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OMAR MUSALLAM AZAL GHARSHIF ALMENHALI

Head of Accounts | Finance And Accounting

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Profile summary

Strategic Head of Accounts with 12 years shaping GCC finance and accounting outcomes. Known for leading accounts divisions, tax calculation, audit coordination, and Oracle ERP expertise. Committed to rigorous internal controls, regulatory compliance, and process standardization through custom finance manuals.

Career highlights

Financial Operations Management: Directs month-end and year-end closing processes for accurate financial reporting while managing daily accounting operations and compliance requirements.

Finance Manual Development: Developed and implemented a Finance Manual to standardize procedures, enhance departmental efficiency, and maintain strong internal controls.

ERP System Experience: Applied Oracle ERP expertise over a duration of 11 years alongside advanced Excel skills to support accounting functions and financial reporting.

Key skills

ProfessionalFinancial Reporting & Analysis Taxation & Audit Management Budgeting & Forecasting Internal Controls & Compliance Process Improvement & Finance Manual Development Team Leadership & Staff Training Stakeholder & Cross-Department Collaboration P&L Management Stakeholder Management Regulatory Compliance Audit Coordination Tax Calculation General Ledger Month End Closing Year End Closing Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable

Professional experience

Head of Accounts – Finance & Accounting DepartmentJan 2025 - Present
Abu Dhabi Oil Company Ltd. (Japan) – ADOCAbu Dhabi, UAE

Directs the Accounts division, overseeing financial operations such as tax calculation, audit coordination, and compliance with regulatory standards. Manages month-end and year-end closing processes while mentoring the accounting team to maintain internal controls. Provides financial insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.

  • Directed month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Managed and mentored a team of accountants, driving efficiency and maintaining strong internal controls.
  • Developed a Finance Manual, standardizing procedures and enhancing departmental efficiency.
  • Provided financial insights and recommendations to management, supporting strategic decision-making.
Accounts & Finance Supervisor – Finance & Accounting DepartmentJan 2014 - Dec 2024
Abu Dhabi Oil Company Ltd. (Japan) – ADOCAbu Dhabi, UAE

Supervised daily accounting operations spanning payables, receivables, general ledger, and financial reporting. Managed a team of accountants to enforce company policies and compliance requirements. Coordinated external audits and tax matters with government authorities.

  • Supported annual budgeting, variance analysis, and internal reporting to senior management.
  • Contributed to process improvements and financial controls across the department.
TraineeJan 2013 - Jan 2013
Abu Dhabi Municipality

College Work Placement

  • Assisted in financial recordkeeping, reporting, and general accounting functions as part of an academic internship.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, FinanceJan 2014
Higher Colleges of Technology (ADMC), UAE
Higher Diploma, FinanceJan 2013
Higher Colleges of Technology (ADMC), UAE
High School CertificateJan 2009
Abdulqader School, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Certifications

Completed Certified Management Accountant (CMA) CurriculumCMA2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Various internal finance & leadership training programs (ADOC)ADOC

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent