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Yacoub Kfouf

Yacoub Kfouf

Audit and Assurance
Amman

Summary

Experienced Auditor with over 10 years of experience across multiple industries and big 4 audit firms. Proven ability to adapt to challenging environments, continuously develop professional skills, and build high-performing teams. Committed to delivering high-quality results while contributing to organizational growth and operational improvement

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

External Auditor GRC - Dubai

PwC Middle East
06.2023 - Current
  • External audit services in several industries (Retail, real-estate, Manufacturing, Hospitality entities - restaurants, Group Audits, Investment entities) for very large LLC and Listed entities in Dubai.
  • ICFR for listed entities.
  • Leading the Audit teams, support the Audit Manager and Leader.
  • Financial Statements preparation and review.

Senior 2 external audit

Earnst and Young Middle East
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • External audit services in several industries (Retail, Construction and real-estate, Manufacturing, Hospitality entities - hotels and restaurants, Financing services) for LLC and Listed entities.
  • Lead the audit team in the planning, execution and completion stages and prepare the field visits schedules.
  • Assessment of internal control and prepare management letter with control deficiencies, risk level, impact, criteria and recommendation.
  • Reporting financial statements under IFRS, agreed upon procedures and special purpose.

Audit Supervisor

BDO Jordan - Samman and Co. Jandaweel - Amman - Jordan
12.2018 - 08.2022
  • External audit services in several industries (Retail, Construction and real-estate, Manufacturing, Hospitality entities - hotels and restaurants, Financing services) for LLC and Listed entities.
  • Lead the audit team in the planning, execution and completion stages and prepare the field visits schedules.
  • Review new engagements and proposals.
  • Audit NGO’s - UN agencies funds (UNICEF, UNOCHA, UNDP) and EU projects in Jordan, Africa, Turkey, Iraq.
  • Assessment of internal control and prepare management letter with control deficiencies, risk level, impact, criteria and recommendation.
  • Reporting financial statements under IFRS, agreed upon procedures and special purpose.

Supervisor

Confederation Public Accountant Shemeshani - Amman - Jordan
02.2015 - 12.2018
  • Bookkeeping Services (Retail, industrial, construction, real-estate, Hospitality services entities - Hotels and Restaurants).
  • Preparing financial statement and monthly reports (Financial Statements, forecasted budget, cashflow, PL reports, budget verses actual).
  • Internal audit assignment.
  • Payroll and social security services.
  • Income and sales tax services.
  • Building operation cycle for newly established companies.
  • Leading the accounting and audit team in reporting, monthly closing and the deliverables to the cusomters.
  • External audit services.

Shipping Officer and Accountant

Naouri Group Um Uthaina - Amman - Jordan
07.2010 - 02.2015

Shipping and Transportation officer:

  • Shipment Coordination
  • Documentation Management
  • Tracking and Monitoring Shipments
  • Communication with Clients, shipping lines, drivers and clearance companies

Junior Accountant - Kareem Logistics:

  • Recording Financial Transactions
  • Processing Invoices
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable Follow-up
  • Expense Verification and Documentation
  • Supporting Financial Reporting monthly and annual closing
  • Petty Cash Management
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Payroll preparation

Education

Anti Fraud and Corruption Third Party -

Third Party
Amman, Jordan
09-2020

IELTS certificate general practice -

International English Language Testing System British Council
UK
05-2019

Income and Sales tax laws & Social Security Law - undefined

Confederation Public Accountant
Amman, Jordan
12-2018

IFRS Updates course - undefined

Sarh Joman Consultancy
Jabal Al Hussien - Amman, Jordan
10-2018

JCPA Course - undefined

Sarh Joman Consultancy
Jabal Al Hussien - Amman, Jordan
09-2018

Audit Working Papers Preparation - undefined

Al-Faisal for Auditing
Amman, Jordan
09-2018

Global Leadership Summit - undefined

Willow Creek Association
Amman, Jordan
11-2016

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Philadelphia University
Jordan
02-2015

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls according to COSO framework preparation and assessment customized based on entities operation

Time Management and Meeting Deadlines

Team Leading, support and upskilling

Excellent communication and negotiations

IFRS

Fraud Detection and Investigation

Fraud detection techniques

Professional skepticism

Audit planning and execution

Financial statement analysis

Presentation and reporting

Internal control evaluation

Risk assessment expertise

Adaptability and flexibility

Social networks

@linkedin.com/in/yacob-kfouf-942600100

Timeline

External Auditor GRC - Dubai

PwC Middle East
06.2023 - Current

Senior 2 external audit

Earnst and Young Middle East
10.2022 - 05.2023

Audit Supervisor

BDO Jordan - Samman and Co. Jandaweel - Amman - Jordan
12.2018 - 08.2022

Supervisor

Confederation Public Accountant Shemeshani - Amman - Jordan
02.2015 - 12.2018

Shipping Officer and Accountant

Naouri Group Um Uthaina - Amman - Jordan
07.2010 - 02.2015

Income and Sales tax laws & Social Security Law - undefined

Confederation Public Accountant

IFRS Updates course - undefined

Sarh Joman Consultancy

JCPA Course - undefined

Sarh Joman Consultancy

Audit Working Papers Preparation - undefined

Al-Faisal for Auditing

Global Leadership Summit - undefined

Willow Creek Association

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Philadelphia University

Anti Fraud and Corruption Third Party -

Third Party

IELTS certificate general practice -

International English Language Testing System British Council
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