Ahmad Abukheik, Controller

Ahmad Abukheik

Controller

Seniors Business Development – Westlake, OH

Location
United States - Ohio - Cleveland
Education
Master's degree, Accounting
Experience
16 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :16 years, 4 Months

Controller at Seniors Business Development – Westlake, OH
  • United States - Ohio - Cleveland
  • November 2009 to May 2017

 Assist CFO and COO with preparation, review and analysis of financial statements.
 Assist CFO in development of implementation of controls and process to streamline all accounting procedures.
 Assigned cash, asset and liability reconciliations monthly.
 Reconciling items and reconcile all discrepancies.
 Analyze revenues and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately.
 Monitored and controlled accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank accounts and bank reconciliation.
 Lead implementation of JD Edwards (Oracle) ERP/ MRP System.
 Responsible for training the staff on the implementation of new procedures.
 Responsible to provide strategic and supporting information and necessary assistance to our operating companies and principles.
 Assist in documenting and monitoring of internal controls.
 Assist with State regulatory calculations and Compliance reporting.
 Ensure adherence to GAAP.

Financial Controller - ME at Aswaq Management & Services
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • July 2002 to October 2009

 Conducted monthly financial analysis and provided recommendations to senior leadership on ways to improve key performance indicators.
 Analyzed monthly results vs. financial forecasts, ensuring profit and loss goals.
 Lead implementation of JD Edwards (ERP System).
 Prepared quarterly presentations for high-level global financial reviews.
 Organized and led quarterly Joint Finance Committee meetings with senior management level.
 Worked with department teams to plan and ensure business goals were achievable during AMS budget and forecast process.
 Managed quarterly reconciliations with global business units.

Auditor at Arthur Anderson Auditing Firm
  • United States - Illinois - Chicago
  • January 1999 to May 2000

 Managed quarterly reconciliations with global business units.
 Preparing all Accounting Reports; Trial Balance, Financial Statements
 Study and Analysis all Accounting Report
 Study the policies, procedures and regulations that control the operations of the organization and report any variations.
 Study & Preparing the accounting records, vouchers and procedures to control fixed assets to bring attention for any weakness that appears and affects the assets of the organization.

Education

Master's degree, Accounting
  • at Middle East University
  • April 2014

Thesis Subject (Budgeting, Strategic & Risk Management),

Master's degree, Finance
  • at American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM).
  • May 2006
Diploma, CMA
  • at Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
  • April 2003
Diploma, ACPA
  • at The Arab Society for Certified Accountants (ASCA)
  • November 2000
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Irbid National University
  • August 1998
High school or equivalent, High School
  • at Jordanian High School
  • June 1995

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Auditing
Risk Management
Annual Budgets
Financial Control
ACCOUNTING
CASH MANAGEMENT
CORPORATE FINANCE
FINANCE
FORECASTING
INTERNAL AUDITS
Risk Management

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
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