Usman Badar, MBA, FFA, FIPA

Jiddah, MakkahNationality Saudi Arabia
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Work experience

  • Senior Accountant

    Hill International, Inc.
    2023.06-Current(2 years)
    •Maintain Fixed Asset register.•Record Expense/Revenue Accruals, Depreciation & prepayment amortization & other Journal entries necessary to close the monthly book.•Maintain a proper filing system for accounting documents.•Provide audit schedules and other documents necessary to complete the year-end audit.•Monitor daily bank account transactions and balances.•Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approvals before payment.•Process check and bank transfer requests.•Respond to vendor inquiries.•Receive & process employee expense reports.•Announce cash collection from clients & record them in the system.•Collecting Sales invoices & other required documents for recording in the ERP system.•Follow up on employee timesheets & post them once reviewed by the Financial Analyst.•Reconcile vendor statements, research, and rectify discrepancies.•Prepare & process payroll.•Prepare & file for VAT, Withholding Tax & CIT.•Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.•Reconcile balance sheet accounts.•Prepare fund transfer requests.•Perform other duties as required.
  • Accountant

    Almarai - المراعي
    2021.09-2023.06(2 years)
    •Sound knowledge of Financial Statements such as Income Statement and Balance Sheet and ERP System.•Support Accounting Manager in accounting and reporting activities.•Analyze data provided by variant tools and systems for internal financial analysis, reporting and documentation for internal Projects. •Provide forecasting and budgeting proposals on yearly basis. •Preparation of P&L and review with Managers in monthly meetings and assist head of departments to understand and improve financial awareness for better business decisions.•Surprise Audits of departments, Initiative for the betterment, inventory check and fixed assets audits. •Validation of purchases, disbursements, and expenses. Ensure that every penny which is expensed by department is according to company policy and procedure. •Ensure best financial accounting controls are in place as per policy.•Participation in projects and perform ad-hoc reporting’s for management review. •Ensure that month closing is carried out, wherein all ledger accounts are scrutinized & reconciled, unusual and long pending balances are analyzed & corrective steps are taken, external supporting documents are obtained, and necessary reports are submitted within timelines and the same is reviewed.•AP/AR Management, validation of invoices and follow-ups. •Maximizing team performance, review their balanced scorecard and arrange trainings. •Cost cutting or Cost saving Initiatives.•Timely submission of JVs for posting and other reports to meet deadlines.•Based on the analysis of data, assist departments & giving suggestions on market strategies.•Discuss about issues and concern with external and internal stakeholders and provide best possible solution or recommendation.•Data management by retrieving data from System, identify problems and solution. Help management to understand data with the help of graphs and presentation.
  • Sr. Accounting Officer

    Almarai - المراعي
    2018.09-2021.09(3 years)
    •Handling Account Receivable and inter depot accounting. •Preparation of customer reconciliation after the payment received from customer.•Updating customer price discounts in system as per approvals.•Monthly KPIs for regional review include performance of depot and customers.•Ageing analysis of Receivable accounts to ensure customer not exceeding from Credit limit and get customer confirmations on monthly basis.•Finalization of Long-Term Agreements Payments with proper tracking.•Preparation of Bank reconciliation on weekly basis.•Validation of bank statement and book customer payments in system.•Monthly-Weekly Internal Control Activities and reporting to RO as per defined Cut offs•Maintaining of fixed assets register, reconciliation, and cycle count to ensure company assets are in proper place and in good condition.•Handling of AR/AP with the collection and payment plans•Play an important role in promoting systems/process development within department to ensure ongoing efficiency and control improvements•Ensure all JVs are prepared and posted at every month end. •Preparation of Debit/Credit notes to clear AR/AP of customers.•Keep a proper check on company’s prices and discounts to customers to avoid any duplication or loss to the company.•Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions. •Ensuring security of company’s assets through proper asset control process and ensure for periodic physical count of assets.•SAP Vs. SARAS reconciliation of Assets & Disposal of assets.•Sound Knowledge of Petty Cash, Voucher Payments, Draw Down, Petty Cash Replenishments, Funds monitoring.
  • Accounting Officer

    Almarai - المراعي
    2015.04-2018.08(3 years)
    •Reconciliation of daily routes and ensure to collection of cash by cashiers as per system payable amount.•Perform daily cash closing.•Payroll related activities. •Categories the types of customers and file daily documents as per company standards.•Daily day close activities and submission of reports for management review.•Preparation of customer reconciliation after the payment received from customer.•Updating customer price discounts in system as per approvals.•Monthly KPIs for regional review include performance of depot and customers.•Ageing analysis of Receivable accounts in order to ensure customer not exceeding from Credit limit and get customer confirmations on monthly basis.•Finalization of Long Term Agreements Payments with proper tracking.•Preparation of Bank reconciliation on weekly basis.•Validation of bank statement and book customer payments in system.•Monthly-Weekly Internal Control Activities and reporting to RO as per defined Cut offs•Maintaining of fixed assets register, reconciliation and cycle count to ensure company assets are in proper place and in good condition.•Disposal of assets upon their retirement. •SAP Vs. SARAS reconciliation of Assets.•Sound Knowledge of Petty Cash, Voucher Payments, Draw Down, Petty Cash Replenishments, Funds monitoring.
  • Accounting Technician

    Almarai - المراعي
    2013.09-2015.03(2 years)
    Routes ReconciliationDaily Cash ClosingDaily Day Close activities
  • Accountant

    Iantex Industries
    2005.09-2013.08(8 years)
    •Finalization of company’s financial record until the audit and stamping of financial institution•Cash flow projections/ Cash Budgeting•Responsible to handle banking Operations•Making of Financial Reports like Balance Sheet, Income Statement & CF Statement•Submission of Working Capital for monthly analysis of business.•Maintaining Aging of Payables & disbursement of approved payables•Recording of Depreciation for Company Assets and Assets Capitalization•Maintaining Accounts Receivable & follow up with foreign buyers for release of Payment•Capital Budget and Structure Planning•Submission of monthly Sales Tax Return•Follow up with Bank for R&D Payments and Draw Back Claims•Inventory Valuation and monitoring timely Shipments•To maintain the bank balance with the help of Bank Reconciliation•Risk Assessment, monitoring and controlling•Finalization of shipment plans•Follow-up for PO and LC from buyer.

Educational experience

  • Muhammad Ali Jinnah University

    Marketing & Finance. masters
  • Asghar Crescent Grammer School

    Maths. schooling.
  • The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

    Accounting and Finance cima
  • Institute of Public Accountants

    Accounting and Finance fipa
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