Team Leader
DSV Solutions FZE
Total years of experience :9 years, 2 Months
Team Leader
1. Manages accounting activities for Group and Regional Management Fees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
2. Oversees month-end closing procedures, aligning with Regional and Group reporting deadlines.
3. Utilizes SAP BPC and EPM for monthly financial and non-financial reporting, including the preparation of Profit and Loss and Balance-sheet overviews for Local Management using SAP BPC.
4. Conducts regular Balance-sheet reviews with Local Finance and Regional CFO, actively monitoring and addressing action points resulting from the review.
5. Ensures adherence to Group Finance requirements and assists in implementing internal control procedures for Local Finance.
6. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for country-specific responsibilities.
7. Prepares Financial data, Flash reports, and insightful comments on KPI performance and significant events, maintaining control over reported data for consistency, completeness, and accuracy.
8. Manages the control environment for Local country Finance, including the rolling forecast process, distribution of instructions, assumptions, and timetable.
9. Assists in the budgeting process, providing support in resolving technical or system issues and performing data entry in SAP BPC.
10. Coordinates financial audits and collaborates with external auditors for the countries under responsibility.
11. Acts as a strategic business partner to both Local CFOs and Regional CFOs, contributing to effective financial management and decision-making.
Financial Accounting & Reporting
1. Managed the full cycle R2R process in the general ledger, guaranteeing accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis focusing on Regional Shared Service Center for the MENA region.
2. Processed entries related to finance and controlling modules with precision, maintaining compliance with accounting principles and organizational policies.
3. Performed month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
4. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve efficiency in financial operations.
5. Implemented automation to streamline processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and cost savings for the organization.
6. Contributed to ad-hoc financial analysis requests from the management as needed.
7. Designed and developed advanced financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) using SAP- related software such as BPC, EPM and SAC.
8. Optimized existing financial reports by identifying opportunities for improvement, thereby increasing efficiency and enhanced data visualization.
9. Conducted regular data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial data.
ERP System Implementation
10. Successfully assisted in implementation and migration of ERP system to SAP S/4 HANA, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruptions to business operations.
11. Played a vital role in user acceptance testing (UAT), ensuring system functionality and resolving issues to meet business requirements.
12. Managed and resolved multiple Jira tickets, addressing system configuration, data migration, and process improvements to ensure efficient operations.
1. Led and managed financial departments, ensuring effective control over budgets and the efficient handling of payroll, as well as overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes.
2. Identified variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period.
3. Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines, consistently meeting required timelines.
4. Oversaw the recording of daily entries and ensured timely payment processing in accordance with agreed supplier credit terms.
5. Prepared Inter-company reports, Gross Profit Analysis, and other financial reports.
6. Reconciled, updated, and tracked monthly reports for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Advances to Suppliers, Advances from Customers, and PDC's Issued & collected.
7. Tracked and recorded monthly Provision Schedules and Prepaid Expenses.
8. Completed year-end closing processes for the company and its direct subsidiaries in compliance with accounting principles.
9. Supervised and provided reports on fixed assets, depreciation schedule and other relevant data.
10. Coordinated with bankers, insurers, and solicitors regarding financial transactions.
11. Collaborated with auditors during annual audits, ensuring compliance with FTA guidelines.
12. Actively investigated and resolved audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
1. Processed bank documents related to Letter of Credit, Bills of Exchange, and other financial instruments.
2. Prepared monthly Sales reports, Performance reports, Stock Reconciliation, and Statement of margins.
3. Conducted monthly reconciliation for online portals such as JAFZA, DMCC, and Chamber of Commerce.
4. Maintained comprehensive transaction records for purchases, sales, bank transactions, receipts, payments, Freight Forwarding, and Imprest bills.
5. Scrutinized Sales Invoices, meticulously cross-referencing with supporting documents including Customer PO, Pack Slips, and Clearing & Forwarding bills.
6. Verified input information for all Supplier Invoices, ensuring alignment with supporting documents such as PO, GRN, and Clearing & Forwarding invoices.
7. Tracked and ensured timely payments to vendors, diligently adhering to due dates after confirmation.
8. Facilitated procurement of quotes for IT Services and various insurance policies (Travel, Medical, Motor vehicles, etc.) in a timely manner.
9. Provided valuable assistance in monthly reporting analysis, contributing to the validation of internal reports.
10. Gathered financial information, diligently prepared documents, and efficiently facilitated book closure procedures.
11. Conducted regular reviews of accounting structures and procedures, consistently identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate measures.
1. Provided clerical support to all accounting professionals within the department.
2. Monitored the status of accounts receivable and payable to ensure appropriate cash flows.
3. Issued purchase requisitions/orders and Sales Orders, and accounted for record-keeping and disbursement of petty cash.
4. Reconciled bank statements and updated ledgers in a timely manner.
5. Ensured compliance with company policies and approval frameworks at all times.
6. Implemented measures to significantly reduce errors in reporting, payroll administration, and general bookkeeping.
7. Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
8. Assisted in preparing month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
9. Managed activities related to Human Resource and Administration.
Master of Business Administration Certificate
MBA in Finance
Bachelor of Commerce Certificate
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