1. AMMAR LUCMAN BAMA
Contact Number :
+974 66232079/33211486
Email :
ammarbama@yahoo.com
Personal Data:
Nationality - Filipino
With Qatar Driving License
VISA STATUS:
Transferable Working Visa
Residence Address
#37Al Marawna Street, Doha
Qatar
Core Knowledge and Skills :
Financial Reporting
Keen Analytical Skills
Time Management
Financial Analysis
Accounting Skills
Commitment to Accuracy
IFRS Knowledge
Account Reconciliation
Computer Literacy :
Dynamics Navision
Quickbooks Accounting
Peach Tree
Microsft EXCEL
Microsoft WORD
Microsoft Outlook
CURRICULUM VITAE
DESIRE POSITION:
FINANCE MANAGER /CHIEF ACCOUNTANT /
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Objective
To develop my skills in the field of office works, time
management and ability to deal with all kind of people and to
join a company of professional that value customer service
and career growth. To build a career to an entity or an
Organization which provides a challenging environment at the
same time which promotes learning, innovative thinking and
acquiring new skills which can help me to explore myself fully
and realize my potential.
Professional Profile
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated Professional Accountant,
having an experience of more than 14 years in the field of
Accounting, Finance & Audit, who enjoys being part of, as well
as leading successful and productive team. I am quick to
grasp new ideas and concept, and to develop innovative and
creative solution to problem. Willing to learn and accept
constructive criticism even under significance pressure.
Work Experience
Summary of work experience
Position Company
Inclusive
Month/yrs
Finance Manager
Mediterranean
Advertising
Company
(mmg|Qatar)-
Publicis Groupe
Apr.1,2013
to Date
Senior Accountant
Mediterranean
Advertising
Company (MAC
DDB)
Feb.1,2009
–
Mar.31,2013
Senior Accountant
Department of
Public Works and
Highways (DPWH)
Feb.17,2003
-
Oct.31,2008
Accounts Payable
Officer
SCP Constructions
Oct.1,2000
–
Dec.27,2002
2. CAREER HISTORY
(A) FINANCE MANAGER/SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Feb. 1, 2009 to present)
mmg|Qatar
Mediterranean Advertising Company L.L.C.
11th -12th floor Al Jazeera Tower, West Bay , Doha Qatar.
PO. Box no. 5606
Principal Accountabilities
Job Purpose
Is responsible for maintaining MAC (mmg|Qatar) General Ledger and recording
of financial transactions, including Payables, Receivables and Fixed Assets.
Develops accounting procedures and instructions based on the approved
accounting policies and procedures and in line with relevant statutory
requirements.
Is responsible for preparation of periodic financial statements and provision of
statutory financial information to relevant government authorities.
Job Description:
Key Focus Areas Major Activities
1. Policies,
Procedures
and Internal
Controls
Development
Based on the governing laws and regulations, provides
input on defining accounting policies and submits
feedback on application of accounting standards.
Proactively follows changes in laws and accounting
standards.
Reviews and develops accounting procedures and
instructions, and controls that these are being adhered
to.
Provides recommendations to the Direct Superior on
implementation of relevant internal controls to manage
financial risks.
2. Financial
Statements
and
Statutory
Reporting
Is responsible for preparation of periodic financial
statements and submits them to the Direct Superior’s
review.
Provides explanations and supporting information on the
Financial Statements prepared.
Prepares any other statutory financial information/
reports, as required by the government authorities and
submits them to the Direct Superior’s review.
3. Audits
Coordinates external and internal financial audits to
ensure that Company’s financial interest is protected, at
all times, and that all financial transactions are recorded
in line with the applicable regulations.
3. 4. Finance
Leads preparation of periodic financial statements and
provision of statutory financial information to relevant
government authorities.
Monitors banking activities of the Company and assists
the Direct Superior in provision of financial resources for
mmg|Qatar operations.
Oversees maintenance of Company’s General Ledger and
recording of financial transactions, including Receivables,
Payables, Inventories and Fixed assets.
Leads preparation of the monthly payroll of the entire
company’s network.
5. Accounting
(Accounts
Receivables ,
Accounts
Payables
,Property
Plant &
Equipment
and Cash &
Bank
Transaction)
Follow-up with the clients/customers to collect any
outstanding payments to control/reduce the Accounts
Receivable turnover days.
Reviewing the monthly clients accounts receivables and
follow up on the payments schedule as per agreed with
the client and reconciling it against with the clients
record (SOA).
Monitors payments to suppliers/service providers on
timely basis to control Accounts Payable turnover days.
Provides technical assistance to Accounts Payable and
Accounts Receivable Accountants.
Is responsible for maintenance of fixed asset records and
detailed depreciation accounts.
Handling the Petty cash record of the company and
reconciling it on a day to day basis with the petty cash
custodian.
Preparing the day to day Cash Flows of the company
such as bank operations, transfers , payments , deposit
in transit , outstanding cheques and reconciling the
bank statement against our records (Bank reconciliation).
6. Planning and
Budgeting
Leads development of mmg|Qatar financial business
plans and develops and maintains operating and capital
budgets.
Prepares and maintains regular monthly profit and loss
and cash flow forecasts.
Develops and utilizes projected financial models and
insights into the Organization’s operations and business
plans.
Reviews and appraises all business and functional plans,
including new projects/ accounts.
7. Management
Reporting
Liaises with mmg|Qatar Senior Management on strategic
business planning and periodic reporting on
monthly/quarterly and annual basis.
Oversees that mmg|Qatar managers are provided with
relevant managerial reports to make sound and informed
decisions.
8. Internal
Controls
Develops and maintains systems of internal controls to
safeguard financial assets of the Company.
Cooperates with internal and external auditors, provides
them with any explanations they require, discusses their
reports and seeks to identify deficiencies in the financial
rules or internal checking systems.
4. (B) SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Feb. 17, 2003 to Oct. 31, 2008)
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Lanao del Sur 2nd Engineering District,
Malabang, Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Principal Accountabilities
Job Purpose
Processes Accounts Receivable and Account Payable transactions and
prepares, reviews and stores accurate receivables’/payables related
documentation in order to contribute to accurate financial and accounting
operations. Monitors and verifies payroll transactions.
Job Description:
Key Focus Areas Major Activities
1. Accounts Payable
/ Accounts
Receivables
Transactions
Enters Account Payable and Account Receivable
information into the accounting systems.
Verifies Payable and Receivables amounts in the
invoices against the recorded amounts. Seeks to
identify any causes of mismatches observed and
correct the mistakes.
Verifies that all Payable and Receivables transactions
comply with the approved financial procedures and
instructions.
2. Cheques
Manages weekly cheque run and records all cheques.
Prepares manual cheques as and when required.
3. Payroll
Reviews calculations of salaries and benefits as well
as verifies pay amounts, hours of work, deductions
and any other payroll relevant information.
4. Payables and
Receivables
Accruals
Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual accruals and
submits them for the Direct Manager’s review before
booking them into the system.
Monitors timely payments to suppliers i.e. within the
credit period.
Monitors due payments and seeks justification of the
payment delays..
Investigates and responds to any payables related
queries as received from the customer or from
employees.
Liaises with the Direct Superior and/ or respective
service line leaders to ensure that due payments are
repaid with a minimum delay.
5. 5. Reconciliations
Under the Financial Account’s supervision, carries
out periodical reconciliation with the supplier
accounts
Prepares reconciliations and issues customer
statements of accounts for confirmation, to ensure
that actual payments reflect the amounts to be
received.
6. Customer
Communication
Follows up with parties having outstanding due
payments on a regular basis and sends out payment
reminders, as and when required, to monitor and
reduce the account receivable turnover days.
7. Documentations
Payable Accounts
Coordinates receipt of invoice documentation and
ensures that data is accurate and up to date. Is
responsible for safe custody of the invoice and
leading documentation.
Ensures that any payments are based on the signed
purchase orders/ contracts. Is responsible to verify
presence and validity of any relevant payment
prerequisites for the payment processing.
Receivable Accounts
Collects and verifies all relevant accounts receivable
information from respective employees and
managers. Ensures that all receivable amounts are
accounted for and the required documents are sent
to the clients on a timely basis.
Maintains accounts receivable customer files.
(C) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OFFICER (October 1, 2000 to December 27, 2002)
SCP Construction
Km. 2 Doongan Road, Butuan City, Philippines
Tel. No. 085-815-33-40/085-342-56-74
Principal Accountabilities
Job Purpose
Processes accounts payable transactions and reviews/ stores payments’ related
documentation in order to contribute to accurate financial and accounting
operations. Monitors and verifies payroll transactions.
To assist in performing a variety of accounting and administrative duties related to
accounts payable sub-ledger; basic functions include matching and processing
vendor invoices in accounts payable related systems, preparation of related
documents, follow-up of pending matters for actions.
6. Key Focus Areas Major Activities
1. Accounts
Payable
Transactions
Processes and follows up daily received invoices
related to purchase orders and non-purchase orders
according to payment terms and agreements /
contracts.
Verifies payable amounts in the invoices against the
recorded payable amounts. Seeks to identify any
causes of mismatches observed and correct the
mistakes.
Verifies that all payable transactions comply with the
approved financial procedures and instructions.
Prepares Debit/Credit Memos for miscellaneous
transactions.
Prepares Marketing Expenses payments (petty cash,
monthly salaries and rents)
Liaises with other departments and within the
department for any queries, clarifications and matters
related to processing of invoices.
2. Cheques Manages weekly cheque run and records all cheques.
3. Payroll
Reviews calculations of salaries and benefits as well
as verifies pay amounts, hours of work, deductions
and any other payroll relevant information.
4. Payables and
Accruals
Prepares monthly/quarterly/annual payable accruals
and submits them for the Direct Manager’s review
before booking them into the system.
Monitors timely payments to suppliers i.e. within the
credit period.
Provides accruals for periodical financial closing.
5. Reconciliations
Coordinates with supervisor and colleagues to
process documents encountered with technical
problems and critical issues.
Liaises with other departments and within the
department for any queries, clarifications and matters
related to processing of invoices.
Attends and assists in reconciliation of sub-ledgers
and GL control accounts for financial closing and
audit on periodical basis.
6. Documentations
Maintains all the documents for follow-up in files
separated according to category wise.
Ensures that any payments are based on the signed
purchase orders/ contracts. Is responsible to verify
presence and validity of any relevant payment
prerequisites for the payment processing.
7. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION
(a) BASIC SAP SEMINAR (September 27, 2013)
Conducted by Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Qatar Chapter
(PICPA)
Sharq Village & Spa , Doha Qatar
(b) FINANCIAL FITNESS TOOLS FOR BUILDING UP PERSONAL WEALTH
SEMINAR (July 26, 2013)
Conducted by Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Qatar Chapter
(PICPA)
Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park Hotel, Doha Qatar
(c) CONSULAR AND POLO/OWWA SERVICES SEMINAR (July 26, 2013)
Conducted by Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Qatar Chapter
(PICPA)
Crowne Plaza Doha – The Business Park Hotel, Doha Qatar
(d) IFRS UPDATE TRAINING ( September 19, 2012)
Conducted by KPMG @ St. Regis Doha , Doha Qatar
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tertiary Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA)
College of Business Administration and Accountancy
Mindanao State University Main Campus
SY 1996 – 2000
DECLARATION
I hereby certify that the fact contained in this resume are true and complete
to the best of my knowledge.
AMMAR L. BAMA