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Education
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Languages
Certification
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saeed adawy

saeed adawy

riyadh,saudi arabia

Summary

Organized Accountant with 10 years of managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping and corporate operations. Astute financial professional with keen eye for detail and high level of integrity.

Works well in large teams in corporate environments. Strong decision-maker knowledgeable about software engineering and application development. Committed to leading exceptionally gifted teams and delivering results using latest methods, frameworks and technologies. Ready to work closely with both teams and customers to identify most efficient and beneficial solutions for process improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Accountant

Almamlaka Food Industries Company Limited
riyadh, 75311
02.2019 - Current
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with [Number]% accuracy.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Reported suspicious transactions and unusual account activity to appropriate escalation channels.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Recorded, classified and stored sensitive information to support financial governance.
  • Performed periodic expense variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual amounts.
  • Checked and imported payroll and pension data to pay salary deductions.

Internal Auditor

freelancer
riyadh city-Hail city)
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Shaped internal audit strategy and methodology to meet company goals.
  • Drew up annual Internal Audit Plan based on key risks and strategies.
  • Carried out spot checks on physical stock, trade debtors and key areas to identify and resolve issues.
  • Updated senior leaders regularly, reporting significant internal control issues.
  • Determined ways to cut costs and improve productivity.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and data analytics.
  • Coordinated resources and reporting within virtual team setting.
  • Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
  • Assessed staff efficiency and productivity and made recommendations for improvements.
  • Audited activities of complex matrix organisations.
  • Issued targeted follow-ups to improve company processes.
  • Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
  • Devised and implemented internal audit policies and procedures in line with local and international best practices.
  • Verified implementation of controls through testing and interacting with relevant company staff.
  • Collaborated across teams to implement Three Lines of Defence model.
  • Coached internal audit team to achieve targets and fulfil deadlines.
  • Executed ad hoc and special investigations and reviews requested by management.

Stock controller

maksab company
Tenth of ramadan city -egypt, 11829
12.2013 - 10.2015
  • Investigated missing items, discrepancies and losses.
  • Followed stock adjustment procedures to correct inaccuracies in cycle counting activities.
  • Implemented and enforced internal controls to reduce inventory outages and support corporate goal achievement.
  • Supervised warehouse operations, enforcing proper inventory management procedures.
  • Reduced expenditures and waste, negotiating cost-effective solutions to supply chain challenges.
  • Reported on inventory shortages, audit findings and forecasting needs to inform upper management.
  • Managed stock rotations to balance inventory of perishable products and minimise wastage.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Suez Canal University
egypt
01.2008 - 11.2011

Skills

  • Audit coordination
  • Oracle proficiency
  • EXEL
  • ATX Total Accounting Office proficiency
  • Financial management
  • ERP software
  • SAP expertise
  • Tax accounting specialisation
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR)
  • Oracle PeopleSoft
  • Bookkeeping
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
  • V-lookups
  • Pivot tables
  • Month-end processes

Languages

English
Advanced

Certification

  • CPA - Certified Public Accountant
  • CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant

Timeline

Accountant

Almamlaka Food Industries Company Limited
02.2019 - Current

Internal Auditor

freelancer
02.2016 - 01.2019

Stock controller

maksab company
12.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

Suez Canal University
01.2008 - 11.2011
saeed adawy