• Managed end-to-end financial accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, invoicing, treasury, payroll, and fixed assets, ensuring precise and timely financial reporting.
• Played a key role in finalizing the trial balance by meticulously recording transactions, resulting in accurate and compliant financial statements.
• Oversaw financial closing cycles, variance analysis, MIS reports, and contributed to financial statement preparation and review.
• Effectively managed cash flow to ensure sufficient fund availability while proactively addressing potential shortfalls.
• Executed treasury strategies, including negotiating Wakala interest rates, optimizing fund portfolios, and managing foreign exchange risks and transactions to enhance financial health.
• Prepared daily bank and cash balance reports, providing in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Developed fund position reports for planned payments across entities, offering strategic insights for management decision-making.
• Ensured compliance with local regulations, including KAFS and Zakat calculations in adherence to Kuwaits legal requirements.
• Conducted thorough reviews of periodic accounts, audited transactions, and maintained adherence to legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinated with internal and external auditors to define audit objectives and provided necessary schedules, documentation, and clarifications.
• Enhanced reconciliation processes across general ledger, balance sheet, control accounts, supplier/customer accounts, and intercompany accounts, maintaining accuracy and transparency.
• Generated detailed financial reports, including supplier balance reports, collection income tracking, and foreign exchange transaction summaries with variance analysis.
• Designed and implemented financial policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline workflows and define authority delegation.
• Collaborated with HR for seamless payroll processing, reconciliation of payroll-related accounts, and prompt resolution of payroll inquiries.
• Fostered strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, efficiently resolving issues while upholding ethical standards.
• Provided comprehensive finance and accounting support to RGSG Muscat School, efficiently managing daily operations and resolving inquiries.
• Successfully implemented the Edunation system with integrated payment gateway functionality at RGSG Muscat School, significantly improving operational efficiency.
• Supervised fixed asset transactions, including capitalization, transfers, depreciation, and disposals.
• Verified supplier invoices against contracts, purchase orders, and payment terms, preparing comprehensive reports on supplier balances and advances.
• Acted as the custodian of vendor security cheques and bank guarantees.
• Monitored corporate bank account updates, ensuring compliance with mandate revisions, ownership changes, KYC, FATCA, and CRS requirements supported by legalized documentation.
- Company industry:
- Training & Education Center
- Job role:
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Finance and Investment