Jad Daher CMA MBA, client services associate

Jad Daher CMA MBA

client services associate

Jahani and Associates

Location
Lebanon - Beirut
Education
Master's degree, Business Administration
Experience
11 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :11 years, 4 Months

client services associate at Jahani and Associates
  • United States - New York
  • My current job since January 2023

Responsibilities: Full-Time: May 2023 - Present
• Create deliverables and content.
• Attending client meetings: Kickoff meetings, Company Overview Meeting, Financial Overview Meeting, Follow-ups).
• Preparing the client’s company valuation using the 4 methodologies (DCF, Exit EBITDA Multiple, Public Comps,
Precedents).
• Preparing the client’s CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum) to be presented to the investors.
• Preparing and sending the Chargeable Hours Bill to the client which shows how the hours are being consumed.
• Helping resolve and anticipate issues.
• Helping managing project timelines to ensure the team does not fall behind.
• Delivering on the requests of the project lead.
• Collecting and supporting the completion of action items.
• Creating, updating, and presenting KPIs reports in defined frequencies.
• Preparing the monthly payroll for the Agents.
Achievements:
 Enhancing my skills in PowerPoint, Google sheet, Presentations, etc.
 Exposure to diverse cultures and markets.
 Developing adaptability and problem-solving skills.
 Enhancing industry knowledge and expertise.
 Cultivating cultural intelligence.

Financial Controller/Auditor at LWAH
  • Lebanon
  • December 2019 to April 2023

Responsibilities:
• Develop new policies and procedures to improve the work-flow in the finance department and make sure that all policies and procedures are being implemented
• Manage and oversee the entire accounting team and conduct all necessary training to keep the team’s skills and knowledge up to date
• Manage the workflow between the branches (Sarafand, Beirut, Baalbak, and Tyre)
• Reestablish the work-flow of the procurement manager related to quantity control over the inventory and apply it on the ERP system
• Set up the accounting for manufacturing process of the Prostheses
• Audit all the transactions and accounts
• Prepare financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) based on branches and departments
Achievements:
• Reestablish the flow of work of the entire accounting department according to the new systems on the basis of segregation of duties and internal control
• Train the accounting manager on the new work process and reorganize his tasks and duties
• Set up and implement a new ERP system from scratch with all its details
• Create and implement a new software to properly manage the various accounting functions related to all the services, cash and check management, payroll, etc

Experienced Senior Accountant at Phoenicia University
  • Lebanon
  • February 2016 to April 2023

Responsibilities:
• Assist the finance manager in managing and overseeing the entire accounting team and conduct all necessary training to keep the team’s skills and knowledge up to date
• Supervise the daily accounting entries booking, in addition to a daily review of journal vouchers and general ledgers
• Monthly reconciliations: accounts payables, accounts receivables, cash, banks, etc.
• Monthly closing entries: accrued expenses and income, prepaid expenses, depreciation, provisions, etc.
• Filing of VAT quarterly refund declaration as per article 59 and follow up on reconciliations
• Recommend procedures to improve the work-flow in the finance department and make sure that all policies and procedures are being implemented
• Supervise and participate in the preparation of financial statements and reports
• Prepare financial studies upon management request for decision making
• Count and confirm the end of day cash and make sure the cashbook is accurate, and investigate any discrepancies immediately to eliminate differences
• Make sure all the assets are entered to the ERP system and prepare the depreciation for the assets
• Manage cost control and analytical accounting to allocate the cost of each transaction according to department/division
Achievements:
• Develop and implement multiple software with the help of the IT team to properly manage the various accounting functions
• Set up the integration between all the systems accounting wise
• Set up the ERP system (GP Dynamics)

Accountant/Controller at KATAHO Houri Hearing Center
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2015 to January 2016

Responsibilities:
• Book accounting entries
• Perform Inventory Controller-related tasks
• Carry out bank reconciliation, coordinate and resolve various issues with banks such as bank fees, interest charges, discrepancies, etc.
• Prepare the monthly aging report for both the receivables and payables and follow up with the concerned parties;
• Prepare the payroll and calculate income tax on salaries and social security subscriptions, in addition to annual tax and subscriptions adjustments
• Train the staff on the new system and new procedures
Achievements:
• Create and implement new software with the help of the IT to properly manage the various accounting functions related to all the services, cash and check management, payroll, etc.
• Set up and implement a new ERP accounting system (UNO.net)
• Coordinate with the auditor and software developer concerning the ERP system and the steps to set-up the new system and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

Administrative Assistant at Lebanese American University
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • February 2014 to February 2015

Responsibilities:
• Perform administrative and office support activities for the OCE office regarding the USP grant
• Collect data and information needed for reporting; data entry, word processing
• Follow up on USP students and mentors
• Report to the program coordinator
Achievements:
• Self-development: improve my communication skills and team management abilities

Accountant at Tania Travel
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2012 to October 2013

Responsibilities:
• Daily booking of accounting entries.
• Prepare and reconcile the statement of accounts for the salesmen and clients, and ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner.
• Handle cash, check, and credit cards in multiple currencies.
Achievements:
• Gain basic accounting work knowledge

Education

Master's degree, Business Administration
  • at Lebanese American University LAU
  • February 2014

GPA= 3.56 - Distinction List

Bachelor's degree, Banking and Finance
  • at Lebanese American University LAU
  • February 2010

GPA= 3.42 - Honor List

Specialties & Skills

Accounting Software
Microsoft Office
Small Business Accounting
General Office Duties
Data Entry
ACADEMIC
ACCOUNTANCY
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
BALANCE
CASH FLOW
CLOSING
DECISION MAKING
FILE MANAGEMENT
Analysis
Team Management
Accounting

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certified Management Accountant: CMA (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2019
Valid Until:
April 2019