Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Centralized Utilities Company LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
Collaborated with Finance Manager to support all activities related to Marafiq (Parent Company) and Duqm Power Company (Owned 100% by Marafiq), both operational
Oversaw audit process and ensured proper execution.
Effectively managed all tax-related activities and liaised with tax consultants as necessary
Maintained timely financial records and prepared budgets, assessments, and reviews, proactively addressing any queries from team members.
Resolved finance-related issues efficiently and effectively, developing strategies to generate financial reports and ensure smooth operation of finance team.
Analyzed data and transformed reports into visual dashboards, simplifying complex information for team members regardless of their business background
Prepared workbooks for board members of Duqm Power Company and Marafiq, generating financials, consolidated financials, and forecasting cashflows.
Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
Updated general ledger with latest entries.
Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
Financial Accountant
Takatuf Petrofac Oman
01.2018 - 01.2020
Professional Financial Accountant with extensive experience as sole accountant for TPO, joint venture between Takatuf Oman and Petrofac
Joined company in 2018 and currently report directly to GM and related board members.
Record GLs, perform bookkeeping, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, and produce Financial & Management reports
Prepare Board of Directors reports, monthly and year-end audited financial reports, and all documents necessary for Finance Department
Implement automation and convert manual work to SAP
Interact with clients, vendors, shareholders, and stakeholders
Train new graduates in Finance and Accounting and provide training to staff and trainees on excel and finance procedures
Demonstrate exceptional skills in procurement and control.
Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Analyzed and prepared annual budgets to contain costs, minimize losses and assure compliance with internal controls.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by uncovering and correcting outstanding financial problems and account errors.
Finance Graduate
Duqm Refinery
01.2017 - 01.2018
Spearheaded preparation of Duqm refinery budget, delivering accurate forecasts and effectively managing LPO and procurement process
Improved precision of financial information, producing detailed Financial and Management reports and offering invaluable support to various departments in their budget preparations
Collaborated with banks and actively contributed to strategic finance team's success, performing all tasks with exceptional attention to detail.
Built and established relationships with clientele to improve future business opportunities.
Developed and maintained database of financial records.
Analyzed and interpreted financial data to inform business decisions.
Evaluated financial performance of company and identified potential areas of improvement.
Assistant Accountant
Duqm Terminal Company
01.2015 - 01.2018
Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
Contributed to annual budget development and quarterly forecasts to support continuous adherence.
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Assistant Accountant,
Duqm Terminal Company
01.2014 - 01.2015
Initiated career as an, in Oil and Gas industry.
Accountable for performing all accounting duties independently, including bookkeeping, payment processing, and preparation of financial statements.
Acted as key contributor in Financial.
Management activities like bank reconciliation,
Work Experience communication with financial institutions, budget creation, and management reporting
Assisted in auditing process to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Assistant Relationship Manager
Bank Muscat
02.2014 - 12.2014
Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.
Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
Developed customer surveys to measure customer satisfaction and identify areas of improvement.
Analyzed customer data to identify areas of improvement and maximize customer satisfaction.
Maintained knowledge on banking products and distribution to provide optimal service support.
Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat
02.2014
Skills
Team Training
Financial Reporting
Accounting Terminology
General Ledger Updates
Payroll Processing
Month-End and Year-End Closings
Finance and Accounting Operations
Accruals and Provisions
Accounting Management Assessment
Budget Preparation and Dashboards
IFRS Proficiency
Expertise in Microsoft Excel
Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2019)