Manager Accountant
Resume:
CORE COMPETENCIES
Finance & Accounting Operations
Costing/Budgeting/Forecasting
Capital / Cash Flow Management
Strategic Planning
Audit and Internal Controls
Statutory Compliance
Direct and Indirect Taxation
Fund / Cash Management
Reporting & Documentation
An erudite professional targeting assignments in Accounting & Finance Operations with an organisation of repute
Location Preference: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Egypt
PROFILE SUMMARY
B.Sc./B.A – Accounting & Commercial / CPA
offering nearly 25 years of experience in Finance & Accounting Operations including administering the budgeting and administration of the division
Spearheaded financial initiatives to achieve strategic objectives/goals; build strong, lasting relationships with managers, associates, and customers
Formulated budgets and conducted variance analysis to determine difference between projected figures & actual expenditure; liaised with bankers for various fund requirements & treasury operations
Facilitated report preparation & documentation, administered tie-up of funds (long-term/short-term) including working capital requirements; undertook financial concurrence matters related to company and their maintenance
Presented true & fair view of the financial position of the company by working on financial statements like P&L account, balance sheet and annual reports.
Conceptualized, and monitored general ledger and financial reporting processes and on time compliance of accounting standards
Played a key role in managing financial statements, production costing and departmental transactions
Achievement-oriented professional with excellent business acumen, managerial & communication skills and efficiency to manage change with ease
CAREER TIMELINE
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since April 2012 with Emirates Driving Institute, Belhasa Group, Dubai, UAE as Accounts Manager - Finance Manager Assistant
Key Result Areas:
Spearheading budgetary planning, cash management and monitoring the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets and analysis of future earnings/expenses that summarize and forecasts the company’s financial position
Conducting audit, specialized functions of the company
Ensuring compliance to the govt. rules & regulations as laid down by statutory authorities’ like Companies Act
Preparing & filing necessary documents, forms & returns
Maintaining positive relationships with existing accounts of the company while building relationships to foster new business
Administering evaluation of financial data, system development and controlling the purchase & inventory
Highlights:
Managed cash flow during difficult trading conditions; changed bankers, adopted on-line banking facilities and automated processes thereby saving bank fees and processing costs
Provided necessary inputs and advice to the CEO and Board on overall financing strategy
Led the design of optimum capital structure and financial strategy for the company keeping in mind capital expansion for existing business, investment in new businesses/projects, and short-term cash optimisation
Defined potential weak areas and guided business leaders through cash flow analysis and cost control
Conducted multiple business planning and financial modeling exercises, as required
Introduced KPI reporting to focus business leaders and board on key metrics so as to manage and grow the business
Brought about significant improvements in monthly finance processes to improve speed and accuracy of monthly results
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
January 2009 - February 2012 with Almeraikhi Contracting, Abu Dhabi, UAE as Chief Accountant
Key Result Areas:
Facilitated detailed advisory on the accounting practices and procedures
Managed the balance sheet accounts; yearly and monthly budget /forecasting Supplier monthly payment plane and chick Accounts Financial Analysis reporters (monthly/yearly)
Presented the reports on the company financial status and funds Coordinate with Auditors to finalize regulatory tasks and timely reporting of issues
Maintained relations with the company’s bankers for better correspondence
November 2005 - November 2008 with Mohamed Omar Bin Haider Group, Dubai, UAE as Accounts Manager / Finance Controller Assistance
Key Result Areas:
Prepared yearly and monthly budget /forecasting Accounts Financial Analysis reporters (monthly/yearly)
Worked in close coordination with the internal and external auditors
Managed the Manual & Computerized Accounting up to Finalization and Monthly & Yearly Trial Balance
Performed follow up of debtors / creditors and reconciliation of their accounts
February 2000 - August 2004 with Kalash Intl. TRDG., Factory, Sharjah, UAE as Accounts Manager
Key Result Areas:
Drafted daily reports and maintained the daily accounts
Formulated yearly and monthly budget; maintain books of accounts, such as Debtors, Creditors, Payroll, and PDC entry
Provided new proposals, jobs and tenders along with Bank Transactions / Bank Reconciliation Statement / Profit and Loss Account
Performed detailed follow-up of Debtors / Creditors and Reconciliation of their Accounts
Managed the preparations of books of accounts, such as debtors, creditors, payroll, and pdc entry providing information to management for new proposals, jobs and tenders
Addressed issues pertaining to customer enquiries / handling correspondence & confidential documents
December 1998 - December 1999 with Square Engineering, Ajman, UAE as Senior Accountant
Key Result Areas:
Practiced strict control over all accounts operations in the factory
Maintained a strict control over all accounts work in the factory and stock material and final production control / payroll / bank reconcile / local purchase
August 1994 - August 1997 with Abdulla Bakhashwian Trdg., Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Accountant
Key Result Areas:
Demonstrated excellence in managing the Manual & Computerized Accounting up to Finalization and Monthly & Yearly Trial Balance. Bank Transactions / Bank Reconciliation Statement / Profit and Loss Account
Pivotal in ensuring timely transfers from customers and to suppliers are received on Time
Addressed the customer enquiries / Handling Correspondence & Confidential Documents
Chalked out daily reports and maintained the daily Accounts
January 1991 – May 1994 with Afroamerican Textile, 10th of Ramadan Cairo, Egypt as Accountant
Key Result Areas:
Addressed various customer enquiries; handled correspondence & Confidential Documents
Prepared Daily Reports and maintain the Daily Accounts. Dealing with suppliers / Document receipts / Coordinating with Production Department. Preparation of Quotations, Invoices, Tenders, Offers and Purchase Orders. Filing of the Records and Documents / Follow up of outstanding payments. Negotiate with Suppliers, issuing Purchase Orders, etc.
ACADEMIC DETAILS
1989 B.Sc./B.A – Accounting & Commercial from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
CERTIFICATION
2003 CPA from United States
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office Expert, advanced Excel
Orbit Accounts and Finance Software (Orbit,Orion, quick books,Tally, …)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 25th Aug 1968
Languages Known: English and Arabic
Nationality: Egypt
Marital Status: Married
Driving License: Issued in UAE
Residence Visa: Valid till Aug. 2020
Current Address: Sharjah, UAE
USAMA KABEEL
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Mohamed Omar Bin Haider Group, Dubai, UAE as Accounts Manager
Square Engineering, Ajman, UAE as Senior Accountant
Emirates Driving Institute, Dubai, UAE as Accounts Manager
Afroamerican Textile, 10th of Ramadan Cairo, Egypt as Accountant
Dec’98 – Dec’99
Feb’00– Aug’04
Nov’05 – Nov’08
Since Apr’12
Jan’91-May’94
Aug’94 – Aug’97
Abdulla Bakhashwian TRDG, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Accountant
Kalash Intl. TRDG., Factory, Sharjah, UAE as Accounts Manager
Jan’09 – Feb’12
Almeraikhi Contracting, Abu Dhabi, UAE as Chief Accountant
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