Abdo Abdel Hafez
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Senior Accountant with 18+ years in manufacturing finance, specializing in ZATCA VAT compliance, month-end closing, and inventory cost control. Proven track record supporting Chief Accountants and managing full department operations during leave. Utilize Odoo, Infor ERP, and Excel modeling to deliver accurate financial reporting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Accountant
Alkhaleejion Kitchens Factory
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2023.04 - 2026.03
- Supported Chief Accountant by managing daily department operations and assuming full responsibility during management leave
- Ensuring full compliance with Saudi VAT laws by preparing accurate tax returns.
- Led inventory valuation and stock control for manufacturing operations, monitoring material movements and reconciling physical counts to maintain cost accuracy
- Managed month-end and year-end closing cycles, preparing accruals, provisions, and complex adjustments to deliver timely and accurate financial statements
- Maintained balance sheet integrity by overseeing prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and fixed asset registers including full depreciation schedules
- Preparing documentation for external auditors.
Senior Accountant
Zagzoog for Home Appliances
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2015.05 - 2023.03
- Demonstrated versatile financial expertise by managing critical functions across multiple accounting departments:
- General Ledger & Financial Control
- Record and post daily financial transactions to ensure general ledger remains accurate
- Verify and match transactions between different business units to ensure consistent reporting across entire organization.
- Maintained accuracy of trial balance and provided necessary documentation for external auditors.
- Maintain fixed asset register by tracking acquisitions, disposals, and calculating monthly depreciation expenses accurately.
- Banking & Treasury Management
- Overseas daily banking operations and prepared accurate bank reconciliation statements.
- Monitored cash flows and coordinated with banks regarding payments and transfers.
- Handled petty cash, general expenses, and ensured optimal budget utilization.
- Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
- Managed full customer cycle, including invoicing, credit limit monitoring, and collection processes.
- Optimized collection strategies to improve company cash flow and reduce overdue balances.
- Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate aging reports.
- Internal Audit & Compliance
- Conducting regular spot checks on financial records and operational workflows
- Verified financial documents and transaction accuracy to maintain internal control integrity.
- Identified procedural gaps and recommended improvements to mitigate financial risks.
Internal Auditor
Nile Engineering for Projects
cairo, Egypt
2014.09 - 2015.04
- Reviewing daily system entries to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
- Verifying management approvals and authorizations for all transactions.
Accounts Receivable
Royal Movenpick for General Trading
, Kuwait
2012.10 - 2014.07
- Generating and issuing accurate customer invoices on time.
- Preparing account statements and reports for management reviews.
- Processing credit memos, refunds, and posting payments to customer accounts.
- Monitoring and following up on overdue invoices for timely collection.
Accounts Payable
Eltamimi for Electronics
cairo, Egypt
2009.11 - 2012.09
- Reconciling accounts payable transactions and resolving discrepancies.
- Tracked and reconciled invoices with delivered quantities, ensuring accurate accounts payable records.
- Preparing vendor aging sheets and assisting with month-end processes.
- Ensured timely payments to suppliers through management of accounts payable.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies in invoices for accurate accounts payable data.
Trainee
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
cairo, Egypt
2007.10 - 2009.10
- Processing daily transactions, including teller operations and cheque collection.
- Managing general expenses and improving budget utilization.
- Conducting weekly gap analyses of deposits for enhanced profitability.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting department
Faculty of Commerce - South Valley University
Egypt 2006.06 -
Skills
- Technical Skills:
- Financial Reporting
- VAT Compliance
- Internal Auditing
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Accounts Reconciliation
- ERP Systems (Odoo, Infor)
- Microsoft Excel (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Personal Skills:
- Time management
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Teamwork
Languages
Arabic: Native language
English: Proficient (C2)
Additional information
- Date of Birth: 20 Jul 1984
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Alkhaleejion Kitchens Factory
2023.04 - 2026.03
Senior Accountant
Zagzoog for Home Appliances
2015.05 - 2023.03
Internal Auditor
Nile Engineering for Projects
2014.09 - 2015.04
Accounts Receivable
Royal Movenpick for General Trading
2012.10 - 2014.07
Accounts Payable
Eltamimi for Electronics
2009.11 - 2012.09
Trainee
National Bank of Abu Dhabi
2007.10 - 2009.10
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting department
Faculty of Commerce - South Valley University
2006.06 -