Joseph Battikh

• Spearheading comprehensive audit cycles, encompassing risk assessment, control efficacy, and adherence to pertinent regulations.
• Ensuring operational integrity and financial accuracy.
• Crafting and delivering incisive audit reports, and streamlining process documentation.
• Executing analytical reviews of financial statements to identify and rectify discrepancies.
• Performing and controlling the full audit cycle including risk management, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations.
• Obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
• Preparing and presenting reports that reflect the audit's results and document process.
• Conducting internal auditing visits across various regions, including Greece, the GCC countries (Oman, UAE, KSA), the MENA Region (Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Iraq), and West Africa (Ghana and Nigeria, Angola).

• Preparing Financial Statements and ensured adherence to IFRS
• Preparing Income Statements, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Handling comprehensive tax compliance tasks in accordance with Lebanese tax laws, including VAT, Income Tax, Tax on Salaries, NSSF.
• Preparing and filing quarterly and yearly tax declarations with the Lebanese Ministry of Finance, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Reviewing accounting procedures.
• Investigating and determining causes and irregularities.

• Overseen all aspects of the accounting function including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Supervised a proficient team of accounting specialists overseeing payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and billing operations.
• Conducted in-depth analysis of monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Overseen the maintenance of accounting ledgers and the accurate preparation of balance sheets.
• Coordinated and prepared essential documentation for annual external audits.
• Prepared and analyzed financial statements, cash flow reports and budget forecasts to support executive decision-making.

• Recorded daily financial transactions and maintained accurate ledgers.
• Managed accounts receivable, promptly issued invoices to streamline revenue collection.
• Maintained accounts payable, ensured timely reconciliations and payment processing,
• Supported the preparation of balance sheets, income statements and various financial reports.
• Diligently assisted with expense reviews and payroll verification ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Posted and processed journal entries to ensure all business transactions were recorded.
• Assisted in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.