SOMAYAH SHARIF
Senior Branch Accountant - Member of SOCPA
Saudi Arabia
Summary
Associate Member of SOCPA, Senior Branch Accountant with 6 years of hands-on experience in Accounting and Finance. Proven skills in managing Accounts Receivable and Payable, reconciliations, balance confirmations, and financial reporting. Strong background in forecasting, collection analysis, and improving
cash flow processes. Seeking an opportunity to contribute and grow within 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
Responsibilites :
- Oversaw daily accounting functions, including processing customer invoices, tracking receivables, verifying supplier - invoices, and managing payables.
- Processed bank deposits, managed credit notes, and maintained petty cash.
- Reconciled financial accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Generated and delivered periodic collection summaries and reports.
Key Achievements:
- Recognized as Employee of the Month in 2022 for outstanding performance.
- Successfully met and exceeded the branch’s annual collection target in 2022.
- Earned promotion to Senior Branch Accountant in 2023 due to consistent excellence.
- Optimized invoice processing and reconciliation workflows, reducing errors by approximately 15-20%.
- Designed tracking tools for overdue accounts and credit notes, resulting in a 50% reduction in outstanding balances and resolution of 50% of account issues.
- Developed a comprehensive collection tracking system that boosted collection rates by 30%.
- Led and mentored junior accountants, worked closely with other departments; Sales and Operations to algin financial goals with branch objectives, enhancing overall performance.
Group Account Receivable
Makkah Clock Royal Tower Fairmont Hotel
05.2018 - 05.2020
Responsibilities :
- Oversaw guest and corporate billing operations within accounts receivable.
- Ensured accurate payment postings and prompt execution of refund procedures.
- Conducted account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and resolve issues.
- Collaborated with front office and reservations teams to streamline billing processes.
Key Achievements:
• Processed a high volume of guest invoices with consistent accuracy, ensuring timely payment postings.
• Reconciled accounts receivable balances daily, maintaining accurate and current financial records.
• Coordinated with front office and reservations teams to promptly resolve billing discrepancies, improving
guest satisfaction.
• Supported month-end closing by preparing AR aging reports and performing revenue reconciliations.
Trainee
Makkah Chamber of Commerce & Industrial, MYWORKHISTORY
03.2016 - 04.2016
- Supported daily accounting tasks and learned foundational financial documentation.
- Coordinated training schedules and helped organize documentation for trainees.
Education
Accounting
Egrar Academy
2025.01 - 2025.02
Nano Degree - Business Analytics
Udacity
2021.01 - 2021.03
Diploma - English For Business
Shaw Academy
2016 - 2016
Bachelor - Business Administration
Umm Al-Qura University
Mecca 2012.08 - 2016.06
Diploma - Accounting Technician
Technical And Vocational Training Corporation
2025 - 2025
Skills
- Communication skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Attention to Details
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Leadership
- Decision-making
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Organizing & Planning
- Work under Pressure
- Negotiation & Persuasion
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leavePaid time offCareer advancementPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsLanguages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Technical Skills
- Accounting & Finance
o Invoice Processing Accuracy.
o Payment Reconciliation Skills.
o Accounts Receivable Management.
o Accounts Payable Handling.
o Vendor Account Reconciliation.
o Customer Billing Systems.
o Cash Flow Tracking.
o Journal Entry Preparation.
o Bank Statement Matching.
o Financial Document Verification.
o Financial collections Reporting &
Forecasting.
- Analysis & Systems:
o Business Analytics using Power BI,Tableau, Google Sheet.
o Data Visualization using Excel.
o ERP Systems Proficiency; Oracle NetSuite, Wafeq, SMACC, Manager, Fatoorah, Qoyod.
o Mirosoft Office.
o Micros Opera PMS for Hotels.
Training Courses
- Power BI | Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) | 2024.
- Distinguished Accountants Program | Egrar | 2024.
Comprehensive practical training covering: Financial Statements, VAT, Zakat, Income Tax, WHT, Cost Accounting, Payroll, Excel applications, and ERP systems.
- Hospitality Manager: Leadership | American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute | 2020.
- Supervisory Skill Builders | American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute | 2020.
- Risk Management | Project Champions | 2020.
- Project Management | Project Champions | 2020.
- Executive Leadership Program | Global Office of Senior Trainers Academy | 2020.
Certification
- Associate Member – Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA).
Projects
o Virtual Accounting Project | Egrar Academy – Applied Program for Accountants | February
2025.
• Created a simulated company (Al-Auja Trading) using Wafeq and SMACC accounting systems.
• Prepared trial balances and full financial statements.
• Received awards for Best Creative Content & Strategic Partnerships and Best Performance &
Excellence.
o Business Analytics Projects | Udacity / Misk Academy | March 2021.
• Analyzed NYSE and diamond price datasets using Excel and forecasting techniques.
• Visualized LinkedIn’s top in-demand skills data for workforce trends.
• Built an interactive Tableau dashboard to explore YouTube U.S. channel performance.
Timeline
Diploma - Accounting Technician
Technical And Vocational Training Corporation
2025 - 2025
Accounting
Egrar Academy
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 - Business Administration
Umm Al-Qura University
2012.08 - 2016.06
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