Microsoft Office
Mohamed Ghaly
Sr. Accountant
Summary
Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Familiar with managing schedules, directing teams and overseeing closing processes. Well-versed in GAAP, IFRS, ledger updates and report writing. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
World Wood Company for Trading and Contracting
dammam
12.2019 - Current
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
- Recommended strategies to expedite filing projects and annual reporting.
- Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Drafted variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Liaised with clients regarding financial plans and objectives.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
Senior Accountant
Al-Amal Company for General Contracting
cairo
11.2014 - 11.2019
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
Accountant
Al-Sahoo Group for Trading and Contracting
Riyadh
12.2011 - 10.2014
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports and presentations.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and cash and banking reconciliations.
Junior Accountant
Engineering Metal Construction CO. “EMCON”
cairo
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Checked employee expense reports and submitted for signatures.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
- Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using [Software].
- Compiled and analyzed financial information to prepare entries for general ledger accounts.
- Managed supplier accounts and built lasting relationships with suppliers.
- Interacted with vendors, upper management and peers.
- Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
Junior Accountant
certified public accountant office
Cairo
11.2008 - 10.2009
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Reviewed financial documents to verify accounting data and mathematical accuracy.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Menoufia University
Egypt 09.2001 - 11.2006
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting And Auditing
Menoufia University
Egypt 10.2015 - 05.2017
Skills
Financial statement review
GAAP proficiency
Database administration
Recordkeeping
General ledger accounting
Account updates
Expense tracking
Payroll
Tax law understanding
Financial records review
Cash Flow analysis
Calculating liabilities
ATX Total Accounting Office proficiency
Account reconciliation processes
Accounting principles
Debt management
Annual reports
Bookkeeping
Tax accounting specialization
Profits and losses tracking
Cost savings options
Budget Analysis
Forecasting
IFRS Understanding
Software
Quick Books
Aswaaq 6 (ERP system)
Al-Ameen Accounting Program
Onyx pro (ERP system)
Primavera P6 Professional
Exploring Internet
Certification
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - “Cert IFR”
Timeline
Senior Accountant
World Wood Company for Trading and Contracting
12.2019 - Current
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting And Auditing
Menoufia University
10.2015 - 05.2017
Senior Accountant
Al-Amal Company for General Contracting
11.2014 - 11.2019
Accountant
Al-Sahoo Group for Trading and Contracting
12.2011 - 10.2014
Junior Accountant
Engineering Metal Construction CO. “EMCON”
11.2009 - 11.2011
Junior Accountant
certified public accountant office
11.2008 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Menoufia University
09.2001 - 11.2006