Omra Al Zakwani
Ruwi,Oman
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Acting Manager, Investment Management Department
Central Bank of Oman
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed Investment Management Department, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Reported departmental performance directly to Executive Vice President for strategic oversight.
- Oversaw operations to maintain continuity and uphold performance standards.
Executive Investment Dealer
Central Bank of Oman
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Supervised administrative functions within Investment Management Department, ensuring timely processing of operations.
- Assisted Department Manager with daily tasks and compliance with operational guidelines.
- Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills while acting as Manager during absences.
- Progressed from Assistant Investment Dealer to Executive Investment Dealer over seven years.
- Held Senior Investment Dealer position from June 2016 to December 2018.
- Served as Investment Dealer from June 2015 to May 2016.
- Joined department as Assistant Investment Dealer in September 2014, establishing a strong foundation for career advancement.
In-Charge Electronic Cheque Clearing System Section
Central Bank of Oman
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Managed ECC section's operations, guaranteeing compliance with all functional requirements.
- Directed staff in executing their responsibilities to maximise productivity.
- Partnered with payment system manager to develop and advance operational strategies for the system.
- Managed daily operations of electronic cheque clearing system ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and efficient processing.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to streamline cheque clearing workflows and enhance overall system performance.
- Oversaw training and development of team members to ensure proficiency in electronic cheque processing and system usage.
Automated Clearing House (ACH) System Administrator
Central Bank of Oman
11.2006 - 05.2011
- Ensured comprehensive understanding of ACH system functionalities and operation requirements.
- Followed up on staff actions to guarantee completion of daily responsibilities.
- Managed reporting processes to deliver accurate operational insights.
- Managed ACH processing operations to ensure timely and accurate electronic fund transfers.
- Implemented system upgrades and enhancements to improve overall ACH functionality.
- Trained team members on ACH policies and compliance requirements to ensure adherence.
- Conducted regular system audits to identify and resolve potential processing issues.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Unilever LLC
03.2005 - 10.2006
- To provide financial, clerical and administrative services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate payment of customers' accounts under my control. In this position I was coordinating efforts with 6-8 staffs of sales team on daily basis their sales invoices were sent to me for processing. My role demanded time management, efficiency, accuracy and people skills. Prompt and accurate processing of invoices by me is very crucial for the sales team as the numbers reported will affect the sales monthly target, knowing if those targets are achieved or not and also it affects sales team commissions and rewards.
- Department: Accounting & Finance Department
- Reporting to: Finance Manager
- Demonstrated strong time management, efficiency, and interpersonal skills in all tasks.
Education
Master in Business Administration -
University of Hull
UK/Oman 01.2010 - 01.2013
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)-Level Two - undefined
ACCA
Oman 01.2007 - 01.2009
ACCA – Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
ACCA
Oman 01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Sultan Qaboos University
Oman 01.2000 - 01.2004
General Secondary School Certificate - Science
Al Hail Al Awamer Secondary School
Oman 01.1999 - 01.2000
COURSES ATTENDED (World Bank)
- Fundamentals of Active Management 2015
- Advanced Techniques in Portfolio Management 2016
- Fundamentals of Fixed Income Risk Management 2017
- Applying IFRS to Investment Portfolios 2018
- Demystifying Mortgage Backed Securities 2018
- Performance Measurement, Attribution and Reporting 2019
- Business Continuity Management- Part 1 2020
- Business Continuity Management- Part 2 2021
- Payment Systems Seminar Banque De France Paris, France 14th to 18th June 2010
- Information Security Seminar Central Bank of Oman Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 20th April 2009
- Redefining the Landscape of Payment Systems Seminar World Bank Cape Town, South Africa 7th to 10th April 2009
- Strategic Analysis College of Banking & Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 8th to 9th April 2008
- 5th In-House Central Banking Program Central Bank of Oman Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 24th to 26th June 2007
- Application of Financial Models College of Banking & Financial Studies, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 29th to 30th April 2007
- Time Management Shell Representative Office Oman Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 7th to 9th August 2006
- Training for SAP Accounting System Unilever LLC Muscat, Sultanate of Oman 10th to 19th October 2005
Timeline
Acting Manager, Investment Management Department
Central Bank of Oman
07.2021 - 02.2022
Executive Investment Dealer
Central Bank of Oman
01.2019 - 06.2021
In-Charge Electronic Cheque Clearing System Section
Central Bank of Oman
06.2011 - 08.2014
Master in Business Administration -
University of Hull
01.2010 - 01.2013
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)-Level Two - undefined
ACCA
01.2007 - 01.2009
ACCA – Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - undefined
ACCA
01.2007 - 01.2009
Automated Clearing House (ACH) System Administrator
Central Bank of Oman
11.2006 - 05.2011
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Unilever LLC
03.2005 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Finance
Sultan Qaboos University
01.2000 - 01.2004
General Secondary School Certificate - Science
Al Hail Al Awamer Secondary School
01.1999 - 01.2000