Ashraf Zahran, Logistics Manager

Ashraf Zahran

Logistics Manager

Medair

Location
Jordan
Education
Master's degree, Accounting
Experience
21 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :21 years, 5 Months

Logistics Manager at Medair
  • Jordan
  • My current job since September 2017

Carry out the day-to-day logistical functions of the program including procurement, supply chain, stock
management, warehousing, transport, facilities, communications and IT.
▪ Carrying out frequent and thorough checks on the quality of equipment and supplies, ensuring that items
are maintained in a good condition.
▪ Oversee the day-to-day base support functions.
▪ Work with the relevant field managers and the Finance Manager in preparing the base budget.
▪ Monitor base expenditure, ensuring the correct procedures are followed and that all payments are in line
with base budgets.
▪ Manage and oversee the program base staff including day-to-day management, development, training,
and performance reviews.
▪ Facilitate high quality communication with the Jordan authorities at National and Governorate level
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▪ Provide high quality translation of documentation in both English and Arabic.
▪ Ensure that all Medair projects are submitted to MOPIC for approval in a timely manner.
▪ Ensure that all required reports to the relevant line ministries and other governmental bodies are of high
quality and submitted on time.
▪ Develop and maintain relationships with key decision makers in the appropriate line ministries.
▪ Advise Medair on local laws and bureaucratic procedures in coordination with the lawyer.

Financial Controller at UAE Embassy – Police Attaché
  • Australia
  • August 2014 to April 2017

Preparing accounting records, financial statements and reports for Abu Dhabi’s Police General
Headquarter and producing budgets according to schedule.
▪ Direct internal audit to ensure compliance.
▪ Prepare all forms needed to claim the Goods and Services Tax refund.
▪ Monitoring expenditures of the attaché office to ensure adherence to budget.
▪ Leasing with the universities and paying the tuition fees regularly.
▪ Preparing the health insurance for all students and following up with the insurance company to ensure
that students have a high level of services.
▪ Follow up with the students and reimburse them with the approved expenses.
▪ Obtaining quotes for the police attaché purchases.
▪ Preparing annual fixed assets reports including adjustments to show current value of equity.
▪ Provide technical support and advice on management.

Accountant at Rayan Furniture
  • Australia
  • June 2011 to July 2014

Australian company importing classic and modern furniture & accessories to Australia from around the world and
supplying both the Trade & Retail customers
▪ Preparing and lodging BAS quarterly and payroll weekly, and support month end and year end close
process.
▪ Processing accounts payable and receivable and monitoring overdue accounts.
▪ Maintain confidential records and update files.
▪ Preparing bank reconciliation monthly with relevant adjustment.
▪ Controlling inventory by supervising supply in and out streaming of items to ensure storage efficiency.
▪ Supervise four employers and prepare weekly roster.
▪ Follow up with financial standards setting and forecast process.

Financial controller
  • November 2004 to May 2011

Embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain
Amman, Jordan
▪ Administrating, planning and preparing accounting records, financial statements and reports for the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and produce budget according to schedule.
▪ Preparing annual fixed assets reports including adjustments to show current value of equity.
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▪ Direct internal audit to ensure compliance.
▪ Monitoring expenditures of the embassy to ensure adherence to budget.
▪ Assisting Bahraini visitors to Jordan by providing urgent financial aid.

Accountant at Jordan River Foundation (JRF)
  • Jordan
  • September 2000 to March 2003

Non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, which engages in
empowering society, especially women and children, that improves the quality of life for all Jordanians.
▪ Processing donations from fundraising by recording and depositing money into banks before directing to
appropriate projects.
▪ Aging and processing accounts receivable and accounts payable to ensure adherence to credit policy.
▪ Collaborating with stakeholders on invoices/vouchers' variances and resolving in timely manner.
▪ Participating in preparing annual budget & monitoring and comparing budgeted figures with actual and
present variance report.

Education

Master's degree, Accounting
  • at Swinburne University
  • April 2021

courses: Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration law and practice

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Victoria University
  • April 2021

courses: Advanced Diploma of Banking Services Management TAFE NSW Sydney, Australia Diploma of Banking Services Management TAFE NSW Sydney, Australia

High school or equivalent, Accounting
  • at Al-Zaytoonah University
  • April 2021

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Excel
Privacy Law
Communication Skills
Time management skills
Accounting
ACCOUNTANCY
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
BUDGETING
EQUITIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FIXED ASSETS
QUALITY
FINANCIAL
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
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