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Mustafa Al-Shareef

Mustafa Al-Shareef

Zarqa,Jordan

Summary

Motivated Finance Manager bringing 3 years of experience growing FMCG & Services organizations. Expert in developing strategic and long-term business plans and providing directors with profit and data suggestions, sustaining company growth. Skilled at establishing team relationships to ensure the smooth operation of daily projects and activities. Focused Finance Manager committed to producing accurate, reliable management accounts. Improved reporting frameworks for enhanced analysis and forecasting. Skilled in line management and staff training for productive, high-performing finance teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Al Layan For General Supplies ( Oka Tree Group )
Amman, jordan
01.2019 - Current
  • Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
  • Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximise progression and profitability.
  • Developed and administered annual budgets following periods of strong analysis and research.
  • Updated company financial policies and procedures to enhance internal control over accounting and other management systems.
  • Maintained and updated fiscal calendar for audit schedule, tax reporting and other reporting deadlines.
  • Executed year-end audits, working with external auditors to confirm clean financial audits and implementing any improvement suggestions promptly.
  • Consulted with managers and chief executive to understand financial situation.
  • Controlled expenditure, oversaw recordkeeping and monitored compliance with standards.
  • Helped managers set budgets based on forecasts and available resources.
  • Produced year-end financial statements in line with regulatory standards.
  • Increased transparency of financial operations to prepare for external audits.
  • Oversaw investments, operating cash, credit cards and all treasury functions.

Chief Accountant

Al Layan For General Supplies ( Oka Tree Group )
Amman, Jordan
05.2018 - 01.2019


  • Worked with Finance Manager and CFO to expand and update company finance manual.
  • Ensured finance and accounting teams met monthly KPIs by closely observing operations and reports.
  • Prepared and analysed financial records to determine areas for financial growth and cost reduction.
  • Coordinated month-end closing processes to ensure completion ahead of aggressive deadlines.
  • Drafted periodic profit and loss reports to analyse trends and project future changes.
  • Used SAP accounting software to perform bookeeping, invoicing and bank reconciliations.
  • Ran budget, payables and expense reports for multiple projects.
  • Tracked payments and outstanding invoices on SAP, promptly following up on late payments.
  • Accurately performed daily cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, expense management and various reconciliations.
  • Managed the payroll processes for 150+ employees and contractors.

Senior Accountant

Al Layan For General Supplies ( Oka Tree Group )
Amman, Jordan
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Managed entire accounting cycle from data collection and analysis to HMRC lodgement.
  • Conducted audits on financial processes and transactions to identify discrepancies.
  • Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting department
  • Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
  • Analyse financial information and summaries financial status
  • Preparing adjusting and closing entries on monthly basis.
  • Accounts Payable Module: Handling A/P transactions, handling payment vouchers, issuing vendor statements, recording collections, and preparing necessary reconciliations and statements.
  • Fixed Assets Module: Acquisition, Depreciation, Disposal, and impairments.
  • General Ledger Module posting, and preparing the accounting and audit files
  • Reviewed financial statements prepared by junior staff, identifying knowledge gaps and corrections needed.
  • Automated basic accounting procedures to streamline processes and boost efficiency.
  • Directed month and year-end close duties and accurately administered additions.

Senior Accountant

Jamal Hanafieh Group Lebnani Snack
Amman, Jordan
02.2015 - 12.2016
  • Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements and consolidation
  • Perform detailed accounts analysis and corporate month-end processing and reporting
  • Managing a company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
  • Foster strong partnerships across the business by communicating with key stakeholders to solicit feedback on team performance and identify strategies for continuously improving reporting for business objectives
  • Posted accounts receivable payments made by cash, cheque or credit card payments.
  • Performed general ledger account reconciliations, generated financial statements and created consolidations.
  • Worked with financial team to convert financial department to Xero accounting package.
  • Directed month and year-end close duties and accurately administered additions.
  • Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.

Financial Accountant

Food Investment Serves co. (TCHE TCHE)
Amman, Jordan
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
  • Maintained updated chart of accounts following correct procedures and including current, accurate details.
  • Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
  • Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
  • Calculated, prepared and filed payroll taxes for clients.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivables to calculate expenses and revenue.
  • Recording bank transactions and preparing the bank reconciliations.
  • Preparing adjusting and closing entries on monthly basis
  • Updated accounting ledgers and journals to maintain accurate data.
  • Closely monitored weekly sales to write reports for senior leadership and streamline operational processes.

Cost Accountant

Abdullah Al Deem Group
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
02.2013 - 01.2014


  • Follow up on all purchases and all the expenses of the factory
  • Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares periodic report comparing standard costs to actual production costs; control over flow of SKU cost variances through inventories and Cost of sales
  • End month procedures as stock take and all related reports, and reconciliation with Factory Departments, and issuing the monthly report and the statement of the final profitability of the factory
  • The end of each month inventory of raw materials and work adjustments of the material entered the production halls and checking with the production department

Accountant

First Finance Company
Amman, Jordan
02.2012 - 01.2013
  • Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
  • Daily Journal entries and day to day petty cash transactions
  • Handling and following up on intercompany transactions and performing reconciliation between entities
  • Responsible for journal preparation for bank , accruals , etc
  • Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Commercial Law

The Hashemite University, Jordan
/2008 - /2012

Skills

  • Financial data analysis
  • Logical and systematic thinking
  • Cash flow analysis
  • Team management and mentoring
  • Month-end close management
  • Teamwork skills
  • Polite and friendly
  • Coaching and training
  • Financial policy creation
  • Risk management

Languages

English
Intermediate
Arabic
Native

Timeline

Finance Manager - Al Layan For General Supplies ( Oka Tree Group )
01.2019 - Current
Chief Accountant - Al Layan For General Supplies ( Oka Tree Group )
05.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Accountant - Al Layan For General Supplies ( Oka Tree Group )
12.2016 - 05.2018
Senior Accountant - Jamal Hanafieh Group Lebnani Snack
02.2015 - 12.2016
Financial Accountant - Food Investment Serves co. (TCHE TCHE)
01.2014 - 02.2015
Cost Accountant - Abdullah Al Deem Group
02.2013 - 01.2014
Accountant - First Finance Company
02.2012 - 01.2013
The Hashemite University - Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting and Commercial Law
/2008 - /2012
Mustafa Al-Shareef