Houda Ganned
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
I am a versatile and diligent professional, renowned for my efficiency and meticulous attention to detail. With 16 years of comprehensive experience, I have honed my expertise in finance and accounting across a diverse array of national and international companies, collaborating with multinational teams.
I am available to contribute my skills and begin work immediately, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a dynamic work ethic to your team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accountant
VEGA Instruments Middle East
Dubai, UAE
01.2023 - Current
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Guaranteed compliance of accounting activities with government regulations by performing audits.
- Recorded, classified and stored sensitive information to support financial governance.
- Resolved reporting errors by conducting investigations and amending accounting entries in line with regulations.
- Prepared for and completed accurate and complete tax returns in advance of deadlines.
- Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.
General accountant
DARWIN Evolution
Bordeaux, FRANCE
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed a portfolio of clients, completing multiple [Type] assignments accurately and efficiently to best meet client needs.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Prepared for and completed accurate and complete tax returns in advance of deadlines.
- Performed periodic expense variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual amounts.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
Regional Accounting Manager
UFCV
Toulouse, FRANCE
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Improved overall process for year-end inventory audits.
- Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
- Documented account activity and worked within data security guidelines to safeguard confidentiality.
- Generated KPI reports to illustrate overall performance.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.
- Prepared year-end accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns ahead of deadlines.
Accounting & Administrative Manager
LES THERESES
Tournefeuille, FRANCE
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversaw documentation and reporting of expenses, sales and other transactions.
- Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
- Prepared year-end accounts, VAT returns and personal tax returns ahead of deadlines.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Regularly corresponded with multiple teams, implementing harmonising solutions to address inconsistencies in daily accounting activities.
- Built analytical models and performed deep dives to provide strategic insight into expenditures.
- Gathered key data and completed financial modelling to assist with business forecasting.
- Reconciled accounts and resolved both internal variances and discrepancies in external documentation.
Financial manager
CNRS
Toulouse, FRANCE
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Forecasted trends and interpreted cash flows to reliably inform business decisions.
- Delivered regular management reporting and supervised quarterly tax calendar.
- Maintained KPI reporting tools for accurate, up-to-date financial data for decision-making.
- Worked to scale and enhance finance function, implementing new processes and refining existing ones.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Produce financial statements to obtain or renew funding for research projects
General accountant
STIR
Toulouse, FRANCE
12.2007 - 12.2011
- Managed the accounting of two points of sales representing a turnover of €27 millions.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Supported and mentored trainee Accounting assistant to develop confidence and progression.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations .
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Prepared for and completed accurate and complete tax returns in advance of deadlines.
- Reported suspicious transactions and unusual account activity to appropriate escalation channels.
- Performed periodic expense variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual amounts.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
Education
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Foreign Civilizations and Literatures in Arabic
Toulouse 2 Jean Jaures University
Toulouse/FRANCE 09.1999 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Toulouse 1 Capitole University
Toulouse 09.1999 - 09.2001
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Sage Accounts
- Accounting operations professional
- Data entry
- Month-end processes
- Financial reporting specialist
- Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
- Budget analysis
- Process improvement
- Financial management
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Tax law understanding
- VAT returns
- Payroll processing
- SAP expertise
- General ledger accounting expertise
- Strong communication
- Audit coordination
- Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
- ERP software
- Closing processes
- MS Office Suite
- Account reconciliation processes
- Administrative support
- Finance management
- Account reconciliation
- Superior attention to detail
- Regulatory compliance
- Schedule management
Languages
Arabic
Native
French
Native
English
Advanced
Timeline
Accountant
VEGA Instruments Middle East
01.2023 - Current
General accountant
DARWIN Evolution
09.2022 - 11.2022
Regional Accounting Manager
UFCV
04.2021 - 08.2022
Accounting & Administrative Manager
LES THERESES
10.2020 - 04.2021
Financial manager
CNRS
01.2015 - 12.2017
General accountant
STIR
12.2007 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences - Foreign Civilizations and Literatures in Arabic
Toulouse 2 Jean Jaures University
09.1999 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Toulouse 1 Capitole University
09.1999 - 09.2001
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