Laith Abu Freha
Accounting
Amman,AM
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, financial management, and team leadership. Utilizes industry knowledge to drive business growth and operational efficiency. Track record of creating and implementing innovative strategies to enhance profitability and productivity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Owner
Etikal Travel and Tourism
08.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business''s financial stability.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Chief Accountant
INGOT Brokers
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Reviewing financial statements and reporting on any errors or anomalies in accounting methodology
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders such as attorneys and external parties such as customers or suppliers
- Preparing financial statements for external reporting purposes such as tax returns, regulatory filings, and stock offerings
- Monitoring cash flow to ensure that bills are paid on time and that there is enough money available to cover upcoming expenses
- Preparing reports on company performance including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses
- Reviewing financial records, contracts, and other documentation to determine accuracy and completeness of data
- Participating in or leading internal audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls within an organization's financial management system
- Conducting research to identify new accounting methods or procedures which could improve efficiency or effectiveness of operations
- Identifying issues with accounting processes or procedures that could lead to future errors or misinterpretations of data
- Establishing new payment methods for the business flow and assist in implementing over the company's websites
- Establishing new workflow and procedures that enhance the company's performance in regards to the communications, and accounting treatments
- UAE Visa Active till Feb 2024
Senior Accountant
INGOT Brokers
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
- Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
- Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
- Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
- Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
- Provide input into department's goal setting process
- Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
- Assist with tax audits and tax returns (Jordan, Australia)
- Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance (Jordan, Australia, Switzerland)
- Plan, assign and review staff's work
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP principles and IFRS
- Liaise with our Financial Manager to improve financial procedures
- Ensure compliance with Financial requirements set by the regulatory bodies for the company
- Ensure the compliance for the financial requirements set by the regulatory bodies in multiple licensed countries
- Assist Financial management and board in setting budgets and feasibility studies to obtain new licenses in multiple countries
Junior Accountant
INGOT Brokers
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
- Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
- Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
- Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
- Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc
- As assigned
- Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
- Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
- Assisting senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
- Assisting with other accounting projects
Trainee
Capital Bank Of Jordan
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge about bank products and services
- Build positive working relationships with existing customers and identify and contact new customers
- Understand customer needs and accordingly recommend suitable bank products
- Advice customers about loans, interest amounts and mortgage options
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
University of Petra
01.2013 - 01.2017
Skills
Financial Analysis
Traineeexperience
Trainee, Capital Bank Of Jordan, 08/01/17, 09/30/17, Maintain up-to-date knowledge about bank products and services., Build positive working relationships with existing customers and identify and contact new customers., Understand customer needs and accordingly recommend suitable bank products., Advice customers about loans, interest amounts and mortgage options.
Trainingcertificates
- Diploma in Quickbooks Pro, Alison Academy, 12/31/22
- Blockchain 101, IMA, 07/15/21
- Cert-IFRS, ACCA Global, 07/01/21
- Diploma in Blockchain Technology and Applications, Alison Academy
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/28/95
- Nationality: Jordanian
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Owner
Etikal Travel and Tourism
08.2022 - Current
Chief Accountant
INGOT Brokers
03.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Accountant
INGOT Brokers
12.2019 - 02.2022
Junior Accountant
INGOT Brokers
11.2017 - 12.2019
Trainee
Capital Bank Of Jordan
08.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
University of Petra
01.2013 - 01.2017
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