Deema Bana, Accountant

Deema Bana

Accountant

CNN

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Finance
Experience
10 years, 2 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 2 Months

Accountant at CNN
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since July 2016

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements compliant with IFRS.
• Preparing monthly forecast reports.
• Auditing key accounts and analyzing main areas of concern.
• Analyzing and investigating financial data and creating financial models.
• Handling the accounts payable process.
• Budgeting bureau and project-based financials.
• Setting action plans for budget variances to meet cost target limits and communicating results to management.
• Banking and intercompany statement reconciliations.
• Cashflow and CAPEX management and reporting results to higher management.
• Managing third party payments across the MENA and ensuring compliance with OFAC policies and company guidelines.
• Liaison with external auditors and local tax regulators.
• Preparing month end and year end closure reports.

Financial Accountant at Rotana Hotel Management Company
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • February 2014 to February 2016

• Analyzing, investigating, and justifying variances, to enhance the management’s strategic financial decisions.
• Maintaining the general ledger of the hotel and complying with international standard accounting procedures.
• Month end closure management, recording accurate information, evaluating and reviewing results, and communicating the findings in a timely manner
• Preparing monthly operational reports to corporate management and hotel property owners.
• Auditing the monthly payroll and ensuring compliance with the UAE's labor law standards.
• Handling internal and external audit requirements and reporting the findings to management
• Cash, Inventory management, and controlling the property’s assets by reconciling store records monthly.
• Managing the accounting team by distributing tasks, reviewing the outcome, providing support, and overseeing their training and development.

E-Banking Agent at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • December 2013 to February 2014

- Audit online banking transactions
- Ensure service quality provided
- Attend client calls regarding issues with services provided

Education

Bachelor's degree, Finance
  • at American University of Sharjah
  • July 2013

 Activities Coordinator (executive board member) for the student life committee  Received a certificate from the Peer Coordinator Training Program in Mediation from AUS  AUS women football team member

Specialties & Skills

Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
MS Office
SUN Accounting System
Financial Reporting
Internal Control
Forecasting
Budgeting
Financial Modelling
Account Payable
Account Receivable

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

TAKATOF
  • Volunteer
  • January 2008
Jordanian Cultural Club
  • Executive Board Member: Activities Coordinater
  • September 2011
Red Crescent Society of the UAE
  • Volunteer
  • June 2009
IMA (Institute of Management Accountant)
  • CMA Level I Candidate
  • January 2019

Training and Certifications

CMA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2021

Hobbies

  • Football
    - Team member of Al Nahda National School Football Varsity Team (2007-2009) - Team member of American University of Sharjah football team (2010-2013)