Mohamed Ramadan Ezzat
Makkah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Distinguished finance professional with over 11 years of comprehensive experience in hospitality accounting, currently positioned as cluster chief accountant for world’s largest Novotel property (1461 rooms) and Thakher Makkah Residences (242 rooms).
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cluster Chief Accountant
NOVOTEL THAKHER MAKKAH HOTEL & RESIDENCES
Makkah
2025.02 - Current
- Supported financial operations for world's largest Novotel and Thakher Makkah Residences.
- Assisted in managing accounting cycles and financial reporting in busy environment.
- Ensured compliance with Accor's standards and local regulations.
- Collaborated with departments to enhance revenue and control costs.
- Maintained updated knowledge of relevant laws and regulations avoiding legal complications.
- Collaborated with external auditors for accurate year-end audits.
- Strengthened financial operations by implementing new accounting systems and procedures.
- Ensured smooth business transactions through diligent account reconciliation efforts.
- Analyses budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
Chief Accountant - Pre opening
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (Millennium Jeddah)
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
2024.05 - 2025.02
- Assisted in financial activities within hotel operations, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
- Supported finance team in establishing connections with key stakeholders across departments.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and promote team efficiency.
- Led team in preparing annual reports, resulting in timely submissions.
General accountant
Aloft Dhahran Hotel (Marriott International)
Al Khobar
2021.01 - 2024.05
- Resolved accounting discrepancies for improved accuracy in financial reports.
- Managed financial transactions efficiently by recording, summarising, and analysing data.
- Identified potential areas of cost reduction through detailed expense analysis-contributed towards strategic business planning.
- Ensured seamless tax filing procedures with meticulous maintenance
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
Accounts payable supervisor
Aloft Dhahran Hotel (Marriott International)
Al Khobar
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Oversee the entire accounts payable cycle, ensuring compliance with local laws and company policies for invoicing, payments, and vendor management.
- Sort, code, and match invoices while proactively researching and resolving discrepancies to maintain accuracy.
- Post transactions accurately to journals, ledgers, and other records to strengthen financial integrity.
- Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments and effectively manage petty cash by posting to the correct GL accounts.
- Prepare checks and transfers in alignment with payment terms and schedules for efficient cash flow management.
- Reconcile check registers against bank transfers and payment reports, ensuring zero discrepancies.
- Track prepaid payments and accruals, conducting quarterly statement reconciliations to identify and address variances.
- Maintain the confidentiality of organizational information while assisting with month-end closing activities.
- Step in as credit manager and cost controller during absences, demonstrating versatility and leadership in financial operations.
Income auditor supervisor
Aloft Dhahran Hotel (Marriott International)
Al Khobar
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Expertly monitor and verify revenue records, ensuring stringent adherence to internal procedures and compliance with tax obligations.
- Spearhead investigations into discrepancies, delivering timely resolutions for audit issues.
- Prepare comprehensive income reports for management, providing actionable insights to enhance profitability and minimize revenue loss.
Accounts receivable Supervisor
Grand Plaza Hotel & Resorts Riyadh
Riyadh
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Validate billing charges with supportive documents to maintain accuracy.
- Balance daily transfers to city ledger while keeping accounts receivable updated.
- Send error-free invoices quickly, adhering to credit policy timelines.
- Research and address guest queries via phone or correspondence to boost satisfaction.
- Resolve disputed guest accounts efficiently, ideally on the same day, for timely reconciliation.
- Verify rates against signed contracts to ensure compliance.
Night auditor
Sheraton Sharm Hotel (Marriott International)
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Assisted the Income Auditor with comprehensive daily revenue reviews and transaction analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance before system processing.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing Division
University of Beni Suef
Beni SuefSkills
- Opera 5 and Opera Cloud
- Symphony Micros
- PeopleSoft and Sun Systems
- Birch Street and Future Log
- Oasys and Bayan
- Advanced excel usage
- Balance sheet competency
- Internal controls establishment
Certification
- Certificate of ICDL for International Computer
- Certificate of Electronic Accounting
- Certificate of English Language
- MBA in progress
Languages
Arabic
English
Personal Details
- Date of birth: 1992
- Nationality: Egyptian
- Marital status: Married
Timeline
Cluster Chief Accountant
NOVOTEL THAKHER MAKKAH HOTEL & RESIDENCES
2025.02 - Current
Chief Accountant - Pre opening
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (Millennium Jeddah)
2024.05 - 2025.02
General accountant
Aloft Dhahran Hotel (Marriott International)
2021.01 - 2024.05
Accounts payable supervisor
Aloft Dhahran Hotel (Marriott International)
2019.01 - 2021.01
Income auditor supervisor
Aloft Dhahran Hotel (Marriott International)
2018.01 - 2019.01
Accounts receivable Supervisor
Grand Plaza Hotel & Resorts Riyadh
2016.01 - 2018.01
Night auditor
Sheraton Sharm Hotel (Marriott International)
2015.01 - 2016.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Auditing Division
University of Beni Suef