Qais Qawas
Summary
Detail-oriented and proactive team player with strong organizational skills and background in financial management. Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Officer
Save the Children International
08.2022 - Current
- Managed overall financial operations for the country office, including payment processing, bank transactions, and cash flow management.
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements by meticulously reviewing and recording payments for consultants, audits, and office expenses.
- Facilitated payroll processing and travel expense claims, maintaining accuracy in financial records.
- Utilized Agresso Accounting System for journal entries, ensuring precise documentation and filing of financial transactions.
- Collaborated with Finance Manager to prepare financial reports and reconcile accounts monthly, ensuring adherence to organizational and donor guidelines.
- Conducted annual audits and assisted in year-end closeout processes, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Trained staff on new accounting procedures and systems, enhancing team efficiency and compliance.
Finance and Sales assistant
JFE Company for trade
06.2018 - 06.2022
- Proactively manages current customer accounts, ensuring retention and satisfaction.
- Initiates contact with potential clients to expand customer base and generate new business opportunities.
- Maintains accurate records of product inventory in the warehouse, ensuring availability and timely fulfillment of orders.
- Builds strong rapport with potential clients to facilitate successful sales closures.
- Keeps existing clients informed about new product offerings, enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
- Handles billing and invoicing processes, meticulously recording all transactions related to client purchases.
- Processes cash and bank cheque payments from customers using the Bissan accounting system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
Education
Bachelor in Finance and Banking -
Birzeit University
05.2019
General Secondary Education Certificate Examination- "Tawjehi" -
Arab Evangelical Episcopal School, Ramallah
06.2015
Skills
- Financial Planning
- Bank Reconciliation & Internal Controls
- Payroll Processing & Employee Benefits
- Audit Preparation & Compliance
- Training & Development
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Financial Management Essentials, 10/2022, 10/2022
- AMLP - Awards Management Learning Programme, 10/2022, 10/2022
- Financial Audit and Monitoring, 03/2023, 03/2023
- Budget Holder Training, 06/2023, 06/2023
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Finance Officer
Save the Children International
08.2022 - Current
Finance and Sales assistant
JFE Company for trade
06.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor in Finance and Banking -
Birzeit University
General Secondary Education Certificate Examination- "Tawjehi" -
Arab Evangelical Episcopal School, Ramallah
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