Financial Management Professional

Senior Project Accountant May 2012 - Present\r\nMTF Contracting Company (FIFO 6x6 weeks / Lebanon to Africa)\r\nReview and analyse financial information received from Group entities\r\nReconcile bank, suppliers, customers and inter-company accounts\r\nOversee the proper implementation of the Group chart of accounts and accounting/financial manual\r\nEstablish the accounting/financial and administrative policies, processes of work conduct, according to local laws and regulations, international standards, and the corporate governance and reporting mechanisms in place\r\nPrepare year-end statutory and consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and supporting notes\r\nProvide support during internal and external audit processes for all Group entities\r\nFollow up with finance teams of Group entities to ensure receiving the required financial reports as per predetermined deadlines\r\nEnsure that entities complete their submissions accurately and on time\r\nObtain meaningful explanations concerning any variances in financial data received from Group entities\r\nDetermine the proper manner for executing inter-company transactions and balances\r\nLiaise with Group entities to provide training, guidance and advice to staff on various financial and accountancy related competencies, the importance of the Chart of Accounts and how to properly use it as per the Group policy requirements\r\nSimplify the financial consolidation process by detailing the corporate Chart of Accounts to encounter all type of transactions for all Group entities\r\nPerform all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external stakeholders\r\nOrganize, establish, control and implement onsite specific procedures for the country including finance, document control, communication, accounting, customs clearance and taxes\r\nEnsure strong communication with internal management, vendors, third parties, and contractors to coordinate and fulfil duties\r\nEnsure adherence to company corporate policies and country procedures\r\nHire, train and retain competent finance staff\r\nPlan, direct and coordinate all accounting operational functions\r\nCoordinate activities of external auditors\r\nProvide management with information vital to the decision-making process\r\nEvaluate accounting and internal control systems\r\nEnsure successful completion of the company\'s local tax filings in-country\r\nPrepare financial statements, including cash flow statements\r\nPerform cost control and forecasting activities\r\nManage the budget process\r\nReport to the owner in Calgary, Canada\r\n\r\nFinancial Controller - Feb 2010 - Apr 2012\r\nKnowledge and Life Holding SAL Middle East\r\nPrepare all the necessary financial and legal documents and presentations to the BOD including resolutions, quarterly packs and circulars, key financial metrics across all SBUs, and all other relevant documents\r\nFollow up on actions requested by the BOD with SBUs’ CEOs and CFOs\r\nWork collectively with the CEOs and CFOs of the SBUs to provide information for assessment of operating performance\r\nEnsure staff of the Group entities properly implementing the policies and procedures for adding, changing, and deleting any accounts from the Chart of Accounts, by first discussing the need with their line managers, and raising the issue for my attention\r\nLead the annual year-end audit process with the external auditors\r\nSupport the CEOs and CFOs of the Group entities in due diligence processes, business evaluation, competitive bidding, and during the post-acquisition/integration phase for the implementation of policies, processes and systems in line with Group policies and procedures\r\nEnsure that KPIs for all divisions of the SBUs are understood and continuously monitored\r\nIdentify training needs of Group entities and provide the training workshops of financial and accountancy nature\r\nIdentify and highlight all relative areas for cost control and process improvement\r\nDevelop, implement and maintain compliance with Group financial policies\r\nCollaborate with the legal department to fulfil the BOD’s objectives\r\nOversee the monthly reporting for the Group, budgeting and forecasting and variance analyses\r\nEnsure taxation and statutory compliance requirements are met including GST, and payroll tax\r\nReport to the Chairman of Board\r\n\r\nProject Accountant - Mar 2007 - Jul 2009\r\nEnsign Energy Services Pty Ltd (FIFO 4x4 weeks / Sydney to Africa)\r\nPrepare, approve and submit journal entries, including standard accruals\r\nReviews and approves general ledger account reconciliations\r\nCooperate with external and internal auditors and follow-up of their reports\r\nConduct internal compliance activities\r\nReview and approve intercompany journal vouchers and entries, invoices and accruals\r\nWork with operations to improve intercompany processes of work conduct\r\nReview tax and statutory returns and hand over to local authorities\r\nSubmit periodical declaration on payment and remittances\r\nSupport local tax audits, and maintain local tax documentation\r\nSupport the Country Head of Finance in preparing timely tax reporting and tax calculation\r\nMaintain list of vendors and timing relevant for reconciliation\r\nReview and advise reports on monthly recurring payments, urgent payments and direct debits\r\nSubmit and confirm payment request to the local bank\r\nPerform credit controlling activities, and collection of outstanding amounts from customers\r\nManage fixed assets tag and numbers\r\nReconcile fixed assets/ organize local fixed assets reconciliation and address differences\r\nApprove bank reconciliation and resolve disputes and issues\r\nManage general cash flow to ensure timely transfer of customs duties and vendor payments\r\nReconcile and update custom duty advances with customer and vendors\r\nCollect all committed, expended and forecasted costs associated with the country, to manage the budget\r\nReport financial results to Headquarters throughout the course of the operation in-country\r\nReconcile the budget of the country with the general ledger\r\nPrepare project authorization including supplements, and projected cash flow\r\nMaintain proper documentation including contracts, invoices, tax receipts, communication, and approvals\r\nPerform financial modelling and analysis\r\nOversee treasury and Insurance requirements\r\nEstablish and maintain relationships with local bankers\r\nMonitor operating cash requirements\r\nReport to Headquarters in Adelaide, Australia\r\n