Experience as Chief Accountant

• Employer

  Dubai Health Authority Government of Dubai

• From

  13 August 2008

• To

  To date

• Detail

  Inventory Management:
   Conducted critical review and analysis of all the Inventory related transactions and accounts including:
  In Transit Accounts Slow moving / Dead Stock Account.
  Inventory Purchases Stock Adjustment Accounts.
  Inventory Account All the Clearing Accounts involved in Internal Transfers.
  Expired Medicines Account Inventory Consumption Account.
  
   Ensured compliance with procedures for closing and opening inventory module periods in the GRP system for the main store, four DHA hospitals, and eighteen primary health care centers.
   Organized and supervised annual physical stock counts across DHA facilities, including hospitals and pharmacies.
   Prepared variance analysis reports for top management, identifying critical areas and recommending enhancements for internal controls in inventory management.
   Ensured accurate category account mapping to charge accounts.
   Providing monthly / quarterly/ annual inventory related reports to Director for decision making including:
  Inventory Turnover Report Dead Stock Report.
  Consumption Reports Value of Stock purchased and closing balance.
  
   Coordinated with suppliers for the replacement of expired medicines, managing credit/debit notes as applicable.
   Oversaw the destruction of expired medicines and ensured their removal from the GRP system.
   Reconciled inventory accounts from the inventory module with the general ledger.
   Implemented pharmacy systems across all DHA hospitals and primary health care centers.
   Liaised with Dubai Smart Government regarding GRP system issues and updates.
   Recommended strategies for cost reduction in inventory and improved inventory turnover to top management.
   Managed risk through insurance of inventory across DHA facilities to mitigate potential loss.
  Budgeting:
   Developed and consolidated organizational budgets for management review.
   Reviewed budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards.
   Monitored spending to ensure adherence to established budgets.
   Coordinated with the Department of Finance to address budgetary requirements.
  Revenue & Payable Management:
   Audited revenue recognition processes to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in financial reporting.
   Reviewed accounts payable transactions to verify proper authorization, accuracy, and timely payment of invoices, including the deduction of penalties and VAT.
   Identified and reported potential risks in revenue and payable processes, recommending corrective actions to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
  

Experience as Financial Analyst

• Employer

  Dubai Health Authority Government of Dubai

• From

  01 December 2015

• To

  To date

• Detail

  General Ledger Management:
   Managed the chart of accounts and cross-validation rules to enhance financial accuracy.
   Coordinated timely closing of financial modules, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cash Management, Purchase Orders, Inventory, and Fixed Assets, in accordance with Department of Finance deadlines.
   Conducted critical analysis of trial balances, identifying discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
   Investigated and resolved discrepancies in general ledger accounts, preparing detailed reports on audit findings with actionable recommendations.
   Prepared comprehensive financial statements for DHA.
  Fixed Assets Management:
   Identified, recorded, and updated fixed asset register, ensuring proper capitalization and compliance with accounting standards.
   Conducted reconciliation of asset costs, clearings, depreciation, and accumulated accounts within the general ledger, aligning balances with asset module records.
   Prepared Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) schedules in accordance with IPSAS 17 for financial statement inclusion.
   Processed internal purchase requisitions for fixed asset acquisitions.
   Organized and executed physical asset verifications, providing comprehensive reports to management.
   Reviewed and analyzed fixed asset reports, including Cost Summary, Asset Register, Asset Addition, Reserve Summary, and Journal Entry Reserve Ledger Reports.
   Conducted monthly reviews of general ledger balances versus fixed asset module balances, recording adjustment journal entries as necessary.
   Ensured timely capitalization of projects and work-in-progress (WIP) related to software development.
  Payroll Management:
   Executed detailed audits of payroll processes to ensure adherence to legal regulations and corporate policies.
   Reviewed payroll records and supporting documentation to validate accuracy in employee compensation, benefits, earnings, and deductions.
  Liaison with Digital Dubai, External Auditors and Financial Audit Authority Auditors:
   Acted as the primary liaison between DHA and external auditors, as well as the Financial Audit Authority.
   Ensured accuracy and completeness of all financial data, reports, and supporting documentation for audits.
   Oversaw the audit process execution, including reviewing audit plans, procedures, and findings.
   Collaborated with Digital Dubai to address issues faced by financial module stakeholders, providing recommended solutions.
   Facilitated communication with external auditors and Financial Audit Authority regarding inquiries related to inventory, assets, payroll, and general ledger accounts.