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OLA NOUR

OLA NOUR

Abu Dhabi,UAE

Summary

Experienced professional with a strong background in cash management, attention to detail, and account reconciliation. Proficient in Excel, cash forecasting, and budget control and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to build client relationships and implement cost-reduction strategies. Seeking opportunities to leverage skills in financial management to drive organisational success.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Commercial and Finance Director

NAVITAS ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC
ABU DHABI, UAE
09.2022 - Current
  • Streamlined financial operations by implementing efficient budgeting systems.
  • Enhanced financial performance with strategic planning and forecasting.
  • Facilitated corporate growth through effective risk management strategies.
  • Managed comprehensive budgeting processes, improved overall organizational efficiency.
  • Coordinated annual budget preparation for controlled expenditure and profitability.
  • Collaborated with management to develop an effective growth strateg.
  • Ensured the financial health and sustainability of the company by maintaining best practice controls, policies and assurance.
  • Facilitated informed commercial decision making by producing accurate operational, pricing and costing reports for management.
  • Managed cash flow and liquidity, mitigating financial risks and ensuring stability.
  • Implemented cost-control measures, optimising expenditure within budgetary constraints.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
  • Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
  • Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
  • Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
  • Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
  • Monitored plans to meet deadlines, budget and quality standards.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Monitored documentation and implementation of key contract applications and working capital processes.
  • Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.

Senior Accountant

GOLDEN ARROW - MAMOUN GROUP
Khartoum, Sudan
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Issuing Cheques
  • Summaries current financial status
  • Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
  • Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous record keeping.
  • Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
  • Prepares payments by verifying documentation.

Accountant

Ahfad University for Women
Omdurman, Sudan
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Assist with annual budgeting, financial planning and Projects expenses
  • Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options
  • Assist the cost of center head by coordinating the purchase of supplies and identifying prospective vendors
  • Associate between different departments such as budget submission and clarification of financial and budgetary policies and procedures, particularly relating to grants and contracts compliance
  • Presenting training and development sessions related to financial and budgetary topics
  • Administering payrolls and controlling income and expenditure

Administrative assistant

U.L.T.R.A COMPANY
07.2015 - 02.2016
  • Ordering and taking stock of office supplies
  • Being a point of contact for a range of staff and external stakeholders
  • Coordinating the work of contractors
  • Writing and issuing emails to teams and departments on behalf of teams or senior staff
  • Preparing documents, reports, presentations

Education

Bachelor - Accounting and Finance specialisation

Ahfad University for Women
Omdurman- Sudan
09.2009 - 04.2015

Skills


  • Cash management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Account reconciliation
  • Excel proficiency
  • Cash forecasting
  • Budget control and monitoring
  • Client relationship building
  • Cost-reduction strategies

Accomplishments

Prize for Most Active Student At the university level:

Awarded for exceptional involvement in university activities, leadership, and commitment to student organization, outstanding engagement in extracurricular and contributions to the university community.

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Native

Custom

  • Woman's Week member, AUW, 01/01/09 - 12/31/17
  • Annual student's field trips, 01/01/13

Affiliations

  • Creative Hobbies: Music & Sinning
  • Physical Activities: Sports & Dancing
  • Intellectual and Learning Interests: Reading & puzzles
  • Social/Interactive Hobbies: Travelling & Volunteering

Timeline

Commercial and Finance Director

NAVITAS ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING LLC
09.2022 - Current

Senior Accountant

GOLDEN ARROW - MAMOUN GROUP
05.2019 - 08.2022

Accountant

Ahfad University for Women
04.2016 - 05.2019

Administrative assistant

U.L.T.R.A COMPANY
07.2015 - 02.2016

Bachelor - Accounting and Finance specialisation

Ahfad University for Women
09.2009 - 04.2015
OLA NOUR