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Anna Medros, Trade Finance & Financial Controller

Anna Medros

Trade Finance & Financial Controller·Naas Capital FZ LLC,

United Arab Emirates

High school or equivalent, Commerce And Communication

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 6 months

Trade Finance & Financial Controller

December 2024 - Present

Naas Capital FZ LLC,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

December 2024 - Present

Manage accounting and financial operations for four companies under common
ownership, ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with IFRS and UAE
regulations.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank transactions, journal entries, and
account reconciliations.
Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and support month-end and
year end closing activities.
Prepare and file UAE VAT returns and assist with Corporate Tax compliance for group
companies.
Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor cash positions, and track budget performance to
support management decision making.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants during audits, tax filings, and
regulatory reviews.
Reconcile intercompany transactions and maintain accurate financial records across
group entities.
Manage payroll processing, payment approvals, and financial reconciliations across
banking platforms, including PayTabs and Xpence.

Company industry:
Human Resources Outsourcing

Deputy branch manager

January 2019 - July 2026

Fransabank

Aleppo, Syria

January 2019 - July 2026

Main responsibilities and duties are ensuring the corporation with the Manager of the
branch to design framework to achieve the expected goals also ensuring proper
implementation of the bank functional procedures, supervising the branch operations
processing in addition to promoting the products and services provided by the bank in
compliance with the bank branch goals and the annual working plan.
- Establishing and building win-win relations with the customers in compliance with the
essential goals of Fransabank.
-Supervising the following departments (Teller, CSR and Clearing House) by providing
each team leader with backgrounds about the team performance and ensuring training
the team periodically, specifying the required skills and competencies to ensure staff
development, also creating and ensuring an ideal work environment in order to motivate
the team to provide the highest levels of performance .
- Supervising and ensuring the commitment of the staff with the policies and procedures
of Fransabank, also conducting weekly meeting with the departments in order to
enhance communication, develop the work activities and solve the internal affairs.
-Supervising the branch administrative matters in addition to managing the daily
operations and ensuring the proper implementation of the internal regulation and
procedures.
-Appraising the employee’s performance, provide a recommendation of redeployment of
the staff, position level, promotions, training sessions….etc.
-Ensure the proper use of the fixed assets of the bank with confidence and honesty.
- Acting as Branch Manager during the absence periods of the Branch Manager.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Deputy Branch Manager

January 2019 - November 2024

FRANSABANK SA

Aleppo, Syria

January 2019 - November 2024

Assisted the Branch Manager in achieving branch objectives by overseeing daily
operations and ensuring compliance with bank policies, procedures, and annual business
plans.
Supervised Teller, Customer Service, and Clearing departments, monitored team
performance, coordinated training, and supported staff development to maintain high
servicestandards.
Built and maintained strong customer relationships while promoting the banks products
and servicestosupport businessgrowth.
Managed branch administration, monitored operational processes, safeguarded fixed
assets, and ensured adherenceto internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Conducted performance evaluations, recommended staff promotions, redeployments,
and training, and led regular team meetings to improve communication and operational
efficiency.
Acted as Branch Manager during periods of absence, overseeing branch operations and
ensuring uninterrupted businesscontinuity.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Management

Operational Controller

August 2014 - December 2019

FRANSABANK SA

Aleppo, Syria

August 2014 - December 2019

Performed daily cash audits, teller reconciliations, and balancing of cash drawers to
ensure accuracyand compliance.
Served as Branch Trainer, delivering training on teller operations, customer service, and
tradefinanceforstaffacross multiple branches.
Managed staff schedules and resource allocation to maintain service levels during peak
business periods.
Prepared daily management reports to support operational monitoring and decision
making.
Contributed to the development and implementation of branch policies and operational
procedures.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Management

Trade Finance Officer & Teller

September 2012 - December 2019

FRANSABANK SA

Aleppo, Syria

September 2012 - December 2019

Managed Trade Finance operations in coordination with internal departments and clients
tofacilitatesmooth businesstransactions.
Executed banking transactions on core banking systems in compliancewith Central Bank
ofSyria (CBOS) regulations.
Handled end to end back office operations, ensuring timely processing and accurate
record maintenance.
Liaised with Head of Trade Finance to address client requests and ensure proper
transaction execution.
Prepared and submitted regular regulatory reports to CBOS in line with compliance
requirements.
Monitored and updated transaction records, ensuring accuracy and proper
documentation control.
Supported compliance and monitoring teams in conducting client follow ups and
regulatorychecks.
Maintained filing systems and assisted in periodicdocumentation reviews and audits.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Operational controller

September 2014 - December 2018

Fransabank S.A

Aleppo, Syria

September 2014 - December 2018

As an Operational controller my responsibilities were:
-Auditing, reporting and balancing of cash draw.
- Managing the schedules and ensuring there tellers to provide sufficient service levels
during busy periods.
-Supervising each Tellers daily reconciliation, also ensuring that tellers are trained and
comply with all regulatory and security policies and procedures.
-Typically reports to managers.
-Contributing the development of processes and procedures. Through knowledge of
functional area under supervision.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Trade Finance Officer

September 2012 - December 2018

Fransabank S.A

Aleppo, Syria

September 2012 - December 2018

In addition to my position as Operational Representative I was responsible for the Trade
Finance Department in Azizyeh Branch, my responsibility was to work closely with the other
divisions - as well as clients (as required) to help facilitate business.
Duties:
-Opening and closing of accounts and related loans.
-Executing transactions on banking system(s) in line with rules and laws of the Central Bank
of Syria CBOS.
-Handling back office related activities in an efficient manner
-Liaise with the Head Trade Finance Department in relation to transactions being handled,
also sending regular reports to the CBOS
-Manage transaction follow-up and record updates accordingly
-Assist in transactional regulatory checks as required
-Assist the monitoring team in following up matters with clients as required
-Handle filing of documentation and assist in periodic checks of documentation held

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Operational Customer Representative

February 2009 - August 2014

Fransabank S.A

Aleppo, Syria

February 2009 - August 2014

My main responsibilities as a Teller in Farnsabank were to be knowledgeable about a range of
bank operations and be able to answer any questions a customer has. Other duties and
responsibilities include:
- Recording transactions, which involves logging checks and preparing transaction reports
-Counting and packaging currency
- Reconciling cash drawers
-Exchanging foreign currency operations
-Promoting the bank’s products and services
- Keeping customers’ personal information confidential
- Communicating with other bank team members

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Banking

Operational Customer Representative

February 2009 - August 2014

Teller

Aleppo, Syria

February 2009 - August 2014

Assisted customers with daily banking transactions and responded to account-related
queries in a professional manner.
Recorded and processed financial transactions, including cheque logging and preparation
oftransaction reports.
Counted, balanced, and packaged cash while ensuring accuracy in cash handling
procedures.
Performed cash drawer reconciliation and resolved discrepancies in line with bank
policies.
Executed foreign currency exchange transactions in compliance with banking
regulations.
Promoted bank products and services to customers as part of branch sales initiatives.
Maintained strict confidentiality of customer information in accordance with banking
standards and compliance requirements.

Company industry:
Banking
Job role:
Customer Service and Call Center

Education

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers - Syria

February 2017

February 2017

High school or equivalent, Commerce And Communication

Syria

SEBC

November 2010

November 2010

High school or equivalent, aleppo

Syria

University Of Aleppo

November 2008

November 2008

Bachelor's degree, Accounting And Economics

Syria

Skills

Communication

Expert

Operation

Expert

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

multitasking ,team work

Expert

Typing

Intermediate

ACCOUNTING

Intermediate

CORPORATE FINANCE

Intermediate

ECONOMICS

Intermediate

EXPENSE REPORTS

Intermediate

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Intermediate

FINANCE

Intermediate

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Intermediate

INTERNAL CONTROLS

Intermediate

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Intermediate

TRADE FINANCE

Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Native Speaker

English

Expert

Hindi

Beginner

Memberships

Syrian Association of Financial & Accounting Professions

Member

January 2017

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Formulation of Commercial Companies' Contracts and Banking Contracts
Global Credit Certificate

Training
Sales Skills training session
Syrian Enterprise & Business Center SEBC
Nov 2010
Effective Communication Workshop
New Horizons Institute
Feb 2017
Formulation of Commercial Companies’ Contracts and Banking Contracts
Lawyers' Syndicate
May 2018

Hobbies and interests

Drawing

participating in fairs also selling paintings upon customers request.