EXPORT
MAJID AL FUTTAIM
Total years of experience :23 years, 4 Months
FOODS FMCG
•Setting up new suppliers & supplier accounts creation in GICA & DDS.
•Create & Update Export guidelines for Suppliers;
•Responsible for arranging shipments Air, Land & Sea;
•Preparing & confirming customer order;
•Placing Orders with Suppliers;
•Preparing supplier Order/Delivery Schedule;
•Regular communication with the customer on order confirmation, ETA, etc...
•Follow-up on orders & shipments;
•Communication with all parties (import, replenishment, warehouse, finance) to ensure a smooth & complete process;
•Produce accurate shipping documentation;
•Coordinate all aspects with LSP & Transporters to execute bookings;
•Obtains export certificates from various government agencies in compliance with each shipment regulations;
•Assures compliance with customs, export/importation laws;
•Initiates timely invoicing & work closely with finance department;
•Identifies risks & opportunities, when developing logistics plan & freight estimates to ensure cost-effective, safe, & efficient transportation;
•Prepare monthly KPIs;
•Calculate Landed Cost;
•Propose solutions to reduce logistics cost;
•Control Supplier & Store Claims and Process of Claims in time to get compensation;
•Reviews, prepares, & Invoices customers;
•Monitor LSP to upload documents and input accurate information in DDS;
•Ensure that all import shipments are tracked in DDS;
•Propose to improve quality of services of the contracted LSP and to reduce costs;
IMPORT-
FINANCE CENTRALIZATION - TREASURY
•Responsible for coordinating - Finance daily activities & output of Accounts Payable Functions;
•Responsible for timely & accurate recording of A/P entries & all aspects of the A/P;
•Responsible for accurate reporting of the expenses;
•Review, analyze & ensure compliance of operations & month end process;
•Perform systems integration/monitoring;
•Provide support to finance related matters;
GENERAL LEDGER
•Month-end, quarter-end & year-end closing;
•Quarterly balance sheet & P & L Fluctuation Analysis;
•Monthly expense variance analysis;
•Consolidation, inter-company transactions & reconciliations including foreign currency accounting;
•Ensure accuracy of financial statements & compliance to internal policies;
•Manage Fixed Assets;
•Balance sheet accounts reconciliations;
•Communication with various departments, including engineering, sales operations, IT & legal;
review & verify invoices & check requests;
•Flag & clarify any unusual or questionable invoice items or prices;
•Sort, code & match invoices;
•Set invoices up for payment;
•Enter & upload invoices into system;
•Prepare checks;
•Reconcile accounts payable transactions;
•Prepare analysis of accounts;
•Resolve invoice discrepancies & issues;
•Maintain supplier files;
•Produce monthly reports;
•Assist with month end closing;
•Provide supporting documentation for audits;
•Maintain accurate historical records;
& issuing cheques for suppliers.
•Keeping track of all payments & expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.
•Reconciling processing work by verifying entries & comparing system reports to balances;
•Maintain historical records;
•Pay suppliers by scheduling pay checks & ensuring payment is received for outstanding credit; generally responding to all supplier enquiries regarding finance;
•Prepare monthly reports;
•Continue to improve the payment process;
& processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded;
•Updating accounts receivable & issue invoices;
•Updating accounts payable & perform reconciliations;
•Provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks;
•Preparing financial statements & reporting;
•Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements;
•Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc.
•Update financial data in excel;
•Prepare & submit weekly/monthly reports;
•Assist the CEO in other tasks;
•Assist the Senior Accountant in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings;
•Assist with other accounting projects;