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Nawras Akkam

Nawras Akkam

Solna,Stockholm

Summary

Accomplished Director and Certified Accounting Consultant at BDO Sweden AB, specializing in financial reporting and team leadership. Enhanced operational efficiency for over 40 companies across EMEA through strategic initiatives. Expertise in SAP and software applications, driving improved compliance and streamlined financial processes. Committed to fostering collaboration within teams to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

BDO Sweden AB
Stockholm, Stockholm
09.2023 - Current

Oversee and manage accounting functions for 40 national and international companies across the EMEA region, with expanded personnel leadership responsibilities. Drive operational excellence by leading and coaching the accounting team while ensuring compliance with financial standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly and annual financial reporting, optimizing economic and financial processes.
  • Prepare financial statements and annual reports in accordance with K2, K3, US-GAAP, and IFRS.
  • Ensure quality assurance through rigorous financial controls and reviews.
  • Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual flux analysis of balance sheet (BS) and profit & loss (PL) accounts.
  • Support external audit and review processes, collaborating with auditors.
  • Manage customer invoicing and perform profitability analyses.
  • Provide ad-hoc financial advisory services.
  • Prepare consolidated financial reports under IFRS & K3.

Personnel Leadership & Development:

  • Drive daily active leadership, fostering team development and efficiency.
  • Delegate responsibilities to enhance operational workflow.
  • Conduct 4-eye reviews for quality assurance and provide constructive feedback.

Senior Accounting Manager – Authorised Accounting Consultant

BDO
Stockholm, Stockholm
09.2021 - 09.2023

Responsible for managing 35 national and international companies across the EMEA region, with expanded personnel leadership responsibilities. Lead and develop the operational team while ensuring excellence in financial processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee monthly and annual financial reporting, driving improvements in economic and financial processes.
  • Prepare financial statements and annual reports in compliance with K2, K3, US-GAAP, and IFRS.
  • Ensure quality assurance through rigorous financial controls and compliance measures.
  • Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual flux analysis of balance sheet (BS) and profit & loss (PL) accounts.
  • Support external audit and review processes, collaborating with auditors.
  • Manage customer invoicing and perform profitability analyses.

Personnel Leadership & Development:

  • Provide daily active leadership to foster a high-performing team.
  • Delegate responsibilities to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conduct 4-eye reviews for quality assurance, offering structured feedback and guidance.

Accounting Manager

BDO
Stockholm, Stockholm
01.2020 - 09.2021

Manage 20 national and international companies across various industries, including fashion & design, pharmaceuticals, services, and production. Oversee financial reporting, compliance, and advisory services while fostering strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilties

  • Handle monthly and annual financial reporting, including ad hoc analyses, budgeting, and deviation reporting.
  • Prepare and file VAT reports and CIT returns.
  • Convert annual financial reports between different reporting frameworks, such as IFRS to K2.
  • Oversee customer invoicing and profitability analysis to enhance financial performance.
  • Support junior team members, acting as a catalyst in financial reporting and client relations.

Accounting Consultant

Fortner AB
Stockholm, Stockholm
06.2019 - 01.2020

Responsible for managing the financial flow of a portfolio of fund and limited liability companies, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee bookkeeping, including currency transactions, hedging, and futures accounting.
  • Prepare NAV calculations in accordance with investment and debenture agreements.
  • Perform monthly and annual reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Prepare and submit employer, income, and VAT declarations.
  • Draft annual reports in compliance with K2, K3, and IFRS standards.
  • Handle regulatory reporting to the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, including:Standard Reports
    Capital Base Requirement COREP (CRR Article 99)
    Interest Rate Risk in Other Operations

Fund Accountant

Aztec Group
Stockholm, Stockholm
04.2018 - 06.2019

Responsible for bookkeeping and financial transactions within private equity funds and associated fund structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure proper reconciliation of financial transactions.
  • Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including investor reporting, statutory financial statements, and ad-hoc investor queries.
  • Support the completion of routine audit queries by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
  • Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and compile supporting documentation for transactions.
  • Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of tax declarations.
  • Work on depositary tasks related to depositary clients, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Finance and Accounting Consultant

Trygg Hansa
Stockholm, Stockholm
04.2017 - 03.2018

Provide bookkeeping and financial support across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, ensuring smooth financial operations and compliance.

Key Reponsibilities

  • Perform bookkeeping, including the preparation of bank reconciliations.
  • Provide back-office support for the Accounts Receivable (AR) department in the Nordic team.
  • Develop detailed step-by-step manuals for work processes and financial workflows to support new joiners.
  • Assist the reporting team by providing necessary documentation and reconciliation records.

Math Teacher

My Academy
Stockholm, Stockholm
03.2017 - 06.2017

Provide academic support to young students, helping them with math homework and offering guidance on study techniques and strategies for improvement.

Key Responsibilties:

  • Support and teach students, helping them understand math concepts and complete homework assignments.
  • Offer personalized advice on improving study techniques and developing effective learning strategies.
  • Foster a positive and motivating learning environment to encourage student growth and confidence.

Key Skills Developed:

  • Enhanced communication skills, particularly in explaining complex concepts to teenagers.
  • Strengthened leadership abilities, including motivating and guiding students to reach their potential.

Audit Associate

Ernst & Young
Damascus, Damascus
03.2012 - 07.2013

Support the examination and analysis of financial data and accounting records, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the examination and analysis of accounting records and financial data for various establishments, preparing reports on financial status and operational procedures.
  • Review reserves, material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income, and expenditures for accuracy and completeness.
  • Inspect books of original entry to verify that proper procedures were followed in recording transactions.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, IAS, and local regulations for accurate financial reporting.
  • Inspect notes receivable and payable for proper documentation and transaction flow.
  • Collaborate with independent auditors (Ernst & Young) to perform annual financial statement audits and control reviews.

Education

Master Degree - Accounting

Umeå University
Sweden
12.2015

Bachelor Degree - Economics

Damascus University
Syria
11.2011

Summer Course - Natural Resources Management and Policy

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)
Norway
07.2014

Qualifying Course - Swedish

Linköping University
Sweden
12.2016

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Reporting
  • Employee development
  • Relationship building
  • Leadership development
  • Team collaboration
  • Budget control
  • Team building
  • Financial reporting
  • Staff management
  • Database, bookkeeping and closure-of-accounts software: Hogia, Visma, SAP, Maconomy, Fortnox, Capego, Wolters Kluwer, GAMx, GAAIT, DataStream, Navision, NFOS, Adra, AX, SPSS
  • PC Operation Systems: Windows, Mac
  • Editing: Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Certified Accounting Consultant (Sweden)
  • Certified Management Accountant – candidate (USA)

Awards

  • Swedish Institute Study Scholarship – Category II
  • Al-Wataniah Award for Excellence in Academic Performance

Publications

MSc. thesis in accounting, ‘The First Time Assurance on Sustainability Reports and Risk Premiums’

References

Available upon request.

Languages

C2, C2, C2, C2, C2, C2, C2, C2, C2

Volunteer Experience

  • Supervisor at Al-Wataniah Syrian National School (SNS) Summer 2007 Camp
  • Coordinator at the Scientific Research Operations in the Arab World (SRO) Conference in October 2006

Personal Information

Gender: Male

Personnummer

881030-xxxx

Languages

Arabic
First Language
Swedish
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director

BDO Sweden AB
09.2023 - Current

Senior Accounting Manager – Authorised Accounting Consultant

BDO
09.2021 - 09.2023

Accounting Manager

BDO
01.2020 - 09.2021

Accounting Consultant

Fortner AB
06.2019 - 01.2020

Fund Accountant

Aztec Group
04.2018 - 06.2019

Finance and Accounting Consultant

Trygg Hansa
04.2017 - 03.2018

Math Teacher

My Academy
03.2017 - 06.2017

Audit Associate

Ernst & Young
03.2012 - 07.2013

Master Degree - Accounting

Umeå University

Bachelor Degree - Economics

Damascus University

Summer Course - Natural Resources Management and Policy

Norwegian School of Economics (NHH)

Qualifying Course - Swedish

Linköping University
Nawras Akkam