Souheil Bey Omar
Governance Manager | Finance | Global Service Quality
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
I have been building and acquiring professional business skills mainly in Oil & Gas industry for the past 17 years in Finance, Tax and general Accounting, including Audit, Financial Reporting and process improvement. Skilled in reviewing company structure cost to optimize the profitability by assessing business trends using metrics & ratios, developing root causes of business issues, complying with accounting practices and identifying opportunities for costs reduction and improvement on production and efficiency. Adaptable leader with an ability to work independently, creating effective presentations, and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals. Promoted to positions of increased responsibility given strong people and project management skills. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Governance Manager | Finance | Global Service Quality
SLB
6 2007 - Current
- Conduct internal audit activities for the service quality raised by Finance function to appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system, risk management process and governance practices
- Prepare the audit reports and presentations on audit findings and recommendations for corrective measures and improvements
- Follow up on the corrective actions and ensure adequate controls are established to address non-conformity and to prevent recurrence of the non-conformity
- Communicate findings to the Management and draft comprehensive and complete reports and presentations to Senior Management
- Perform ad hoc/special audit and investigations on areas of concerns as and when required
- Assist in preparing, reviewing and updating company procedures (SOP and Processes).
- Conducted comprehensive audits on governance processes, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices.
- Promoted sustainability initiatives within the organization through effective stewardship of resources.
- Evaluated internal controls to identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in governance practices.
- Implemented business continuity plans, safeguarding the organization''s operations against unforeseen disruptions.
- Supported strategic planning efforts by providing insights into relevant risks, opportunities, and compliance requirements.
- Assisted in developing ethical guidelines for employees while fostering a culture of accountability throughout the organization.
- Defined performance indicators and quality metrics to maintain compliance with governing policies, standards and adoption requirements.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Division Accounting Manager | Reservoir Performance | Middle East
SLB
10.2020 - 3 2022
- My current job consists of coaching and mentoring team members to ensure engagement, proficiency and compliance
- Main responsibilities include: Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles
- Continuous focus on automation and standardization to streamline the accounting process
- Elimination of Add-hocs
- Review all Balance sheet note on quarterly basis and flag all risks and potential exposure
- Perform quality check control on quarterly basis for all our deliverables, systems and subsystem to ensure full compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Lead PWC audit by making sure all audit issues are closed on a timely manner
- Keeping a high level of employee motivation, satisfaction and development.
Geo-Market Accounting Manager | kingdom of Saudi Arabia
SLB
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Provide the maximum support to Geo-Market in terms of reporting and Analysis
- Coach and mentor team members to ensure engagement and proficiency
- Review all Balance sheet note on quarterly basis and flag all risks and potential exposure to Geo-Market and Head Quarter
- Perform quality check control on quarterly basis for all our deliverables, systems and subsystem to ensure full compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Tax Project | Europe Continental
SLB
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Implementing process improvements to ensure efficiency and accuracy in the delivery of services to the business
- Responsible for the preparation of tax reports for management on quarterly basis (including Tax Provision Model)
- Responsible for reviewing local statutory accounts and ensuring compliance within filing deadlines
- Assisting in preparation of corporate income Tax
- Providing assistance to tax audits.
Operation controller | Drilling & Measurement, Completion and Artificial lift | North of Africa
SLB
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Responsible for the overall financial management and profitability of the Product Line within Geo-Market
- Responsible for monitoring the working capital within the Product Line handled such as Asset
- Efficiency /tracking and optimization of inventory level
- Prepare overhead forecast and review it with heads of operations and support functions
- Present P&L to division directors explaining variances versus forecast
- Able to assess customers for credit limit
- Identify any receivables risk and work closely with Operations and sales team to ensure our services within the Geo-market are all conducted in compliance with the local laws
- Understand store processes to ensure optimal store' level by category of M&S
- Reviews all major tenders (risks and opportunities)
- Manage decremental margins during the downturn
- Train line managers to interpret and comprehend financial statements and principles, and coach them regarding key business product Line drivers.
Regional segment lead | Drilling and Measurement | Middle East
SLB
06.2014 - 05.2016
- Mentoring and guiding the team in segment-specific issues and business knowledge
- Ensure all month end / quarter end reporting packages are submitted in a timely manner and improve level of work quality when needed
- Educate the team with all financial and operational trainings, knowledge transfers and best practices in line with the company’s policies according to US GAAP
- Ensure smooth communication and strong relationship is built up with the Operational Controllers and Operations managers in the related countries
- Perform monthly and quarterly reviews on profit & loss statements together with balance sheet statements related to area of responsibility
- Provide assistance with financial planning, forecasting and monitoring of results versus objectives
- Lead PWC quarterly audit within Schlumberger for the whole Middle east area
- Ensuring the provision of timely and accurate financial analysis and reports for assigned segment/region and in accordance with service Level Agreements
- Perform employees quarterly and yearly performance reviews and appraisals.
Senior Management Accountant | Drilling and Measurement | United Kingdom and Netherland
SLB
01.2012 - 05.2014
- Management Finance budgeting, reporting, forecasting and analysis
- I was also responsible to provide quality support for both finance function and segment operations and Training accountants freshly graduated.
Management Accountant | Artificial lift, Completion and Drilling and Measurement | North of Africa
SLB
03.2010 - 12.2011
- Performing monthly reviews of Profit & Loss, including preparation of balance sheet note accounts, as well as evaluate currency exposure, and reconcile ledger with sub-ledger on quarterly basis
- One of my duties was also to participate to the yearly physical count (inventory, fixed assets) and perform reconciliation with sub-ledger.
Payable Accountant | Algeria
SLB
06.2007 - 02.2010
- Paying suppliers for the multiple services provided in different locations and communicate the cash call forecast on monthly basis for treasury team to proceed accordingly with central bank.
Education
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance -
University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella
09.1999 - 05.2003
Skills
Written Communication
Certification
Commercial and Financial sciences - Bachelor's Degree
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with 7 team members in the development dashboard (PBI) to have reel time visualization tool, for revenue, service quality reporting,inventory, Fixed Asset and Compensation line
- Collaborate with the management team to reduce all manual intervention by increasing the Journal voucher threshold to focus on the analytic part and deliver good quality of PnL to the stakeholder on timely manner
- Clear all inactive cost center (+ 2000 C.C)
- Migration data from Lawson to SAP platform (+ M500 lines )
- Update financial manual and policies (+200 topics)
- Subcontract Indirect tax to Accenture (+150 entities)
- Supervised team of 17 staff members.
Timeline
Division Accounting Manager | Reservoir Performance | Middle East
SLB
10.2020 - 3 2022
Geo-Market Accounting Manager | kingdom of Saudi Arabia
SLB
02.2019 - 09.2020
Tax Project | Europe Continental
SLB
10.2017 - 01.2019
Operation controller | Drilling & Measurement, Completion and Artificial lift | North of Africa
SLB
06.2016 - 09.2017
Regional segment lead | Drilling and Measurement | Middle East
SLB
06.2014 - 05.2016
Senior Management Accountant | Drilling and Measurement | United Kingdom and Netherland
SLB
01.2012 - 05.2014
Management Accountant | Artificial lift, Completion and Drilling and Measurement | North of Africa
SLB
03.2010 - 12.2011
Payable Accountant | Algeria
SLB
06.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance -
University of Oran 1 Ahmed Ben Bella
09.1999 - 05.2003
Governance Manager | Finance | Global Service Quality
SLB
6 2007 - Current
Commercial and Financial sciences - Bachelor's Degree
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