SALIM GHANTOUS
Riyadh,Riyadh Region
Summary
Highly-motivated individual uses flexible, adaptable work ethic to thrive in fast-paced financial environments. Plans and prioritises well to deliver projects to quality and timeframe targets. Analytical problem-solver with excellent reporting and evaluation abilities. Detail-oriented with financial data and careful to follow accounting best practices and regulatory requirements. Helps drive financial improvements with reliable, accurate and compliant records for forecasting and business planning.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Supervisor Manager
Dunkin Donuts
North , Lebanon
2017.06 - 2019.06
- Building teamwork and communication between employees.
- Applied knowledge to improve current methodologies and processes.
- Proactively anticipated issues, and advised on preventative action.
- Implemented realistic forecasted workloads and time-management strategies through data analysis.
- Solving any problem that occur with the customer
- Stock management
Data Entry Operator
MLA
Tripoli, Lebanon
2019.10 - 2020.02
- Supported executive leadership and office staff by managing operational workflow.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.
- Encouraged customer feedback to deliver information to management for process improvements.
- Wrote reports and correspondence from dictation and handwritten notes.
- Generated weekly and monthly reports for managers.
- Verified accuracy of information and sorted information of documents for computer entry.
Data Entry Operator
Interactive
Media City , Dubai
2020.11 - 2021.01
- Supported executive leadership and office staff by managing operational workflow.
- Maintained detailed administration and office procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Gathered data to create Excel spreadsheets for budget and inventory management.
- Encouraged customer feedback to deliver information to management for process improvements.
Management Accountant
Palms Beach House
Jounieh, Lebanon
2021.03 - 2021.10
- Calculated and posted month end journals in full compliance with regulations.
- Prepared and developed monthly management packs, accounts and KPIs.
- Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with % accuracy.
- Analyse monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Investigated budget variances to identify causes and suggest corrective action.
- Provided accurate monitoring information to budget holders on monthly basis.
- Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
Assistant Manager
Rachidi home
Jbeil, Lebanon
2021.10 - 2022.03
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Addressed customer issues calmly and professionally, delivering quick, successful resolutions.sa
- Maintained store appearance, including shelving organisation, store layout and visual merchandise planning.les
- Nurtured positive customer relationships, enhancing membership loyalty and driving client retention.
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Received and processed product returns.
- Maintained impeccably high standards store presentation and hygiene through cleaning.
Real Estate Agent
Raywhite
Koura, Lebanon
2022.04 - 2022.11
- Coordinated appointments with prospective buyers to showcase houses and plots.
- Showed residential properties and explained features, value and benefits of available homes.
- Created estate agent and buyer incentives and strategies with other agents, builders and buyers.
- Acted as listing agent for brokers.
- Developed close relationships with area realtors and promoted builders to boost referral network.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings, addressing issues effectively for speedy resolution.
Cost Controller
Nesma And Partners
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.06 - Current
- Established credit control policies to increase year-on-year cashflow.
- Examined financial reports, analysing and resolving data discrepancies to reduce expenses.
- Created board presentations to clearly articulate financial strategy.
- Used computer software and applications to identify and track fraudulent activities.
- Maximised year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.
- Completed statutory and regulatory reporting requirements within defined deadlines.
- Consolidated capital management, cash flow analysis and reconciliations statements.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing And Management
Lebanese International University
Skills
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Budget development
- Statutory account reports
- Account management
- Excel proficiency
- Financial planning
- Revenue generation
- Pricing and costing
- Financial auditing
- Cost and revenue analysis
- Management accounts
- Cash flow management
- Accounting management
- Financial management
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
French
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Cost Controller
Nesma And Partners
2023.06 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Raywhite
2022.04 - 2022.11
Assistant Manager
Rachidi home
2021.10 - 2022.03
Management Accountant
Palms Beach House
2021.03 - 2021.10
Data Entry Operator
Interactive
2020.11 - 2021.01
Data Entry Operator
MLA
2019.10 - 2020.02
Supervisor Manager
Dunkin Donuts
2017.06 - 2019.06
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing And Management
Lebanese International University