Sama Akeel
@samaakeel
Senior accountant with IFRS expertise, treasury reporting, and process-driven financial controls.
United Arab EmiratesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven senior accountant with multi-country experience across the UAE and Jordan, delivering accurate financial reporting and actionable analysis for multinational stakeholders.
I have implemented IFRS 16 lease accounting, led SAP Concur implementation for a regional luxury business, and produced monthly financial and treasury reports reported to corporate groups.
My background includes inventory control across 30+ dark stores, accounts payable and receivable management, fixed asset administration, and detailed cost-structure analysis to identify savings opportunities.
I build and document accounting procedures, streamline workflows, and ensure accurate month-end close processes to support decision-making and protect margins.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Accountant
Loro Piana
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)
Perform monthly budget vs actual comparisons and detailed financial analysis to support decision-making; lead SAP Concur implementation for Loro Piana Middle East and prepare monthly treasury and financial reporting to LVMH group.
Senior Accountant
Astra Tech - BOTIM
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Managed inventory control and bookkeeping for BOTIM physical stores, reconciled payables and bank accounts, and implemented workflow processes to ensure accurate sales and channel commission reconciliations.
Accountant
Talabat - Delivery Hero
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Managed accounts payable/receivable, implemented IFRS 16 lease accounting, maintained fixed assets and inventory for 30+ dark stores, and produced monthly P&L and cash flow budgets to identify margin issues.
Senior Accountant
Talabat - Delivery Hero
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Implemented IFRS 16 lease accounting, managed inventory for 30+ dark stores including month-end reports and reconciliations, and handled AP for trading and non-trading accounts with rebate and margin analysis.
Accountant
Abdali for Investment & Development Group
Jan 2017 - Jan 2020 (3 years)
Managed accounts receivable and payable processes, tenant invoicing and reconciliations, petty cash and bank reconciliations, ERP transaction updates, and inter-company transactions to maintain accurate financial records.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Princess Sumaya University
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Accounting
2017 -
Grade: 80.6%
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with strong academic performance (GPA 80.6%).
JUJohns Hopkins University
Certificate, Psychological First Aid
Completed course or certificate in Psychological First Aid.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United Arab EmiratesAuthorized to work in
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