Alaa Khierddeen

Responsibilities:
- Managed full-cycle accounting including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Payroll for 100+ transactions monthly
- Prepared monthly and annual financial statements, budgets, and variance analysis reports for management
- Performed bank reconciliations and ensured timely vendor payments and customer invoicing
- Ensured full compliance with Lebanese VAT and Tax Law. Prepared and submitted monthly VAT returns
- Used Noria and EDM ERP systems for daily accounting entries and reporting
- Coordinated with external auditors during year-end closing and audit process

Achievements:
- Reduced month-end closing time by 3 days through process optimization
- Identified and corrected discrepancies saving the company $15, 000 annually
- Implemented a new tracking system for AP/AR that improved cash flow

Responsibilities:
- Managed daily sales, cash, and inventory reconciliation for fast-food restaurant operations
- Prepared weekly financial reports and sales summaries for management review
- Coordinated with suppliers, processed purchase orders, and handled vendor payments
- Maintained accurate records of daily transactions and ensured proper cash handling procedures

Achievements:
- Improved inventory tracking system which reduced waste by 15%
- Streamlined daily closing process saving 1 hour per shift
- Maintained 100% accuracy in cash reconciliation over 2 years

Responsibilities:
- Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for auto parts suppliers and customers
- Processed daily sales invoices, purchase orders, and delivery notes
- Performed cash handling, bank deposits, and daily sales reconciliation
- Maintained inventory records and tracked stock levels for 500+ auto parts SKUs
- Prepared monthly financial reports and supported management with sales analysis
- Handled customer billing, follow-ups, and collections

Achievements:
- Reduced outstanding customer balances by 20% through improved follow-up system
- Implemented inventory tracking that decreased stock discrepancies by 30%
- Increased monthly sales reporting accuracy and cut reporting time by 2 days