rana bou hamdan
@ranabouhamdan
Chief Accountant with 12+ years in financial reporting and controls.
What I'm looking for
I am a Chief Accountant with over 12 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, auditing, internal controls, and ERP systems across Lebanon and Saudi Arabia. I specialize in delivering accurate financial analysis, streamlining accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
In my current role as an Internal Controls Specialist, I coordinate accounting functions, prepare revenue and expenditure forecasts, support annual budgeting, and implement Standard Operating Procedures to strengthen governance. I have a proven track record of enhancing audit readiness through robust reconciliation and internal control procedures.
Previously, I worked as a Financial Analyst, Account Reconciliation Officer, Financial Planning Officer (remote), and Bookkeeper, handling balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, journal and payment vouchers, and audit preparation. I am proficient with multiple ERP and accounting systems including QuickBooks, Xero, INTEGRA, Silicon, EDM, Dolphin, and Socrate.
I bring strong team leadership and staff training experience, multilingual communication (Arabic, English, French), and solid technical skills in Microsoft Office. I am committed to supporting management decision-making through accurate financial planning, risk assessment, and timely reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Internal Controls Specialist
Arkana Energy
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Coordinate accounting functions and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance; developed SOPs and reconciliation procedures to enhance audit readiness and support budget planning.
Financial Analyst
La Belle Company
Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)
Maintained accurate financial records and prepared balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports to support auditing and operational decision-making.
Account Reconciliation Officer
Wedress Company
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Performed account reconciliations for balance sheets, suppliers, and clients and assisted in annual audit preparation and financial statement reviews.
Financial Planning Officer
Rawaa LS-Mashriq
Jul 2010 - Feb 2016 (5 years 7 months)
Prepared financial reports including balance sheets and profit/loss statements, managed invoices and vouchers, and supported management in financial planning and decision-making (remote).
Bookkeeper
Adritec Company
Jul 2008 - Jun 2010 (1 year 11 months)
Recorded journal entries, processed invoices and payment/receipt vouchers, managed petty cash, and monitored collections to maintain accurate transaction records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Beirut Arab University
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting
Grade: 73.48/100
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, achieving a GPA of 73.48/100.
Chouf Higher Technical Institute
BT3 in Accounting, Accounting
Grade: 12.07/20
Completed a BT3 diploma in Accounting with a GPA of 12.07/20.
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