MOHAMAD RIHAN
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Committed CA Finalist with 18 years of experience (over 12 years in the GCC) in designing and implementing financial systems, strategies, processes, and controls that enhance P&L outcomes. Proficient in establishing accounting functions, systems, and best practices; driving cost reductions, automation, and tax strategies; and fostering enduring business relationships to achieve outstanding financial performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Finance Executive
AW Rostamani
Dubai, UAE
05.2024 - Current
- Monthly preparation of Management Information System (MIS) reports -Ensuring efficient reporting while meeting the set monthly closing deadlines.
- Monthly TB reviews and BS account clearing -Ensuring proper justification and back up of various assigned TB clearing accounts and analysing the same for timely clearance.
- Control on Various Payments -Monitoring and initiating various payment requirements such as Principal payments, Payments to other suppliers, Petty cash reimbursements, and Refunds.
- Staff Incentive Scheme Calculations and Review -Review of proposed incentive schemes -Monthly calculation and verification of inputs for the approved incentive schemes.
- Costing and Inventory Management -Preparation and approval of landed costing for vehicles and spare parts -Processing claims submitted by warehouse team -Carrying out system inventory adjustments -Conducting physical inventory counts.
- GIT Projects / Process Improvements -Collaborating with Group IT in system setup and improvements (esp. Keyloop/Oracle EBS).
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Prepared information, forms and data to assist in seamless and efficient financial audit procedures.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
- Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
- Processed journals and compiled supporting documentation to review to maintain quality control standards.
Senior Accountant
AL GHANDI AUTO, DEALERS OF CHEVROLET, GMC & CADILLAC
Dubai, UAE
06.2015 - 04.2024
- Appointed as a senior accountant to direct finance & accounting functions of Certified Pre Owned Department and for a growing Automotive business in Africa
- Supervise all branch accountants and oversee financial analysis, financial audits, G/L, A/R, A/P, Inventory and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with IFRS
- Develop and manage external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance
- Analysed and researched reporting issues to improve accounting operations procedures
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts
- Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs
- Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with nearly 100% accuracy
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information and respond to requests.
Senior Accountant
QATAR CONCRETE CO, WLL
Doha
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Reporting to senior managers regarding the company's finances
- Produce recurring and ad hoc reporting as needed
- Review and approve customer refund payments
- Detecting and preventing financial fraud
- Liaising with internal and external auditors as required
- Supporting senior management in specific investigations into departmental management accounts
- Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for completeness and accuracy
- Investigating outstanding items and resolving financial discrepancies
- Preparing annual financial statements complying with IFRS
- Supporting team members on all accounting issues
- Ensure that internal and external customers are provided with timely and accurate assistance
- Work on special projects related to the Finance area or that require the department's involvement
- Partner with other departments to ensure all internal controls are adhered to and financial statements are fairly and accurately presented
- Reviewing cash flows.
Finance Executive
WNS GLOBAL SERVICES (PVT) LTD.
Colombo
03.2011 - 03.2012
Accounts Supervisor / Audit Trainee
ACM IFHAAM & CO
Colombo
11.2006 - 03.2011
Education
CA Passed Finalist - Finance & Accounting
CA Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka 2006 - 01.2010
MAAT: Accounting & Finance - Finance & Accounting
AAT Sri lanka
ColomboSkills
- Self-motivated professional
- Strong communication skills
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Accounting operations professional
- Financial reporting specialist
- Expert in GAAP and statutory reporting
- Budget analysis
- Tax accounting specialization
- Accounting procedures consultant
- Financial reporting
- Fixed assets reporting familiarity
- Analytical reasoning
- Account reconciliation
- Cash flow analysis
- Ability to effectively present financial information to all levels verbally and in written reports
- Being accurate under pressure
- Ability to perform analytical functions and resolve accounting issues
- Considerable knowledge of modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment
- High degree of accuracy, initiative, and adaptability
- Ability to familiar with any Accounting packages in a short period
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- MS Office (Specially in Ms Excel)
- QuickBooks
- Oracle
- Autoline (Specialized for Automotive Business)
- Microsoft NAV (Dynamics)
- SAP
Certification
- Certificate of Proficiency in English conducted by "British Collage"
- Certificate in English conducted by "The College of Central London"
- Professional Diploma In Information Technology
Timeline
Senior Finance Executive
AW Rostamani
05.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
AL GHANDI AUTO, DEALERS OF CHEVROLET, GMC & CADILLAC
06.2015 - 04.2024
Senior Accountant
QATAR CONCRETE CO, WLL
04.2012 - 01.2015
Finance Executive
WNS GLOBAL SERVICES (PVT) LTD.
03.2011 - 03.2012
Accounts Supervisor / Audit Trainee
ACM IFHAAM & CO
11.2006 - 03.2011
CA Passed Finalist - Finance & Accounting
CA Sri Lanka
2006 - 01.2010
MAAT: Accounting & Finance - Finance & Accounting
AAT Sri lanka
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