DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION

Accomplished Head of Finance & Administration with 11 years of experience and a history of reducing costs, effectively managing financial operations, Demonstrated expertise in accounting & GAAP,strategic planning,Fluent in Arabic. Willing to relocate

UNITED READYMIX CO., Doha, Qatar • 2006 to present
Concrete and ready mix supplier
Head of Finance & Administration
Manage all financial operations in compliance with GAAP, including budgeting, internal transactional controls, maintenance of books, and insurance. Coordinate fiscal operations with other departments. Prepare annual sales forecasts, operating budgets, and monthly financial analysis. Monitor receivables, sales invoices, payables, and status of long lead purchase items. Supervise 57 employees directly and 1,250 indirectly. Report to Board of Directors and approve expenditures up to $100,000. Oversee employee recruitment, vacation and work schedules, worker immigration issues, and execution of operational strategies. Review account entries, documents, and checks. Hire and terminate employees. Collaborate with department managers on cross functional problem resolution. Confer with customers and suppliers.

AL MANA PLASTIC INDUSTRY COMPANY / FONDPLAST, Doha, Qatar • 2003 to 2006
International producer of plastic food product containers with $6M in annual sales.

Account & Administration Manager
Oversaw administrative department, including immigration and licensing issues, and personnel department (payroll, vacations, end services, and tickets). Managed preparation, compilation, and distribution of financial reports, including audits, P&L, balance sheets, audit reviews, and cost accounts. Supervised 18 departmental employees directly and 125 indirectly. Hired and terminated employees. Approved expenditures up to $20,000. Reported to Chairman of the Board.

BIOTECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL PLANTS CO., Dubai, United Arab Emirates • 2000 to 2003
International producer of detergents, cosmetic ink, and industrial ink
Accounts & Administration Manager
Managed personnel department (payroll, vacations, end services, and tickets) and administrative department, including immigration and licensure programs. Oversaw cost accounts and auditing. Prepared auditor reports, balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow analysis

ALTON GROUP OF COMPANIES, Damascus, Syria • 1996 to 2000
Automotive sales, construction, steel, and food products company
Internal Auditor
Performed audits. Resolved problems or issues uncovered during audits. Played key role in establishment of internal auditing department and restructuring of receivables and payables system

Master of Business Administration with Concentration in Finance (August 15th, 2007)
Halifax University (USA)

Bachelor of Science in Finance and Administration
Damascus University College of Economics, Syria.

Core Competencies
SAP • IFRS • Financial Management & Reporting • GAAP Compliance • Strategic Planning
Team Leadership & Building • Accounting Software • Cross Functional Collaboration
Efficiency Optimization • Cost Containment • Client & Vendor Relations • Auditing
Sales Management • Product Development • Human Resources Management