Hi, I’m
Ahmad Samih Shihada
Senior Accountant
Dubai,DU
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Accountant with over a decade of experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and VAT compliance. Adept at providing accurate financial information to management and ensuring adherence to accounting standards.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
Work History
Advantage For Accounting & Auditing
Accounting & Tax Manger
4 2023 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined tax reporting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in financial data.
- Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Summarized current financial status by preparing trial balance, balance sheet, and income statement.
- Managed payroll processing using WPS.
- Evaluated the impact of changing tax laws on organizational strategies, providing guidance on necessary adjustments to maintain a competitive edge.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
- Supported the financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
Emirates General Transport
Senior Accountant
07.2016 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Reconciled general ledger and other related accounts.
- Prepared monthly financial statements and distributed revenue and expenditure reports.
- Prepared daily sales entries, bank reconciliation statements, and statements of accounts to suppliers.
- Issued cheques to suppliers daily.
- Controlled invoices, ensuring they matched delivery notes and LPOs.
- Reconciled internal sales, stock transfers, and credit notes.
- Prepared balance confirmations for suppliers.
- Prepared VAT return reports in FTA direct.
- Ensured all transactions (AP/AR) complied with FTA regulations.
- Resolved issues related to auto transactions in collaboration with the IT department.
- Responded to inquiries from suppliers and customers.
Majid Al Futtaim – Dubai
AP Accountant
03.2014 - 07.2016
Job overview
- Preparing and analyzing accounts payable reports for management review.
- Tracking and paying sales and use tax, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Managed central finance operations at the Midriff Head Office
- Prepared and analyzed financial reports
- Receiving, reviewing, and processing invoices from suppliers and vendors.
- Approving and arranging payments to suppliers, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
- Reconciling statements and payment records to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Reviewing vendor and service provider agreements, negotiating terms, and maintaining good relationships
- Corresponding with vendors regarding billing and payments, and resolving any related issues.
- Ensured compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Shadoo Drug Store Jordan
Senior Accountant
04.2012 - 09.2013
Job overview
- Handled financial transactions and prepared financial reports
- Ensured accurate and timely financial data entry.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Enhanced financial transparency by creating user-friendly dashboards that displayed key performance indicators for easy tracking and decision-making support.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Education
University of Petra, Amman, JordanAmman Jordan
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Administrative & Financial Sciences
06.2010
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Expense Tracking
Inventory Accounting
Accounts receivable management
Audit Support
Payroll Processing
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Audit preparation
Tax Preparation
Cash Flow Management
Expertise in [Software]
Value Added Tax Compliance
Deferred Revenue Accounting
Project Accounting
Tax law understanding
Tax law expertise
Financial Reporting
Financial statement review
General ledger accounting
References
References: Available upon request.
Visa Status: Employment Visa
Availability: Ready to join immediately
Ahmad Samih Shihada
Technicalskills
Odoo, Oracle's JD Edward, Trust, ERP Smart, Galaxy, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MS Internet Explorer
Certification
Accountant Training Course, Majody for Auditing Certificate
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/04/87
- Nationality: Jordanian
- Driving License: #2104569 (valid until January 2025)
- Marital Status: Single
- Visa Status: Employment
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Emirates General Transport
07.2016 - 09.2020
AP Accountant
Majid Al Futtaim – Dubai
03.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Accountant
Shadoo Drug Store Jordan
04.2012 - 09.2013
Accounting & Tax Manger
Advantage For Accounting & Auditing
4 2023 - Current
University of Petra, Amman, Jordan
Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Administrative & Financial Sciences
05.2010