Mohammed Qarqash, Finance Manager

Mohammed Qarqash

Finance Manager

Al Daman Group

Location
Kuwait - Hawali
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
15 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :15 years, 5 Months

Finance Manager at Al Daman Group
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • August 2019 to April 2020

• Daily reporting.
• Analyzing targets.
• Managing and coordinating monthly reporting,
budgeting and reforecast processes.
• Follow up the back office services such as
accounts payable, collection and payroll.
• Monitoring cash flow.
• Supervising staff.
• Developing relationships with external
contacts such as auditors, Lawyer.
• Looking for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Providing insights on the financial health of the
organization.
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations
within the company, such as payroll, invoicing,
and other transactions
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and
annual reports.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and
procedures for the company.

Finance Manager at Aman Takaful Insurance Co.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • December 2014 to January 2018

1-Prepare complete year-end financial statements for audits including disclosures, statement of cash flows and a complete work paper audit package.
2-Prepare at least quarterly and annual financial statements; balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, segmented financials, etc
3-Establish Internal Controls and accounting policies that provide verifiable documentation of approvals and events and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable local regulatory laws and rules for financial.
4-Treatment of investment Portfolio (Property, Available for sale & Fair value share).
5- Manage accounts receivable and claim recovery collection and achieve management performance targets
6-Prepare cash flows analysis and 13 week cash flow forecast to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet Company needs
7-Continuing to understand & implement more productive ways of using computer systems (hardware & software)
8-Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems. Participate in corporate policy developments
9-Help in the preparation of the technical reserves
10-Issue financial statement shareholder & policyholder.
11-Monitoring the performance of financial department.
12-Preparing yearly budget.
13-Provide annual reports for board of directors.
14-Follow up daily transactions vouchers & posted to general ledger.
15-Review and approve staff Salary.
16-Follow up collection & payment receivables.
17-Review and approve motors & general accident claims.
18-Expenses analysis each department separately.
19-Assess financial reporting systems, accounting, procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures
20-Prepare and review monthly evaluation for Listed & portfolios Shares.
21-Work with management to analyze and record real estate transactions including property acquisitions and dispositions, recapitalization, refinancing, and construction/development activity.
22- Bank Facilities.
23-Preparing ministry reports (Monthly, Quarterly).
24-Preparing yearly technical balance for the ministry.

Finance Manager at Golden Al-Mouatamed Gen. Trading & Contracting Co
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • October 2011 to November 2014

1- Prepare financial statement, Balance Sheet, Income Statement.
2- Financial reports for each project (Cost Center).
3- Closing Journal voucher after specify percentage of completion for each cost center.
4- Review and approve staff Salary.
5- Follow up accrued payments for projects.
6- Establish Internal Controls and accounting policies that provide verifiable documentation of approvals and events and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable local regulatory laws and rules for financial.
7- Follow up daily transactions vouchers & posted to general ledger.
8- Handle suppliers and procurement.
9- Maintain all proper documentation and tracking for all transactions.
10- Prepare budget and forecast process.
11- Maintain budget and forecast information in the accounting system.
12- Evaluate profit and cost efficiencies in various areas of the organization as needed.
13- Cash management: daily cash management & cash flow "Actual & projection.

Deputy Finance Manager at Ritaj Takaful Insurance Co
  • Kuwait
  • May 2008 to September 2011

1- Manage accounts receivable and claim recovery collection and achieve management performance targets.
2- Prepare cash flows analysis and 13 week cash flow forecast to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet Company needs.
3- Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems. Participate in corporate policy developments.
4- Help in the preparation of the technical reserves.
5- Issue financial statement shareholder & policyholder.
6- Monitoring the performance of financial department.
7- Preparing yearly budget.
8- Provide annual reports for board of directors.
9- Review and approve motors & general accident claims.
10- Expenses analysis each department separately.
11- Prepare and review monthly evaluation for Listed & portfolios Shares.
12- Work with management to analyze and record real estate transactions including property acquisitions and dispositions, recapitalizations, refinancing, and construction/development activity.
13- Ensure third-party balances are reconciled and paid timely.

Senior Accountant at Tawasul Services Co.
  • Kuwait
  • October 2006 to May 2008

1- Prepare and maintain daily accounts (payables & receivables).
2- Bank accounting reconciliation.
3- Set-up payrolls & time-sheets.
4- Maintain (Invoicing, Order Processing, LC Opening, etc…).
5- Perform all book keeping functions.
6- Maintain a clear set of accounts; manage the day-to-day accounting functions for the company.
7- Collect receipts and deposits, perform financial transactions according to the established processes and approvals.
8- Handle suppliers and procurement.
9- Maintain all proper documentation and tracking for all transactions.

Accountant. at Sitco Gen. Trad & Cont W.L.L
  • Kuwait
  • October 2005 to September 2006

1- Cashier Account.
2- Daily entries (J.V, P.V, R.V).
3- Preparing the ratio of completion monthly reports.
4- Finalizing settlements with contractors.
5- Participating in preparing financial statements) income statement + balance sheet).

Accountant. at Wethaq Takaful Insurance Co.
  • Kuwait - Al Kuwait
  • June 2003 to September 2005

1- Client accounts and responding to any inquiries.
2- Following up the collection process (from clients and shareholding companies).
3- Preparing all investments Journal vouchers.
4- Prepare commissions (Insurance Offices and Individuals).
5- Examining garage files and car agencies.
6- Taking part in the preparation of the balance sheet.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Al-Nilain University
  • June 2000

Specialties & Skills

A good user of an Accounting packages.
Excellent in using Microsoft Office and Office tools.
Time Management..
Critical Thinking.
Communication Skills.
Excellent in using computer software applications.
Leadership Skills.
Problem solving.

Languages

English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Arab Certified Professional Account - ACPA (Certificate)
FMVA - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2020
CMA Part 1 (Training)
Training Institute:
IMA
Duration:
190 hours
Certified Finance Manager (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2019