Jamal Issa Abu Farha, PCPA, LLM

Professional Profile

About Jamal Abu Farha

Jamal Abu Farha is a Palestinian Certified Public Accountant and LLM in Business Law with 15+ years of experience leading audits, financial advisory and ERP implementations across Palestine, Jordan and the region.

As Managing Partner at AlShayeb Auditing & Accountancy Co. and General Manager of AlShayeb Partners in Amman, he combines deep IFRS/GAAP audit practice with hands-on Odoo ERP delivery, focusing on finance-first system design, data integrity and regulatory compliance.

He has led engagements for NGOs, semi-governmental entities, municipalities, hospitals, educational institutions, manufacturing and trading companies, and is recognized for turning complex financial and operational environments into transparent, auditable workflows.

15+

Years Experience

#1

Odoo Partner Palestine

50+

Years Firm Heritage

Leadership Positions

Current Roles & Leadership

Managing Partner

AlShayeb Auditing & Accountancy Co. – GGI Member

Bethlehem, Palestine

2008 – Present

• Leads the audit practice across hospitality, manufacturing, trading, NGOs, municipalities and semi-governmental bodies
• Designs and reviews audit plans, internal control frameworks and tax compliance for organizations under IFRS, local GAAP and Palestinian tax law
• Oversees ERP-related audits and financial system implementations (Bisan & Odoo), ensuring complete audit trails and reconciliations

General Manager / ERP Practice Lead

AlShayeb Partners – Odoo Silver Partner

Amman, Jordan

2023 – Present

• Manages the regional Odoo ERP practice (#1 Odoo Partner in Palestine, #3 in Jordan)
• Leads finance-first Odoo implementations using the "We Show. You Build. We Guide." collaborative model
• Oversees cross-disciplinary teams of auditors, functional consultants and developers delivering accounting-driven ERP solutions

Due Diligence & Audit Director

Invest Palestine

Santiago (Chile) & Bethlehem

2016 – Present

• Conducts financial due diligence, feasibility reviews and risk assessments for diaspora-funded investments in Palestinian SMEs and startups
• Supports investors and entrepreneurs in structuring sustainable, transparent partnerships

Outsourced Financial Manager

Transcend Support Co.

Bethlehem, Palestine • 2022 – Apr 2025

Managed budgeting, cash flow, financial forecasts and monthly reporting for a 120+ employee outsourcing company

Treasurer & Financial Controller

Sounds of Palestine / Katharina-Werk

Switzerland / Palestine • 2018 – Present

Full responsibility for accounting system setup, financial statements, donor reporting and compliance for cross-border NGO

Core Competencies

Expertise & Services

Finance & Audit Leadership

• External and internal audits under IFRS, local Palestinian standards and donor regulations
• Tax and VAT advisory; design of financial and administrative manuals
• Procurement policies and internal control systems for NGOs and semi-governmental entities
• Donor-funded expenditure verifications and agreed-upon procedures (EU, BMZ, CBM, War Child, Misereor)

ERP & Odoo Implementation

• Odoo 16 Functional Certified (Odoo Middle East), leading Odoo 16/17/18 finance-first implementations
• Full lifecycle implementations: discovery, configuration, process design, custom module development
• Strong background in Bisan ERP, migration from Excel/Bisan to Odoo Enterprise
• Advanced costing, check management, and custom reporting solutions

Governance & Professional Networks

• Elected Board Member, Palestinian Association of Certified Public Accountants (PACPA) 2025–2028
• Elected Chairman, Empacta – Association of International Auditors
• Board member and treasurer in multiple NGOs, including SHIAM and Sounds of Palestine
• Independent International Auditor since 2017

Training & Capacity Building

• Trainer on Odoo ERP, Bisan, financial management, and audit in practice
• Accounting for non-accountants and investment-readiness programs
• Designs hands-on workshops where finance teams learn to own their ERP configuration
• Empowers teams to become capable, not dependent

Sectors & Organizations Served

Non-Profit & Public Sector

NGOs, INGOs, foundations, municipalities, water & sewage authorities, chambers of commerce

Healthcare & Education

Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, educational institutions, cultural organizations

Commercial & Manufacturing

Manufacturing, trading, retail (bridal fashion), pharma, hospitality, services

Our Methodology

How I Work

Finance-First Implementation & Collaborative Building

We Show

Live demonstrations and industry-specific examples. See what Odoo can do for your business.

You Build

Hands-on training where your team actively participates. Build capability, not dependency.

We Guide

Unlimited expert support continues long after go-live. Always available for your questions.

🎯 Finance-First Design

Every implementation starts from accounting, tax and audit requirements. Chart of accounts, cost centers, controls, and reporting designed first.

🔄 Phased Agile Delivery

Discovery & configuration → co-building → customization → go-live → hypercare & continuous improvement.

🧹 Data Purification & Migration

Cleaning and reconciling historical data from Excel/Bisan before go-live to protect audit quality and management reporting.

🌍 Long-Term Support & Localization

Bilingual helpdesk, localized financial reporting, response SLAs under four hours, 97% resolution rate.

Portfolio Themes

Representative Projects

Sample project themes across industries (client confidentiality maintained)

📦

Inventory & Manufacturing Control

• Barcode-based receiving with GS1 standards
• MRP/Inventory with quality checks
• Shop-floor integrations
• Full audit trails

🛍️

Service & Retail Processes

• Specialized retail workflows (bridal boutiques)
• Multi-branch POS and inventory
• Customer consultations & tracking
• Post-sale service management

✈️

HR & Travel Management

• Travel request & approval processes
• Budget validation & booking management
• Expense tracking with accounting integration
• Payroll, attendance, leave modules

💰

Finance, Tax & Compliance

• VAT purchase calculator tools
• Check management modules
• Advanced costing models
• Donor-compliant reporting dashboards

📋

Governance & Manuals

• Financial & administrative manuals
• HR and procurement policies
• Internal control frameworks
• Compliance documentation systems

🔄

System Migration & Integration

• Excel to Odoo migrations
• Bisan to Odoo Enterprise transitions
• Data validation & reconciliation
• API integrations with third-party systems

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Education

LLM – Business Law

Palestine Ahliyah University

2023/2024

B.A. – Accounting (Minor: Business Administration)

Bethlehem University

2011 • Dean's List, Honors

Certifications

Palestinian Certified Public Accountant (PCPA)

License No. 106/2017

Palestinian Association of Certified Public Accountants

Odoo 16 Functional Certification

Certification No. 0000304651

Odoo Middle East DMCC • December 10, 2023

Professional Memberships & Community Roles

🏛️ Board Member

Palestinian Association of Certified Public Accountants (PACPA)

Elected 2025–2028

⚖️ Chairman

Empacta – Association of International Auditors

Independent International Auditor since 2017

🎵 Treasurer & Financial Controller

Sounds of Palestine / Katharina-Werk

Switzerland / Palestine

🤝 Board Member & Treasurer

SHIAM NGO & Other Local Organizations

Community leadership and governance

Connect Online

Online Profiles & Resources

LinkedIn

Professional network and career history

AlShayeb Co.

Main company website - Audit & Accountancy

AlShayeb Partners

Odoo Silver Partner - ERP Solutions

Projects Directory

Portfolio of solutions and implementations

Invest Palestine

Due Diligence & Audit Director profile

Sounds of Palestine

Treasurer & team member profile

Let's Connect

Whether you're looking for audit expertise, ERP implementation, or financial advisory, I'm here to help transform your financial operations.

Email

jamal@alshayebco.com

Location

Bethlehem, Palestine
Amman, Jordan

Odoo Support

odoo@alshayebpartners.com

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