Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accountingskills
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Ahmad Ibrahim

Accounting Manager
Kuwait,Kuwait

Summary

Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Accounting Advisory Manager

Accounting Firm | KPMG
Kuwait City, Kuwait
03.2013 - Current
  • Responsible Supervisor & team leader For Handling many Portfolios Regarding To Various Medium-Sized Entities Through Issuing Monthly Management Reports & Full Financial Statements at Deadline Time.
  • Regular Accounting Bookkeeping.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering positive work environment.
  • Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for clients review.
  • Managed accounts reconciliations and monthly financial statements & management accounts .
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Led team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering positive work environment.

Senior Accountant

AL-HUWAILAH Group International W.L.L
Kuwait City, KU
07.2011 - 03.2013
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.

Senior Accountant

SPORTICA Al-WADI Co.
12.2009 - 04.2011
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.

Junior Accountant

YATHREP Office Co.
12.2006 - 12.2009
  • Prepared journal entries and entered into accounting system
  • Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
  • Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
  • Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Monitored cash flow to maintain optimal liquidity and cash management.

Education

Financial & Managment Accounting Department

Faculty Of Commerce
Tanta University Egypt
04.2001 - 04.2006

CPFA , Certified Public Finance & Accountancy - Finance & Accounting

CIPFA
Europe
01.2009 - 04.2009

Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) , Certified Finance Manager, Accounting and Finance -

CFM
01.2017 - 04.2017

Cert-IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), & Cert-IIA ( (International Auditing) - undefined

ACCA
01.2016 - 04.2016

Skills

Financial & Accounting Advisory

Certification

ICDL

Accountingskills

  • Regular Accounting Bookkeeping.
  • Maintain & prepare the General Accounting , General Ledgers, accounts Reconciliation reporting .
  • Able to use accounting software : Xero , Unisoft & others.
  • Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions .
  • Financial Analysis , Auditing & Internal Control .
  • Assist In Providing Data For Budget Development , Review & Forecast Updates as Required .
  • Preparation Of The Monthly, Quarterly & Annual All Of Financial Statements & Variance Analysis In a Timely Manner .
  • Ability To Supervise Accounting Clerks Or as a Team Leader .
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations for Handling Of Financial Data & Reports .
  • Assist The Financial Director / CFO In The Primary Duties Including Establishing and Maintaining Financial Accounting and Reporting Policies & Procedures .
  • Have a Strong Knowledge In Financial Accounting & Reporting , Accounting Principles/process , IFRS & Interested To Learn More Details .
  • Interact With The Internal And External Auditors In Completing Audits Preparation Requirements
  • Presenting Accounting Advisory Services Such As : Bookkeeping, Costing, Financial Analysis , Solving Financial Problems & Rebuilding Financial Accounts , Controlling All Of The Accounting Types According To The Financial Standards .
  • Engage in accounting advisory planning scope of work , Supervision of staff in assignments & Managing staff according to the policy & engagement plan.
  • Handling for Presenting Proposals & Engagement Letters To Clients Including : Scope Of Business , Work Flow, Risk Assessment & Gab Analysis.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Achieved timely financial reporting through diligent preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
  • Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Led a team of accounting professionals in achieving department goals while fostering a positive work environment.
  • Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Optimized cash flow management by closely monitoring income and expenses, resulting in improved financial stability.

Timeline

Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) , Certified Finance Manager, Accounting and Finance -

CFM
01.2017 - 04.2017

Cert-IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards), & Cert-IIA ( (International Auditing) - undefined

ACCA
01.2016 - 04.2016

Accounting Advisory Manager

Accounting Firm | KPMG
03.2013 - Current

Senior Accountant

AL-HUWAILAH Group International W.L.L
07.2011 - 03.2013

Senior Accountant

SPORTICA Al-WADI Co.
12.2009 - 04.2011

CPFA , Certified Public Finance & Accountancy - Finance & Accounting

CIPFA
01.2009 - 04.2009

Junior Accountant

YATHREP Office Co.
12.2006 - 12.2009

Financial & Managment Accounting Department

Faculty Of Commerce
04.2001 - 04.2006
Ahmad IbrahimAccounting Manager