Andrew Ramses, Fcca Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ie

Ireland

-Management of client accounting-related engagements, and leading teams. In some instances, leading Accounting Advisory input into larger, multi-disciplinary teams-Take an active role in supporting the management of the accounting advisory practice, including developing new services for clients-Be involved in the development of more junior staff, including providing training and acting as a coach and mentor to team members-Deliver compelling engagement proposals which result in… Show more -Management of client accounting-related engagements, and leading teams. In some instances, leading Accounting Advisory input into larger, multi-disciplinary teams-Take an active role in supporting the management of the accounting advisory practice, including developing new services for clients-Be involved in the development of more junior staff, including providing training and acting as a coach and mentor to team members-Deliver compelling engagement proposals which result in winning engagements-Develop and maintain relationships with clients and team members-Actively contribute to the Accounting Advisory strategy, team management and other non-delivery aspects of the role Show less

• Lead and manage different accounting and technical aspects on USGAAP Ledgers including Lead IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 implementation in MENAT and SSA, IFRS 16 implementation for GE Gas power scope globally. In addition to being focal point for IFRS first time adoption in KSA.• Participate in Legal entity simplification projects and monitoring the statutory and technical consequences of moving businesses between common control entities and in accordance to IFRS 3.• Managing audit engagements… Show more • Lead and manage different accounting and technical aspects on USGAAP Ledgers including Lead IFRS 15 and IFRS 9 implementation in MENAT and SSA, IFRS 16 implementation for GE Gas power scope globally. In addition to being focal point for IFRS first time adoption in KSA.• Participate in Legal entity simplification projects and monitoring the statutory and technical consequences of moving businesses between common control entities and in accordance to IFRS 3.• Managing audit engagements with different audit offices in IFRS and IFRS like countries.• Discussing major accounting/tax issues with different GE tax executives, and Global Operations leaders.• Instructing and coaching different team members (on site and remotely) on different accounting treatments/new standards which supported +90% of statutory financials filings.Achievements-Contributed to more than 90% of on time filings by introducing new solutions to errors in overtime accounting which contributed in less numbers of restatements to financial statements.- Contributed to average $1m cost reductions by negotiating actuarial service providers agreements to provide IAS 19 related services.-For 25+ entities in Middle east and Africa, I conducted and managed research projects related to different accounting issues and played main role in the legal entity simplification initiatives. Show less

Egypt

• Lead and manage ERP implementation and ledger activation to meet statutory and reporting requirements of ministry of investment in Egypt.• Participate in Legal entity simplification projects and monitoring the statutory and technical consequences of moving businesses between common control entities.• Set up, reconcile and maintain US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments for a region, review the main differences between the accounting frameworks. • Primary point-of-contact for queries… Show more • Lead and manage ERP implementation and ledger activation to meet statutory and reporting requirements of ministry of investment in Egypt.• Participate in Legal entity simplification projects and monitoring the statutory and technical consequences of moving businesses between common control entities.• Set up, reconcile and maintain US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments for a region, review the main differences between the accounting frameworks. • Primary point-of-contact for queries relating to the local regulatory timelines, process steps, status updates in terms of statutory preparation & audit • Managing audit engagements with different audit offices in IFRS and IFRS like countries.Achievements:• Contributed to almost 100% on time statutory filings in gulf regions.• Contributed to preparing IFRS notes for +20 entitles in KSA for IFRS 1 first adoption.• Leading a (Record 2 Report) simplification project which enabled seamless connections between STAT and R2R teams. Show less

Egypt

• Set up, reconcile and maintain US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments for a region, review the main differences between the accounting frameworks.•Primary point-of-contact for queries relating to the local regulatory timelines, process steps, status updates in terms of statutory preparation & audit•Coordinate Statutory planning & audit with all related internal and external stakeholders.• Managing tax audits with different tax consulting offices, and tax authorities in two… Show more • Set up, reconcile and maintain US GAAP to local GAAP adjustments for a region, review the main differences between the accounting frameworks.•Primary point-of-contact for queries relating to the local regulatory timelines, process steps, status updates in terms of statutory preparation & audit•Coordinate Statutory planning & audit with all related internal and external stakeholders.• Managing tax audits with different tax consulting offices, and tax authorities in two countries.Achievements-95% on time statutory and tax filings for entities in Oman and 100% on time statutory and tax filings in Yemen.-Managing ad hoc tax audits in 4 entities in Oman. Show less

Egypt

•Oversees audit planning, field work, and audit reporting in manufacturing, oil and gas, Power, and retail industries; prepares reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to line and senior management.•Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.•Inspect client financial records, compile and analyse data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research… Show more •Oversees audit planning, field work, and audit reporting in manufacturing, oil and gas, Power, and retail industries; prepares reports, and communicates findings and recommendations to line and senior management.•Responsible for the daily supervision of audit staff and responsible for the development of audit staff and the completion of performance evaluations.•Inspect client financial records, compile and analyse data, prepare detailed audit reports and resolve accounting research issues•Grasp technical accounting concepts swiftly and is able to discuss them clearly and confidently with the client;•Reporting audit issues to managers and partners, ensuring that financial statements of the companies are prepared according to applicable framework "IFRS, EAS, US GAAP"Achievements:• Leading the audit of big entities “+$100m revenues”, discussing major accounting issues and reaching swift solutions • Coaching/mentoring new hires on different audit tools and programs which contributed in more efficient on boarding process.• Contributed to fair and true presentation of financial statements of 17+ entities in manufacturing, oil and gas, Power and retail industries. Show less

Education record

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting, Very Good

Activities and Societies: I joined Comet (Student Organization) as an investor in Stock Simulation

High School Degree-Thanaweya Amma, Science