Result-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and over 17 years of extensive experience in various management areas including administration, finance, and human resources. Skillful in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and effectively meeting deadlines. While living and working internationally in the United States, Africa, and the Gulf region, I acquired diverse cultural understanding and fluent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic. I enjoy working with people, appreciate diversity, and believe in teamwork.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Administration- Senior Analyst
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science & Community Development
12.2012 - Current
Financial Monitoring and Reporting
Review and analyze Aging report weekly and discuss it with the team.
Generate and analyze a detailed billing vs. collection report with outstanding amounts and percentages of the collection, and review it with the line manager.
Delivered accurate financial forecasts by conducting thorough data analysis and research.
Analyze and interpret various finance and student data to support receivable functions and reporting.
Collect and analyze project business requirements such as billing tools, data visualization, tableaus, dashboards, etc.
Participate in the audit process with internal and external audits, provide all the requirements, and prepare reports and supportive documents.
Monitor ongoing levels of expenditure on individual programs against budgets.
Revenue and Receivables
Review accounting and financial records to provide accurate billing information.
Fee structure analysis, approval, and distribution.
Prepare the billing schedule in compliance with policy and procedure.
Oversee the collection process and manage daily receivables operations, cash flow, and reconciliation.
Prepare, review, and analyze various financial reports for revenue.
Analyze and interpret various financial and student data.
Develop and update finance-related policies and procedures to ensure internal controls.
Work with the team to solve operational problems, identify gaps, and recommend solutions.
Budget Preparation and Allocation
Prepare the required documents for budget forecasting and submission.
Attend the review meeting to discuss the budget.
Prepare the justification and supporting documents for items of concern.
Communicate with the headquarters for budget approval and guidelines.
Allocate and review the approved budget and disbursement plans.
Develop program and divisional budget forecasts and updates.
Provide timely advice on likely over- or under-spends.
Payables
Review payment requests and expense reports to ensure that they are allowable and coded properly.
Ensure accurate processing, allocation, and timely authorization of all supplier invoices, purchase orders, and capital expenditure requests.
Maintain proper and confidential filing and record management of financial documents.
Respond to and investigate any billing queries.
Procurement
Receive the purchase requests from departments.
Determine the appropriate method of procurement.
Check for fund availability before placing orders.
Follow up with buyers until receiving the goods or services.
Submit the completion certificate to the warehouse to close the PO.
Employment Relations and Supervisor Duties
Oversee the work of direct reports, including HR officers, PR officers, procurement assistants, cashiers, office assistants, nurses, and secretaries.
Participate in interviews and discuss the job requirements and candidate qualifications with the management to assist with the selection and evaluation.
Provide on-the-job training, advice, assistance, and information to the new staff.
Receive and approve requests from the HR department through the ERP system on actions to be done for employees throughout the year.
Assist direct reports in setting their strategic goals and cascading their related objectives.
Complete the employees’ performance reviews and appraisals within the required deadline.
Support the director in managing the reward system for direct reports by evaluating job progress and recognizing achievements.
Enhanced team productivity by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
Administration Coordinator
Oxynet Qatar- Doha - Qatar
02.2010 - 05.2012
Develop company plans, set goals and deadlines, and implement procedures to improve productivity and customer service.
Coordinate large-scale events such as conferences or workshops, managing logistics, invitations, registration, and attendee experiences.
Preparation of Proposals and technical offers, revision, and modification.
Create presentations and other materials to support organizational activities.
Assist in development of departmental budgets by tracking expenditures and providing detailed reports to management.
Worked closely with others to accomplish timely invoicing and accounts receivables.
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