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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
07.2019 - 03.2022
  • 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
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • 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
10.2015 - 07.2017
  • 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
01.2013 - 09.2015
  • 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
01.2013 - 02.2018

BA - Economics and Finance

University of Nicosia
Nicosia,Cyprus
09.2007 - 01.2011

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Skills

Financial budgeting, reporting and analysis

Monthly financial statements

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics GP (ERP)

Accounting knowledge

Software

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Power BI

Management Reporter

Microsoft Excel

Timeline

Group Financial Reporting Manager

Chedid Capital Holding
07.2019 - 03.2022

Assistant Financial Manager

Chedid Reinsurance SAL
07.2017 - 07.2019

Senior Accountant

Chedid Reinsurance SAL
10.2015 - 07.2017

ACCA, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants -

Association of Certified Chartered Accountants
01.2013 - 02.2018

Financial Accountant

Chedid Europe Insurance and Reinsurance
01.2013 - 09.2015

BA - Economics and Finance

University of Nicosia
09.2007 - 01.2011

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Grammar School
Michel MokbelFinancial Reporting Manager