Elmahi Elshikh Elajab- ACCA(UK)

As an accounting consultant collaborating with an accountant expert registered at the Experts Department at the Ministry of Justice, State of Qatar, I have:
• Provided expert financial analysis and testimony in court, leading to favorable outcomes in complex business disputes.
• Conducted forensic accounting audits, uncovering fraudulent activities that resulted in legal actions or financial recovery.
• Examined financial transactions in the ERP system, including supporting documents like purchase orders, invoices, and delivery notes.
• Examined financial statements and legal documents for business litigation services.
• Prepared detailed financial reports that were instrumental in supporting claims.

As a senior professional, I was responsible for managing financial audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and managing accounting consultancy services. I have:

• Led audit engagements that improved operational efficiency, reducing audit completion time while maintaining high accuracy.
• Led the implementation of automated accounting systems, reducing manual workload and improving accuracy in financial reporting.
• Advised clients on strategic financial planning, resulting in an increase in revenue and reduction in operational expenses.
• Ensured adherence to international accounting standards and local regulations.
• Managed tax filings process, financial statement preparation, internal audit, and accounting services for SMEs.
• Led a team of auditors and accounting consultants.
• Designed and implemented audit programs and working papers.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

As an audit senior at a public accounting firm, the following have been achieved:

• Performed several external audit engagements (planning the audit, executing, and reporting) for listed companies and small and medium-sized companies in the State of Qatar.
• Assessed the risk of material misstatement and fraud risks for listed companies and limited liabilities companies during the audit engagement.
• Reviewed the internal control system and accounting system for listed companies and limited liabilities companies during the audit engagement.
• Prepared several financial statements and notes to financial statements for limited liabilities as per international financial reporting standards (IFRS) in English and Arabic.
• Performed audit procedures and audit tests for all financial statements accounts during the audit engagement.
• Prepared and processed several tax return filings and other tax advisory services at the General Tax Authority system (GTA Tax Portal).
• Attended Annual General Meetings for publicly listed companies in Qatar.

As an audit senior at a public accounting firm, the following have been achieved:

• Performed several external audit engagements (planning the audit, executing, and reporting) for international not-for-profit organizations and Governmental organizations.
• Assessed the risk of material misstatement and fraud risks during the audit engagement.
• Reviewed the internal control system and accounting system during the audit engagement.
• Prepared several financial statements and notes to financial statements.
• Performed audit procedures and audit tests for all financial statements accounts during the audit engagement.
• Conducted financial fraud investigations for an international organization.
• Conducted compliance reviews for several projects funded by international donors to ensure compliance with donor's requirements (financial and non-financial project objectives).

As an audit associate at a public accounting firm, I have
• Evaluated risk of material misstatement & fraud risk.
• Conducted internal control system reviews.
• Performed audit procedures and audit tests.
• Prepared financial statements and supporting notes.

As part of the compliance and risk management team, I participated in updating the compliance matrix.