Khaled Kawas, CMA, Senior Accountant

Khaled Kawas, CMA

Senior Accountant

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Higher diploma, Certificate Management Accountant
Experience
12 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :12 years, 7 Months

Senior Accountant at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • My current job since January 2014

Acting Accounting Manager
-Established the finance department for the Saudi Region
-Complete monthly regional closing and present analysis of results to higher management
-Set up internal controls for Finance department and ensure the compliance of the team
-Handle and monitor processes of internal and external audits
-Prepare analytical reviews with close reporting and variance analysis (Revenue, Margin, OPEX…)
-Monitor and analyze project margin and progress
-Prepare budget & forecast through rolling forecast
-Participate and contribute on several reviews ( Sales forecast reviews / Project meetings / Engagement reviews…)
-Organizing and implementing company accounting processes and systems
-LC Management and control
-Cash flow Management
-Staff Management

Senior Auditor at KPMG PCC
  • Lebanon - Beirut
  • October 2011 to November 2014

Planning (developing and translating the audit strategy into effective audit procedures) as per the requirements of International Standards on Auditing ("ISA").
• Delivering the assurance service for the assignment efficiently, effectively and implementing ideas to maximize assignment profitability.
• Preparing of financial statements as per the requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards..
• Leading and managing audit fieldwork from planning to execution stages coordinating with other parties (clients, teams, departments…) to ensure smooth delivery of the audit process with appropriate consideration of audit risk issues and accounting technical matters.
• Identifying efficiency improvements, identifying assurance issues and developing solutions.

Education

Higher diploma, Certificate Management Accountant
  • at Institute Management Accountants
  • August 2016
Diploma, International Certificate in Financial English
  • at Britich Council
  • August 2012
Bachelor's degree, Accounting/Finance
  • at Hariri Canadian University
  • May 2011

Specialties & Skills

Auditing
Accounting
Internal Audit
Internal Controls
Microsoft Office

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Certified Management Accountant (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2016
Budgeting (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2013
Valid Until:
September 2013