Mohammed Leviar Khaleel

Results-driven and seasoned Finance and Accounting Professional with extensive experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and full-cycle accounting.

Certified Public

Accountant (CPA) with a strong working knowledge of GAAP and IFRS compliance. Proven ability to partner with project and operations teams to ensure accurate financial data flow, conduct variance analysis, and support business decisions. Expertise in job cost analysis, financial reporting, auditing, and complex reconciliation. Skilled in leveraging SAP ERP and advanced Excel to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency.

Senior Accountant | Crescent Petroleum (Petroleum Industry) Nov 2009 – Apr 2025  Partnered directly with procurement and operations departments to ensure accurate financial data flow and support project-based business decisions.  Prepared projections and analysis by assisting in budgeting, forecasting, and financial variance analysis to track project and departmental performance.  Managed daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, journal entries, and general ledger tasks using SAP ERP.  Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with IFRS standards.  Conducted regular warehouse audits (equivalent to job site audits), verifying physical stock against system records and reporting discrepancies to senior management.  Supported internal and external audits by maintaining organized, SAP-based documentation and improving compliance reporting.  Implemented cost-saving strategies that reduced operational expenses by 15% annually.  Supervised and mentored a team of 6 junior accountants.

Staff Accountant | Azmar Airline Apr 2004 – Mar 2009  Managed Accounts Receivable functions related to airline ticket sales, overseeing financial operations and accounting records.  Reconciled complex ticket sales reports with local travel agents, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.  Investigated and resolved discrepancies between agent reports and system records.  Developed automated Excel models to streamline reporting and budgeting.  Worked closely with sales and finance teams to streamline the agent settlement process.

Accountant | Henderen Exchange Company Jun 1995 – Jan 2004  Managed accounting tasks for foreign currency transactions, including daily cash flow monitoring and reconciliation.  Prepared daily and monthly financial reports for internal management and central bank compliance.  Handled reporting of exchange rate variances and profit/loss analysis on currency trades.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Active  Mini MBA, Business & Administration | Cambridge Training College, Turkey  Bachelor of Administration & Economic (Accounting) | University of Baghdad, Iraq  QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor  Diploma in Financial Management | International Business Management Institute, Germany  Advanced Level of Auditing & Accounting | Canadian Training Center  Diploma in Accountant | Institute of Administration, Iraq (Top 10 on Iraq)