Manager Marketing

Firas Hikmat Abu-Odeh

(ACPA/CertIFR/CIA-Candidate)

United Arab Emirates

Mobile: +971-*********

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PERSONAL

Citizenship : Jordanian Date of birth : 25/09/1979 Place of birth : Kuwait Marital status : Married (2 children) Languages : Arabic & English Visa status : UAE

OBJECTIVES

To obtain a position in an organization that focuses on growth through professional development of employees and image enhancement, which I can be a contributing factor of this development utilizing my skills and experience as a positive member and promoter of team spirit of this progressive organization.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Accounting - Yarmouk University – Jordan (June 2002). TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Arab Certified Public Accountant (ACPA) – 2007 Accredited certificate by the University of Cambridge.

• Registered member in the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Currently preparing to attend part I & part II exams. Candidate number: 1297562

• Obtained a certificate in International Financial Reporting Standards (CertIFR - ACCA - UK) October 2018.

• Attended various presentation courses for IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

• Using spreadsheets, word processing, using computer and internet. (Certified from the University of Cambridge (Feb.2004).

• Obtained a high score - 93% Aptis English tests (British council - UK) - grammar, vocabulary and language skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening).

• Implementing audit automated working papers - Caseware & APT (2006-2018) and developed the related training guides.

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WORK HISTORY

Feb. 2019 - Present

Current position

Employer

Credit manager (Temporary job)

Galadari for Trucks and Heavy Equipment – KOMATSU – Abu Dhabi www.galadarigroup.com

Jul. 2018 – Dec. 2018

Position Audit manager

Employer BDO - Dr. Mohammad Al Amri & Partners - Jeddah www.bdo.com

Jan. 2003 – Jun. 2018

Position Audit & marketing manager

Employer Talal Abu-Ghazaleh International (TAGI) – Jeddah www.tagorg.com

DUTIES

Management responsibilities (BDO & TAGI):

• Planning and managing fieldwork on audit various phases such as staff requirements and time budgets as per audit schedules in addition to coordinate with the client's management to facilitate the engagement progress.

• Delivering the highest quality audit reports in line with the applicable standards.

• Think strategically about client needs and understanding their business and key risks.

• Schedule, delegate, and review the work of senior and staff members, checklists proposing, support on- the-job training and fieldwork to ensure that all audit findings and recommendations are addressed and reported in addition to evaluating performance.

• Guiding the decision-making process on the most unusual audit and accounting matters and maintaining the highest technical and professional standards.

• Keeping the directors and clients aware of the engagement progress, consult with them on problem areas, review any significant audit findings.

Audit & Accounting responsibilities:

• Implementation of audit programs outlining the extent of sampling required based on materiality and risk assessment approach.

• Evaluating internal controls, preparation of management letters, interface with personnel and management to review audit and accounting findings, clarify results and encourage revised practices.

• Reviewing complex financial data ensuring their integrity.

• Preparation of financial statements and reviewing suitability of presentation and adequacy of disclosures. Marketing responsibilities:

• Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company objectives.

• Identifying potential customers.

• Communicating the monthly marketing reports with top management and the board. LANGUAGES

Arabic Spoken, written, reading: Mother language

English Spoken, written, reading: Fluent

SKILLS

• Problem solving and proposing solutions.

• Marketing skills.

• Able to be responsible for engagement profitability, including billings, collections, and maintaining engagement team focus on productivity and efficiency.

• Strong knowledge and experience managing larger, more complex engagements.

• Transfer risk and business knowledge to project teams to enable successful audit execution.

• Excellent leadership skills – proven ability to manage and develop staff members. REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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