Afrah Majed, Senior Accountant /Finance Analysts

Afrah Majed

Senior Accountant /Finance Analysts

Chevron

Location
Bahrain - Manama
Education
Diploma, Advanced Accounting for International Petroleum Operation
Experience
15 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months

Senior Accountant /Finance Analysts at Chevron
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • May 2003 to October 2012

May 2003 - Present Chevron (American Oil Company) as a Senior Accountant /Finance Analysts

Senior Accountant /Finance Analysts at Chevron
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • May 1998 to September 2012

 General Accounting and administrative work ( Petty cash, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, Intercompany, closing, reconciliation, documentary & others).
 8 years experience in Payroll, benefits, rules, HR and related fields.
 Dealing with suppliers and Customers.
 Excellent report writing, communication and documentation.
 Sales and Business Communication- sustained strong relationship with partners on a timely manner.
 Outstanding Supervisory skills that lead to positive work environment, saving resources, time and efforts. “Award received”- I supervised local and three offshore offices.
 Compliance Accounting, Joint Venture Accounting, Partner billing & Reporting, Statements and Enquires.
 I established “Chevron -Bahrain “methodology of handling project costs, budget, control and I lead various projects (Sole and Joint) \{Onshore (Bahrain)/ Offshore (Iraq, Libya, Qatar)\} costs in millions USD. Starting from obtaining required approval through finalizing the project and closing.
 Multifunctional skills and knowledge with outstanding ability to grasp others jobs, duties to recover their absence including Finance & Business Manager.
 Worked directly with Chevron Global Top Management and I had consistency surpass their expectation with innovative, constructive direction and feedback.
 Outstanding analysis skills, handled various projects analysis, variance analysis and others required to present critical issues.
 Project leadership, Management & Accounting of overseas locations.
 Full knowledge of Insight, JDE System and SAP system.
 Reporting experience and handling -Business, financial, Management, Project, profit analysis, Year End, Compliance, Cost control, monthly performance reporting, special reporting and others.
 Cost Control, capturing, pooling for effective future estimated projects.
 Handling different accounting jobs into different locations and time zones.
 Business Planning & Forecasting

Accountant at Chevron
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • November 1998 to April 2003

Nov 1998 - April 2003 Chevron (American Oil Company) as an Accountant

Accountant at Bahrain Danish Dairy Company
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • May 1997 to January 1998

May 1997 - January 1998 Bahrain Danish Dairy Company as an Accountant

Trainee Accountant at Bapco Bahrain Petroleum Company B.S.C
  • Bahrain - Manama
  • July 1993 to August 1993

Account Payable local and International departments with all related documentation and cycle from receiving the invoice to approve for payment

Education

Diploma, Advanced Accounting for International Petroleum Operation
  • at Institute For International Research
  • July 2001

* Certificate on Advanced Accounting for International Petroleum Operation course. * First Aid and CPR Certificates. * Certificate in Advance Excel and MS Access Techniques. * Certified Budget Planner: Budgeting, Planning & Management Reporting. * Certified on Capital Stewardship Organizational Capability (CSOC) * Other Awards and Certificates

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at University of Bahrain
  • March 1996

1993 -1996 University of Bahrain - B.sc. in Accounting

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at University of Bahrain
  • January 1993

1991 - 1993 University of Bahrain - Diploma in Accounting

High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Isa Town School
  • June 1991

1988 - 1991 Isa Town School - High school diploma in Science Major AWARDS & CERTIFICATES * Awarded for 5& 10 years completion of high level of performance. * Awarded for dedication, leadership and carrying workload during significant Origination growth. * Awarded for efforts, enthusiasm during time of changing business activities resulting on positive workgroup impact & efficiencies. * Awarded for continuous efforts and diligence over past years in successful Compliance program, assisting during absences of Finance manger, contributing significantly to a satisfactory compliance audit rating. * Awarded for providing supports to Bahrain office team during Accounting Supervisors leave.

Specialties & Skills

Languages

Arabic
Beginner
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2002
Valid Until:
October 2002
Certified Budget Planner (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2008
Valid Until:
November 2008