Alain Rahal
St Mary Alphonsine Street, Beit-Mery, Lebanon
Born April 24th, 1982, Lebanese, Single
+961 3 587 577
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alain-rahal-078117149/
Objective
Seeking a challenging position in Accounting or Finance, that will utilize my experience and skills for growth and advancement, while improving company’s operations, internal controls and profitability.
Educational Background
- Certificate in International Financial Reporting CertIFR – March 2020
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
- Certified Management Accountant CMA – May 2017
Institute of Certified Management Accountants.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration MIS – February 2007
American University of Science and Technology, Beirut – Lebanon.
- Lebanese Baccalaureate in Experimental Sciences.
Antonine Sisters School, Roumieh – Lebanon.
Professional Experience
Jan. 2017 – Present Senior Financial Accountant
Freelance, Beirut – Lebanon.
- Processing, handling and maintaining daily accounting transactions.
- Performing account reconciliations, aging reports, payments processing, inventory costing and control, reviewing supporting documents, VAT, NSSF and taxation.
- Controlling the integrity of accounting information and resolving discrepancies.
- Preparing periodical financial reports and analysis, and providing recommendations.
- Preparing budget with monthly checking of variances between budget and actual.
Aug. 2014 – Dec. 2016 Financial Analyst
Al Futtaim Group, Beirut – Lebanon.
- Prepared weekly treasury, cash flow, vendors’ dues, debtors’ and stock aging reports.
- Compiled and analyzed monthly P&L statement, balance sheet, working capital, monitored collection and submitted presentations to management board.
- Analyzed and advised on general ledger review and trial balance control.
- Prepared monthly forecast and checked variances between budget and ledger.
- Elaborated and analyzed various divisional reports including a strong KPI focus.
Sept. 2010 – July 2014 Accountant
Alco Liban, Beirut – Lebanon.
- Processed daily journal vouchers, accounts payable and receivable, petty cash, banks, assets, accruals, provisions, VAT, NSSF, taxation and payroll.
- Controlled all stock transactions and conducted products’ costing analysis.
- Reviewed accounting procedures and resolved discrepancies.
July 2008 – Apr. 2010 Accountant
Saudi Electronic Trading Company, Riyadh – K.S.A.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions, L/Cs, banks related transactions, reconciliations, banks guarantee and payroll.
- Compiled various reports and statements related to suppliers’ dues, receivables and stock aging, idle items, accruals, provisions and participated in month-end closing.
- Assisted in yearly budget and checked monthly variances between actual and budget.
Mar. 2006 – June 2008 Inventory Control and Costing Officer
RMC – Putt-Putt & Splash Mountain, Ain Saade – Lebanon.
- Performed items’ creation process and ensured proper allocation.
- Processed and posted all stock transactions, calculated the landed cost for all foreign suppliers’ goods received, with continuous inspection on idle and obsolete items.
- Prepared regular costing analysis and conducted yearly stock count process.
June 2000 – Feb. 2006 Assistant Food & Beverages Manager and Purchasing Officer
RMC – Putt-Putt & Splash Mountain, Ain Saade – Lebanon.
- Recruited, trained and supervised staff, monitored F&B operations and implemented efficient strategies to ensure best customers’ satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected multiple points of sale on daily basis and closed cashiers.
- Coordinated events and groups, and ordered finest goods with lowest prices.
Computer Skills
Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Project, Visio), SAP (BPC & BI), Visual Dolphin, PIMS2, QuickBooks, Windows, Internet Browsing, Adobe and FrontPage.
Trainings and Workshops
- Excel for Business Professionals workshop with IMA Lebanon Chapter (2020).
- The Lebanese Economy workshop with IMA Lebanon Chapter (2020).
- Certificate of Completion for Behavioral Ethics course with IMA (2017).
- CMA review course with FFA and MFI (2016).
- International Financial Reporting Standards workshop with MFI (2016).
- Financial Statement and Cash Flow Analysis workshop with MFI (2015).
- Financial Analysis training with Al Futtaim Group (2014).
- Financial Analysis training with Setra (2010).
- Accounting training with Recreational Management Company (2007).
- Accounting and System Implementation training with PMS (2006).
Language Proficiency
- Arabic: Native Tongue.
- English: Fluent – Read, Write & Speak.
- French: Fluent – Read, Write & Speak.
Hobbies
Swimming, basketball, walking, travelling, music and reading.
References
Available upon request.