Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Accomplishments at Eon Dental
Languages
Interests
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Odai Takrouri

Odai Takrouri

Financial Controller
Amman

Summary

Dynamic Financial Controller with a proven track record at Eon Dental, enhancing financial reporting accuracy and streamlining processes. Expert in financial analysis and compliance enforcement, I foster effective communication and lead teams to achieve operational excellence. Skilled in Excel 365, I drive strategic decision-making through insightful financial metrics and dashboards.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Financial Controller

Eon Dental
01.2025 - Current
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining processes and implementing efficient financial controls.
  • Oversaw all aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring timely completion of accurate financial statements for executive review.
  • Authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
  • Conducted regular variance analyses between actual results and budget projections to identify trends or issues requiring further investigation or action by management staff.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external auditors, facilitating smooth annual audit processes and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Managed a team of finance professionals, providing guidance, support, and ongoing training to ensure continued growth and development.
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 450 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Collaborated closely with the FB&A department and department heads to establish accurate budgets and monitor performance against targets.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual income tax filings, withholding tax, sales tax returns, etc., to ensure full compliance with local regulations while minimizing tax liabilities where possible.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by conducting thorough internal audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports, and income statements (stand-alone and consolidated St.).
  • Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
  • Supported executive-level decision making through the development of clear KPIs, financial metrics and dashboards.

Accounting Team Lead

Eon Dental
05.2023 - 12.2024
  • Mentored senior & junior accountants, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
  • Optimized accounts payable processes, negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers to improve cash flow management.
  • Collaborated closely with external consultants on special projects related to taxation or mergers and acquisitions.
  • Streamlined accounting processes by implementing efficient workflows and automating repetitive tasks.
  • Participated in system implementation projects, assisting in the migration of financial data to new software platforms while minimizing business disruptions.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors and customers by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving disputes amicably.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration, ensuring smooth communication between accounting and other departments.
  • Ensured compliance with relevant tax laws, filing timely returns, and minimizing penalties through diligent recordkeeping.
  • Leveraged advanced Excel skills to create financial reports.
  • Contributed to process improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in current systems and recommending solutions to enhance overall productivity.
  • Assisted in the successful completion of external audits by providing accurate documentation and addressing auditor inquiries.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough reviews and reconciling discrepancies in financial statements.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Ensure accurate product costing, control of manufacturing expenses, and support decision-making through reliable cost data.
  • Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Senior Accountant

Eon Dental
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable, ensuring timely invoice processing, reconciliations, and vendor payments.
  • Handle general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closings.
  • Perform cost accounting, analyze variances, and maintain accurate BOMs and cost structures.
  • Monitor and amortize prepaid expenses with proper monthly allocations.
  • Prepare and record accruals for expenses, and ensure timely reversals.
  • Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliations, and physical counts.
  • Support financial reporting, audits, and internal controls across all accounting areas.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.

Accountant

Eon Dental
05.2017 - 12.2018

Accountant

Ayoubi Steel Furniture Factory Co.
07.2016 - 04.2017

Trainee Accountant

Al-Aqsa for Financials and Tax Consultations
06.2016 - 07.2016

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
08.2011 - 05.2016

Education

Bachelor of Accounting - Vrey Good Degree

Philadelphia Universisty
Jordan
04.2001 -

Skills

Financial planning

Software

Sage ERP

Quickbooks

Excel

Word & PowerPoint

Accomplishments at Eon Dental

  • Established a Comprehensive Warehouse and Inventory Management System

Developed and implemented a system that accurately tracks inventory movements, translating them into accounting records, resulting in a 30% reduction in discrepancies.

  • Implemented Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Collaborated with the Procurement Department to design an Excel-based MRP system, optimizing procurement processes and reducing lead times by 25%.

  • Streamlined Procurement Processes

Established a robust procurement cycle and approval matrix, improving purchase approval efficiency by 40%.

  • Optimized Logistics Operations

Partnered with the Logistics Department to reorganize operations and data management, facilitating easier access and integration across finance, procurement, and sales, enhancing operational efficiency by 20%.

  • Enhanced Production Efficiency

Collaborated with the Production Department to create a Bill of Materials (BOM) and analyze variances, leading to a 15% increase in production efficiency.

  • Revamped the Accounting System

Rebuilt the accounting infrastructure, including chart of accounts and cost centers, and automated high-volume entries, improving processing speed by 50%. Reconciled legacy accounts dating back to the company's inception.

  • Resolved Taxation Issues

Addressed significant tax challenges through thorough reviews of financial transactions, successfully managing a seven-year tax audit and establishing SOPs to prevent future issues.

  • Supported Major Investment Due Diligence

Contributed and played a key role in the successful investment rounds of the company’s largest investments by fulfilling due diligence requirements.

  • Ensured Efficient Cash Management

Maintained effective cash management during financial crises, preserving operational quality and efficiency.

  • Delivered Financial Reporting Excellence

Met all financial reporting requirements with a lean team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

  • Led Annual Audit Processes

Supervised annual external audits with Ernst & Young (EY) for companies registered in Jordan and Belgium, ensuring compliance and timely completion of audits for the Dubai entity.

Languages

Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Interests

Sports

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits

Timeline

Financial Controller

Eon Dental
01.2025 - Current

Accounting Team Lead

Eon Dental
05.2023 - 12.2024

Senior Accountant

Eon Dental
01.2019 - 04.2023

Accountant

Eon Dental
05.2017 - 12.2018

Accountant

Ayoubi Steel Furniture Factory Co.
07.2016 - 04.2017

Trainee Accountant

Al-Aqsa for Financials and Tax Consultations
06.2016 - 07.2016

Crew Trainer

McDonald's
08.2011 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Accounting - Vrey Good Degree

Philadelphia Universisty
04.2001 -
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