I am a highly accomplished leader with nine years’ international experience in accounting, finance, and auditing field. Highly skilled at leading preparation and analysis of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, while keeping complex accounting goals. I am expert in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of accounting systems and implementation of process improvements. Repeatedly contribute to cost savings, audit remediation, and revenue results. I am adept at cultivating robust client and shareholder rapport to meet and exceed organizational objectives. Skilled in leading accounting and finance department to deliver win-win outcomes. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations. Detail-oriented and places a premium on organization, strategic planning, efficiency, and quality.
My key skills include Accounting & Finance Management • Internal/External Audits • Financial Reporting (IAS, ISA, GAAP, & IFRS) • Payroll & HR Management • Corporate Governance • Corporate/Contract Law & Tax • Cash-flow Forecasting • Budget Management • Working Capital Management • Vendor & Customer Management • Team Leadership & Training • Internal Controls & Policy Manuals • Strategic Planning & Analysis • Bank Reconciliations • Asset Management • Report Writing • Financial & Business Analysis • Complex Problem Resolution • Communication Skills
Technical Skills: QuickBooks, Peachtree, Odoo ERP, Tally ERP 9, MYOB, Sage, SAP ERP, MS Office (Excel)
My professional background and great industrial exposure coupled with an excellent track record makes me an ideal candidate for executive roles. As such I would welcome a discussion regarding opportunities with your organization that fit my background.
Streamlined and managed accounts department in line with strategic requirements to ensure seamless and efficient work flow. Supervised capital budgeting/investment appraisal process, financial data, and reports from systems for the management. Rendered keen eye for details to oversee accounting, payroll, internal audit, final settlement, HR, IT, insurance, and taxation activities. Created budgets as well as performed investment appraisals for new projects based on projected cash flows. Produced and delivered reports to the management on variances from established budgets. Led analysis of markets, budgets, and spending to assure budget projection system accuracy. Built synergies with accounting departments to organize information for detailed reporting and reduce discrepancies.
Key Accomplishments
· Decreased negotiable expenses by supervising assets and vendor contracts and retaining accounts according to company policies and regulatory standards.
· Reduced financial risk by creating and executing financial management strategies and administering L/Cs, salaries, payroll, supply chain management, inventory, and finances.
· Minimized lease cost by AEDs 110,000 annually by regulating credit period for all vendors to 45 days.
· Met maximum profits by conducting factor, financial, & business analysis, feasibility, forecasting, and budgeting initiatives while contributing in target costing activities.
· Set a benchmark of excellence by designing new operational and financial control system for as well as redesigning budget management as per policy & cash-flow forecasting to decrease cost.
· Raised team productivity by 10% by directing high performing four-member accounting team for three years.
· Launched new campaign to generate $5M in revenue within a year by adjusting monthly budgets for first quarter through interaction with marketing and advertising departments.
Spearheaded an accounting team in six-month merger process with another corporation. Played a key role in handling banking affairs and office administration activities through legal form. Followed tax and legal regulations by implementing company policies. Oversaw accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets register, payroll preparation and aging analysis tasks through coordination with internal & external auditors, clients, suppliers, and banks. Positioned to retain bank reconciliations, account ledgers, payrolls, and accounting records as well as execute bank & accounts reconciliations. Liaised with suppliers and clients to assess payments and oversee warehouse inventory through stock reports and counts.
Key Accomplishments
· Achieved bottom line results by building a team of six-member audit specialist and organizing software overhaul.
· Minimized cots by 11% by overseeing payroll activities and implementing accounting plans.
· Guaranteed 65% raise in departments according to the budget by designing mid-month checkpoints for accounting representatives and department heads.
Created new business proposals as well as steered internal/external audit assignments in line with international standards on auditing. Designed and implemented audit plans while taking approval from managers and partners. Organized and recorded knowledge of entities and its control environment for audit execution. Prearranged and conducted financial audits and audit budgets. Conducted effective risk and control assessments to complete audits. Cooperated with client BODs and external advisors to perform internal audits of business areas.
Key Accomplishments
· Recognized and resolved client issues related to audit by devising internal control systems and procedures.
· Identified need for skills improvement and conducted regular training sessions for audit interns and assistants that improved overall work efficiency.
· Expertly worked as an Education Director to oversee training and continuing education process for 17 employees and three new hires.
· Strengthened long-term relations with three new audit clients to discuss meetings related to audits and determine engagement issues in a timely manner.
· Amplified productivity by 50% over two weeks by educating new team member on company policies.