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

Senior Branch Accountant - Member of SOCPA
Makkah

Summary

Experienced SOCPA-certified senior accountant with proven expertise in financial operations, compliance, and team leadership. Adept at streamlining processes and delivering data-driven solutions to enhance organizational success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Branch Accountant

Dayim Equipment For Rental
Jeddah
01.2021 - Current
  • Streamlined invoice processing, reducing errors by 20% and increasing productivity by 15%.
  • Implemented advanced financial reconciliation processes, enhancing accuracy and saving 10 hours of manual work monthly.
  • Created a tool for tracking overdue clients (3+ months) by follow a legal procedure and reducing 75% of outstanding balance.
  • Reviewed and reconciled supplier invoices against purchase orders and goods receipt notes using the NetSuite system.
  • Supervised a team of junior accountants, providing training and guidance that increased team productivity by 15%.
  • Managed petty cash expenses for the branch, Achieving a 10% cost reduction while maintaining operational efficiency.
  • Ensured monthly receipt of invoices, accurate payments, and reduced outstanding of AR and AP by 20%.
  • Designed and implemented a Credit Notes and issues tracking file for the branch and clients, achieving 50% account reconciled and reducing client-related issues by 25%.
  • Documents and invoices keeper for future needs, as algin with the internal auditor to provide documents needed.
  • Worked closely with other departments ; Sales and Operations to align financial goals with branch objectives, enhancing overall performance.

Group Account Receivable

Makkah Clock Royal Tower Fairmont Hotel
05.2018 - 05.2020
  • Oversaw payment processes, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and reviewed bank account statements to reconciled and accurate amounts with system records, identifying and correcting any discrepancies.
  • Managed refund processes for clients who overpaid as advance payment or made duplicate payments.

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

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

Skills


  • Business Analytics
  • Attenion to Details
  • Critical thinking
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Data Visualization
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Report Writing
  • Time management
  • Organizing and Planning
  • Decision making & problem solving

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Technical Skills

  • Oracle Netsuite
  • Accounting system on Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Qoyod - (Accounting Software Program)
  • Tableau
  • Micros Opera PMS for Hotels

Training Courses

  • Executive leadership program
  • Hospitality Manager : Leadership
  • Supervisory skill Builders
  • Personal Empowerment (Coaching)
  • Project Management
  • Business model workshop
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Principles of financial accounting
  • Team development
  • Economic feasibility study
  • Strategic planning for individuals

Certification

  • SOCPA Membership
  • Distinguished Accounting Program, Egrar (2024)

Timeline

Nano Degree - Business Analytics

Udacity
2021.01 - 2021.03

Senior Branch Accountant

Dayim Equipment For Rental
01.2021 - Current

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