Amin Hamad, Chief Financial Analyst

Amin Hamad

Chief Financial Analyst

Government Investment Management Company GIMC

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Master's degree, Banking and Financial - Accountancy
Experience
23 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :23 years, 3 Months

Chief Financial Analyst at Government Investment Management Company GIMC
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since April 2019
Finance Manager at AIN for Satellite Broadcasting -Alordoon Al Yoom TV, Arab24, Arab Broadcast Services Group
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2018 to March 2019

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Ownership of the budget and cost tracking of the project, including monitoring spend and ensuring the project remains within budget
• Lead on and/or input into decisions regarding the financial performance of the project
• Responsible for the allocation of funding and, where necessary, approve, set, and monitor budgets
• Reporting of financial performance and working with the senior management team to identify relevant KPIs, reporting on these KPIs and monitoring progress
• Detailed cash flow forecasting
• Identifying requirements for and implementing foreign currency hedging with the ABS Finance Team
• Establishing appropriate and robust financial controls to ensure compliance with relevant financial and legal policies and obligations (multi-territory) and to ensure the appropriate allocation of financial resources
• Management of the project Production Accountant
• Economic management of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and balances in relation to the project
• Timely delivery of financial forecasts, management reports and other financial information as required by the ABS finance team
• Responsible for ensuring close co-operation with the ABS Finance team on high financial risk/complex projects and/or across a portfolio of projects as directed
PROJECT DELIVERY
• Management responsibility for all financial operations of the project to facilitate broadcast operations and event delivery within budget
• To ensure compliance with ABS Group and ABS financial policies, guidelines, legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for resolving all financial issues commensurate with the role
• Effective financial management of all project finances
• Jointly accountable with senior colleagues for delivering demonstrable value for money of all project finances and to help identify cost efficiencies
• To ensure efficient, timely invoice management across all rights holder and broadcaster bookings and effective management of accounts receivable and accounts payable working in collaboration with ABS’s Finance Team
• To establish and deliver regular budget, forecast and cash flow management reports

Finance & projects Manager at AL Mazaya AL Methaliah Office for Accounting and Tax Services
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2017 to February 2018

• Providing of accounting services.
• Providing of financial services.
• Providing of government Value Added Tax - VAT
services.
• Providing of government Income Tax services.
• Providing project management services.
* Management services.

Chief Accountant & Project Management Officer- PMO at Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2009 to November 2016

Chief Accountant
• Working on ensure the validity and accuracy, completeness, reliability, objectivity of accounting information & provided it a timely basis.
• Managing Accounting Functions ( Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, budget )
• Working on the processing of accounting information, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of supporting schedules & monthly closing.
• Working on preparing financial statements, annual budget, annual financial reports, financial analysis, and other reports as requested.
• Working on assists departments through the provision of budgetary information, including analysis and monitoring
• Working on Liaises with the external auditor and internal auditor as required and provides necessary financial reports and information
• Working on Assists in the establishment and implementation of departmental/organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
• Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.


Project Management Office- PMO
Workers Residential City - LABOR CAMP
• Design the long term development plans, identifying new potential projects in line with Abu Dhabi WRC ( Workers Residential City )strategy.
• Act as incubator for strategic initiatives/projects; ensuring projects will be delivered within scope, time and budget.
• Analyze the project portfolio to ensure that work aligns to strategic decisions.
• Manage the division’s resources effectively, to ensure that the company/organization has the best personnel to complete job tasks.
• Establish set of procedures and process of Department KPIs for customer system
• Lead the team of Strategic initiatives staff / project managers & project analysts.
• provide support and functional tools to staff to ensure achieving vision and mission for strategic plans of department.
• Manage projects that contribute to the company/organization success, by identifying opportunities to ZonesCorp to develop new products, troubleshoot problems or launch initiatives designed to reduce operational costs, defects or wastage.
• Design the long term development plans, identifying new potential projects in line with Abu Dhabi WRC strategy.
• Collaborate with other managers, such as finance professionals, to execute projects.
• Evaluate project flow, publishing reports and conducting review meetings to keep projects on track
• Facilitate the efficient use of resources across projects and monitor trends to ensure compliance with strategic goals.
• Facilitate meetings with sponsors and stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure they align with company/organization strategic goals.
• Perform periodical reviews on strategic and commercial performance of WRC projects.
• Share in forming and implementation to establish JV’s, strategic partnerships and / or concession agreements

Accounts Control Manager , chief accountant at Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • May 2007 to June 2009

Accounts Control Manager, Chief Accountant

• Working on ensure the validity and accuracy, completeness, reliability, objectivity of accounting information & provided it a timely basis.
• Managing Accounting Functions ( Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, budget )
• Working on the processing of accounting information, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of supporting schedules & monthly closing.
• Working on preparing financial statements, annual budget, annual financial reports, financial analysis, and other reports as requested.
• Working on assists departments through the provision of budgetary information, including analysis and monitoring
• Working on Liaises with the external auditor and internal auditor as required and provides necessary financial reports and information
• Working on Assists in the establishment and implementation of departmental/organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as needed.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Evaluate computerized accounting systems and provide recommendations to IT team for performance improvements.
• Generate financial reports and statements to Managers for review.
• Analyze financial discrepancies and recommend effective resolutions.
• Monitor expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances and report the same to management.
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely fashion.
• Provide guidance to other Accountants when needed.
• Assist in budget preparation and expense management activities for assigned accounts.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monitor and record financial transactions according to company policies and regulations.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.

Finance Manager at Abu Dhabi Precast Factory
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2006 to May 2007

•Manage, control and ensure that company accounting activities and procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles
• Ensure that all financial transactions are handled and processed in-line with the approved policies and procedures.
• Oversee the daily operations of the finance department
• Prepare the monthly financial reports with all needed financial and costing analysis comparing with Budget and KPIs.
• Manage the preparation of the official annual report of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses.
•Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts in coordination with the CFO.
•Ensure that the company are continuously keeping sufficient fund to fulfill its financial obligation by
•Preparing monthly cash flow forecast. Monitor the actual cash flow against forecast and take the necessary measure to remedy variances.
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies and monitor terms, conditions and covenants and ensure compliance with the same.
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
• Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives.
• Provide needed support to CFO and other Departments Head in developing financial and budget policies and procedures.
• Ensure that financial controls are in place at functions and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
•Managing Accounting Functions ( Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, budget )
• Managing the processing of accounting information, reconciliation of accounts, preparation of supporting schedules & monthly closing.
•Working on Liaises with the external auditor and internal auditor as required and provides necessary financial reports and information
•Working on Assists in the establishment and implementation of departmental/organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures

Lecturer,Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences - Accounting at Zarka Private University
  • Jordan - Zarqa
  • September 2004 to September 2006

cv attached

Public Accountant , credit & collection accountant at Jordanian Engineering association
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2003 to September 2004

• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
•Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
•Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, credits, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
•Explain billing invoices, credit details, and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
•Supervise the input and handle financial data and reports for the company’s automated financial systems.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
•Develop the annual operating budget and consult with departmental management on the fiscal aspects of program planning, salary recommendations, and other administrative actions.
•Ensure that the checkout section is orderly and secure.
•Ascertain that transactions involving customers are expeditiously and efficiently processed.
•Oversee all front end pursuits by stopping over at customer service desk, commercial records and front line journals.
•Provide rapid response to client complaints and acknowledging them professionally.
•Mentor simple cashiers in the mastery of outstanding customer service.
•Designate duties to the cashier unit daily and decide on extent of daily workload.
•Find resolution to team conflicts daily and carry out disciplinary actions on offenders.
•Collect and pay checks, credit cards, and wire transfer; and complete each transaction in line with enacted principles and procedures.

public Accountant at Horizon Drug Store
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2001 to February 2003

•Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
•Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
•Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
•Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
•Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
•Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
•Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
•Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
•Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
•Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements
• Preparation and submission of tax report to the tax department.

Education

Master's degree, Banking and Financial - Accountancy
  • at The Arab Academy for Banking and Financial
  • January 2004

83% very good

Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
  • at Zarqa Private University
  • January 2001

good

Specialties & Skills

Annual Reports
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Monthly Closing
Skills in budget preparation and fiscal management
Problem solving skills
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and lead a team of professionals
Judgment and confidentiality
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or p
Preparing the accounting program by means of Oracle Developer Language
Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques
Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources
Knowledge of fiscal controls related to the safeguarding of organizational funds
• High proficiency in ERP
• High proficiency in , Microsoft Dynamics GP ( Great Plains )
Budget Monitoring
High proficiency in internet usage
Information management skills
Initiative
(High proficiency in MS/G.P & MS Office ( Excel, Word, Power Point , Access and Outlook
Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

The Institute of Internal Auditors - USA
  • Internal auditor - CIA
  • December 2011
Project Management Institute - USA
  • Project Management Professional - PMP
  • December 2011

Training and Certifications

Project Management Professional PMP Certified (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2011
Valid Until:
December 2011
EFQM (Training)
Training Institute:
TUV MIDDLE EAST
Date Attended:
February 2016
Duration:
35 hours
• ISO ( 9001 , 14001 , 18001 , 27001 ) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2016
Financial Risk Management & Corporate Governance (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
November 2011
Essential Management Skills for New Managers (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2008
Valid Until:
May 2008
Certified Professional Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2009
Valid Until:
April 2009
Improving Your Project Management Skills (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 2009
Valid Until:
August 2009
Business & Financial Modeling (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2010
Valid Until:
September 2010
SQL - Oracle Developer Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2000
Valid Until:
February 2000
The “know-How” of self-Assessment & Submission write – up for Abu Dhabi Award (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2010
Valid Until:
April 2010
Certified Financial Analyst (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2010
Valid Until:
December 2010

Hobbies

  • Relief work
  • swimming
  • Project management skills