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John Megalaa

John Megalaa

Dubai

Summary

Experienced accountant with over 4 years in the field, including 2 years in the UAE. Proficient in financial reporting and UAE tax preparation, with a strong command of MS Office, particularly Excel. Skilled in using accounting software such as QuickBooks and Odoo. Adept at processing, analyzing, and converting raw data into graphs for clear and actionable insights. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with teams, ensuring accurate and timely financial operations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Accountant

Lulu Al Abyad Textile Trading Co.
10.2022 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Prepared and filed UAE tax forms.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Enhanced profitability by identifying opportunities for revenue growth through detailed analysis of customer sales data.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Internal Auditing and reviewing accounting operations of the company's branches located in three Emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, and Abu Dhabi) using Odoo software.

Junior Accountant

Turkey Jack Trading Co.
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations on monthly basis to identify potential discrepancies between company records and bank statements.
  • Prepared journal entries and entered into system using QuickBooks.
  • Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing by verifying vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and monitoring for increased cost control and profitability.
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor of - Commerce And Business Administration

Helwan University
Cairo, Egypt
09.2019

Skills

  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Tax Preparation and filing
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • MS Office Suite & Accounting softwear
  • IFRS & GAAP Accounting understanding

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Software

MS office suite

QuickBooks

Odoo

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Accountant

Lulu Al Abyad Textile Trading Co.
10.2022 - Current

Junior Accountant

Turkey Jack Trading Co.
06.2019 - 12.2021

Bachelor of - Commerce And Business Administration

Helwan University
John Megalaa