Talented financial professional well-versed in planning and analysis , accounting principles and regulations. Motivated to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Ready to bring 10+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Passionate team worker with ability to work with and influence all levels of the organization and to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
RED BULL ASIA FZE
03.2018 - Current
Ensure a timely distribution of financial information (plan & actual) to every budget holder by sending out reports, by allowing system access and by presenting the information in regular meetings
Promote efficiency in Controlling in order to minimize time spent for report generation and increases time for analysis, commenting and insights sharing
Support establishment of true bottom up planning process and development of local planning calendar based on group planning timetable allowing for sufficient review time and feedback cycles
Contribute to high forecasting accuracy of business plans, revised estimates and long term forecasts
Build solid relationship with budget holders based on mutual respect and trust
- Support BUM`s & Regional Finance Manager’s on various Ad- hoc projects related to pricing efficiency and overall reporting.
-Responsibility of Distribution Partner (DP) expense claim management
-Improve reporting efficiency by regular feedback to DP accounting /management team through regional finance Managers and business unit managers.
Finance Associate
Brightstar ( Now know as Likewize)
08.2015 - 02.2018
Verifies accounts by reconciling statements and transactions on weekly and monthly bases
Prepare inter-company invoices and reconciliation. Ensure confirmation from intercompany partner
Preparation of schedules related to AR: unidentified payments, expenses to be recharged, bad debt.. etc.
Weekly AR ageing report sent to regional financial director,
Preparing weekly Cash Flow reports for regional treasury team.
Co-ordination and follow up for receivables from debtors.
Bank Reconciliation
Completing Phase 1 of HFM (Hyperion) upload of TB during month end closing
In charge of performing monthly preparation, reconciliation of G/L accounts along with Trial Balance
Responsible for preparation of MIS and other reports on revenue trends from various lines of business
Updating FX rates for cross currency transaction on to ERP (Microsoft Dynamic AX)
Monthly accrual for unbilled expenses and ensuring prepayment schedule are reconciled weekly.
Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments of invoices according to its due dates
Assisted FM during preliminary and year end audit, carrying out end to end inventory count with auditors
*Achievement*- Played a crucial role in training outsourced accounting headcount in India - Microcoft Dynamic, month end process, daily task performance.
Junior Accountant
Al Jaber Group
07.2012 - 07.2015
Assisted Senior Accountant in preparation of Daily Revenue Report
Handle Accounts Receivable including processing invoices, refunds, producing SOA, reports on overdue accounts.
Perform bank and cash reconciliation
Maintain finance and accounting files and archives
Monthly Cash Advances / Expenses claim monitoring
Identify, investigate and rectify routine errors and anomalies in input data in order to ensure accuracy of financial information
Petty Cash payments processing
Providing support in yearly closing of books.
Periodic customer's account reconciliation and Account clearing