Kareem Samy
RIYADH
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a robust background in accounting and financial management, recognized for exceptional accuracy in financial reporting and a proven ability to streamline accounting processes. A collaborative team player dedicated to delivering results while adeptly adapting to evolving business needs. Expertise includes financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational goals. Committed to driving efficiency and enhancing financial performance through innovative solutions.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
HWADI GROUP
2024 - Current
- Led monthly financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of results.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance financial accuracy and compliance.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering skills in financial analysis and reporting standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Analyzed variances from budgets, providing actionable insights for management decision-making.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Led successful migration of financial records to new accounting platform, ensuring seamless transition.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Managed preparation of tax filings, ensuring adherence to regulatory deadlines and requirements.
Senior Accountant
HWADI LIMITED COMPANY
2022 - 2024
- Measure all financial operations including financial statements, expenses and requests.
- Reconciled vendor statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Reconciled client accounts to facilitate compliant, timely, and accurate payments.
- Prepared schedules and analyses to support finance function.
- Led monthly financial closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of results.
- Developed and implemented internal controls to enhance financial accuracy and compliance.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
Senior Accountant
EGY PROJECT
Egypt
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Prepared reconciliations, staff payroll, customer ledger cards and issued customer invoices.
- Managed preparation of tax filings, ensuring adherence to regulatory deadlines and requirements.
- Optimized accounting systems by integrating new software solutions to improve efficiency.
- Conducted audits of financial records, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
Accountant
EAST QAINAT COMPANY
Egypt
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Prepared financial statements such as budgets, billing and cost reports. Handled cash transactions and issued receipts.
- Managed financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in transactions.
- Led training sessions for junior accountants, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely invoice processing and payments.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and reduce turnaround time.
- Implemented cost control measures that improved overall financial efficiency and resource allocation.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors while collecting outstanding invoices.
- Ensured tax compliance by preparing quarterly sales tax returns and assisting with annual income tax filings.
General Accountant
EGY PROJECT
Egypt
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency in daily operations.
- Reviewed reports produced by accounting department to assess organization's financial health.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy of accounting records.
- Mentored junior accounting staff members by providing guidance, feedback, and training on best practices in accounting principles.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies and complex technical accounting issues.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Liaised with accounting team for seamless workflow.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Zagazig University
EGYPT01.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Dynamics D365
- General ledger accounting
- IFRS compliance
- Tax law
- Budget administration
- Microsoft office
- Financial statements
- Financial reporting
- Audit support
Affiliations
- 2009 ACCOUTING AOMPUTER LEVEL 1-2
LANGUAGE
ENGLIDH VERY GOOD
ARABIC MOTHER TONGUE
Timeline
Senior Accountant
EGY PROJECT
01.2014 - 01.2021
Accountant
EAST QAINAT COMPANY
01.2013 - 01.2014
General Accountant
EGY PROJECT
01.2009 - 01.2013
Senior Accountant
HWADI GROUP
2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
HWADI LIMITED COMPANY
2022 - 2024
Bachelor of Commerce - ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Zagazig University