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Mohamed Elshami

Mohamed Elshami

Khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Accomplished financial professional with extensive accounting, financial analysis, and cost management expertise for 12 years. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office, SAP, and ORACLE to enhance financial reporting and budgeting processes. Demonstrates strong adherence to GAAP and IFRS standards, with notable skills in VAT preparation and project accounting. Adept at effective time management and cost control, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive organizational success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certification

Work History

Chief Accountant

Saudi Tunisian Electricity, Gas & Industrial Services Co.
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
01.2022 - 12.2024
  • Redirected calls as needed and worked with my supervisor to address any outstanding issues or concerns
  • Documented all concerns and incidents and reported them to a senior supervisor
  • Implemented and updated application modules under the direction of Senior Software Developers
  • Designed and implemented cost-effective device modifications
  • Worked to develop and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies
  • Developed strategies to comply with budget goals
  • Carefully managed projects so that milestones were met by deadlines and within budget confines
  • Worked with Accountants at the end of the year to provide information and ensure accuracy
  • Reported all necessary information to the Chief Operating Officer and worked closely to achieve and maintain goals
  • Collaborated with external auditors for accurate year-end audits.
  • Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst reviewing contracts and agreements.
  • Assisted board members with financial decision-making by providing expert advice on investment strategies.
  • Managed payroll functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on a short schedule with 100% accuracy.

Senior Financial Auditor

KHATIB & ALAMI (PMO Ministry of Finance)
Jeddah
10.2018 - 12.2021
  • Plan and oversee the auditing process
  • Manage the auditor team by allocating responsibilities and reviewing the team's performance and they are properly supported according to the signed disbursement procedures
  • Draft audit comments and report issues to support findings identified during the fieldwork
  • Perform various risks and control assessments
  • Perform and lead periodic assessment and testing of controls
  • Preparing reports for auditing manager
  • Lead the auditing process and successful completion of financial audits
  • Ensure timely completion of audits and submission of reports to the auditing manager
  • Verify and collect audit evidence to ensure their existence, completeness, relevance validity, and accuracy
  • Perform the audit tests as described in the audit program
  • File the working paper, the audit evidence, and the signed audit program in the specified related files

Senior Accountant

Al ATAB Contracting Co.
Riyadh
01.2016 - 09.2018
  • Prepare Financial Statements
  • Prepare Bank Transactions
  • Budgeting
  • Double Entry Accounting
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Maintains general ledger by transferring subsidiary accounts and prepares a trial balance reconciling entry
  • Prepares and records assets, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Worked to support the senior creative staff with day-to-day tasks
  • Implemented and updated application modules under the direction of Senior Software Developers
  • Documented all concerns and incidents and reported them to a senior supervisor

Senior Accountant

AL HADAF Construction Co.
Cairo
02.2014 - 12.2015
  • Worked with Accountants at the end of the year to provide information and ensure accuracy
  • Reported all necessary information to the Chief Operating Officer and worked closely with them to achieve and maintain goals
  • Produced error-free accounting reports
  • Organized books and maintain inventory records
  • Provided monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting services
  • Provided high-quality investment guidance to clients based on their needs, goals, and lifestyle
  • Remained up to date on existing and changing legislation
  • Presented financial planning seminars to existing and prospective clients

Accountant

AL HARAM for Construction Material
Zagazig
05.2012 - 12.2013
  • Prepares assets, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Documents financial transactions by entering account information
  • Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options
  • Summarizes current financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheets, profit and loss statement, and other reports
  • Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
  • Produced error-free accounting reports
  • Organized books and maintain inventory records

Trainee Accountant

AL HARAM for Construction Material
Zagazig
03.2009 - 12.2012
  • Served as a helpful assistant to all office staff including the Accountant, Property Manager, and Maintenance Manager
  • Perform a variety of operations in the preparation, maintenance, and processing of accounting records and financial transactions based on the applicable framework
  • Examine supporting documents to establish proper authorization and processing agreements and contracts according to the terms of each contract

Education

CMA - Certified Management Accountant - Management Accounting

IMA Institute of Management Accountants
USA
06.2022 - 04.2024

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
CANADA
03.2022 - 11.2022

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management

PMI Project Management Institute
USA
01.2019 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Zagazig University
Egypt
01.2009 - 05.2012

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Accounting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Cost Control
  • Cost Management
  • SAP
  • ORACLE
  • Budgeting
  • Financial reporting proficiency
  • GAAP
  • Project accounting
  • IFRS adherence
  • VAT preparation
  • Cash flow management
  • Tax accounting specialization
  • VAT returns
  • Financial modelling
  • Payroll processing
  • Project Management
  • Risk Assessment
  • Financial analysis
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Budget and cashflow
  • Balance sheet competency
  • Budget forecasting
  • Tax preparation
  • Audit procedures
  • Accounting software expertise
  • Fixed assets accounting
  • IFRS knowledge
  • Crisis management
  • Management accounting
  • Financial Forecasting

Certification

  • CMA - Certified Management Accountant, IMA Institute of Management Accountants, 02/01/24
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 11/01/24
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Project Management Institute, 04/01/22, 04/30/24

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

Personal Information

Nationality: Egyptian

Custom

05/17/90, Cairo

References

References available upon request.

Quote

The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it.
Henry David Thoreau

Timeline

CMA - Certified Management Accountant - Management Accounting

IMA Institute of Management Accountants
06.2022 - 04.2024

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) - Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst

Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
03.2022 - 11.2022

Chief Accountant

Saudi Tunisian Electricity, Gas & Industrial Services Co.
01.2022 - 12.2024

Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management

PMI Project Management Institute
01.2019 - 04.2022

Senior Financial Auditor

KHATIB & ALAMI (PMO Ministry of Finance)
10.2018 - 12.2021

Senior Accountant

Al ATAB Contracting Co.
01.2016 - 09.2018

Senior Accountant

AL HADAF Construction Co.
02.2014 - 12.2015

Accountant

AL HARAM for Construction Material
05.2012 - 12.2013

Trainee Accountant

AL HARAM for Construction Material
03.2009 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Zagazig University
01.2009 - 05.2012
  • CMA - Certified Management Accountant, IMA Institute of Management Accountants, 02/01/24
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 11/01/24
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Project Management Institute, 04/01/22, 04/30/24
Mohamed Elshami