bisher bahra
@bisherbahra
Senior Accountant & Financial Controller at Pharmalys Lab, who reduced indirect expenses by 7.5%; aspiring Finance Manager.
IraqWhat I'm looking for
At Altaghthia Almithalia Co. (Pharmalys Lab), I developed financial policies and procedures and designed the finance department's structure and performance monitoring.
I prepare IFRS financial statements, monthly closing reports, and company-wide and departmental budgets. I also monitor costs and issue variance reports.
At BITCO Company, I supported ERP implementation and handled accounting, closing, payroll, and tax reporting. Achievements listed for BITCO include increasing monthly sales revenue by 46%, reducing COGS from 38% to 32% annually, and reducing waste and damaged goods by 7% compared to the previous year.
As Treasury Accountant at Almashrek Company, I managed bank accounts and the cash management system. I hold the U.S. CMA certification and am seeking to transition into a Finance Manager role.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant & Financial Controller
Altaghthia Almithalia Co. (Pharmalys Lab)
Jun 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)
Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures, and designed the finance department's organizational structure. Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements and conducted comprehensive financial analysis.
Accountant
BITCO Company
Jun 2019 - Jun 2020 (1 year)
Prepared financial statements and ensured compliance with internal controls. Handled month-end and year-end closing, payroll, and supported ERP implementation.
Junior Accountant
BITCO Company
Jul 2017 - Jun 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Posted daily sales revenue and payment voucher transactions on the ERP system. Prepared supplier payment summaries and assisted in financial statement preparation.
Treasury Accountant
Almashrek Company
Jan 2017 - May 2019 (2 years 4 months)
Managed the company's bank accounts and cash management system. Checked and verified cash transactions, investigating discrepancies and maintaining financial records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Management Accountants
Certified Management Accountant, Management Accounting
2023 - 2025
Pursued the U.S. CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation from the Institute of Management Accountants.
AL-SHAM Islamic Bank
Internal Audit Course, Internal Audit
2017 - 2017
Completed an Internal Audit Course at AL-SHAM Islamic Bank.
Damascus University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
2011 - 2017
Earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the Faculty of Economics, Damascus University.
AL-TANMYA Institute
Intermediate Accounting, Accounting
2015 - 2015
Completed Intermediate Accounting training at AL-TANMYA Institute, certified by an international accreditation body in Houston, USA.
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