ALI M. JAFAR

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832-***-****

acp2lf@r.postjobfree.com

Summary: Experienced Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently

meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes. Results-oriented and skilled in tax accounting, financial analysis, and regulatory reporting.

Education: Bachelors of Accounting, Institute of Business and Economics

Minor Finance & Banking Science, Faculty of Administration and Economic Science

Al Quds University-Abu Dies Main Campus

Jerusalem, Israel- Graduated: October 2008

Al Mosul University, Al Mosul, Iraq

Completed one year studying Electrical Engineering, 2002-2003

Electrical Engineering Department, College of Engineering

Actively pursuing CPA license- Houston, TX

Areas of Expertise:

Advanced computer proficiency (PC and MAC) Expertise with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint

Account reconciliation expert

Analytical reasoning

Financial Regulatory Reporting

Strong communication skills

Complex problem solving

Software: SAP, ERP, MAS 200

Strong organizational skills

Understands foreign tax reporting

Budget forecasting expertise

Accomplishments:

Elected to be part of International Training Group with the Ministry of Finance, where I had the opportunity to collaborate with foreign Finance Officials from USA, Canada, France and Morocco.

Received the Government Finance Officers Award from the Palestinian Authority - Ministry of Finance for increasing tax collections and implementing new tax system programs.

Increased compliance for the tax department by 63% by aiding in internal and external audits within the foreign aid sector and within private businesses.

Produced 55% more account reporting data than required by taking on additional duties during my Accounts Payable role with Quick Pick Towing Service

Formally recognized for excellence achieved in GIS, budgeting, and forecasting analysis working with US-AID Jumpstart International Organization

Professional Experience:

Accounting Analyst

Quick Pick Towing Service January 2015-Present

Houston, TX, USA

Manage all company invoices and checks and properly distributed payments to appropriate vendors

General Ledger maintenance, reconciliations of accounts, and monthly financial statement preparation

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in monthly bank statement accounts and credit card accounts

Restructured and analyzed accounting statements to improve budget reporting and continue to manage all expenses using Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks

Organized and maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately

Accountant II and Auditor

Ministry of Finance-Customs, Excise & Value Added Tax

Abu-Dies, Jerusalem, Israel July 2010-December 2014

Audited and monitored accounts for many different business sectors according to the federal regulations regarding Value Added Tax and accounting procedures

Collaborated extensively with audit team during preliminary and year-end audit processes and prepared financial reports for government officials and management

Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests and tracked all foreign aid received

Performed inventory audits at offsite inspections and submitted audit findings to the directors of the Ministry of Finance.

Analyze business processes, and government obligations, and gather financial data of current year to propose future budgets to the directors and officials.

Property Accountant

Al Maher Company

Bethany, Jerusalem, Israel January 2014-December 2014

Responsible for working directly with property managers to record expenses for contracts and financial reporting of properties as well as manage all year-end closing schedules

Thoroughly reviewed financial statements and tax audits to correct any discrepancies

Analyzed, reviewed and adjusted direct recovery accounts and provide financial information to management

Calculated and properly recorded real estate tax expenses, and Common Area Maintenance (CAM) recovery amounts

Educated management on strategies for minimizing tax liabilities

Sr. Accountant Supervisor

Al Faeha' Co. for Packing Industries

Jerusalem, Israel June 2009-June 2010

Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g. Banks, insurers, auditors), and supervision of employees

Conducted duties that involved analysis of accounting procedures, cost analysis, financial audits, budgets, financial reporting of fixed-assets in accordance with GAAP standards

Reconciled vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies of vendor invoices

Processed monthly accruals and prepared month end closing statements

Project Coordinator

Jumpstart International Organization- USAID Project

Ramallah, Palestine November 2008- May 2009

Responsible for arranging meetings between the institution and relevant governmental agencies to cooperate and communicate the projects’ objectives

Processed expenditures & weekly accruals, budgets, grants, and invoices

Managed team of workers, distribution of tasks, planned the schedule and deadlines of projects

Worked on GIS using JOSM & Babel programs mapping Palestine West Bank streets

Accountant

Shaqaeq Alnnu’man Renting Car Co.

Jerusalem, Palestine January 2008- October 2008

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

Performed A/P functions for invoices received and prepared budget reports annually

Developed tracking tool to managed all expenses and inventory of vehicles

Completed all tax procedures and filings for company in regards to the Palestine federal excise and value added tax regulations

Languages:

Fluent Arabic & English: Reading, writing, and speaking; Moderate Hebrew: Reading, writing, and speaking

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