AWWAD AL_DASOUQI, VP Finance

AWWAD AL_DASOUQI

VP Finance

ARASCO

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
24 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 4 Months

VP Finance at ARASCO
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since September 2014

1. designing & implementing operational solutions to deliver business growth,

2. integrating global business acquisitions in highly complex matrix organizations,

3.building & leading high-performing Finance teams

4. implementing financial systems, policies & procedures

Finance controller at ASTRA Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
  • January 2011 to September 2014

1.Reviewing and devising monthly / yearly financial and income statements, balance sheets, internal audit, cash flow projections and quarterly principal profit & loss to reduce cost as well as ensure budgetary compliance.

2.Designing budget, guidelines to optimize company’s cash flows, managing investments and working capital requirements.

3.Advising higher management on optimal utilization of financial structures within the company and proposing financial strategies with emphasis on contractual obligations, financial management, systems and procedures to maximize profit and control cost.

4.Directing the financial accounting activities (invoicing, refunds, payroll management, collection of accounts receivable, management, payment of suppliers & contractors, etc).

5.Liaising with the principal clients, vendors, financial and banking institutions on related activities and supporting top management on contractual negotiations that effect company’s financial or non-financial obligations.

5.Analyzing cash flow and business performance reports to managing short and long term debts, cash rollover and investment proposals.

6.Instituting and implementing financial standards, processes and accounting principles, drafting manuals for the same.

7.Examining collection reports to determine status and recommend changes in current collection practices and policies accordingly, and report status to top management and assign problem accounts to concerned section.

Senior Financial Analyst at Delmonte Fresh Produce
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2008 to December 2010

1.Provide support during the quarterly / year-end closing process, financial reporting & analysis, and Sarbanes Oxley 404 Implementation

2.Providing internal and/or external financial analysis, consultation and decision support.

3.Provide counsel to Regions, operating units and staffs regarding financial accounting issues.

4.Prepare and analyze various monthly journal entries and monthly financial forecasts.

5.Understanding of and ability to apply accounting and financial reporting standards (GAAP), rules and regulations as well as FASB Statements and other related standards.

6.Total project management and budgetary control for the Information Systems and Services Organization.

7.Monthly forecast and spending / accrual entry and analysis using Excel mainframe tools and processes / procedures.

8.Direct support of project management in data interpretation / presentation for monthly senior management review.

9.Approval, analysis, and tracking of MES procurement and payment documentation for profit- loss submission.

10.Internal auditing of financial data for conformance to GAAP standards and Sarbanes - Oxley requirements.

11.Preparing documentation of all financial records for yearly audits

Chief Accountant at National Poultry Company
  • Jordan - Amman
  • January 2000 to January 2008

1.Facilitate and complete month/year end close, including scheduling and preparation of monthly and year end journal entries. Coordinate month and year end close with other finance or non finance staff to ensure timely completion based on prescribed deadlines.

2. Assist with the integration of various non financial accounting systems with the financial accounting system, i. e., payroll, patient billing, in order to maximize process efficiencies.

3. Assist with the standardization of internal and external financial reports generated from the financial accounting system, should be accomplished through utilization of the financial accounting system functionality.

4. Analyze and prepare financial statements and perform complex revenue reconciliations.

5. Identify problems related to financial transaction impacting the operations of the organization and implement solutions.

6. Prepare and examine expenditures reports, financial statements, budget variances and reports of historical trends for program directors, management and granting agencies.

7. Plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate complex accounting projects, perform special analytical tasks as assigned by the controller.

8. Participate in developing budgets for assigned accounts; and work with the director of budgeting in preparation of annual operating budgets.

9. Prepare and maintain account balance reconciliation for assigned balance sheet and/or income statement accounts.

10. Assist with the review of various month and year end account balance reconciliation, including direct review of monthly journal entries.

11. Assist with the coordination and completion of annual financial statement and compliance audit and pension audit with external auditors.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Amman alahlia university
  • June 2000

Specialties & Skills

Managing High Performance Teams
Managing Budget
Financial Accounting
communication Skills
Financial Analysis

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Financial Modelling (Training)
Training Institute:
1. designing & implementing operational solutions to deliver business growth,
Date Attended:
January 2013
(Training)
CMA course (Training)
Training Institute:
Rigos -Ramz
Date Attended:
January 2004
IFRS (Training)
Training Institute:
delmonte
Date Attended:
January 2007