Ali Najem
Finance Manager
Doha,Qatar
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional dedicated to ensuring the integrity of financial operations and safeguarding organizational assets. Expertise in developing and refining efficient business processes for revenue recording, financial reporting, and monthly closing activities, while consistently meeting revenue objectives and adhering to strict accounting policies. Proficient in reviewing and analyzing financial data to ensure compliance with regulations, enhancing reporting documentation, and overseeing contracts related to financial reporting. Proven ability to lead strategic planning initiatives for accounting policies and maintain robust internal controls over financial transactions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Manager
Elegancia Electromechanical Services
Doha, Qatar
12.2024 - Current
- Led financial forecasting and budgeting processes, significantly improving accuracy and supporting strategic decision-making across departments.
- Developed and implemented compliance protocols, ensuring alignment with financial regulations and minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
- Streamlined financial reporting procedures, enhancing efficiency and contributing to timely insights for executive leadership.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing team performance in financial analysis.
- 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.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Negotiate and secure banking facilities such as overdrafts, term loans, trust receipts, letters of credit (LCs), and bank guarantees (BGs).
- Manage and maintain strong relationships with local and international banks.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
Accounting Manager
Infraroad Trading and Contracting- UCC Urbacon Trading and Contracting
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewing the POC on monthly basis before posting
- Monitoring the CTC and following up with projects for PC certifications, Final Accounts and Omission Variations.
- Managed the close process, cash-flow forecasts, corporate consolidation, account reconciliations, elimination-intercompany journal entries and review of financial statements.
- Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, annual budgets and other records.
- Coordinating and collaborating with other departments to gather financial data and support decision-making.
- Monitored [4] employee team while handling day to day accounting processes and financial accuracy.
- Manages the financial reporting and financial statements analysis under IFRS.
- Coordinates with external auditors regarding the audit
Chief Accountant
Infraroad Trading and Contracting- UCC Urbacon Trading and Contracting
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Key supported for SAP conversion.
- Assist the operation Manager for planning and controlling Operation cost and billing.
- Managed all areas of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management, banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Prepared financial statements, business activity reports, annual budgets and other records.
- Manages the financial reporting and financial statements analysis under IFRS.
- Coordinates with external auditors regarding the audit
- Prepares the monthly trial balance. Review the monthly bank reconciliation for all current accounts and bank liabilities after preparing the same from the treasury section.
Senior Accountant
Consolidated Contractors Company
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Implemented use of Midas to enter project data, analyze and track budgets, evaluate project costs and monitor performance trends.
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations for executives and board members using advanced software proficiencies.
- Generated profit and loss reports detailing various metrics and account information.
Accountant
Consolidated Contractors Company
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Payroll and wage allocations, budgeting donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
- Implemented use of Midas to enter project data, analyze and track budgets, evaluate project costs and monitor performance trends.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
Junior Accountant
Consolidated Contractors Company
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Midas.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Completed daily accounting tasks including tracking funds, preparing deposits and reconciling accounts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Lebanese American University
Lebanon02.2014
Skills
IFRS compliance
SAP implementation
Accounting management
Teamwork and collaboration
Cost accounting
Experienced with SAP software
Interests
Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Shooting
Timeline
Finance Manager
Elegancia Electromechanical Services
12.2024 - Current
Accounting Manager
Infraroad Trading and Contracting- UCC Urbacon Trading and Contracting
03.2024 - 12.2024
Chief Accountant
Infraroad Trading and Contracting- UCC Urbacon Trading and Contracting
05.2020 - 03.2024
Senior Accountant
Consolidated Contractors Company
03.2018 - 05.2020
Accountant
Consolidated Contractors Company
03.2017 - 03.2018
Junior Accountant
Consolidated Contractors Company
01.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Science - Banking And Finance
Lebanese American University
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