

13-16, Dec. 2015- Budgeting &Performance Evaluation, Qatar University, Qatar Scientific accounting association.

November 2015: Risk Challenge Culture, IMA inside talk webinar.

September 2015, Data Governance - Beyond the Abstract, IMA inside talk webinar.

8-9, June 2015. Introduction to Project Management, Hamad Medical Corporation, Performance & Monitoring, Qatar.

11-15, Jan 2015- Management Accounting and Decision Making, Qatar University, Qatar Scientific accounting association.

November 26, 2014: Growth and Existence, QF Education City Clubhouse, Doha- Qatar.

11- 15 May 2014: Risk Management in banking level 1- Center for Islamic Economics and Finance, QFIS, Hamad bin Khalifa University.

March 2014: How to invest at stock market by using fundamental and financial analysis, QFIS, Hamad bin Khalifa University.

November 2013: Course (Sukuk from Economic, Legal, Practical and Shari’ah Perspectives), QFIS, Hamad bin Khalifa University.

September 2013: Training in Qatar First Bank (QFB) -Doha, Qatar

April 2011: How to invest in the stock market using technical analysis, QFIS, Hamad bin Khalifa University.

March 2011: Income Tax, Qatar.

December 2010: IELTS exam, score (6)

April 2008: Participation in the 3rd Symposium of Qatar Scientific accounting association, (Disclosure and transparency at auditing reports in Qatari’s companies.

Experience (17 Years)

From 01/06/2017 up to 31/12/2017

Budget controller (Casual hire for six months)

In Strategic Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management Department

At Qatar petroleum (QP)

Key Responsibilities:

Reviews and finalizes the Operating Expenditure and Recoveries Income Budget for Management Facilities departments.

Performs detailed review of the Work Program & Budget and participates in budget review meetings for the timely finalization of Directorates/Corporate Departments annual budget.

Performs detailed review of the Supplementary Budget, Budget Revisions and Budget Transfers for the timely approval of operating expenditure and recoveries income budget.

Review actual cost against budget on periodic basis and finalize quarterly cost variance report for key variances.

Verifies the Cost Reallocation, Internal Cost Transfer Journal Entries.

Reviews the budget transfer and withdrawal of contingency budget proposals since the approval authority vests with Finance Directorate.

Ensure due diligence and compliance with KPI targets when processing budget revision, transfer, supplementary and rephrasing forms of QP departments.

From 16/03/2016

to 01/06/2017

Chief Accountant at Qatar Tourism Authority.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitoring of monthly budget of PR & Legal section, financial statements, trial balance, and bank reconciliations enabling smooth finalization of accounts of QTA.

Analyzed general ledger accounts to determine their accuracy and ensured all funds are in balance for a VPM joint venture company.

Performing general accounting functions, including operation of the general ledger system, journal entries and month-end closing.

Maintains accuracy and integrity of transactions of Accounts Receivable section and the timely settlement of the revenues accounts based on contracts.

Handling accounting tasks related to petty cash, A/R and A/P ensuring accuracy, speed and efficiency, oversaw collection of all outstanding receipts.

Scrutinizing day to day accounting operations and assuring that all policies/ procedures are aligned with the organizational goals.

From 05/09/2004

to 01/10/2015

Senior Accountant- in Finance Planning & Analysis Section

Senior Accountant – in Financial Accounting (AP, AR, & Cash Management section) in HMC (Hamad Medical Corporation)

Company Industry: Health/ Hospital/Services

Key Responsibilities:

•Guide and serve as the key business analyst and liaison between business operations and finance by applying financial insight in performing projections and analysis of results to support the overall goals, also I work to enhance the organization’s awareness to understand the operation performance impact on financial & budget result and financial scenario planning as well as the impact of management’s decisions on the financial results.

•Perform accounting functions for cash management section such as Bank Reconciliation, Cash Forecast, Cash Position, Cash Handling and Inter Bank Transfers. In addition to ledger/fund maintenance, cash flow monitoring, etc., investigates and resolves problems related to cash, banks and accounts or procurement practices.

•Preparation of monthly budgets, financial statements, trial balance, bank reconciliations enabling smooth finalization of accounts. Analyzed general ledger accounts to determine their accuracy and ensured all funds are in balance, using ERP Oracle & Hyperion.

•Performing general accounting functions, including operation of the general ledger system, journal entries and month-end closing.

•Managing and overseeing all accounting/ financial disciplines, including financial budgeting and forecasting, management reports in alignment with the company’s operations.

•Facilitating internal audit of company’s accounts and providing required reports/information to the auditors to assure timely completion in compliance with established audit processes.

•Examining/analyzing journal/ledger entries, bank statements, inventories, expenditures, tax returns, other accounting/financial records, documents and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.

•Maintains accuracy and integrity of transactions of Accounts Receivable section and the timely settlement of the accounts.

•Handling accounting tasks related to petty cash, daily sales, A/R and A/P ensuring accuracy, speed and efficiency, oversaw collection of all outstanding receipts.

•Maintain a high standard of client service, Gather, organize, analyze and present workplace information to aid decision making, Identify risk, and Use negotiation and conflict-management skills to effectively resolve issues.

•Monitoring day to day operations relating to follow up on outstanding payments and work instructions.

•Scrutinizing day to day accounting operations and assuring that all policies/ procedures are aligned with the organizational goals.

February 2002 - September 2004:

HR officer

CMS&A (Chiyoda, Snamprogetti and Co.)

Company Industry: Construction of Gas field

Key Responsibilities:

•Supervised Visa records of Staff and Visitors of the company.

•Maintained /supported in house systems for timely retention of office data and performed quality checks for the same.

•Served as administrative liaison, provided administrative support, which included daily maintenance of office, communication system, staff information, filing, correspondence, copying, etc.

•Prepared/ Organized/ dispatched payments/receipts for claim from VAT Department and payment of wages to casual workers.

November 2001 - January 2002:

Auditor Assistant

Al Malki Offices

Company Industry: Accounting & Auditing

Key Responsibilities:

•Examined wages, salaries and allowances, overtime payment, medical and pension fund scales, to determine the correctness of pay scale within the organization.

•Reviewed and analyzed business travel expenses of the employees and other operating expenditures of the organization.

•Analyzed general ledger accounts to determine their accuracy and ascertained all accounting transactions are managed appropriately.

•Collected and analyzed data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.

February 2001 - September 2001:

Accountant

Global Medical Center

Company Industry: Hospital/ Health

Key Responsibilities:

•Collated and analyzed financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documented business transactions.

•Monitored and managed bank relations, bank reconciliation statements, cash flow, short and long term debts, internal controls authorize the client credit limits, fixed asset purchases and petty cash expenses.

•Maintained and recorded all accounts payable and receivable transactions as well as provided monthly status reports to the Head Office.

•Handled the complete accounting cycle, beginning with posting journal entries, opening/closing of accounts, maintaining general ledgers, reconciling accounts, preparing trial balance along with various accounting reports concluding with financial statements.

Skills

Years of Experience

Islamic Finance, Islamic Banking, Risk Management.

Beginner

Accounting and Financial Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Risk, Financial Analysis.

More than 16 years

Perform Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheets, Investment Analysis, Auditing and Decision making.

More than 16 years

Preparation of Year End Financial Statement, General Ledger Accounting, General Administration

More than 16 years

Accounts Receivable and Payables Management, Contractual Negotiations

More than 16 years

Ability to Work under Pressure, Time Management, Problem Solving Skills, Leadership, Team Building

More than 16 years

Motivational, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills

More than 16 years

Computer Related Skills :MS Office, Accounting Programs: Peach Tree, Ideal Accounts, Delta and Experience in Oracle ERP/Hyperion

More than 16 years

Languages

Arabic and English

Fluent

Memberships

1- IMA-The association of accountants and financial professionals in business

2- Qatar Scientific Accounting Association

Since May 2014

Since April 2008

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