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Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Morocco

Morocco

Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Maroc

- Implementation of a Reporting full set for Tobacco and FMCG activities for EMEA region (Morocco & Algeria), - P/L review for all Northern Africa activities for consolidation purposes in Central Finance Dubai,- Participation to the due diligence aiming to launch Tobacco activity in Tunisia,- Preparation of comprehensive tax position memorandum as part of formal exchanges with tax authorities, - Project Manager and Steering Committee member for the implementation project of a… Show more - Implementation of a Reporting full set for Tobacco and FMCG activities for EMEA region (Morocco & Algeria), - P/L review for all Northern Africa activities for consolidation purposes in Central Finance Dubai,- Participation to the due diligence aiming to launch Tobacco activity in Tunisia,- Preparation of comprehensive tax position memorandum as part of formal exchanges with tax authorities, - Project Manager and Steering Committee member for the implementation project of a new ERP (Dynamics 365),- Participation to the homologation committee for new Tobacco products market launch with General affairs ministry (presentation of cost structure, minimal margins, excise tax impact…). Show less

Casablanca

- Manage all accounting and working capital operations including A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition and treasury ; - Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive Management team ;- Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements ;- Coordinate the preparation of the budget and Financial forecasts ;- Initiate the monthly costing run process (material… Show more - Manage all accounting and working capital operations including A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition and treasury ; - Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive Management team ;- Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements ;- Coordinate the preparation of the budget and Financial forecasts ;- Initiate the monthly costing run process (material ledger) for inventory valuation ;- Prepare and present timely monthly reporting and report variances ; - Manage the tax audit in terms of technical accounting and tax issues and legal follow-up ;- Support month-end and year-end closing process with Shared service center in Poland ;- Manage and comply with local reporting requirements and tax filings ;- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls ;- Maintain relations with Statutory auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations ;- Maintain banking relationships. Show less

Rabat

- Supervision of year-end and quarterly accounting closings,- Preparation, monitoring and communication of Financial and activity Reporting to Top Management- Cash/treasury Management and maintaining banking relationship,- Management of budgeting process in terms of planning and forecasting- Analysis of management control data and information system improvement - Design and implementation of relevant KPI’s ,- Participation to key decisions as a member of the executive… Show more - Supervision of year-end and quarterly accounting closings,- Preparation, monitoring and communication of Financial and activity Reporting to Top Management- Cash/treasury Management and maintaining banking relationship,- Management of budgeting process in terms of planning and forecasting- Analysis of management control data and information system improvement - Design and implementation of relevant KPI’s ,- Participation to key decisions as a member of the executive management team- Supervision of social and tax returns - Monitoring of social and legal issues involving the company,- Construction and monitoring of reliable internal control systems- Overseeing payroll and HR processes Show less

Rabat

- Supervision and management of several statutory audit engagements as well as « upon agreed procedures » audit for local and international firms (listed and non listed) operating in different sectors, - Audit of group accounts under IFRS standards for several international firms,- Review of Financial Reporting packages under IFRS and US GAAP standards,- Review of Business Processes and Internal control systems within Statutory and Contractual Audit engagements- Global… Show more - Supervision and management of several statutory audit engagements as well as « upon agreed procedures » audit for local and international firms (listed and non listed) operating in different sectors, - Audit of group accounts under IFRS standards for several international firms,- Review of Financial Reporting packages under IFRS and US GAAP standards,- Review of Business Processes and Internal control systems within Statutory and Contractual Audit engagements- Global assessment engagement on the client Internal Audit function,- Compliance and Risk Management Engagements under the SOX and J-SOX,- Investigation and fraud risk assessment engagements,- Participation to the day-to-day active management of KPMG by establishing audit engagement balanced scorecards and monitoring indicators of internal profitability,- Establishing time budgets and timely reporting related to the realization and achievement rates for audit and advisory engagements,- Participation to in-house specific training sessions for new recruits in audit services.- Implementation of an accounting system compliant with the Moroccan Generally accepted Accounting Standards- Establishment of accounting procedures manual,- Participation in the Design and implementation of an analytical accounting system,- Implementation of international IFRS standards in local companies,- Supervision of the annual year end closing and the preparation of the accounting financial statements as well as the tax returns and social declarations,- Cash and Cash equivalent and payroll Management, - Preparation, monitoring and communication of Financial reporting to the Senior Management, - Supervision of the physical inventory of fixed assets as well as their valuation,- Preparation and review of Business plans and annual Budget preparation,- Vendor Due Diligence (Merger and acquisition sell-side Audit), - Supervision and participation to Valuation engagements Show less

International Certificate In Corporate Finance (Iccf)

Master, Accounting & Audit

- Specialized Master with the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) degree equivalent. - The main subjects covered are: Advanced accounting.

Bacelor'S Degree, Accounting And Finance

- ISCAE or Institut Supérieur de Commerce et d’Administration des Entreprises is one of the foremost business schools in Morocco.

High School Degree In Accounting Techniques, Accounting And Finance