Microsoft Dynamic
Mohammed Samra
Accounting Manager
Riyadh
Summary
Seasoned Accounting Manager specializing in implementing successful accounting systems for Media companies. Accomplished in driving business efficiency and compliance initiatives. Offering 14 years of progressive experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Accounting Manager
Connect Ads Saudi
Riyadh
01.2018 - Current
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Implemented cost control procedures and cost management processes, saving company
- Generated monthly and quarterly financial statements for executive review.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
- Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Collaborated with C-level executives to develop long-term financial plans.
- Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Strengthening the relationship with banks to obtain the best facilities and prices
Senior Accountant
Connect Ads Saudi
Riyadh
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- 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.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Directed accounting team in timely reporting of finances for diverse client businesses.
- Oversaw accounting team in servicing diverse clients.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
Accountant
Drake & Scull
Riyadh
03.2012 - 05.2023
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Accountant
Arabian Contracting Services
Riyadh
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Follow up on contracts with secretariats
Accountant
Dolphin Factory For Garments
Portsaid
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Balanced accounts associated with accounts payable process.
- Checked bills of lading, outgoing package paperwork, and other documentation for accuracy.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Monitored cost standard performance to confirm that costs met budget cost parameters.
- Conducted product inventories for clients' products and translated findings into detailed financial reports.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Commerce, English Section - Accounting
Suhag University
Suhag Egypt 10.2002 - 10.2007
No Degree - VAT Implementation & Application
PWC Academy
Riyadh Saudi Arabia 04.2001 -
Skills
Bank account reconciliations
Closing procedures
Month-end reporting
Budget Management
GL entry verification
Financial statement presentations
Audits
Collections
Process Management
Budget projections
Accounting solutions integration
System development
AP and AR management
Staff Management
Trend forecasting
Financial auditing
Software
Microsoft Office
Salesforce
CRM
Interests
Football
Travel
Camping
Planting
Work Availability
monday
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sunday
morning
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Timeline
Accounting Manager
Connect Ads Saudi
01.2018 - Current
Senior Accountant
Connect Ads Saudi
06.2013 - 12.2017
Accountant
Drake & Scull
03.2012 - 05.2023
Accountant
Arabian Contracting Services
02.2010 - 02.2012
Accountant
Dolphin Factory For Garments
11.2008 - 11.2009
Bachelor Degree in Commerce, English Section - Accounting
Suhag University
10.2002 - 10.2007
No Degree - VAT Implementation & Application
PWC Academy
04.2001 -