Senior Accountant
Tebodin Middle East Ltd.
Total years of experience :19 years, 2 Months
Perform the full accounting cycle for Middle East Branches (Bahrain / Qatar / KSA) including reconciliation of key accounts, Intercompany and bank reconciliation
Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures
Analyse project results including review discussion with Office Director (KSA) on monthly basis
Summarize debtor overdue accounts and target collection plan for regional monthly reporting
Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures
Fixed Asset depreciation and maintenance of Fixed Assets Register
Prepare yearly Corporate Responsibility (CSR) Report
Prepare final account and settlement for leaving employees
Coordinate with internal & external auditors during audit season
Roles as Accounts Payable Accountant (November 2012 to March 2014):
Verify correctness of creditor’s invoice / Employee expense sheet along with necessary supporting document
Encode GL Accounts related to the invoice/expense sheet in the Basware system and process to get necessary approval before making payment
Ensure timely payment of creditor’s invoices.
Key Responsibilities as Assistant Team Leader:
Monitor task completion of General Accounting and Fixed Assets Team
Supervise the team on behalf of the team leaders and give resolutions to issues encountered
1st level of escalation for client issue resolution
Directly report to Senior Team Lead any Operational Issues
Acquire knowledge and assist in Knowledge Transfer and Mobilization of New Processes
Cascade training and knowledge to the team and update on process improvement
Provide overview, training, and knowledge transfers to new hires
Drive Operational Excellence through visible metrics and contribute ideas for process improvement
Uphold adherence to internal and external controls to mitigate audit risk
Prepare performance reports, metrics, and other admin and adhoc tasks
Coaching to team members
Assist Team Leads on reviewing Accounts Reconciliations
Member of the business recovery team and point of contact for any risk that may impact business continuity
Key Responsibilities as Senior Accountant:
Resolution of complex accounting issues and proposal of adjustments if necessary
Point of contact for any complex related issues encountered by team members
Share best practices for the timely and quality submission of reports
VAT Reconciliation
Provision for uncollected accounts receivable
Key Responsibilities as General Accountant:
Provide timely and quality Bank Reconciliation and Account Analysis reports
Analyze effects and suggesting journal entries to clear reconciling items
Timely communication with client for resolution of open items and preparation of any adjustments
Ensuring journal entries are accurate, complete and are according to standards.
Ageing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Correctly posting Journal Vouchers as requested by Client within agreed timelines and repatriation at month-end.
Key Responsibilities as Accountant:
Prepare check vouchers, oversee of disbursement cycle and maintenance of file for each suppliers and service providers
Responsible for the trade receivables of the company’s largest area of customers including maintenance, reconciliation and update of customers’ accounts and outstanding balance
Responsible for (2) bank reconciliations, including adjustments, monitoring of NSF cheques and replacements and maintenance of bank documents and statements
Record, classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Perform reconciliation and monitoring of subsidiary ledger schedules for various Balance Sheet Accounts and Income Statement Accounts
Ensure that all transactions are documented and updated in the Exact Globe Financial System
Key Responsibilities as Accounting Assistant:
Handle Accounts Payable for specials projects including construction of six (6) multi-storey buildings and development of the company’s invested properties.
Maintenance of subsidiary ledgers (suppliers) and cash disbursements book
Coordination with Treasury department, record cash receipts to appropriate accounts and maintain cash receipts book and monthly file of official receipts (duplicate copy)
Compute monthly depreciation, prepare lapsing schedules and conduct physical inventory for company’s fixed assets
Prepare monthly report and detailed schedules for the following accounts:
Advances to Affiliates
Property Plant and Equipment
Investments in Real Estate
Other Current and Non-Current Assets
Accounts Payable
Miscellaneous Income
Dividend Income
Quarter Cash Flow Projection and Income Statement Projection for Dividend Income
Responsible for the preparation of financial statements of one affiliated company
Key Responsibilities as Accounting & Shipping Assistant:
Prepare items to be exported including necessary documents such as packing lists, airway bill and sales invoices.
Perform the gold clad inventory and analyses based on the receipt and issuance for production.
Communicate with customers abroad