SARA AKKI
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Experienced financial professional with a strong background in financial management, cash flow analysis, and financial planning. Demonstrates excellent analytical and quantitative skills, coupled with high attention to detail and organisational abilities. Proven track record in cost and revenue analysis, budget analysis, and financial reporting. Adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Committed to leveraging expertise to drive financial efficiency and support strategic business goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Finance Analyst
Gallagher security middle east
Dubai
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated financial data to discover trends, variances, and areas for enhancement
- Created comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for executive team presentations
- Preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Ensured budget adherence while spotting potential risks or opportunities
- Support scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to guide decision-making
- Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and recommend improvements.
- Develop and implement financial models to support decision making.
- Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial systems.
- Analyze organization’s financial data, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Provide strategic financial recommendations to support short-term and long-term business goals.
- Develop and implement financial models to evaluate viability of new projects or business opportunities.
- Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and local laws( VAT&Corporate tax).
Financial controller
Benefit auditing taxation & consulting
Dubai, UAE
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
- Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Ensured tax (VAT) report and registration
- Performed reconciliation of bank and treasury accounts
- Worked with financial team to coordinate high-volume workflow under stringent deadlines.
- Improved forecasting accuracy with periodic analysis of historical data.
- Built and updated financial models to support ongoing budgeting and forecasting processes, analyse complex information and process real-time data.
- Analysed financial data to identify trends and provide operational guidance.
- Worked with business teams to identify issues affecting financial results and profitability.
- Reviewed balance sheets and income statements to assess corporate financial health.
- Reviewed financial reports and recommended strategies to streamline operations, increase productivity and grow company profits.
Finance manager
Ettolba Group
Rabat, Morocco
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Performed account reconciliations and generate financial report
- Prepared and analysis general financial statement and financial statements by project
- Prepared budgets, monitored them and advice management on accounting and financial matters
- Defined cash-flow respecting financial ratios of in debtless working and solvency
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for direct reports.
- Developed forecasting tools to analyse revenue variance, business pipeline and industry trends.
- Spearheaded implementation of risk management initiatives and disaster recovery planning.
- Modelled financial information related to payroll, capital projects and operating supplies.
- Delivered presentations and workshops to educate on financial risk assessment and management strategies.
- Built and updated financial models to support ongoing budgeting and forecasting processes, analyse complex information and process real-time data.
- Forecasted expenses and revenue with financial modelling mastery.
- Maintained complete and accurate financial records following optimal accounting principles.
- Tracked company progress, reviewing metrics and presenting to stakeholders.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
Junior Accountant
Les Gambausias hotel
Rabat, Morocco
02.2014 - 09.2016
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with software.
- Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
Education
Master's degree - Financial Management
FSJES Mohammed 5 University
Rabat - Morocco06.2016
Bachelor's degree - Economie and management
FSJES MOHAMMED 5 University
Rabat - Morocco06.2014
Skills
- Financial management
- Cash flow management
- Cash Flow analysis
- Financial planning
- Financial auditing
- Cost and revenue analysis
- Budget analysis
- Financial reporting
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
- High attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Business Finance Analyst
Gallagher security middle east
08.2024 - Current
Financial controller
Benefit auditing taxation & consulting
01.2021 - 08.2024
Finance manager
Ettolba Group
11.2016 - 11.2019
Junior Accountant
Les Gambausias hotel
02.2014 - 09.2016
Master's degree - Financial Management
FSJES Mohammed 5 University
Bachelor's degree - Economie and management
FSJES MOHAMMED 5 University
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