زهير منير

Managing:
- NOVIKOV RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
- L’ETO CAFFE QATAR (3 Branches)
- S&H RESTAURANTS MANAGEMENT & TRADING
- Kyoto Cafe

- Managing all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances with the Group Finance Controller based in UAE.
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Support month-end and year-end close process
Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Manage and comply with local government reporting requirements and tax filing

For Assurance Engagements:
- Obtain and present appropriate audit evidence, address the relevant audit objectives, and demonstrates its relevance to the rest of the audit.
- Document the results of their audit work in accordance with accepted Audit Methodology and regulatory requirements.
- Identify audit differences and issues and escalating as appropriate.
- Demonstrate knowledge of prevailing accounting standards, accounting disclosure requirements, and applying these to allocated work.
- Attend and apply all audit and accounting training within the set deadlines.
- Coach staff.

• Performed various assurance assignments ranging from statutory audits to internal and management audits for a wide range clients operating in various sectors.
• Performed detailed evaluations of the processes and procedures with the objective to identify the weaknesses of the existing system and report to the chief executive officer each month along with the recommendations to counter the control weaknesses and continued provision of services in implementing the agreed recommendations in the areas of accounting information system, information technology, human resource, internal audit, procurement and the excelled coordination among all these departments including evaluations of governance level controls, IT controls and operational controls using Deloitte developed software, “AS2” based on COSO components.
• Assessment of control risk and designing the tests of controls for specific areas in consultation with the engagement manager:
- Analysis of Financial Statements
- Designing the substantive procedures in consultation with the engagement manager & Audit Senior.
- Performing the test of control and substantive procedures highlighting the issues/ matters.
- Discussions with the clients regarding the various accounting or other issues/ matters identified during the assignment
• Extensive application of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Preparation of other deliverables, such as, management letter identifying control weaknesses, its implications and recommendations; and verifying compliance with various laws relating to the client.
• Engagement planning based on understanding of the entity and assessment of business and related audit risks.
• Coordination with the team manager to define the extent of planned audit procedures and to update on the progress of the engagement.
• Liaison with client's management and communication of relevant matters to persons at appropriate level of responsibility.

• Provide significant help and support to senior professionals to review a corporation's internal controls and procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate the accuracy of accounting systems and procedures.
Review, develop and recommend changes in accounting systems and controls of a business.
Check and inspect the accuracy of accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
• Develop and maintain the clients and business partners' databases.
• Prepare audit paperwork in accordance with standards and requirements.
• Establish working relationships with client personnel.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and manage engagements and people along with ensuring deliverable's meet work plan specifications and deadlines.