Dynamic Senior Accountant with extensive experience at Labti Construction Co. LLC, recognized for streamlining financial processes and enhancing reporting accuracy. Proficient in Peachtree and Excel, I bring keen attention to detail and a commitment to professionalism, driving organizational growth and efficiency in multi-cultural environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Cedar Dental Clinic
Salmiya
05.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Labti Construction Co. LLC
11.2013 - 04.2023
Company Overview: Web site: www.labti.com
Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.
Preparation of all monthly financial reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement, as year-end financial reports.
Oversee the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed assets, Accounting and financial reporting of all entities
Payroll
Web site: www.labti.com
Senior Accountant
City Group Co K.S.C Kuwait
06.2011 - 10.2013
Company Overview: ISO 9001 Certified firm (formerly known as Transport & Ware Housing Group Co. K.S.C - TWG). City Group Company KSC (CGC) is a public shareholding company listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange operating Kuwait & Jordan. The main focus of CGC's operation is the provision of public transportation services through its City bus division. Web site: http://www.citygroupco.com
Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.
Preparation of all monthly financial reports, including Profit and Loss (P&L) Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement, as year-end financial reports.
Oversee the General Accounting processes of Inter-company, Fixed assets, Accounting and financial reporting of all entities.
Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
Work with external auditors during audits and compliance with all qualified requests.
ISO 9001 Certified firm (formerly known as Transport & Ware Housing Group Co. K.S.C - TWG). City Group Company KSC (CGC) is a public shareholding company listed on Kuwait Stock Exchange operating Kuwait & Jordan. The main focus of CGC's operation is the provision of public transportation services through its City bus division. Web site: http://www.citygroupco.com
Senior Accountant
Fahad Al Marzouk Printing & Publishing Est
02.1993 - 03.2011
Company Overview: A Printing Press known for its best quality and best service in Middle-East.
Responsible for maintaining accounts for the company on Peachtree, ensuring that timely payments are made to the Suppliers and collections are received from Debtors, management of Funds Flow for the Company, preparation of weekly/monthly MIS reports, Preparing Trial Balance, P& L Account, Balance Sheet, assisting Company Auditor in finalization of accounts on Quarterly and Annual basis, preparing all documentation relating to banking operations, liaison with Banks for handling Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees, Bid Bonds, etc.
Preparation of high-value tender bids independently, compilation of required information, consolidation of documentation and ensuring that tender requirements and deadlines are met. Placing of purchase orders with the suppliers, overseeing Customs procedures, coordination with Production manager to ensure the availability of material, work force etc.
Ensuring that Customers are billed in accordance with the Company's pricing policy, liaison with Insurance Companies and various Government Agencies like Labor Office, Immigration, Customs, Telephone Authorities, etc., negotiating on behalf of the Company for purchase of inks, papers, printing machineries, computers, office equipment, computer consumables, office stationery and other local purchases, organizing documentation relating to imports, exports & local sales, i.e. customs clearance procedures.
All General Administrative functions in the Company including managing the Managing Director's official diary, managing the office in his absence, independent communication with Customers, liaison with Government Agencies and Suppliers.
Organizing and helping prepare the team for Sales and arranging annual events for the company.
Assisting Managing Director in conducting interviews & selecting suitable candidates, maintenance & management of employee records including attendance, leave, payroll, etc., keeping track of issue and expiration of Labor Cards, Residence Visas, Health Cards, etc., formulation & implementation of employee-related policies, assisting Managing Director in year-end assessment of employees and in identification & implementation of suitable incentive schemes.
A Printing Press known for its best quality and best service in Middle-East.
When I joined the Company in 1993, there were no policies or procedures in place and there was a general sense of chaos. With constant improvements and by streamlining work procedure, defining responsibility & accountability centers, I have contributed in a big way to the growth of the company on all fronts and can take credit for the smooth running of the organization.
Accountant
Bhuta Enterprising
Bombay
01.1988 - 01.1993
Company Overview: Bombay, India
Maintaining Company accounts on Tally accounting software, working out Audit Details and finalization of Accounts at the year end. Managing preparation & maintaining of statutory books of Accounts up to finalization (P/L & Balance Sheet), Maintaining monthly reconciliation of Bank, Account payables & receivables statements, monitoring the inward/outward flow of cash/funds, ensuring optimum utilization of available funds towards the accomplishment of management goals, Control of credit management with account receivables and payables.
Ensuring that Customers were billed in accordance with the Company's pricing policy, liaising with the Bankers, Customs Department, Telephone Authorities, Lawyer, Auditor and various Government Agencies like the Electricity Department, Labor Office, Professional Tax Office, etc., negotiating on behalf of the Company for purchase of computers, UPS, office equipment, computer consumables, etc.
Maintenance & management of employee records including attendance, leave, payroll, etc., formulation & implementation of employee-related policies, compilation of Employee Handbook for the Company, assisting President & CEO in year-end assessment of employees and in identification & implementation of suitable incentive schemes, calculation of PF & ESI contributions for both employee & employer and ensuring that payments were executed as per schedule.
Bombay, India
The CEO of the Company had the confidence to entrust me with setting up the whole new branch of the same operation in the same city as business grown very rapidly. At the time of leaving the company, it had grown in strength to a 70+ employee organization & a successful business set up with full-fledged commercial operations.
Education
Bachelor or Commerce - Major in Accountancy
Bombay University
Bombay, India
Diploma in Computer Programming -
Bombay College
Bombay, India
Training on JD Edwards (ERP) -
KASP
Kuwait
Training in Business Objects -
KASP
Kuwait
Skills
MS Word
WordStar
MS Excel
Peachtree
Tally
MS PowerPoint
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Outlook Express
Oracle JD Edwards
Business Objects XI
Focus-Accounting Software
English
Arabic
Maturity
Professionalism
Perfectionism
Keen observation skills
Attention to detail
Dependability
Motivation
Dynamic
Hardworking
Comfortable in computerized environment
Comfortable in multi-cultural environment
No constraints on working hours
No constraints on travel
Additional Qualifications
MS Word
WordStar
MS Excel for Windows
Peachtree
Tally
MS PowerPoint
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Outlook Express
Oracle JD Edwards on AS/400 System
Business Objects - XI
Focus-Accounting Software
Contributions
With over 24 years' experience in Kuwait, I will be productive from day one without having to spend much time on learning the ropes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to make clients feel comfortable dealing with the organization is my forte. I have the inherent ability to bind the team together to function as a unit, bringing out the best in every member hence contributing to the growth of the organization as a whole.
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