Karim Madi

Core Financial Reporting & Donor Compliance
• Supported the preparation of program/project Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and their timely submission in PRIMA in
accordance with donor agreements
• Prepared monthly budget monitoring reports with program input, ensuring accurate resource allocation and donor compliance
• Verified Transaction Expenditure Controls (TECs) to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
ERP & Accounting Records
• Ensured accurate and timely entry of accounting data into Oracle ERP in compliance with IOM financial rules; maintained
complete electronic and hard-copy financial records
• Maintained daily updates of internal bank transfers to strengthen internal controls over outgoing and incoming payments
• Verified supplier invoices and supporting documents to confirm compliance with organizational requirements and that
goods/services were received before processing payments

Treasury & Cash Flow
• Managed treasury operations including cash flow forecasting and liquidity monitoring
• Developed mission funding requests based on projected monthly expenditures, maintaining adequate liquidity for operations
• Prepared monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all outstanding cheques and lodgments were accurately reflected before
closing

Payroll & Internal Controls
• Reviewed local monthly payroll files from HR, verifying accuracy prior to transfer
• Acted as banking focal point, handling day-to-day operations and opening sub-accounts to ensure smooth financial processes
Audit & Compliance
• Streamlined payment processes, reducing payment cycle time by 2 days and ensuring timely disbursements
• Conducted annual asset counts and warehouse audits to support accountability and safeguard organizational resources

Capacity & Knowledge
• Provided guidance to mission staff on organizational financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance

• Supervised and led a team of five finance staff, providing guidance and support to strengthen overall performance
• Managed a credit portfolio of 120+ company accounts, ensuring effective risk management and timely collections

Credit Risk & Policy
• Designed and implemented credit policies that reduced bad debts by 30% and lowered accounts receivable over 180 days to
just 2%
• Verified credit applications for new accounts to assess company creditworthiness and led monthly credit review meetings
Financial Reporting & Controls
• Ensured accurate financial reporting by analyzing results, monitoring variances, and identifying trends — helping reduce debt
losses and improve accounts receivable turnover
• Assisted in balance sheet reconciliations, reviewed general ledger entries, and supported accurate month-end closing in
compliance with accounting standards
• Conducted regular bank reconciliations to maintain reliable financial records
Banking & Operations
• Served as main point of contact with banks, managing POS machines, credit card payments, and reconciliations

Notable Contribution
• Contributed to the financial operations of the AFC Champions League Doha 2020, ensuring smooth coordination during a high
volume event

Revenue Auditing & Controls
• Conducted daily revenue and F&B audits, improving invoicing accuracy by 95%
• Reconciled cash, credit card, and city ledger transactions, strengthening internal controls
• Monitored revenue leakage risks and implemented internal checks, ensuring strict compliance with SOPs and financial
regulations
• Collaborated with front office and F&B departments to reconcile POS systems with daily revenue reports, improving data
consistency and transparency
• Verified rate integrity and performed weekly cash float counts to maintain financial accuracy
General Ledger & Month-End
• Supported general ledger reviews and ledger transfers, contributing to audit readiness
• Contributed to monthly and year-end closings by maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Prepared daily revenue summaries, maintained ledger entries, and ensured alignment with financial policies

Accounts Receivable & Cash
• Processed invoices and followed up on accounts receivable to ensure timely collections
• Handled cash operations and reconciliations in compliance with internal controls
• Supported credit risk assessments and monitored customer account balances

Cross-Department Collaboration
• Collaborated with finance and front office departments to ensure accurate billing and guest satisfaction