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Bereen Al-Hajal, Finance Manager

Bereen Al-Hajal

Finance Manager·Al-Hajal International Company for General Construction & Building

Kuwait

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Work experience

Total years of experience: 14 years, 6 months

Finance Manager

March 2024 - Present

Al-Hajal International Company for General Construction & Building

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

March 2024 - Present

• Be involved in the preparation and monitor project work in progress schedules and job costing
• Discuss with estimators and project executives on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
• Assist with gathering data for meetings and provide accurate project cost analysis that will
influence decisions necessary to manage the project cost/contract
• Keep accurate tracks of all expenses, liabilities and projected cost
• Track profitability by creating budget for each part of a construction project
• Oversee vendor payments and payroll processing
• Manage the Companys overall financial position
• The main project the Company is the new Kuwait International Airport

Company industry:
Construction & Building

Finance Manager

August 2016 - February 2024

Shoneez General Trading Company and its subsidiaries

Sharq, Kuwait

August 2016 - February 2024

• Monitored the day-to-day financial operations within the Group, such as payroll, invoicing, and
other transactions
• Oversaw financial department employees, including financial assistants for the Group
• Tracked the Groups financial status and performance to identify areas for potential
improvement
• Reviewed financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
• Established and maintained financial policies and procedures for the Group
• Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts
• Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Liaised with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out
• Reviewed annual budgets, recommended any changes if needed and managed it
• Ensured accurate calculation and distribution of salaries and other benefits to employees

Company industry:
Automotive Dealership & Distributor

Senior Auditor

February 2012 - July 2016

Ernst & Young

Al Kuwait, Kuwait

February 2012 - July 2016

• Audited of annual, quarterly standalone and consolidated financial statements (both listed and
unlisted clients) in accordance with IFRS
• Ensured successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of
preplanning and wrap up activities
• Supervised junior auditors assigned to engagements, provided guidance and overall review of
deliverables
• Proposed adjusting journal entries and discussed audit findings with clients
• Created management representation letter comments and recommendations
• Drafted audit reports for review by the lead auditor and senior managers
• Involved in tax audit
• Prepared Agreed upon procedures reports
• Involved in multiple industries, mainly in real estate and investments; including unquoted
investments which involved researching, analyzing the situation of several investments and
valuating them. The major engagements are:
United Real Estate Company S.A.K and its subsidiaries Company

Company industry:
Accounting
Job role:
Accounting and Auditing

Trainee

June 2011 - July 2011

RSM Albazie & Co.

Sharq, Kuwait

June 2011 - July 2011

• Learned the proper functioning of audit programs that are approved by the organization
• Checked documents, reports and financial statements for spelling and grammar and conducted
miscellaneous office administration tasks
• Carried out fieldwork properly and documented all the information related to these field works
as per the quality standards
• Familiarized with the clients in addition to maintaining and developing good relations by giving
maximum importance to clients

Company industry:
Accounting

Education

Gulf University for Science & Technology (GUST)

July 2011

July 2011

Bachelor's degree, Accounting

Kuwait

GPA (point): 3.88 out of 4

GPA (point): 3.88 out of 4

Skills

Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Word
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Auditing
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Auditing
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GRAMMAR
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GRAMMAR
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ANNUAL REPORTS
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ANNUAL REPORTS
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FINANCIAL DATA
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FINANCIAL DATA
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MANAGEMENT
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MANAGEMENT
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OPERATIONS
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OPERATIONS
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PLANNING
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PLANNING
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ACCOUNTING
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ACCOUNTING
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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CUSTOMER RELATIONS
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ACCOUNTANCY
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ACCOUNTANCY
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FINANCIAL REPORTING
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FINANCIAL REPORTING
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FOCUS
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FOCUS
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REAL ESTATE
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REAL ESTATE
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RESEARCH
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RESEARCH
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RISK MANAGEMENT
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RISK MANAGEMENT
Expert
Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Word
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Auditing
Expert
Auditing
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FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
INVOICING
Intermediate
INVOICING
Intermediate
PAYMENTS INDUSTRY
Intermediate
PAYMENTS INDUSTRY
Intermediate
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Intermediate
PAYROLL PROCESSING
Intermediate
PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
Intermediate
PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
Intermediate
PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) course