Ahmed Elsawy
Dammam,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Experienced payroll accountant with 15 years of experience in payroll and human resources management and expertise in Saudi labour office systems and HR policies. Contributed to due diligence reports for merger procedures in collaboration with KPMG International. Extensive experience with ERP software. including Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Payroll Accountant
Zamil Ship Building & Ship Repair Co. Ltd.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2024.07 - Current
- Managed payroll processes 1600+ employees to ensure accurate payment.
- Prepared monthly financial reports including payroll, sales forecasts and cost analysis.
- LEad full Cycle payroll processing (manual and System) including timesheets , overtime, and all salary adjustement
- Oversaw payroll activities ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements.
- Administered payroll functions accurately and efficiently, preventing any discrepancies or errors.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve discrepancies, resulting in improved accuracy in records.
- Provided support during internal and external audits leading to successful audit outcomes.
Payroll specialist
Al-Blagha Industrial Company (Dammam Ship yard)
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
2013.03 - 2024.06
- Managed payroll processes for over 350 employees to ensure accurate payment.Processed payroll and calculated deductions to ensure accurate payment traceability.
- Generated employee wage and benefit payments via physical cheque or electronic transfer.
- Completed accurate payroll calculations using manual or computerized systems.
- Evaluated discrepancies and rectified payroll errors.
- Detected and reconciled payroll discrepancies to maintain financial and administrative accuracy.
- Produced earning statements for employees showing payroll and benefit values.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with ERP system.
- Posted updates to accounts and departmental or employee records with each payroll cycle.
- Processed holiday or leave requests, maintained related documentation and calculated appropriate payments.
- Calculated payments for end of service dues according to Saudi labour office system and company policy.
- Maintained accurate employee records to support compliance with regulations.
- Established records for new employees and processed termination paperwork for resigned staff.
- Input new payroll data manually or by scanning associated documentation into the computer system.
- Reported payroll activities for financial and operational recordkeeping and informed decision-making.
- Collected and evaluated timesheets and managed electronic timekeeping systems.
- Managed employees' records on database to maintain accuracy and update information.
- Provided administrative support to the accounting department.
- Implemented employee dues and benefits as per contracts and company policy.
General accountant
Al Blagha Group (Jeddah Ship repair)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2009.05 - 2013.05
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Provided accurate monitoring information to budget holders on monthly basis.
- Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
- Handled supplier invoices from receipt through to timely payment.
- Coordinated recordkeeping for compliance, tax preparation and external audits.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual reports of all billings.
- Executed billing tasks and recorded information in company databases
General accountant
Misr Hotels Company
Cairo, Egypt
2006.07 - 2009.04
- Processed payroll runs and updated employee benefits details accurately daily.
- Facilitated employment offers and drafted contracts for new starters.
- Supported HR managers to build performance management procedures improving productivity.
- Handled employee enquiries and complaints, escalating issues to managers when needed.
- Processed payroll-related information accurately and on time.
- Maintained accurate employee records in database with updated information.
- Reconciled and balanced payroll accounts accurately to meet deadlines.
- Developed and implemented payroll policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountant
Ain Shams University
Cairo 2002.09 - 2006.05
Diploma - Qualified Accountant Diploma (Q.A.D)
Highly Professional Accountant Company (H.P.A)
Cairo 2008.04 - 2008.08
Diploma - ISO 9001:2008
ABS Group
Jeddah 2012.02 -
ISO 9001 Awareness and Internal Auditing Training -
ISO Co
2025.04 -
Skills
ERP software Oracle System & Microsoft Dynamex, Finance and payroll
Saudi Labour knowledge
Financial reporting specialist
Account reconciliation processes
Basic functions in Excel
Analysing information
Policy development
- Financial reporting
- Payroll processing
Payroll control
Salary review
Payroll compliance
Compensation analysis
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
ISO 9001 Awareness and Internal Auditing Training -
ISO Co
2025.04 -
Payroll Accountant
Zamil Ship Building & Ship Repair Co. Ltd.
2024.07 - Current
Payroll specialist
Al-Blagha Industrial Company (Dammam Ship yard)
2013.03 - 2024.06
Diploma - ISO 9001:2008
ABS Group
2012.02 -
General accountant
Al Blagha Group (Jeddah Ship repair)
2009.05 - 2013.05
Diploma - Qualified Accountant Diploma (Q.A.D)
Highly Professional Accountant Company (H.P.A)
2008.04 - 2008.08
General accountant
Misr Hotels Company
2006.07 - 2009.04
Bachelor of Commerce - Accountant
Ain Shams University
2002.09 - 2006.05