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Jumaila Aboobakar ACCA

Doha

Summary

ACCA Member with 5+ years of experience in external audit, IFRS reporting and accounting. Skilled in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA). Strong background in technical research and report-writing. Dedicated team player, strictly attentive to details and capable of managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Experienced across sectors covering manufacturing, construction, contracting, trading, retail, education, hospitality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Auditor

JBA & Partner
Doha
07.2019 - Current
  • Planned, led, managed and supervised execution of external audit engagements of various clients under IFRS framework within agreed budgets and deadlines.
  • Identified audit risks, performed combined risk assessments, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Prepared financial statements, including consolidated statements and audit reports ensuring compliance with internal (methodology) and external (regulatory) requirements.
  • Analyzed financial statements, identify drivers of financial performance and propose potential solutions after evaluating financial and operational viability of solutions.
  • Ensured submission of audited financial statements and income tax returns to the General Tax Authority before the tax deadline.
  • Performed component audit of entities and reported to group auditors.
  • Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
  • Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes. Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations.
  • Developed and executed training programs on audit methodology and IFRS.
  • Trained and mentored audit associates and interns, while supervising and reviewing audit work-papers.
  • Maintained productive working relationships with clients and actively seeked opportunities to develop the audit and advisory services.
  • Partnered with internal managers to draft and deliver effective audit proposals to secure new businesses and increase department revenues.
  • Participated in billing and collections operations to facilitate client payment of overdue invoices.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality protocols with client details and tax return information.

Accountant

Al Tayer Group
Dubai
01.2017 - 11.2017

Accountant

Chilli Beans
Dubai
09.2014 - 01.2016

Audit & Assurance Intern

Ernst & Young
10.2012 - 05.2013

Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -

ACCA Member
02.2014

CFAI - Level III Candidate

CFA® Program
11.2023

Bachelor of Commerce -

Mahatma Gandhi University
02.2014

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Analytical review of financials
  • Group audit instructions
  • Consolidation
  • Industry-focused audit program development
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Critical thinking and analysis
  • CaseWare Audit Tool
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • ERP Solutions

Accomplishments

  • Member of the pilot team that successfully implemented the CaseWare Audit Tool in the firm.
  • Member of the team that developed the Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual in association with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) for SMEs in Qatar.
  • Member of the team that worked on and successfully obtained Approved Auditor license to audit QFC (Qatar Financial Centre) entities.
  • Assisted entities with successful adoption and transition to IFRS 16 Leases.
  • Strategically enhanced the audit process flow within the firm by developing audit management monitoring scheme used by individual auditors to monitor client list, ensure key procedures were performed and documents maintained.
  • Responsible for maintaining quality standards of the QFC (Qatar Financial Centre) audit and tax portfolio of the firm.

Work Availability

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Timeline

Senior Auditor - JBA & Partner
07.2019 - Current
Accountant - Al Tayer Group
01.2017 - 11.2017
Accountant - Chilli Beans
09.2014 - 01.2016
Audit & Assurance Intern - Ernst & Young
10.2012 - 05.2013
ACCA Member - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants,
CFA® Program - CFAI, Level III Candidate
Mahatma Gandhi University - Bachelor of Commerce,

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