EESA ABUBAKIR
Riyadh
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution and decision making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
Saudi Event Management & Marketing Co. (SEMARK Group)
Riyadh
11.2011 - Current
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Supported pension program rollout following targeted analysis and research.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Audited and reconciled payroll and distributions for personnel.
- Created documents to display financial reports and data using [Software].
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
- Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
- Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
Senior Auditor
Prof. Babiker A/Razig Mohd. & Co
Khartoum
01.2003 - 09.2010
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Maintained professional knowledge by attending [7] [Developing the work of the external audit [International standards]workshops annually.
- Interviewed business owners to understand needs and explain audit scope.
- Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Developed audit policies, guiding administrative and technical functions.
- Worked with management at project level to achieve expense plans.
- Computed taxes owed by applying prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
- Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with client details and tax return information.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Suggested key budgetary changes to increase company profits.
- Resolved financial and tax issues and maximized customer satisfaction scores.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of tax codes, legislation and tax programs.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability and profitability of business operations.
- Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
- Evaluated design and operating effectiveness of audit areas.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
Education
Ph.D. - Accounting And Finance
03.2015 - 09.2018
Master of Science - Accounting And Internal Auditing
05.2005 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Business Management
12.1998 - 11.2002
Skills
Written and interpersonal communication
Coaching and training
Performance reviews
KPI management
Strategic and financial planning
Financial analysis and reporting
Business development expertise
Familiar with account coding
Cost control and reduction
Staff Management
Relationship building and management
Cash handling expertise
Revenue Generation
Budget forecasting
Certificates
- CFI Certificate -The FMVA® certificate No (22678571)
- CPA PROGESS
Training areas
· Certificate of Completion CPA, Financial Accounting &Reporting (FAR), from the CIT 07-Jan 2020.
· Certified Trainer from the Euro money learning ,training programmer ,The Beat Financial Practices in the SME Environment, (28-30 January 2019).
· Certified Trainer from the International Academy for Training and Development GATD, TOT. Member ID: CT01221 (36 hours-04/22/2018 to 13/03/2018).
· Certified Trainer from the Electronic United Expert Group University, training programmer Internal Auditor (23-25/9/2018).
· Certified Trainer from the New Way Training Financial Consultant Professional Certification Program, (CFC) ID: 8252, during (30/01/2017 to 13/02/2017).
Accomplishments
- Managing or overseeing others.
- Helping to cut business costs.
- Saving time.
- Increasing revenue.
- Building client relationships.
- Achieved financial gain.
- Saved the company from spending money.
- Built and maintained strong client relationships.
- Advised clients on important issues like tax liabilities or fund security.
- Exceeded your monthly targets.
- Minimized financial risk to the company, by implementing core finance coverage plans.
- Used financial forecasting to reduce risks.
- Singlehandedly implemented a future trend determination plan, receiving high accolades from the higher management.
- Improved ties with all departments, hence, made it easy to reach out to them concerning financial matters.
Timeline
Omdurman Islamic University - Ph.D., Accounting And Finance
03.2015 - 09.2018
Finance Manager - Saudi Event Management & Marketing Co. (SEMARK Group)
11.2011 - Current
Omdurman Islamic University - Master of Science, Accounting And Internal Auditing
05.2005 - 09.2008
Senior Auditor - Prof. Babiker A/Razig Mohd. & Co
01.2003 - 09.2010
Sharq Nile College - Bachelor of Science, Accounting And Business Management
12.1998 - 11.2002