Alaa Alturki, Accountant - Project Control Administrator

Alaa Alturki

Accountant - Project Control Administrator

Eastern Amana

Location
Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
Education
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree in business administration Accounting,
Experience
9 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 5 Months

Accountant - Project Control Administrator at Eastern Amana
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • November 2020 to July 2023

• Performed full AP cycle from receipt of invoices to payment
• Processed journal entries and posted them to GLs related
• Participated in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities along with bank/general ledger reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Compiled detailed management report on ongoing project progress, highlighted milestones, challenges and implemented solutions
• Coordinated with internal stakeholders for newly projects budget forecasts ensuring all stayed within allocated budget
• Drafted formal communications to government agencies for multiple assignments and inquiries
• Performed numerical and fnancial analysis on projects and ensured accurate fnancial reporting
• Developed and implemented a report for tracking project invoices, resulting in improved cost control and budget management
• Performed computer administration tasks using Microsoft Excel and BI for projects management dashboards and processes

Cards Settlements & Reconciliation Manager at Gulf International Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • January 2017 to November 2020

• Managed Card transactions reconciliation and settlements unit effectively & insured a proper settlement with Card schemes VISA, MADA, MC & GCC issuer and acquirer for both KSA and Bahrain Operation
• Monitored daily Card operation accounting Gls to insure that work process is implemented as designed and complies with established policies & procedures
• Managed and maintained proper internal control over all the accounting setup related to cards Gls parameters in coordination with Finance processes.
• Managed the preparation of accurate monthly account receivable and payable proof reports
• Improved internal process/reports and service level of transaction reconciliation and clearing cycle and provide proactive solution for control issues relating to signifcant areas of risk.
• Participated in Bank enhancement projects as core member in verifying the UAT results. Such as launching Meem Digital Bank for KSA and Bahrain, Establishing VAT, on-boarding commercial cards, contactless cards, Mada e-commerce & Apple pay and Migration of Bank new core system
• Worked closely with Internal Business, Finance and IT Units to improve the Operating and business processes for their core functions
• Monitored submitted invoices on Coupa and get the required approvals allign with Unit agreed budget
• Evaluated staff performance and recommended professional status changes.
• Created reports and documents as requested by the management

Settlement Supervisor at Gulf International Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • April 2016 to December 2016

• Responsible for Mada, Visa, MC settlement, TBS and daily reconciliation
• Planed, supervised and control a range of tasks executed in Card Settlement unit
• Ensured error-free processing and adhered to internal procedures and provision a high-quality service to internal and external customers.

Clearings & Settlement Officer at Gulf International Bank
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • March 2014 to March 2016

• Joined Young Graduate Professional Development Program at GIB which gained two years banking experience through rotation across all banks sectors
• Responsible for daily/monthly cards transaction reconciliation and settlements.
• In charge to clear daily Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Q related to debit and credit cards dispute transaction.
• Provided consistent quality customer service for both internal and external that meet established standard

Education

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's degree in business administration Accounting,
  • at The university of Tulsa
  • December 2013

USA universities graduate

Specialties & Skills

Windows Network Administration
General Business Administration
Small Business Accounting
Microsoft
RECONCILIATION
SETTLEMENT
MANAGEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
COUPA (SPEND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE)
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
GENERAL LEDGER
CLOSING (SALES)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
TEAM LEADER
Presentation
RECONCILATION
BANKING
FINANCIAL
COMMUNICATION
Cost Accounting
Accounting
Costing
Cost Control
Project Management
Budgeting

Languages

English
Expert
Arabic
Expert

Memberships

PETA ALPH SIGH
  • ATTENDIG PROFF BUSINESS MEETINGS IN USA
  • January 2011

Training and Certifications

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (Training)
Training Institute:
ESL CERTIFCATE
Date Attended:
March 2009

Hobbies

  • Analytical skills-