Abdou Hammad
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and audit facilitation. Demonstrates proficiency in data analysis, team supervision, and training and development to drive revenue growth and cost reduction. Skilled in using financial software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite to ensure financial reporting accuracy and adherence to IFRS standards. Adept at managing VAT returns, balance sheet analysis, and expense management while maintaining ethical judgement. Committed to enhancing organisational efficiency through effective communication and technical report writing.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Accounting manager
TUYA CONSTRUCTION
DUBAI, UAE
02.2019 - Current
- Streamlined financial operations by implementing efficient accounting processes.
- Ensured accuracy in financial reports for enhanced decision making.
- Facilitated smooth audits with meticulous record keeping.
- Maintained company budget to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, improving overall financial security.
- Improved profit margins by identifying and cutting unnecessary expenses.
- Prepared detailed tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Oversaw team of junior accountants, cultivating a culture of excellence within the department.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements by enforcing stringent audit procedures.
Accounting manager
FIRE DEFENSE FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS
DUBAI, UAE
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Streamlined financial operations by implementing efficient accounting processes.
- Ensured accuracy in financial reports to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Maintained meticulous records to support smooth audits and compliance.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through stringent audit procedures.
- Finalised VAT returns with thorough transaction checks for accuracy.
- Reviewed management accounts to deliver clear and correct reports.
- Collaborated with business management to establish and monitor annual budgets.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through diligent expense monitoring.
Senior accountant
ITPS FOR TELECOMUNICATIONS
RIYADH , KSA
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organised and accurate records.
- Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
- Assisted in tax preparations, avoiding penalties and late fees.
- Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
- Streamlined payroll system resulting in timely and accurate salary payouts.
General accountant
D-TECH FACTORY FOR ALUMINUM & STAINLESS STEEL
RIYADH, KSA
03.2008 - 09.2014
- Coordinated cross-departmental budget preparations, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility throughout the organisation.
- Promoted transparency in all financial dealings by maintaining updated records accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Prepared comprehensive balance sheets for the end-of-year financial review process.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks, guaranteeing error-free disbursement of salaries on time every month.
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of bank statements, leading to timely detection of any irregularities.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing innovative accounting software solutions.
- Managed financial transactions efficiently by recording, summarising, and analysing data.
- Identified potential areas of cost reduction through detailed expense analysis-contributed towards strategic business planning.
- Handled complex accounting projects under tight deadlines delivering high-quality work consistently.
- Resolved accounting discrepancies for improved accuracy in financial reports.
- Increased company profitability with accurate financial forecasting and strategic budget planning.
Junior accountant
RAMA ELEVATORS
CAIRO, EGYPT
03.2005 - 11.2007
- Collaborated closely with senior accountants, gained valuable industry insights.
- Managed cash flow effectively to ensure smooth business operations.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data by conducting thorough analysis.
- Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits for seamless cooperation.
- Identified potential financial risks by meticulously reviewing transaction histories.
- Updated general ledger regularly, maintained up-to-date record of all transactions.
- Prepared monthly financial reports to facilitate strategic decision making.
- Utilised advanced Excel functions for speedy data processing and analysis.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing regular audits on company accounts.
- Conducted research on market trends to support forecasting and budgeting efforts.
- Handled payroll duties, guaranteed timely disbursement of wages to employees.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank statements for enhancing financial clarity.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTING
ZAGAZIG UNIVERSITY
ZAGAZIG , EGYPT 09.2001 - 09.2005
Associate's degree - ORACLE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
EGABI SOLUTIONS
CAIRO , EGYPT 07.2016 - 09.2016
Associate's degree - DATA ANALYST
UDACITY
DUBAI , UAE 01.2018 - 04.2018
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Audit facilitation
- Expense analysis
- Data analysis
- Team supervision
- Training and development
- Revenue growth planning
- Communication proficiency
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Cost reduction techniques
- Time efficiency
- Taxation knowledge
- Ethical judgement
- Financial software expertise
- Financial reporting accuracy
- IFRS familiarity
- Accountancy principles
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Audit coordination
- VAT returns
- Balance sheet analysis
- Expense management
- Technical report writing
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Native
Spanish
Beginner
Certification
CMA - RUNING
Driving licene
Available
Timeline
Accounting manager
TUYA CONSTRUCTION
02.2019 - Current
Associate's degree - DATA ANALYST
UDACITY
01.2018 - 04.2018
Accounting manager
FIRE DEFENSE FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS
10.2016 - 01.2019
Associate's degree - ORACLE FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
EGABI SOLUTIONS
07.2016 - 09.2016
Senior accountant
ITPS FOR TELECOMUNICATIONS
09.2014 - 08.2016
General accountant
D-TECH FACTORY FOR ALUMINUM & STAINLESS STEEL
03.2008 - 09.2014
Junior accountant
RAMA ELEVATORS
03.2005 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTING
ZAGAZIG UNIVERSITY
09.2001 - 09.2005
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