Rima Khoury
rima.khoury@email.com | +961 3 456 789 | Beirut, Lebanon | linkedin.com/in/rimakhoury


WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Cost Analyst (Thailand Business)
Global Finance Solutions Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand
March 2021 – Present

• Lead cost analysis and variance analysis for Thailand business operations, identifying cost savings opportunities totaling $2.3M annually through detailed review of operational expenditures and fixed assets
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial forecasting models and projections for multiple business units, improving forecast accuracy by 18% year-over-year
• Prepare monthly management information systems reports and financial statements for senior leadership, consolidating data from 5+ regional offices
• Implement cost control measures and monitoring systems across procurement, operations, and administrative functions, reducing budget overruns by 25%
• Collaborate with internal audit teams to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and local statutory requirements


Financial Analyst
Crescent Capital Partners, Beirut, Lebanon
June 2018 – February 2021

• Conducted detailed variance analysis on monthly financial performance, presenting findings and recommendations to department heads and finance management
• Managed general ledger reconciliations and supported month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Assisted in preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for operations with $45M in annual revenue
• Analyzed cost structures across product lines and business segments, providing insights that informed strategic pricing decisions
• Supported statutory audit processes and tax compliance activities including Value-Added Tax and Goods and Services Tax filings


Junior Financial Analyst
Levant Business Group, Beirut, Lebanon
January 2016 – May 2018

• Prepared monthly financial reports and supported consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities
• Maintained fixed assets register and performed depreciation calculations in accordance with accounting standards
• Assisted with bookkeeping functions, accounts payable/receivable processing, and general ledger maintenance
• Supported income tax and VAT filing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conducted financial data analysis to support management decision-making and cost reduction initiatives


EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Finance
Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon
Graduated: 2015

Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting
Université Saint-Joseph, Beirut, Lebanon
Graduated: 2013


SKILLS

Financial Analysis & Reporting: Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Projection, Management Information Systems, Consolidation, Reporting

Accounting & Compliance: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, General Ledger, Bookkeeping, Fixed Assets, Statutory Audit, Internal Audit

Cost Management: Cost Control, Budgeting, Strategic Planning

Tax & Regulatory: Value-Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Income Tax, Tax Compliance

Business Operations: E-commerce, Commerce, Strategy, Management


CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Institute of Management Accountants
Issued: 2019