MIRNA GHANIMEH, senior financial analyst

MIRNA GHANIMEH

senior financial analyst

mikano international limited

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Diploma, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience
7 years, 3 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :7 years, 3 months

senior financial analyst at mikano international limited
  • Nigeria
  • September 2014 to August 2015

• Oversaw creation of Financial Analyst role from scratch to enhance financial controls and commercial performance.
• Project managed development of templates following extensive data gathering and dissemination.
• Aided strategic decision making via gathering and presentation of Management Information, reports, analysis and recommendations, including financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash-flows, variance analysis and commentaries.
• Tracked financial status by monitoring variances from plan.
• Identified and implemented cost reductions initiatives, resulting in 5% reduction in expenditure.
• Displayed significant versatility and a flair for adaptability while providing support to all internal departments, conducive to service excellence.
• Managed the accuracy of the accounts payable and receivables in order to make timely collections and payments.
• Analysed and delineated financial controls and operations while suggesting improvements.
• Prepared executive report benchmarking against industry norms and proposing corrective actions.
• Interpreted and communicated complex financial data to non-financial managers.
• Engaged and cultivated relationships with auditors.
• Carried out feasibility studies and financial modelling for any potential business opportunity
• Prepared ad-hoc analysis where needed.

senior external auditor at Semaan, Gholam & Co.
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2009 to August 2014

• Analysed and interpreted company’s environment, performance and financial position to determine and mitigate risks and issue, including: fixed / intangible / other assets, liabilities, provisions, expenses and revenue.
• Gained exposure to multiple industries, including financial services, retail and banking.
• Led client and supplier follow up, NSSF, salary taxation and payroll.
• Conducted field work, coached members of Audit team and monitored their performance.
• Controlled daily entries, receipts, bank statements - maintained meticulous levels of attention to detail to ensure data integrity.
• Accurately managed stock, VAT, amortisation, credit and debit notes and bank reconciliation.
• Drafted audit report to represent an overview of financial position.
• Evaluated implementation and operating effectiveness of client internal controls following a thorough understanding of their business cycle.
• Forged, maintained and nurtured key internal / external relationships, conducive to both business development and service excellence.
• Completed company valuations and associated reporting.

Education

Diploma, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • at Morgan international
  • July 2013

"Financial Accounting & Reporting" :79/100 "Auditing and Attestation" :92/100 "Business Environment and concept" : 78/100 "Regulation": 84/100

Master's degree, Audit , control and accounting
  • at University of saint joseph
  • January 2012
Bachelor's degree, Business and management
  • at University of saint joseph
  • June 2009

Specialties & Skills

Reporting Skills
Deadline Oriented
Analysis
Communication Strategies
Accounting software:Dolphin, PIMS 2, Oscar, silicone,ERP
Microsoft office, Windows operating system, Adobe Photoshop, Internet
US GAAP, IFRS
financial modelling
financial reporting
budgeting
Team management

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Expert

Training and Certifications

ISO 9001 - Lead auditor (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2015
Valid Until:
January 9999
Financial english (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
April 2012

Hobbies

  • Music , sport