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FATMA Alostad

FATMA Alostad

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Summary

A Hardworking and passionate. consistent and organized.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Project Manager

Siemens
Kuwait
03.2025 - Current
  • Established new customer accounts
  • Ensured reduction on accounts receivable
  • Ensured cash collection targets are met
  • Monitored overdue debts.
  • Followed up on delinquent accounts
  • Identified and manage credit notes and write-off concerns
  • Documented customer payment issues
  • Monthly payment applications to customers
  • Budgeting and monthly forecasting of order results in terms of cost planning, turnover, profit, debtors, inventories, accruals and cash flow, ensuring forecasted figures are met.
  • Reporting project status to senior management
  • Liaising with Corporate Accounts to resolve system errors, allocation issues and issues with payments received.
  • Coordinating with banks for new bonds and guarantees.

Liaising with corporate accounts on cancelling bonds and guarantees with banks.

  • Liaising with IT (SAP-Spiridon) to ensure all errors on project systems are resolved and that the project balances in all facets of the accounting system (COPA / OCC) are accurate.
  • Checking supplier/subcontractor invoices against purchase orders for payment ensuring commitments booked correctly and payments done in a timely manner.

. Period review of risk contingencies for the project and taking immediate actions along with project team to minimize the financial impact.

Financial Controller

Siemens Energy
Kuwait
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
  • Reduced operating costs through meticulous budget management and cost analysis.
  • Enhanced cash flow management with timely accounts receivable monitoring and collections efforts.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
  • Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
  • Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
  • Prepare offers and PO
  • Prepare SO and finalizing it.

Owner and Creator of FOSTED

Clothing Line and Atelier
10.2021 - Current

Accountant

Gulf Bank
Head Office
10.2022 - 01.2024

•CBK complaint units

-Investigate the written complaint submitted by customers to Central bank and writes official written reply to customer to take to the Central Bank.

Accountant

Kuwait Credit Bank
12.2017 - 09.2022
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Reviewed accounting structures and procedures on regular basis to identify areas in need of improvement.

Accountant Officer

Kuwait Municipality
Kuwait
01.2015 - 11.2017

Volunteer

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, USA
07.2016 - 07.2017

Non medical task at kids department

Volunteer

Goddard Pre School
Maryland, USA
01.2015 - 07.2016
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
  • Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Prepared for public relations presentations and plans by gathering information on business objectives, vision, brand strategy, competition and industry trends.
  • Increased revenues and supported business goals by developing public relations strategies and campaigns.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Volunteer

Dasman Diabetes Institute
Kuwait City, Kuwait
05.2013 - 06.2013

volunteered for a study about healthy people and Diabetes

Volunteer

Alkharafi Center Activity For Kids With Special Needs
Mubarak Alabdullah, Kuwait
04.2007 - 07.2012
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Assisted program manager with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
  • Coordinated work of project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project and team leadership to enhance success.
  • Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
  • Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
  • Organized and managed events and projects as part of community support services.

Financial Accounting Intern

SmartEx Logistics Holdings
08.2011 - 12.2011

Education

Bachelor - Accounting

Kuwait University – CBA College of Business Administration
2014

Skills

  • Skills of Dealing with Colleagues – Kuwait
  • Time Management – Kuwait
  • Conflict Resolution – Kuwait
  • Presentation Skills - Kuwait
  • General skills:
  • Great Communication Skills
  • Creative Thinker
  • Hard Worker
  • Social Intelligence
  • Persuasive
  • Team Work
  • Work Under Pressure
  • Flexible
  • Written and Analyzing Skills
  • Skills in Using Microsoft Office
  • Leading and Organizing

Additional Information

  • Interests: Interior Design, Fashion Design, Yoga and Meditation, Cooking, Travelling, Exploring and Hiking

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Commercial Project Manager

Siemens
03.2025 - Current

Financial Controller

Siemens Energy
01.2024 - Current

Accountant

Gulf Bank
10.2022 - 01.2024

Owner and Creator of FOSTED

Clothing Line and Atelier
10.2021 - Current

Accountant

Kuwait Credit Bank
12.2017 - 09.2022

Volunteer

Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.2016 - 07.2017

Volunteer

Goddard Pre School
01.2015 - 07.2016

Accountant Officer

Kuwait Municipality
01.2015 - 11.2017

Volunteer

Dasman Diabetes Institute
05.2013 - 06.2013

Financial Accounting Intern

SmartEx Logistics Holdings
08.2011 - 12.2011

Volunteer

Alkharafi Center Activity For Kids With Special Needs
04.2007 - 07.2012

Bachelor - Accounting

Kuwait University – CBA College of Business Administration
FATMA Alostad