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Joud CoffeeChief Accountant
Jul. 2025Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab EmiratesKey Abilities from continuous learning in and out of job for the prospective application: Conducting Feasibility Studies and Scenario Planning of new projects. Projecting cashflow of the organization for long and short terms strategies. Record to Report R2R management. => Strategic Financial Planning & Forecasting: Developed and maintained financial models for forecasting and budgeting, leading annual processes, and providing insightful variance analysis for senior management. => Impactful Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepared detailed financial reports and presentations, conducting profitability, cost, and trend analyses to support strategic decisions. Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) and MIS reports. => Proactive Business Partnering: Collaborated with department heads on financial guidance for strategic initiatives and partnered with cross-functional teams to analyze business opportunities. Provided financial insights for decision-making. => Effective Risk Management & Compliance: Identified financial risks and supported the development of mitigation strategies. Monitored financial compliance and regulatory requirements. => Driving Process Improvement & Technology: Implemented process improvements in financial reporting and analysis. Leveraged advanced Excel and served as SAP Super User (FI & FI-SD), leading organizational training on SAP Sales and Distribution. => Specialized Retail Accounting: Managed financial reporting and periodic closing activities with a specialization in Retail Business Accounting and Reporting.
Expo City DubaiSenior Accountant
Jun. 2022 - Jun. 2025Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSenior Accountant - Revenue • Managed and enforced financial elements of customer contracts, including revenue recognition, accruals, deferrals, and reconciliation of sales reports and schedules. • Oversaw accounts receivable processes, ensuring efficient monitoring, collection, and reporting, including preparation of journal entries for month-end closing and financial reporting support. • Coordinated ERP financial operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate financial data and compliance with federal fee requirements.
Expo 2020 DubaiSenior Accountant - Retail, F&B
Aug. 2021 - Jun. 2022Dubai, United Arab Emirates• Played a key role in the Finance team at Dubai Expo 2020, managing the revenue share and retail operations for International Participants, increased revenue reporting accuracy by 50% and invoicing timing and accuracy by 100%. • Managed ERP data analysis and reconciliation for international participants, leading to accurate invoicing and reporting. • Oversaw accounts receivable and monitored POS systems to ensure accurate event revenue tracking. • Executed monthly closing tasks to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Lerins Capital MarketsInvestment Specialist
Aug. 2020Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Lagardère Travel RetailSenior Accountant / Accounting Lead
Jul. 2018 - Jul. 2021Dubai• Leadership in Accounting & Reporting: Built the Chart of Accounts and the entire accounting system from scratch, establishing a solid financial foundation. Lessee Accounting for the Office rent and Retail Spaces rent. • Ensured accuracy by scrutinizing trial balances, closing GL books, maintaining records, and reporting monthly financials in Magnitude, Newport, and SAP BW/BPC, reducing errors by 30%. • Demonstrated strong SAP FI skills by managing functions such as assets and bank reconciliations. • Tax Expertise: Prepared UAE VAT returns, advised on tax methods, monitored compliance, and filed required reports and refund claims on export of goods, achieving 100% compliance. • Calculated, billed, and recovered non-retail income/rebates from suppliers, increasing recovery by 15%. • Operations & Finance Leadership: Coordinated audits and taxes with auditors and tax consultants. • Prepared monthly sales and inter-company invoices. • Managed accounts payable, including various payments and cross-border transactions, accounts receivable, and treasury functions, improving payment processing time by 20%. • Handled payroll accounting.
Mitsubishi CorporationAccountant
Mar. 2015 - Jul. 2018United Arab Emirates• Payments Management: Managed a smooth flow of $500M+ in annual payments while navigating complex security and trade controls. • Led global remittance and cross-border transaction initiatives across multiple continents, reducing transaction costs by 10%. • Banking Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in handling export Letters of Credit, Documentary Acceptances, and Documentary Payments, fostering strong relationships with banking institutions. • Financial Records: Maintained meticulous financial records through accurate provisions, accruals, and adjustments. • Safeguarded company assets by managing asset registers and conducting regular physical inventories, reducing asset loss by 5%. • Expense Management: Streamlined staff expense processes, including travel, entertainment, and administrative claims, reducing processing time by 25%. • Month-End Closings: Facilitated efficient month-end closings through seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams, reducing closing time by 15%. • Compliance: Ensured strict adherence to corporate financial guidelines and procedures, safeguarding financial integrity.
MITSUMI Distribution FZCOAccounts Executive
Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2014DubaiMIS - monthly balance sheet, profit & loss accounts & cash flow statements to management. Post asset, liability, and capital accounting entries by compiling and analyzing account information. Received trade finance from various major UAE bank. Management of accounts payable and responsible for working capital management. Reviews reconciliation of Vendors individual and GL accounts. Review advance payments, retentions and A/c receivable on regular basis to ensure proper accounting allocations and avoiding double payment errors. Prepare month-end account reconciliations (Cash, Accrual and Prepaid accounts). Internal Audit of all cash and bank transactions &Liable for Cost analysis with every revenue aspects. Branch Accounting and Branch Reconciliation& Salary Audit. Banking communications & Financing – Export Invoice discounting, Cheque discounting. Administration of current assets and liabilities & keeping the liquidity ratio. Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures. Administration of whole accounts data entry and its effects in finance. Financial auditing under the guidance of Chartered Accountant and maintain asset register with team.
Allied Digital ServicesAccountant
Sep. 2008 - Jul. 2012Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaAssisted in working capital management & send funds requirement/ funds flow of vendors payable to the CFO. Verification of purchase and other expenses. invoices as per terms and conditions. Administered local & international Accounts Payable. Managed the weekly cheque run as per due date and recorded cheques in the log book. Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers. Assisting in Monthly Salaries and Wages Payable Audit.
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