Omar Meqbel, Financial and administrative advisor

Omar Meqbel

Financial and administrative advisor

Global Sources Distribution Company

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
Experience
14 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 4 Months

Financial and administrative advisor at Global Sources Distribution Company
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since October 2021

The company specializes in distributing the best quality electronic cigarettes, disposables, vaping devices, e-liquid, and -related products worldwide.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Implementation of all requirements for establishing and registering the company. Building the financial and accounting system and participating in preparing the company's internal control system
- Linking the estimated budgets with the objectives to be achieved by the administration for the
investors. Preparing financial data and statements, supervising accounting entries, and ensuring their integrity and compliance with accounting standards and tax requirements
- Coordinating with the company's external auditor and the income and sales tax auditors.
- Building the warehouse system and the documentary cycle of the goods and supervising them and ensuring the accuracy of the data in terms of costs, pricing, quantities and related procedures.
- Monitored monthly reconciliations (Bank Accounts, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).
Preparing and discussing the necessary reports for investors, and providing financial and accounting advice in accordance with the business interest and results

Head of Financial Department. at Jordanian Smart Solutions Company for Financial Services
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since February 2023

A commercial company that holds all licenses and approvals to work in the field of financial financing and granting loans and credit
The Smart Solutions Company is a company that specializes in commercial mediation and brokerage, and it practices financial services and marketing services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Prepared financial statements, budgets and cash flow projections.
• Responsible for preparing and analyzing performance reports.
• Presented recommendations to partners when necessary.
• Maintained proper accounts and established internal control procedures.
• Applied international accounting standards and taxes rules.
• Responsible for the review of all leasing financial accounts.
• Maintained a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversaw the operations of the treasury department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving higher management goals.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs and available funds for investment.
• Ensured that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
• Managed the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Approved monthly payroll, including accounting of income tax and social security.
• Prepared tax statements and data auditing in accordance with applicable laws and governmental instructions.
• Created additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
• Ensured the safety of the financial statements and coordinated with the external auditor for the preparation of the statements, while being responsible for making all necessary adjustments.
• Responsible for auditing financial data.
• Conducted cash flow control and management of accounts.
• Posted customers’ payments and was responsible for clearing their accounts, as well as following up on the customers' accounts.
• Monitored monthly reconciliations (Bank Accounts, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).
• Prepared monthly Trial Balance, income statements and balance sheets as part of monthly reports for
management.

A partner with an operating share of the project at Al Rabieh Bookshop (Stationery, games, gifts Printing, photocopying and binding services)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • October 2021 to October 2022

A partner with an operating share to support the financial solvency of the project and enhance its ability to face the effects of the Corona pandemic and the resulting business closures.
Studying the financial status of the project and supervising the works
Duties & Responsibilities:
• - Developing services and quality of goods in line with digital transformation and related services.
• - Review offers to buy and import goods with the owners and take appropriate decisions in light of the changes in freight and goods prices

• The project achieved a reasonable and appropriate return, and the partnership strengthened the facility's financial position and its ability to continue the business. Ices, including stationery, printing, gifts, and related services and goods.

• A partner with an operating share to support the financial solvency of the project and enhance its ability to face the effects of the Corona pandemic and the resulting business closures.
• Studying the financial status of the project and supervising the works
• - Developing services and quality of goods in line with digital transformation and related services.

Financial And Administrative Manager at The Jordanian Factoring (Subsidiary of INVESTBANK)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2020 to May 2020

Several financial and administrative tasks in preparation for the company to carry out its work as it is under establishment, but the spread of the Corona pandemic and its consequences of comprehensive closures, the company’s board of directors decided to stop the work of the company and its employees.

Financial and Administrative Manager at Ahli Financial Leasing (Subsidiary of Jordan Ahli Bank)
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2011 to December 2018

• Prepared financial statements, budgets and cash flow projections.
• Responsible for preparing and analyzing performance reports.
• Presented recommendations to partners when necessary.
• Maintained proper accounts and established internal control procedures.
• Applied international accounting standards and taxes rules.
• Responsible for the review of all leasing financial accounts.
• Maintained a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversaw the operations of the treasury department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the higher management goals.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs and available funds for investment.
• Ensured that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.
• Managed the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Approved monthly payroll, including accounting of income tax and social security.
• Prepared tax statements and data auditing in accordance with applicable laws and governmental instructions.
• Created additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
• Ensured the safety of the financial statements and coordinated with the external auditor for the preparation of the statements, while being responsible for making all necessary adjustments.
• Responsible for auditing financial data.
• Conducted cash flow control and management of accounts.
• Posted customers’ payments and was responsible for clearing their accounts, as well as following up on the customers' accounts.
• Monitored monthly reconciliations (Bank Accounts, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).
• Prepared monthly Trial Balance, income statements and balance sheets with the Financial Manager as part of monthly reports for management.
• Participated in the study and adjustment of the leasing policy.

Senior Accountant at Middle East Complex Eng. Electronics & Heavy Industries PLC (MEC)
  • Jordan
  • April 2007 to September 2010

Key Responsibilities:
• Managing and updating all books of accounts right from ledger/journal entry to finalization of accounts and preparing financial statements viz P&L account and balance sheet.
• Maintaining financial systems & processes and taking process improvement initiatives ensuring accuracy, speed, efficiency and proper cut off for month-end and year-end close.
• Retaining accurate data regarding taxes, sales, profits, bills payable and other transactions for audit.
• Balancing accounts on a daily, weekly or monthly basis ensuring compliance with accounting deadlines.
• Generating budgets and forecasts on a regular basis, reporting variances to the management team.
• Attending periodic meetings with head of operations reviewing metrics and ensuring that company guidelines, practices and policies are followed.
• Establishing and enhancing strong systems and processes inline with business needs; facilitating financial analysis as required, ascertaining these are documented and communicated properly.
• Analyzing the financial accounting activities such as: invoicing; refunds; payroll; collection of accounts receivable; management and payment of suppliers and contractors, etc.
• Performing all pertinent daily administrative operations, accounts and bookkeeping.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Accounting
  • at Alzaytoonah University
  • January 2007

• Scored 75% in Bachelor's degree. Other Training Courses: Alzahid Consulting & Human Development Co. Amman, Jordan Completed Training in Management of Stores and Warehouses 2009 Institute of Banking Studies Amman, Jordan Completed Training in Anti- Money Laundering in Banks and Financial Institutions 2013 Jordanian Association of the Leasing Companies Amman, Jordan Completed Training in Management Strategies for Success Learning from Mature Markets 2015 Conducted by CEO Sudhir P. Amembal The Arab Society of Certified Accountants (Jordan) Amman, Jordan Completed 124 training hours at Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University 2015 Received Jordanian Certified Public Accountant (JCPA) certification Jordanian Accountants Association Amman, Jordan Completed Training in Income Tax Law and the Laws of Jordanian Sales Tax 2013

Specialties & Skills

Problem Solving
Month End
Balance
Metrics
Negotiation
Costing, Cash Flow & Corporate Investment Mgmt, Banking Laws, Balance Sheets, P&L Statements
Report Generation, Payroll Admin, Loans, Taxes, Policies & Procedures.
Leadership, Negotiation, Team Building, Creative Problem Solving, Analytical & Interpersonal skills
English & Arabic Typing
Proficient with Microsoft Suites, Delta Finance Program, Bank Finance Programs, ERB Systems
Effective team player that is focused and highly motivated, with a passion for being professionally

Languages

English
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Arabic
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