Safa Ghandour is applying for the position of Finance Department. She has over 11 years of experience in accounting roles. Her current role as Chief Accountant at Cubic Art Technologies requires preparing financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and advising management. She is proficient in accounting software like Microsoft ERP and Excel. She aims to secure a challenging position utilizing her skills and developing further in the accounting and finance field.
A seasoned and skilled professional offering over 2 decades of
experience in the field of Financial Analysis, Treasury
Management, Finance & Accounts Management, etc.
Currently associated with Arabian Auto Agency Co. Ltd.,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Financial Analyst
Proven track record in implementing business process
improvements, defining company direction, achieving goals.
Demonstrated abilities at optimizing business, whilst
assuring quality in management and cost & financial
accounting to year-end on computerized and manual
systems.
Successfully attended seminars on trade documentation of
different banks like NCB, SHB, ANB, SABB, GIB, and AL RAJHI.
Skilled in recommending actions by analyzing and
interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying
proposed changes in methods and materials.
A strong team leader with excellent analytical, negotiating,
problem solving and interpersonal skills.
A seasoned and skilled professional offering over 2 decades of
experience in the field of Financial Analysis, Treasury
Management, Finance & Accounts Management, etc.
Currently associated with Arabian Auto Agency Co. Ltd.,
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia as Financial Analyst
Proven track record in implementing business process
improvements, defining company direction, achieving goals.
Demonstrated abilities at optimizing business, whilst
assuring quality in management and cost & financial
accounting to year-end on computerized and manual
systems.
Successfully attended seminars on trade documentation of
different banks like NCB, SHB, ANB, SABB, GIB, and AL RAJHI.
Skilled in recommending actions by analyzing and
interpreting data and making comparative analyses; studying
proposed changes in methods and materials.
A strong team leader with excellent analytical, negotiating,
problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Managing daily cash balances;
• Ensuring that cash flows are adequate to allow business units to operate effectively;
• Forecasting cash payments and anticipating challenges arising from limited cash flow;
• Maintain banking relationships and negotiating loans and merchant services for business units;
• Maintaining our accounts system;
• Preparing and presenting financial reports for meetings and investors;
• Working with executives and business heads to prepare budgets and track profit / loss performance by business unit and on consolidated basis;
• Creating solutions to new financial challenges by applying financial/treasury knowledge;
• Liaising with other departments and business units on a range of issues;
• Providing advice on financial matters impacting on the company as a whole;
• Taking responsibility for, and supervising the work of, more junior members of staff;
• Preparing financial reports and submissions to relevant government entities;
• Arranging financial audits and reviews as required;
• Banking money and cheques received and issuing receipts as requested or needed;
• Processing credit card payments received and transferring money from Paypal accounts;
• Maintaining and transferring money between bank accounts as required;
• Payment of invoices and fees as required or otherwise instructed;
• Manage payroll and MPF matters for Company, business units and subsidiaries;
• Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over Finance Department activities.
1. Covering Letter
Safa Ghandour
Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing to apply for the position of “Finance Department , My accounting, finance & management
experience hasbeen well developed over the past 11 years in a career which has spanned a wide rangeof
companies.I am currentlythe SR Accountant for the Cubic –Art Technologies (Softwaresolution company
withmanybranches in UAE & KSA, Thisrole requiresme to prepare, analyses,verifyand disseminate critical
monthlyandyearlyfinancialreports,coupledwithbudgetingandforecastingresponsibilities.Inmycurrentand
previouspositions.I maintain allreliedupontoconveyessentialfinancialdatatoalllevelsofmanagementand
externalstakeholders,includingadviceonauditingprocessesandinsurancecoverage.
A keyskillI haveacquired duringmyprevious roles is theabilityto successfullyimplementandmanagenew
accountingsystemsandprocedures. I enjoy thechallengeof integratinganew systemand working withthe
wideraccountingteamtoensureasmoothandproductiveworkflow.Ihaveaproactivemanagementstylewith
highlydevelopedcommunicationskills.Ihavefrequentlybeenrequiredtomanageateamunderpressureand
enable them to meet strict deadlines. I am very proficient with the essential computing programs such as
Microsoft ERP Sys, Excel, World, Visio, but also I am prepared for the nextchallengein my career and look
forward tohearingfromyou.
YoursSincerely,
+962 79 282 6067
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2. Safa Bilal Ghandour
Mobile: (+962) 792-826-067
Personal Information:
• Nationality : Jordanian
• Address : Tabarbour-Amman-Jordan
• Gender : Female
• Marital Status : Single
• Over 11 years of experience in accountant career
• Ability to conduct projects from concept to implementation
• Goal-oriented individual with leadership capabilities
• Highly motivated and problem solver
• Proven ability to work in harmony with staff, volunteers, and board of directors
Objectives
To secure a challenging and responsible position in an organization that can offer me an
opportunity to apply my skills and to develop my potentials in the field of Accounting &
Finance.
Education
• Diploma of Accounting Al-Arabya Collage
“very good ‘
Amman – Jordan, 2002-2004
• High School Diploma ‘Tawjihi‘ Al-Ittihad
Secondary School
Amman – Jordan, 2002, GPA, 88% Training
• “Analysis of Financial Statements by using
Computer’ Course
Center of Studies, Consultation & Community Services of the Hashemite University –
2004.
Experience
(1/2015 – Present)Cubic Art Technologies - ChiefAccountant
Job responsibilities include:
1.1. Manage financial planning and investors relations
3. * Prepare andmaintain financial forecastsin consultation with the Executive Director and team
leaders (including the annual budget and the medium term business plan);
1.2. Manage financial monitoring and reporting
* Ensure efficient financial monitoring and reporting (including monitoring expenses and
revenues, reviewing and upgrading existing procedures, ensuring production of appropriate
financial reports for internal and externalclients);
* Ensure high quality accounting (including overseeing day to day accounting, managing the
year-end audit process);
* Organize and prepare audit and finance committees meetings.
2. Administration management
Ensure high quality administrative support to the following activities:
2.1. Oversee generaladministration
* Oversee office management duties;
* Manage the relationship with the information technology contractor;
* Oversee travelarrangements and monitor travel expenditures.
2.2. Ensure compliance
* Ensure compliance with relevant local regulations;
* Ensure compliance with internal policies, donors and investors’ requirements.
2.3. Manage Human Resources
* Manage payroll related activities (including advising team leaders on appropriate salary
levels, reviewing salary grid, overseeing pay outs to employees);
* Develop and manage human resources procedures;
* Support team leaders in relation to recruitment processes and human resources matters.
- Preparing Estimated Budget Monthly – Yearly
- Follow Up Vendors Payments and Organization of exchange payment orders and
checks and bank transfers
- Project Costing
- preparing the original contracts signed copies of others and the payment of stamps
assets within the legal period, as well as keeping guarantees and insurance provided
by third parties and its record-keeping.
- Prepare payroll and wages of the Company's employees and all compensation and
bonuses issued By Using WSP system and prepare the Bank Letters
- Settlement and insurance recoveries for others immediately after the demise of the
reason that they were given that the match with generalaccounting.
- In charge of Petty Cash , bank account and Preparation reconciliation to them
- Preparation of detailed studies in no deficit materials for coverage of the company to
express an opinion decisions and recommendations and the financial needs of the
matters referred to it.
- Monitor the implementation of resolutions and recommendations on by the Director-
General regarding the financial aspects
- Study the monthly review of the company and the preparation and guidance of
observations and recommendations thereon balance
4. - Clear all accounts relating to the company and prosecution with third parties in
accordance with the accounting system
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• (10/2013 – 11/2014) Near East Group - ChiefAccountant
Job responsibilities include:
- Working on ERP system (Microsoft Dynamic GP)
- Responsible for controlling and auditing all day to day accounting Transactions, Journal
entries, Accounts Receivable and Payable.
- Preparing monthly Reports, trial balances,Banks reconciliations, preparing list of
outstanding checks,and make necessary adjustment entries.
- Preparing and monitoring monthly Social Security payments & issues, issuing monthly
income tax & sales tax reports, and following up with the Tax Auditors.
- Preparing monthly payroll sheets,and Processing Employees affairs, loans Advances by
using Mena-ITech HRMS system.
- Following up with Vendors, reconciling their accounts & preparing aged trial balance
reports, and prepare their payments.
- Fixed assets registrations: original cost, date of purchase accumulated depreciation and
net book value.
- Cooperating with the External Auditors & revising the ending period financial statements
reports after the audit firm has issuing & compare them with the trial balance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the CFO.
• (1/2006 – 7/2013) Euro Shipping Services - Main Accountant (Supervisor)
Job responsibilities include:
- Bank reconciliations – bank credits – banks guarantees
- Receivable and payables
- Daily and monthly reports
- H.R and procurements
- Foreign correspondence
- Internal auditing
5. • ( 2/2005 – 1/2006 ) Junior Treasury Officer
Job responsibilities include:
- Preparing monthly Cash forecast and update it on daily basic
- Submitting the bank balance on a daily basis for the CFO and illustrate the cash status
- Receiving the bank requests by Amman office and VA office and prepares pay upon once
it’s approved by the CFO through check wire books.
- Follow up on employee’s receivable accounts, loans and advance to settle them promptly.
Training Courses
• Royal Scientific Society – department of Standardization and Metrology
• Greater Amman Municipality – accounting
Skills
• Ability to communicate and interact with all clients
• Strong computer skills
• Professional approach towards personal and business image •
Team Leader
Languages
• Arabic : mother language
• English : Very Good
Reference
References are available upon request