Ahmed AbouelMakareem
Riyadh,01
Summary
Professional accountant with strong background in accounts payable, accounts receivable and cost control. Adept at financial analysis, reconciliations, and managing vendor relationships. Strong background in ERP Systems, Internal controls, and Tax compliance ,with the ability to streamline processes. Recognized for reliability and ability to adapt to changing priorities. Focused on teamwork and consistently achieving organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior AP Accountant
Giza Arabia
Riyadh
01.2024 - Current
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with suppliers, improving overall cash management strategies.
- Performed analytical reviews and interpretation of financial data and provided explanations to non-financial business partners.
- Delighted customers by researching, analyzing and responding to billing inquiries quickly.
- Reconciled client accounts to facilitate compliant, timely, and accurate payments.
- Improved cash flow management with timely payment scheduling and vendor negotiations.
- Supported month-end closing processes by preparing accurate AP-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Lead the accounts payable function including vendor payments, invoice processing, and reconciliations.
Junior Accountant
Mohamed Abd El Ra'ouf Office – Egypt
Cairo
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using.
- Posted journal entries and maintained general ledger accuracy.
- Managed VAT documentation and compliance support.
Junior Accountant
SMA Import & Export Services Co.
Cairo
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed client billing process to ensure prompt payment, improving cash flow management.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using ERP Systems.
- Collaborated with senior accountants to perform month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely financial reporting.
- Prepared bank reconciliations on a monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Assisted in payroll administration by reviewing timesheets, calculating employee paychecks, and processing deductions for taxes or benefits.
Education
Faculty of Commerce
Beni-Suef University
Egypt05-2020
Skills
- Monthly reconciliation process
- Journal entries
- ERP systems proficiency
- Payment scheduling
- Bank reconciliation
- Cash flow management
- Invoice processing
- Month-end closing
- Petty cash management
- Organizational skills
- Accounts payable management
- AP/AR Process Optimization
- Problem-solving aptitude & Analytical Thinking
- Budget monitoring & Cost Management
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Software
Oracle & SAP & Odoo
Timeline
Senior AP Accountant
Giza Arabia
01.2024 - Current
Junior Accountant
Mohamed Abd El Ra'ouf Office – Egypt
11.2022 - 11.2023
Junior Accountant
SMA Import & Export Services Co.
02.2022 - 10.2022
Faculty of Commerce
Beni-Suef University
Professional certifications and continuous learning in finance and technology
-online courses socpa
-IFRS Fundamentals – Formatech Integrated Learning Centers ( IFRS candidate )
-PFA – Professional Financial Accountant Beni-Suef University
-Professional certifications and continuous learning in finance and technology
-Reading business and leadership books
-Team collaboration and mentoring