Hayat Muhammad

Financial Accountant at Qatar Mice Development Institute ( Qatar Foundation)

• Qatar - Doha
• July 2008 to December 2016

Executed comprehensive accounting responsibilities, including supervision of cash management, Accounts payable, accounts receivable and posting to general ledger.  Coordinated to forecast cash flow position, bank reconciliation related borrowing needs and available funds for investment and ensures that sufficient funds are available to meet the ongoing operational requirement.  Focal point with the bank negotiating interest rate for long and short-terms investments, working directly with the FD/FM.  Accomplished financial accounts and records and prepare monthly withholding tax returns report from accounting records.  Oversaw, set up and administer accounting systems and prepare financial information for individuals, departments within organizations, businesses, and other establishments.  Facilitated workflow, trained accounting, purchasing staffs and implement internal controls procedures  Conducted monthly, quarterly, annual assessments of fixed asset, general ledger accounts, and forecast depreciation expenditures.  Initiated the end of the quarterly closing process in alignment with corporate deadlines.  Executed the preparation of invoices, account statements, & various financial statements.
Initiated processes and procedures are adequate to meet regulatory requirements.  Collaborated with the Finance Manager in MIS reporting.  Supervised internal and external auditor queries, preparation of closing accounts reconciliation, as well as monthly, quarterly, and financial end-year closings.  Supervised and Managed for internal and external auditor queries, preparation of closing accounts reconciliation, as well as monthly, quarterly, and financial year-end closing.  Cultivated and maintained effective relationships with the external auditors, suppliers and clients, employee, banks, and other financial institutions. Key Contributions  Organized information requirements in preparation for the external and internal auditors.  Accomplished investment activities, cash position, & relationship with suppliers & clients.  Established and implemented new procedures to improve the processing and collections of Accounts Payable, and Payroll.  Designed and deliver on-the-job training focused on diverse accounting functions, and mentored accounting team members.  Pursued investigation of discrepancies within monthly bank accounts, and identify prompt resolutions.  Played an integral role on the team charged with leading the Finance department transition from the Qatar Foundation to QMDI.  Participated in the development of a Finance Policy manual.  Recognized for advanced understanding of the internal accounting system in order to control expenses within the system.