Maher Azmi, Financial Counselor

Maher Azmi

Financial Counselor

global feasibility

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
22 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :22 years, 6 Months

Financial Counselor at global feasibility
  • Jordan
  • My current job since August 2019
Finance Manager at AL-jouf Cement
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • October 2008 to June 2019

Directly responsible for carrying out the following Finance and Accounting Tasks:

- General Ledger - Reporting and Accounts Reconciliation
- Asset Register - Addition, Deletion, Disposal and Monthly Depreciation Calculation.
- Payroll - in conjunction with HR update Payroll File.
- Audit and File Filing - Provide financial and administrative support to internal/external financial auditors; and tax consultants.
- Management and Regional Reporting - Provide Management and Corporate Reports to local and Regional Management as and when required.
- Other Responsibilities: Include Vacation Coverage, Conduct Annual Employee Performance Reviews of direct employees.
- Internal Control Policies and Procedures:  Adhere to the internal control policies of the company at the local, regional and Global Levels.
- Ensure accurate posting of accounting entries in journal and general ledger.
- Preparation of monthly trial balances, analysis statements and final accounts.
- Supervise preparation of monthly and annual inventory.
- Follow up on accounts receivable and settlement of accounts payable.
- Supervise accurate preparation of payment vouchers, receipt vouchers and journal entry vouchers.
- Supervise payment of wages and salaries.
- Follow up on submission of prepared cheques (in accordance with payment vouchers) to the authorized signatory.
- Follow up on preparation of monthly bank statements.
- Maintain an organized filing system for branch accounts and transactions and integrate them with the company accounts.
- Submit weekly and monthly financial reports to higher management.
- Prepare an annual budget and plan monthly cash flows accordingly; submit budget to management for review.
- Follow up on accurate entries for addition, deletion & depreciation of fixed assets; manage balancing of depreciation allocation and accumulated depreciations.
- Prepare necessary records, entry vouchers, forms and otherprints. Delegation of tasks among accountants to effectively achieve financial objectives.
-Submission of reports and comparative analysis of data as per needs.
- Review documents to assure integrity and accuracy.
- Supervise accuracy of data from the treasurer on a daily basis.
- Follow up on company debts (if any).

Chief Accountant at Mahatta Flour Mill Company
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2005 to June 2008

Mahatta Flour Mill Company is a leading Jordanian company specialized in producing different flour products with strategic partnerships with the Ministry of Trading and Industry. Main duties include:
- Preparing all financial reports, such as the balance sheet, profit and loss results, income statement, etc.
- Preparing detailed product costs based on actual expenses, sales, stock records, and varying flour costs.
- Preparing periodic sales analysis reports with recommendations and suggestions aimed at supporting the financial position of the company.
- Supervising a specialized financial team, ranging from stock keepers, cash officers, and accountants.
- Negotiating with strategic partners regarding shipments, payment schedules, and allowable credit limits.

Major Accountant at Samsung Mobile Company (Rannan co.)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2003 to January 2005

Samsung Mobile Company is the main distributor for Samsung mobiles in Jordan with multi branches in major cities. Main duties included:
- Preparing periodic cash flow reports to schedule accrued payments.
- Coordinating with relevant financial institutions and internal accountants to execute due transfers to Samsungs regional office in Dubai.
- Collecting payments from the sales team and preparing detailed sales analysis reports.
- Following-up on credit issues and scheduling the due dates in coordination with internal accountants.
- Supervising the internal financial team and supporting them as necessary.

Major Accountant at Al Dana Magazine
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2003 to December 2003

Al Dana Magazine was specialized in advertising industry in Dubai, with clients ranging from fashion designers, hair cut saloons, cosmetics, and spas. Main duties included:
- Preparing daily accounting records, such as expenses, payments, payroll, etc.
- Preparing periodic accounting reports and discussing different financial scenarios with management.

Accountant at International Technology Consultants Co
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2001 to December 2002

International Technology Consultants Co. is specialized in providing business process re-engineering, excellence assessment, and performance management consulting services. Main duties included:
- Assisting in preparing financial offers for consulting service proposals.
- Following up on due payments and directly coordinating with client financial personnel.
- Preparing daily accounting records, such as expenses, payments, payroll, etc.
- Preparing periodic accounting reports and discussing different financial scenarios with management.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Zarqa Private University
  • January 2001

- Accounting Auditing course (Qashlan Auditing office ) Jordan - Amman - Special Cases in A

Specialties & Skills

Auditing
Cost Savings
Food Cost
accounting policy
Accounting & Finance
• Accounting systems and programs
leadership ,team work ,ERP system
cash flow
costing
the management

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Training and Certifications

Special Cases in Accounting (Training)
Training Institute:
Zarqa Private University
Date Attended:
May 2000
Duration:
120 hours
Accounting Auditing course (Training)
Training Institute:
Qashlan Auditing office
Date Attended:
March 2001
Duration:
720 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading and swimming