MAISAR DARWISH
DARWISHMAISARA@YAHOO.COM
00971553214980
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CPA with 21 years of experience developing and implementing Financial and HR system, strategies, process and controls that significantly improve P&L scenarios. Expert in establishing accounting, HR and IA functions, systems and best practices, cost-reduction, automation and tax strategies
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
• In-depth knowledge of UAE and Jordan labor laws and HR best Practices;
• Strategic outlook with ability to drive where necessary;
• Ability to develop and maintain budgets;
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Management and leadership strength;
• Self-Motivate and ability to multi-task;
• Public speaking competence;
• Up-to date tax knowledge
• Business expertise
CERTFICATIONS & COURCES
Diploma in Business English with distinction - Business English Training Ltd Manchester, England - 2003
• CPA foundation course (Comprehensive financial accounting and auditing) 90 hours at Management Training & Development Int'l
• Becker CPA review course, 124 hours.
• Internal quality system auditing course at Bywater plc., (Certificate # 5391), Dubai - UAE
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Human Resources Management Course at TAGC
• Advanced financial analysis course, Talal Abu Ghazalah Training Group, Abu Dhabi - UAE.
EXPERIENCE
HRM & ERP DIRECTOR / HAFILAT, ABU DHABI, UAE
12/2017 – To present
Develop, implement and update personnel policies, procedures and forms. Ensure that there is effective information flow and that resources are employed efficiently throughput a business and that internal related polices are followed correctly. Assists and supports department managers and employees regarding personnel issues. Maintains personnel records. Reviews and supervises the implementation process of ERP software, organize and control the outputs and performance of ERP users and identify areas of enhancements and improvements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
HR & FINANCE CONSULTANT / MOMENTS BEAUTY COMPANY, AMMAN, JORDAN
09/2015 – To 11/2017
HR and Finance Consultant Moments Beauty Lounge - Amman, Jordan In partnership with the BOD and General Manager, develop and implement HR objectives and best-practice strategies (retention strategy, compensation schemes, training strategy and recruitment strategy), review the business' long term activity level forecasts and assess the staff and competencies structure, manage the long-term development and performance of the HR function to ensure high quality and continuous improvement in service delivery and support the business as it grows
Key Result: Past experience of negotiating and reviewing contracts with external recruitment partners and streamlining strategy. Facilitated the rebuilding of the organization's HR function and brought recruitment in-house, which resulted in significant cost-savings. Developed a management of attendance policy which has reduced absenteeism levels in the workplace by 2% year-on-year
INTERNAL AUDITOR /EMIRATES LINK WEATHERFORD LABORATORIES LLC, ABU DHABI, UAE
07/2012 – To 08/2015
Conduct annual risk assessments, examine financial statements to be sure that they are accurate and comply with laws and regulations, inspects account books and accounting systems for efficiency and use of accepted accounting procedures, suggests ways to reduce costs, enhance revenues, and improve profits. Review audit reports and work papers to ensure all observations were supported.
Key result: Identified $800k revenue recognition error resulting in additional revenue, profit and financial statement accuracy. An implemented action plans to reduce risk of down time and lost revenue.
REGIONAL CONTROLLER / RESLAB, MIDDLE EAST, ABU DHABI, UAE
01/2005 – To 06/2012
Supervise 10 accountants and oversee financial analysis, Financial audits, G/L, A/R, A/P and fixed assets accounting in accordance with GAAP standards. Develop and manage external financial relationship (e.g. banks, Insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.
Key Results: Built finely tuned accounting departments, festering a collaborative environment that improved productivity, individual accountability and team morale. Revamped G/L financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER & HR MANAGER / EMIRATES LINK GROUP, ABU DHABI, UAE
09/1996 – To 12/2004
Lead and develop finance and HR teams. Work with senior teams to grow the business, formulating strategies and plans. Ensure corporate budgeting processes are carried out and reviewed. Take ultimate responsibility for the company cash management policies. Ensure that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met. Manage company policies regarding capital requirements,
dept, equity, disposal and acquisitions, as appropriate. Collate the business' workforce needs and ensure coordination of human resource activities with the rest of the business.
Key Results: Introduced business process improvements that enhance A/P functions, establish common vendors’ files, eliminated duplication and reduce monthly processing time by 20%.
SENIOR AUDITOR / HASHEM AL-SIOF (ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS) AMMAN, JORDAN
09/1993 – To 11/1995
Plans Financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs. Assesses compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements; examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation. Assesses risk and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues Completes audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings Communicates audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings; highlighting unresolved issues; reviewing working papers; preparing final audit reports.
EDUCATION
BA IN ADMINISTRATION SCIENCES – MAJOR ACCOUNTING/ 1990
Yarmouk University - Jordan
AFFILIATIONS
CPA – Texas - (USA) 1996