
Group Senior Accountant
Finance and accounting leader with 20+ years of progressive experience across Qatar, the Philippines, and the UAE, covering financial management, FP&A, controllership, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cost control, tax compliance, audit, and ERP transformation. CPA, CMA, and FMVA® with a strong record of leading multi-entity finance operations, supporting executive decisions through financial analysis, strengthening controls, and improving process efficiency. Experienced in managing finance teams, external audits, ICV certification.
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Al Ali Engineering Co. Wll,
Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Developed and implemented financial models and valuation analysis for strategic investments and business expansion. Conduct variance analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and profitability studies to support executive decision-making. Streamline overall facets of accounting, inclusive of financial reports, reconciling accounts, maintaining general ledger, and reviewing tax returns; reported to Group Financial Controller. Recruit and train staff members whilst evaluating payroll for parent and subsidiary companies with 10K+ headcount. Directed the external audit of 29 entities, ensuring completion reviewing Audited Financial Statements. Leads In-Country Value (ICV) Certification for 13 entities.
● Set up accounting books and system of 24 entities; managed Oracle Cloud Server and QuickBooks Enterprise. ● Achieved significant tax savings of companies and waived penalty to general tax authority. Saved cost by identifying substantial amount of missing cash by investigating Tenured Accountant. ● Served as Project Manager in SAP S4/HANA implementation for delivering exceptional performance. ● Designed, developed, and executed cost control concepts in subsidiary construction companies. ● Executed internal audit of 29 entities to add value and optimise operations.
Brenntag Ingredients Inc.
Managed financial planning & analysis (FP&A), general accounting, and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS & GAAP; reported directly to Senior Finance Manager. Directed a team of 6 accountants, improving financial statement accuracy and operational efficiency. Maintained accuracy and integrity of company’s books of accounts and satisfaction of corporate/regional information requirements within framework of NIRC, IFRS, GAAP, and internal control guidelines. Simplified month-end closing procedures and closed period as scheduled, aiding sales department and submission of monthly report book. Facilitated internal/external auditors in conducting audits. Audited and verified compliance with internal accounting procedures.
● Promoted to Assistant Manager Position for outstanding leadership strengths and results. ● Acquired substantial tax credit through recalculation of property and business tax. ● Reduced tax due amount by performing and managing internal revenue tax assessment.
Al Jazirah Group
Led month-end processes, general ledger, fixed asset, cash, bank, AR, AP, revenue, and inventory control whilst aiding Finance Manager in leading accounting and finance operations for group of companies. Monitored daily activities of four accountants from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Drafted P&L reports for senior managers by coordinating with External auditors. Evaluated journal entries, price analysis, payments, payroll, deposit, and collection. Educated applicants on recruitment process, sales pricing, and accounting practices.
● Expedited cash payment and post-dated cheque policies and procedures to achieve designated goals. ● Created profit calculator, enabling top management to set targeted sales. ● Improved overall collection efficiency and developed a template via automation of customers' aging reports. ● Envisioned and implemented highly effective company policies to attain desired results.
TECHNOVATION GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.
Leading 5 teams with a total of 15 accountants, managing day-to-day operations delivering quality service to 42 Australian clients. Manage daily workload and prioritization of assignments. Calculate and bill clients for the accounting service. Performing final review for all client deliverables such as payroll, financial reports, and Australian Tax Compliance (BAS and PAYG). Participating in the recruitment process, providing on-going coaching and mentoring as necessary and reporting to the Operation Manager and Director of Accounting regarding associate performance.
ACCENTURE
Leading and mentoring 3 teams - Agents Reconciliation, Cash, Banking and Fixed Assets and Intercompany with 14 Accountants in total to manage accounting deliverables for the European, and North American branches of a leading Global Logistics Company. Reviewing all accounting deliverables, determining work procedures, making work assignments and expediting workflow delegating workload verbally and in written form in multicultural environments. Monitoring work for accuracy, timeliness, and conformance to client policies and procedures. Developing and coaching the team toward optimum performance, training and appraising to full potential. Constantly working toward refinement and standardization of procedures to improve efficiency. Regularly meeting with clients to maintain open communication channels and resolve any issues. • Achieved „Star Performer‟ award three times and A-list for „Value Creator‟ in the 3rd Quarter of 2012. • Created various Reconciliation Templates to expedite the reconciliation process.
ALMARAI COMPANY
Supporting the Gulf Regional Management in Reporting and Analysis, and Key Account Managers with client base, reporting directly to Senior Regional Accounting Manager. Generating Sales and Margin Reports for UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait Regions, performing analysis for management decision making. Preparing and collating reports for executive meetings. Designing and streamlining Sales Monitor Reports and managing Regional Business Object Database. Preparing Sales Forecast & Budgeting and a range of analytical reports for Regional & Area Managers. • Promoted to Senior Accounting Officer due to outstanding record of results. • Developed a table “Ranging Gap” contributing additional sales to the company. • Instigated use of Digital Signatures in document approval, reducing printing costs by 40%.
PASIG RIVER REHABILITATION COMMISSION
Assisting Deputy Executive Director in managing the Finance and Accounting Department with a team of three and preparation of annual budgets. Ensuring availability of contract funds and compliance with Government Accounting & Auditing Manuals. Leading teams converting from manual to computerized accounting and verifying Agency Fixed Assets. Preparing full set of Agency Financial Statements and evaluating progress billings from contractors of various projects, recommending approval for payment. Liaising with Government Auditors for quarterly and annual audits, preparing Agency Tax Returns and participating in Agency budget hearings in Philippine Congress. • Promoted to Accountant II due to outstanding record of results. • Successfully implemented the new Electronic Government Accounting System for preparation of Financial Statements. • Upgraded the Auditor opinion from disclaimer to qualified opinion and designed and improved internal operational controls.
UNITED LABORATORIES INC
Working in Finance & Accounting for this subsidiary of a leading national pharmaceutical organization. Preparing tax returns, managing accounts payable and receivable, cash advances to medical representatives account and salary loan account.
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