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Yara El Hajj, Senior Accounting Manager

Yara El Hajj

Senior Accounting Manager·Sawa Experts Tax Consultancy

Lebanon

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Of Business Administration In Accounting Information Systems.

Work experience

Total years of experience: 5 years, 6 months

Senior Accounting Manager

February 2023 - Present

Sawa Experts Tax Consultancy

Tripoli, Lebanon

February 2023 - Present

Manage accounting & auditing operations for over 50 companies across various
industries, overseeing financial reporting, tax compliance, and internal controls.
 Lead and manage multiple teams, assigning responsibilities, mentoring team members,
and ensuring efficient task completion.
 Audit and review financial data for accuracy and compliance with local and
international accounting standards, such as IFRS ensuring the integrity of financial
records.
 Oversee the preparation and auditing of financial statements, including balance sheets,
income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with UAE financial
regulations.
 Ensure compliance with VAT and corporate tax laws, including preparing and
submitting VAT returns and corporate tax declarations to the Federal Tax Authority.
 Register companies for VAT and corporate tax and handle the submission of refund
applications on behalf of clients with the FTA, ensuring timely processing.
 Manage stock control processes, including issuing sales invoices, purchase orders
(POs), packing lists, credit notes, and proforma invoices, ensuring accuracy in
inventory and sales documentation.
 Prepare and deliver audit reports and liquidation reports, providing detailed financial
insights and actionable recommendations to clients.
 Regularly meet with clients, providing advice on financial matters, tax strategies, and
offering ongoing support for accounting and auditing needs.
 End-to-end data entry management, including processing sales invoices, supplier
invoices, bank transactions, end-of-service calculations, loan, amortization, and
depreciation schedules & all kinds of journal entries for all companies.
 Audit and review all data entry completed by the team to ensure accuracy and
compliance with accounting standards & ensure that all accounts are reconciled.
 Experienced with multiple accounting software, including EDM, QuickBooks, Zoho,
and Odoo, for efficient financial management, reporting, and data processing.
 Review and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for clients,
ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
 Oversee team performance, perform evaluations, provide mentorship, and ensure that
team objectives are aligned with client requirements and company goals.

Company industry:
Accounting

Sustainability Team Leader

December 2022 - June 2023

United Nations Global Compact

Beirut, Lebanon

December 2022 - June 2023

Data Hub:
 Appointed as the representative for the "Resource Group" team, a company based in
Lebanon. I was responsible for organizing meetings between the company & my team,
delegating tasks, and serving as the liaison between the team and the community impact
manager.
 Participated in research methodologies and report writing to evaluate employee knowledge
of sustainability practices within Resource Group.
.
 Coordinated team efforts to effectively evaluate sustainability initiatives, contributing to the
successful execution of the project.
 Led the completion of the sustainability report for Resource Group, overseeing regular team
meetings to ensure smooth progress, providing guidance, and ensuring the report was delivered
successfully and on time.
Training Hub:
 Engaged in training on the Ten Principles and the 2030 Agenda, gaining a solid
understanding of key sustainability principles and global goals.
 Applied training insights to contribute to team discussions and support sustainability
initiatives within the organization.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Finance Administrator

January 2021 - January 2023

Independent Order Of Odd Fellows

Tripoli, Lebanon

January 2021 - January 2023

• Accurately recorded financial transactions, including deposits and expenditures, ensuring
accurate financial tracking.
• Maintained meticulous records of meeting attendance and managed comprehensive files of
new member applications.
• Played a key role in documenting and updating meeting minutes to ensure accurate reporting.
• Managed the transfer of remaining balance to the treasury at the end of each term, ensuring
smooth fund transitions.
• Prepared and presented a detailed summary of revenues and expenses to the Lebanese
Ministry of Finance at the end of each fiscal year.

Company industry:
Non-profit Organization

Education

Lebanese International University

June 2023

June 2023

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Of Business Administration In Accounting Information Systems.

Lebanon

Institut Technique Supérieur

January 2019

January 2019

High school or equivalent, Vocational Education In Accounting

Lebanon

Skills

MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
RESULTS FOCUSED
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
FINANCE
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
LEADERSHIP
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate
SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
COST REDUCTION
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Intermediate
TAX COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
TAX COMPLIANCE
Intermediate
BOOKKEEPING
Intermediate
BOOKKEEPING
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
CORPORATE TAX
Expert
CORPORATE TAX
Expert
REGISTRATION
Expert
REGISTRATION
Expert
ANALYTICS
Intermediate
ANALYTICS
Intermediate

Languages

English

Expert

Spanish

Expert

Arabic

Expert

French

Expert