Finance professional with over 17 years of expertise in financial management, lease administration, and accounts payable. Skilled in optimizing rent and lease processes, vendor reconciliations, and cash flow management while ensuring strict compliance with legal and financial policies. A strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail, consistently improving financial efficiency, managing contract renewals, and supporting senior teams with insightful reporting and audits. Passionate about driving cost-effective financial operations and enhancing business decision-making through data-driven analysis
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Accountant
Shaqab Abela Catering Services Co. WLL
11.2009 - Current
Lease & Rent Management: Prepare and process rent and lease payments while maintaining contract records for staff accommodations, land, and buildings. Ensure proper allocation and provisioning of rent expenses, including Dhareeba Portal uploads for amounts exceeding QAR 200,000.
Contract & Compliance: Monitor and update rent agreements, follow up with the legal team for renewals and expirations, and manage rent allocation in coordination with internal stakeholders.
Vendor Reconciliation & Approvals: Reconcile rental supplier accounts, process entries, and ensure timely approvals for payment schedules. Handle rent charges from Amwaj and review allocations for Shaqab staff accommodations.
Lease Deposits & Security Cheques: Manage security deposit closures, coordinate with legal teams, and prepare correspondence for the return of undated security deposit cheques upon contract expiration or move-outs.
Utility & Telecom Payments: Process and allocate monthly payments for electricity, water (Kahramaa), telephone, and broadband services (Ooredoo & Vodafone). Oversee approval processes and manage service disconnections for closed locations.
Cash Flow Management: Prepare and report weekly rent-related cash flow updates for financial planning and decision-making.
Invoice Processing & Posting: Handle invoice postings for all Shaqab RLC locations (AL Diyar, BG & AL Huda). Manage vehicle insurance invoice bookings, marine declaration forms, and coordinate with the procurement team.
Financial Reporting & Audits: Conduct monthly stock audits, verify petty cash balances, and generate physical inventory reports for reconciliation.
Support & Additional Responsibilities: Assist senior finance teams with financial reporting, RPT downloads, and other ad hoc requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Kerala
Kerala, India
04.2001 -
Skills
Financial Management & Accounting
Contract & Lease Administration
Accounts Payable & Reconciliation
Cash Flow & Budgeting
Audit & Compliance
Utility & Telecom Expense Management
Financial Reporting & Data Analysis
Software
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations ERP
Tally ERP
Microsoft Work, Excel, Powerpoint
Timeline
Accountant
Shaqab Abela Catering Services Co. WLL
11.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Kerala
04.2001 -
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