Mohamed  abouarida, Finance Manager

Mohamed abouarida

Finance Manager

TA group , United Arab Emirates

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, Accounting
Experience
29 years, 2 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 2 Months

Finance Manager at TA group , United Arab Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since July 2018

• Manage, Monitor company fininacial activities including Strategic Financial Planning, banking relationships, fund raising, arranging letters of guarantees & letters of credit, Audits, Cash Flow, Working Capital, Asset Management, Budgeting, Cost Controlling, Receivables & Payables, Payroll, Bank related transactions, MIS Reporting, Internal Controls and Systems & Procedures Implementation. ensuring that all is in line with IFRS & internal control system.
• Monitored accounting entries including GL and other accounting records in addition to leading a finance team for proper handling of full spectrum of accounts, general ledger, receivables, payables, inventory, assets, payroll and VAT.
• Manage the closing of accounts and preparation of financial statements including project wise results conforming to IFRS and coordinate with auditors for on time finalization of accounts.
• Monitor and assure of control of project finances/ cash flows for each project in coordination with project managers, estimation, and purchase & stores departments on all parameters like payments to suppliers, subcontractors, labour, plant & machinery and overheads
• Manage the preparation of company financial strategy for all aspects of the Finance function including treasury, accounting, financial planning and cash management.
• Preparing annual budgets and forecasts for all the activities of the Company and actively monitor performance and adherence to budgetary targets including management reporting with variance analysis, proposals for corrective measures and decision support. Liaise with Banks for financial activities; review and upgrade banking facilities for the Company in line with the Company’s requirements.
• Design and implement procedures and processes which meet the requirements of the ERP, Improve and enforced compliance with business and financial control processes.
• Managing working capital and cash flow to meet the company liability by continuous monitoring the collection and payment flow based on its projection.
• Reviewing existing procedures and suggesting restructuring initiatives on key procedures in liaison with Systems and all other departments
• Provide Early warning system to highlight under or over expenditure.
• Reviews the VAT reconciliation to ensure that VAT input and VAT output is correctly computed.

Financial Manager at ESCO Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2009 to June 2018

• Managing the company’s overall financial position and matching it to the firm’s financial targets (set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met)
• oversee the company's financial position, by keeping track of all expenses and revenue
• Manage all accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, billing, Cost Accounting and revenue recognition.
• Intercompany reconciliations and regular intercompany settlements where applicable
• Tracking profitability by creating a budget for each part of a construction project
• External debt financial covenants reporting and coordination and preparation of information packages for lending banks
• Monitor working capital including Debtors & Creditors Analysis
• Manage Accounts Pack including commentary on variances against budget, forecast and other KPI's
• Ensure that all costs incurred are appropriately allocated
• Ensured that all financial statements are prepared in line with the company policies as per (GAAP) and (IFRS)
• Audit and authorise payment runs
• Schedule and monitor projects within the time-frame required
• Manage the Bank guarantees & bid bond and performance bond, letter of credit
• Managing and controlling project budgets by working closely with the Project Managers to maintain budget vs actual reporting (monthly) and prepare budget forecasts on program implementation Conducted regular
• Lead on competitive tendering exercises (Analyzing tenders financial viability before submission)
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial results, quarterly forecasts, performance review and annual budget, yearend reporting and year end package.
• •Monitor and assure of control of project finances/ cash flows for each project in coordination with project managers, estimation, and purchase & stores departments on all parameters like payments to suppliers, subcontractors, labour, plant & machinery and overheads and ensure adherence to prudent norms.
• Manage the closing of accounts and preparation of financial statements including project wise results conforming to IFRS and coordinate with auditors for on time finalization of accounts.
• Preparing on time monthly financial statements, management accounts, reports and provide accurate and timely management and financial information for decision making
• Preparing annual budgets and forecasts for all the activities of the Company and actively monitor performance and adherence to budgetary targets including management reporting with variance analysis, proposals for corrective measures and decision support.

Financial consultant ,(Real estate) at Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • August 2004 to August 2008

• controlling and administration of all real estate projects (buildings and leasehold improvements)
• Reporting, ensuring all real estate information is complete, accurate and up to date, including lease agreement data
• controlling and administration of Collecting rent and other property fees from tenants and individual owners
• Supporting contract management of all real estate contracts between Ministry of Municipal Affairs and 3rd parties (related or unrelated);
• Performing real estate project management activities, including
• Execution and follow-up of new building projects; -Help setting up new companies
• Review financing offers & contracts - Review third party contractors documents;
• Liaising with and coordinate legal formalities with local management, and ensuring that all required documents (licenses, permits, etc) are in place.
• Maintaining the building data base for all buildings owned or rented by Ministry of Municipal Affairs
• Monitoring revenues and costs of all property owned or rented by Ministry of Municipal Affairs
• Controlling of real estate charges (mainly related to rental agreements ) versus contractual terms and conditions
• Administration and timely renewal of all contracts
• Evaluates residential real estate and determines a property’s fair market value.
• Collect relevant information on rental market benchmark
• Develope financial controls Enabled revenue growth.
• Accounting management of property for over 88 shopping centers and 1, 400 tenants

Accounting Manager at Al-Rajhi Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 1993 to December 2003

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including (month and end-year process accounts payable/receivable. cash receipts.general ledger.payroll and utilities.treasury, budgeting.cash forecasting.revenue and expenditure variance analysis. capital assets reconciliations.fixed asset activity.debt activity. check runs., payroll.
• Overseeing the daily activities of the accounting department and ensuring that all major projects, month-end, and year-end reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Cost Accounting: review plant expenses, accurate inventory costing, review of manufacturing order reports for costing and investigate variances
• Maintain, update and monitor inventory records.
• Manage the letters of credit
• Supervise necessary stock, bank and cash reconciliations

Education

Master's degree, Accounting
  • at Washington University
  • January 2002

Master’s Degree in Business Administration - Accounting (MBA)

Bachelor's degree, accounting
  • at al-manoufia University
  • May 1987

EDUCATION

Specialties & Skills

Management
Credit Risk
Real Estate
taxation
Government Procurement
ACCOUNTANCY
FINANCIAL
POLICY ANALYSIS
ACCOUNTING
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
BANK RECONCILIATION
BUDGETING
FORECASTING
GENERAL LEDGER
PAYROLL PROCESSING
the General Accounting Practice (GAP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Internati
Value Added Tax –Al Amin Program– Oracle –SAP – ERP- QuickBooks
Experience using SAP , Oracle , QuickBooks
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint.

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Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

MS Office (Training)
Training Institute:
Aljaze
Government Procurement System (Training)
Training Institute:
Riyadh Chamber
Accounting Package System (Training)
Training Institute:
Ascon
Stock Control System (Training)
Training Institute:
Al-rajhi
Al Amin Program (Training)
Training Institute:
esco
Oracle (Training)
Training Institute:
esco

Hobbies

  • volunteering work - Community Group Involvement
    Oracle 9i Microsoft Office Al amin program stock control sys