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Shatha El Jilani

Shatha El Jilani

Dubai,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Meticulous with the work done and quality driven.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Consultant | Transaction Services

KPMG Middle East
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2023 - Current
  • Conducted 9 buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence for transactions by gathering and analysing data, including assessing audited financial statements and contracts;
  • Analyzed target company financials, net working capital, net debt, and EBITDA adjustments to identify key deal issues and potential risks;
  • Created due diligence deliverables with comprehensive write-ups, financial tables, and visual charts supporting;
  • Prepared reports for public and corporate clients across multiple industries including banking, insurance, whole feed production, pharmaceutical retail, real estate, and renewable energy;
  • Acted as the main point of contact for an operational due diligence of a public sector entity’s national loyalty card program, leading assessments of operational processes; and
  • Contributed to the development and submission of 4 proposals, ensuring alignment of defined scope of work and specific industry overview.

Senior Supervisor Associate | Audit

KPMG Middle East
Beirut, Lebanon, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates
02.2018 - 02.2023
  • Performed initial audits for corporate group entities including consolidations, and reporting for entities under parent companies;
  • Performed comprehensive risk assessments and executed control testing, analytical procedures, and substantive testing to ensure accuracy and compliance with auditing standards;
  • Performed Expected Credit Loss under IFRS 9, Lease assessment under IFRS 16, revenue recognition under IFRS 15, and going concern assessments;
  • Conducted impairment testing and analyzed budget data, including stress testing and discounted cash flow analysis, while also testing and evaluating put option derivatives to assess financial impact and compliance with accounting standards;
  • Prepared and reviewed audited financial statements for statutory and consolidated reports in both Arabic and English;
  • In charge of a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as banking, telecommunications, computer software, healthcare, hospitality, technology consulting, retail, media, and manufacturing, demonstrating adaptability and strong sector expertise; and
  • Enhanced team efficiency by recommending adjustments to staff allocation, improving coordination and task delegations.

Got promoted annually in recognition of strong performance and management skills, took charge of large clients as the primary point of contact and overseeing diverse teams composed of associates and senior auditors. In addition to client work, I actively participated in team initiatives, contributing to audit innovation projects and organizing events as part of the social committee.

Education

Certified Public Accountant -

Morgan International
Beirut
05.2022 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business banking and finance

Lebanese American University
Beirut
07.2017

High School Diploma -

Bayan Bilingual School
Kuwait
06.2013

Skills

  • Technical: MS Office (excel, power point, word)
  • Skills: Organized, Time Management, Creative, Problem Solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Building
  • Problem-Solving

Languages

Arabic
Native language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Senior Consultant | Transaction Services

KPMG Middle East
02.2023 - Current

Certified Public Accountant -

Morgan International
05.2022 - 09.2023

Senior Supervisor Associate | Audit

KPMG Middle East
02.2018 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business banking and finance

Lebanese American University

High School Diploma -

Bayan Bilingual School
Shatha El Jilani