Chief Accountant
SAMACO
Total years of experience :17 years, 8 Months
Proficiently oversaw and managed After-Sales, Parts, and Porsche Design Accounts.
Key Highlights:
• Vigilantly monitored and supervised all facets of after-sales operations, meticulously tracking time utilization, sales duration, and discount applications.
• Ensured the timely processing of both foreign and local accounts payable (A/P) invoices, meticulously reconciling them for seamless payment processing.
• Fostered open lines of communication with foreign parts suppliers, including AVME, PME, Bentley, Lamborghini, Porsche Design, Ferrari, and Maserati, addressing any parts-related issues promptly.
• Conducted comprehensive reconciliations and audits of all general ledger (GL) accounts, spanning the balance sheet and income statement, offering valuable recommendations to the Accounts Manager for informed decision-making.
• Maintained rigorous oversight of cash sales, and petty cash disbursements, and conducted random parts checks, promptly reporting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Provided vital support and assistance to operations in resolving operational challenges.
• Monitored accounts receivable (A/R) collections, encompassing both cash and credit payments, as well as insurance-related matters, diligently preparing ageing reports for review.
• Tracked and optimized productivity, efficiency, and resource utilization, all of which significantly influenced target achievement, consistently presenting detailed reports to key decision-makers.
• Scrutinized and enhanced existing internal accounting procedures to better align with the company's overarching objectives.
• Conducted a meticulous analysis of store Profit and Loss statements, engaging in in-depth discussions on performance metrics with the store team, and ensured the diligent execution of agreed-upon action plans.
• Conducted thorough financial and operational data analysis, with a particular focus on variance reporting, providing invaluable insights.
▪ Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of all financial transactions, such as JVs (Journal Vouchers), AP (Accounts Payable), AR (Accounts Receivable), Fixed Assets, Depreciations, and Provisions.
▪ Distribute entries to relevant cost centers in alignment with sales data to facilitate cost analysis.
▪ Take charge of payroll processing for the Construction department and forwarding the payroll information to the Holding company for further processing.
▪ Consistently prepare monthly closing and adjustment entries to maintain financial accuracy and compliance.
▪ Generate a variety of financial and control reports, tailored for high-level management, to support informed decision-making and
strategic planning.
Yasser Hejazy Consulting Engineers office, Yasser Hejazy establishment
Position held: -
Chief Accountant
Period: - From March 2008~Present
General Duties
1. Review all financial transactions
2. Review Salaries payroll sheet and employees loans
3. Ensure compliance with office's Polices & Procedures
4. Verification of supplier's payments
5. Monitor & control expenses.
6. Review and approve payment requests.
7. Record all bank transaction's (Loan, loan Settlement L/C's, transfer)
8. Control accounts for all project in progress
9. Control prepayments & accrual accounts
10. Prepare all management report's on monthly basis
11. Liaison with external auditor during finalization of Annual Accounts.
12. Sharing in preparing budget.
13. sharing in preparing financial statements
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of financial records and reports.
• Posting financial transactions to appropriate accounts and ensuring accuracy.
• Reconciling bank statements and other financial documents.
• Assisting in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Processing invoices, bills, and expenses.
• Verifying financial data for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements.
• Participating in regular financial audits.
• Assisting senior accountants and the finance team as needed.
• Staying updated on relevant accounting principles and regulations.
• Performing general administrative tasks to support the finance department.
Key Highlights:
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, and financial transactions.
• Processing invoices, verifying the accuracy of billing information, and ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Reconciling bank statements and financial accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Tracking and categorizing expenses, including employee expenses, office supplies, and operational costs.
• Entering financial data into accounting software and spreadsheets, ensuring data integrity and completeness.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Providing support in budget preparation and monitoring budgetary compliance.
• Assisting with internal and external audits by preparing financial documents and providing necessary information to auditors.
• Assisting in payroll processing, including calculating wages, taxes, and deductions.
• Undertaking various ad hoc financial and administrative tasks as required by the senior accounting team.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, company policies, and relevant regulations.
• Collaborating with other departments and team members to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related queries.
• Continuously updating knowledge of accounting principles and staying informed about changes in financial regulations and standards.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies or accounting issues promptly.
Education and Main Fields of Study: - BSc. Commerce, Suez Canal University 2004 Major: Accounting - Attended courses in manually and computerized accounting