Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Languages
Technical Skills
Training Courses
Certification
Timeline
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SOMAYAH SHARIF

SOMAYAH SHARIF

Senior Branch Accountant - Member of SOCPA
Jeddah,02

Summary

Senior Accountant with 6 years of experience in AR, AP, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Skilled in improving processes, enhancing

collections, and ensuring accuracy. Seeking to add value to a dynamic finance team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Branch Accountant

Dayim Equipment For Rental
Jeddah
01.2021 - 01.2025

Responsibilities :

  • Managed Overall branch accounting operations inculding AP/AR, reconciliations, petty cash management, and weekly/monthly reporting.

Key Achievements :

  • Awarded Employee of the Month in 2022.
  • Achieved the branch's annual collection target for 2022.
  • Promoted from Branch Accountant to Senior Branch Accountant in 2023.
  • Streamlined invoice processing and improved reconciliation processes, reducing errors by 20% and saving 10 hours of manual work monthly.
  • Created tools for tracking overdue clients and credit notes, achieving 75% reduction in outstanding balances and resolving 50% of account issues.
  • Developed a collection tracking file, improving collection rates by 40%.
  • Supervised junior accountants, providing training that increased team productivity by 15%.

Group Account Receivable

Makkah Clock Royal Tower Fairmont Hotel
05.2018 - 05.2020

Responsibilities :

  • Managed accounts receivable operations for the hotel, including guest and corporate billing, payment postings, reconciliations, and coordination with the front office and reservations teams.

Key Achievements:

  • Processed high-volume guest invoices with 100% accuracy and ensured timely posting of payments.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable balances weekly, maintaining up-to-date records and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with the front office and reservations teams to resolve billing disputes efficiently, enhancing guest satisfaction.
  • Assisted in monthly closing procedures by preparing AR aging reports and revenue reconciliation.

Trainee

Makkah Chamber of Commerce & Industrial, MYWORKHISTORY
03.2016 - 04.2016

- Learning new materials, processes, and programs quickly.

- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.

- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.

- Participated in on the job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.

Education

Eqrar Applied Bootcamp For Accountants
2025.01 - 2025.02

Nano Degree - Business Analytics

Udacity
2021.01 - 2021.03

DIPLOMA - ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS

Shaw Academy
2016 - 2016

Bachelor Of Administration - Business Administration

Umm Al-Qura University - College of Business
Mecca
2012.08 - 2016.06

Diploma - Accounting Technician

Technical And Vocational Training Corporation
2025 - 2025

Skills

  • Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Attention to Details
  • Time management & Prioritization
  • Leadership & Team Supervision
  • Organizing and Planning

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leavePaid time offCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company Retreats

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Technical Skills

  • Business Analytics & Data Visualization & Financial Forecatsing using Tableau , Excel (Pivot table, formula) & Google Sheet , Power BI
  • Accounting system on Excel
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Report Writing
  • Oracle Netsuite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Qoyod
  • SMACC
  • Wafeq
  • Fatoorah
  • Micros Opera PMS for Hotels
  • SAP (entering invoices only)
  • Aconex (entering Timesheet only)

Training Courses

  • Distinguished Accounting Program, Egrar
  • Executive leadership program
  • Hospitality Manager : Leadership
  • Supervisory skill Builders
  • Personal Empowerment (Coaching)
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Principles of financial accounting
  • Team development
  • Economic feasibility study
  • Strategic planning for individuals
  • Human Resources management for crisis

Certification

  • Associate Member of SOCPA.

Timeline

Diploma - Accounting Technician

Technical And Vocational Training Corporation
2025 - 2025

Eqrar Applied Bootcamp For Accountants
2025.01 - 2025.02

Nano Degree - Business Analytics

Udacity
2021.01 - 2021.03

Senior Branch Accountant

Dayim Equipment For Rental
01.2021 - 01.2025

Group Account Receivable

Makkah Clock Royal Tower Fairmont Hotel
05.2018 - 05.2020

DIPLOMA - ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS

Shaw Academy
2016 - 2016

Trainee

Makkah Chamber of Commerce & Industrial, MYWORKHISTORY
03.2016 - 04.2016

Bachelor Of Administration - Business Administration

Umm Al-Qura University - College of Business
2012.08 - 2016.06
SOMAYAH SHARIFSenior Branch Accountant - Member of SOCPA