
Ebraam Jacoub
Sr. Accounting Manager
Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWork Experience
Accounting & Finance ManagerFull Time
Elamir Management Consultancy
Dec 2018 - Aug 2023 -4 yrs, 8 months
United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi
- Job Details:• Ensure internal controls are effectively implemented and monitored in line with Group policies. • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closure processes for all business units. • Lead inter-office consolidation and reconciliation tasks to streamline group financial operations. • Cashflow management including bank reconciliations. • Control of the general ledger, trial balance and chart of accounts. • Receivables and payables monitoring and control. • Generating timely budgets, reports and cashflow forecasts. • Produce and analyses monthly management accounts for submission to Group Finance. • Control of stock reconciliations and costing reports. • Generate comprehensive statutory reporting, including tax filings, with precision. • Prepare and submit VAT and Corporate Income Tax returns. • Liaise and coordinate with banks and government authorities, as required. • Manage year end audit and liaise with external auditors, ensuring the accuracy of statutory accounts. • Manage and be responsible for the company’s ERP & IT systems. • Continual improvement of systems, reports and management information. • Stay up to date with financial reporting and controls, taking a proactive approach to recommend enhancements and best practices. • Liaise and work closely with the GM, notifying any potential issues which may affect the business. • Manage, mentor, educate and motivate the team. • Negotiate and manage contracts including; insurance, utilities and communications. • Assist with a broad range of adhoc projects and tasks and other responsibilities as required. • Prepare and facilitate inter-company management accounts and ensuring the correct application of functional currency structure. • Ensure data integrity and cost-effective utilisation of accounting tools • Coordinate with HR for seamless monthly payroll processes. • Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
Senior/Chief AccountantFull Time
Astraco Construction LLC
Aug 2016 - Dec 2018 -2 yrs, 4 months
United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi
- Job Details:Responsible for VAT “Value Added Tax” Registration File and Preparation, validation and submission of monthly statements in compliance with the relevant TAX regulations Implementation of VAT Policies and Procedures to comply with FEDERAL TAX AUTHORITY Laws Reviewing & approving all necessary day to day accounting responsibilities, including journal entries, accounts payable/ receivable, bank deposits, invoicing, collections, etc Reviews, monitors and processes a variety of fiscal transactions Carried out all Sub-Contractors Payment Certificates, progress Payments, and all related transaction, reports “retentions, advance payments, deductions” Reconciles accounts, maintains records, receives and accounts for cash/bank transactions Performs billing Review account payable transactions for accurate documentation Performing payroll, billing, receivables, payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger functions Analyze Aging Payables for Suppliers/Sub-Contractors payments preparations Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules Performs Fixed Assets related transactions including depreciations Preparing financial statements and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures Analyze revenues, commissions and expenses to ensure they are recorded appropriately on a monthly basis Prepare weekly & monthly account reconciliations Analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances Preparing Weekly Board Management reports for current corporate financial position Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls Monitor cash flow and investments with full detailed reporting Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare weekly & monthly reports, with annual financial statements in compliance with accepted policies and procedures Prepares Project related reports & analysis for project status “AED 1.1 Billion Project” Monitored accuracy and timely processing of payment transactions Supports budget and forecasting activities & preparation Monitor and follow-up on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods of time.
Accounting ManagerFull Time
Alkaline Electromechanical LLC
Sep 2014 - Jul 2016 -1 yr, 10 months
United Arab Emirates , Abu Dhabi
- Job Details:• Coordinate and manage daily activities of accounting staff. • Supervises, directs, and reviews the work of the accounting staff (including, but not limited to, cash reconciliations, trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, accounts receivable transactions, fixed asset activity, payroll, accounts payable transactions, debt activity, recording of revenue and expenses, etc.). • Cash management (including placement/movement of funds in various trusts). • Maintains organized set of detailed records and files to document financial transactions. • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. • Reviews general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting. • Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities. • Produces quarterly and annual financial statements and ad hoc financial reports. • Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements. • Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget. • Makes and implements recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures. • Review all ERP modules prior to close solving any issues that arise. • Performs other duties as assigned or required. • Reviewed collection reports with the general manager to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances. • Assisted the CEO of the company in determining the valuation of the company and assets prior to the company’s sellout.
Senior AccountantFull Time
DrBridge
May 2011 - Jun 2014 -3 yrs, 1 month
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details:• Implementing XERO Cloud Computing as a full accounting system. • Full Internal Audit and Financial Analysis. • Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role for payroll, billing, receivables, payables, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and general ledger functions. Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations. • Prepare monthly closing general ledger entries. • Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts. • Monitor and follow-up on receivables that have been outstanding for unusually long periods of time. • Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements. • Gathering and analyzing information on day to day basis. • Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up. Proper documentation and efficient paperwork. • Perform bank/accounts reconciliations & audits. • Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis. • Full Payroll Monthly Process. • Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries. • Responsible for timely semi-annual financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting. • Maintain good relations with financial institutions. Ensure that products and services offered by financial institutions are optimum and satisfactory and make comparisons against other institutions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Ain Shams University (ASU)Jan 2002 - Jan 2006 - 4 yr
High School - Thanaweya Amma
St Fatima SchoolJan 2002
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- ERP
- Annual Reports
- Cloud Softwares "Accounting, Fianancial, CRM, HRM
- Budgetting & Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Control
- Audit
- Financial Analysis
- Internet
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Languages
English
FluentArabic
Fluent
Training & Certifications
Certified XERO Adviser
XERO·2013CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
Morgan International·2009Accounting & Finance
AUC - American University in Cairo·2006