ola shalab, Associate

ola shalab

Associate

Deloitte - United Arab Emirates

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
8 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :8 years, 11 Months

Associate at Deloitte - United Arab Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since December 2020

1) Reviewing of monthly accounting reports and ensure proper recording of cash, AR, payroll, revenue, expense, etc.
2) Performing reconciliations at the end of the month/quarter/year for VAT filling, Payroll EOS and gratuity benefits (UAE, KSA, and Bahrain Clients).
3) Performing payments review or authorizations on different bank portals.
4) Monitoring AR by ensuring timely collection of money owned to the company

Business Analyst at Deloitte - United Arab Emirates
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since May 2018

1) Performing financial reporting and controlling
2) Treasury, Cash, AR, Payroll and credit management
3) Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual Closing
4) Recording day to day transaction into accounting software
5) Recording revenue based on percent of completion method or per service agreement.
6) Maintaining working and schedules for fixed assets, accruals, accounts receivables, Payroll, accounts payable, prepayments, etc..
7) Complying with financial polices and regulations in accordance with IFRS and GAAP
8) Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly reports/dashboards using advanced excel and Power BI
9) Preparing VAT data and assisting with the preparation of VAT return for KSA and UAE clients and performing VAT reconciliation after filling.
10) Vouching accounts payable and accounts receivables with supporting
11) Working on bank and customer’s reconciliation
12) Providing support for external annual audit and ensuring maintenance of proper audit trail
13) Recommending modifications to accounting procedures and treatments to clients using different accounting software

Assistant Accountant at Prime Minster Office
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • October 2017 to April 2018

1.Communicated with vendors regarding missing invoices, delivery notes, and related documents
2. Assisted vendor for payment status via phone
3. Prepared bank reconciliation
4.Managed day to day transactions

Team Leader at The Accounting Club at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates
  • August 2016 to May 2017

1)Planed events and short term strategies for the semester
2)Collaborated with team members and ensured the completion of tasks
3)Ensured the team’s activities are all approved and aligned with AUS rules and policies
4)Communicated with club advisor about any potential event or when needed
5)Communicated with outsiders to arrange events (Companies like Deloitte, and PepsiCo.)
6)Provided a constructive feedback for team members at the end of the semester
7)Evaluated Events’ end results and looked for opportunities for improvements

Elected Team Leader at IMA-AUS Student Chapter at IMA
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2017 to May 2017

1) Promoted IMA student membership and the CMA exam through events and lectures
2) Communicated with IMA Dubai president and IMA Global for arranging events
3) Handheld students registrations for IMA membership
4) Recruited Suitable team members
5) Provided a controlled environment for team members by setting rules and regulations

Research Assistant at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • January 2016 to May 2017

1) Prepared summaries of documents (journals, books, etc.) used for research work
2) Assisted instructor in data collection and organization
3)  Edited the format of research paper

External Audit Intern at Deloitte Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2016 to August 2016

1) Vouched cost of goods sold
2) Worked on Revenue and sales testing
3) Worked on early and late cutoff
4) Picked testing samples using Deloitte’s software (MUS)
5) Did casting for financial statements

Global Intern at Deloitte Middle East
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2016 to August 2016

1)Worked with virtual team to solve real business issue
2) Worked across borders and cultures with different team members
3) Constructed a full research about the problem facing the business
4) Provided a team work solution to the problem ( won the most innovative solution/approach for a client problem
award)

Executive Assistant at The Accounting Club at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • February 2016 to May 2016

1) Documented and distributed minutes of meetings held by board
2) Sent out emails to advisors, students, and the university community
3) Assisted Vice President in ensuring smooth internal communication within the club

Activities Manager at The Accounting Club at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • July 2015 to February 2016

1) Ensured efficient event execution (handling all necessary events preparations)
2) Ensured coordination of other members contributing to event execution
3) Handled resource procurement (purchasing and preparing all necessary items for the events)

Teacher’s Assistant at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • July 2015 to February 2016

1) Prepared course related documents and post them on the university related website
2) Assisted instructor in paper correction

Treasurer at The Accounting Club at American University of Sharjah
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • February 2015 to July 2015

1) Handled Budget and expense reports
2) Ensured that evidence such as invoice is obtained from persons procuring event resources

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at American University of Sharjah
  • May 2017
High school or equivalent, Accounting
  • at Dubai International School
  • June 2013

Specialties & Skills

problem solving skills
Teamwork
Communications
Presentation Skills
Microsoft Office XP
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LANGUAGES
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
PRESENTATION SKILLS
PROBLEM SOLVING
ACCOUNTANCY
MICROSOFT OFFICE
BUDGETING

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
Mandarin
Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Management Accountant
  • President of IMA- AUS Student Chapter
  • January 2017