Finance professional with 9+ years of experience in General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, and Financial Reporting across multiple entities in the GCC region. Strong passion for Excel, financial analysis, and data analytics, with proven ability to transform raw financial data into actionable insights. Skilled in preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, managing VAT submissions, coordinating with auditors, and leading teams. Adept at building automated Excel tools, dashboards, and dynamic reports to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and support decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Delivery Hero Talabat Db L.L.C
01.2021 - Current
Leading the General Ledger (GL) function for UAE operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance with IFRS, and timely reporting.
Supervising and reviewing the work of two accountants, providing guidance, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Managing full balance sheet reconciliations, including assets, banks, prepaid, lease, accruals, and FX accounts.
Preparing the closing package with detailed breakdowns for all balance sheet accounts.
Handling ICT charges allocation across all Talabat entities in the GCC, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt (regional recharges).
Reviewing payroll entries and ensuring proper accounting treatment.
Successfully prepared audited financial statements for the last three years in compliance with IFRS.
Monitoring team and entity KPIs/OKRs, and ensuring alignment with group financial objectives.
Conducting variance analysis on costs and revenues, reporting deviations with explanations, and recommendations.
Proposing cost-optimization opportunities and efficiency improvements to management.
Preparing and submitting monthly or quarterly VAT returns to the Tax Department, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Developed and automated Excel-based templates and reports to streamline financial closing and reconciliations.
Performed in-depth data analysis on revenue, costs, and balance sheet accounts to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Provided management with advanced Excel dashboards and financial models to support strategic decision-making.
Accountant
Talabat For Restaurants L.L.C
08.2018 - 12.2020
Managed the full accounting cycle, covering GL, AR, and AP for Talabat KSA.
Responsible for monthly closing, reconciliations, and preparation of financial reports.
Oversaw vendor and customer accounts, ensuring accurate and timely settlements.
Resolved accounting queries and provided financial management with daily and monthly reports.
Processing payments for all vendors.
Prepare the AR aging report monthly.
Accounting Specialist
M. A. Al-Abdul Karim & Co. Ltd
06.2015 - 07.2018
Reconciled cash sales and online payments for over 170 stores on a daily basis.
Prepared vendor payments, bank reconciliations, and supported month-end closing.
Developed periodic reports to support management decision-making.
Ensured accurate filing and documentation of all accounting records.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Economics-Accounting
Damascus University
Damascus , Syria
06-2017
Skills
Advanced Excel: Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial Models, Dashboards
Data Analysis & Visualization: Variance Analysis, Trend Analysis, Insights for Decision-Making
ERP: Microsoft Dynamics 365 & AX (GL, AP, AR, Cash & Bank, Fixed Assets, Sales & Marketing)