Microsoft Dynamics GP
Michel Mokbel
Financial Reporting Manager
Limassol
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Group Financial Reporting Manager
Chedid Capital Holding
Beirut
2019.07 - 2022.03
- Prepared and distributed internal reports and financial statements and coordinated company's audits prior to deadline dates.
- Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Directed company's budget to meet its financial goals after reviewing forecast models.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Researched various accounting issues and implemented remediation processes.
- Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Oversaw high-volume accounting operations with three-person team focused on efficient budget administration, AP/AR and other financial management needs.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired three employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Implemented Power BI system for group of companies.
Assistant Financial Manager
Chedid Reinsurance SAL
Beirut
2017.07 - 2019.07
- Established budgetary benchmarks and formulated financial management strategies by researching operating and historical financial records.
- Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
- Developed reporting for executive financial reviews.
- Synthesized financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions.
- Contributed to effective hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best candidate to leadership.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with financial director.
- Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
- Created and implemented effective accounting systems, best practices and policies.
- Drove analytics and data consistency with expanded reporting, analysis and revenue forecasting support.
- Managed team of two finance and operations professionals, with day-to-day responsibility for forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis.
- Identified and investigated variances to optimize financial plans and forecasts.
- Analyzed budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.
- Developed financial data, financial statements and variance narratives to Board of Directors.
- Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.
Senior Accountant
Chedid Reinsurance SAL
Beirut
2015.10 - 2017.07
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
Financial Accountant
Chedid Europe Insurance and Reinsurance
Limassol
2013.01 - 2015.09
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Led daily general ledger entries, using double-entry accounting method and check backs.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Produced timely and accurate financial and progress reports and submitted for consideration during key decision-making process.
Education
ACCA, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
UK 2013.01 - 2018.02
BA - Economics and Finance
University of Nicosia
Nicosia,Cyprus 2007.09 - 2011.01
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Grammar School
Skills
Financial budgeting, reporting and analysis.
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Power BI
Management Reporter
Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Group Financial Reporting Manager
Chedid Capital Holding
2019.07 - 2022.03
Assistant Financial Manager
Chedid Reinsurance SAL
2017.07 - 2019.07
Senior Accountant
Chedid Reinsurance SAL
2015.10 - 2017.07
ACCA, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants -
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
2013.01 - 2018.02
Financial Accountant
Chedid Europe Insurance and Reinsurance
2013.01 - 2015.09
BA - Economics and Finance
University of Nicosia
2007.09 - 2011.01
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Grammar School
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