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MAHMOUD EMAD

MAHMOUD EMAD

Dubai,Dubai

Summary

Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Diamond Energy Trading LLC
02.2017 - Current
  • Supervising accounts receivable A/R and accounts payable A/P , optimizing the company's collection process across all projects, ensuring financial compliance
  • Managing company cash flow to optimize financial liquidity and stability, ensuring seamless financial operations and strategic financial planning
  • Scrutinizing new project contracts, collaborating closely with the Commercial
  • Team, and prepared monthly interim payment applications for ongoing projects, contributing to the successful execution of key projects
  • Negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers, optimizing cash flow management and fostering strong vendor relations
  • Ensuring adherence to Federal Tax Authority FTA regulations for VAT filing in all financial entries & conducting monthly internal audits
  • Reported directly to the Finance Manager & Board of Directors, providing financial insights and updates Reviewing the WPS file before processing to ensure accurate and timely payments, contributing to seamless payroll management and compliance
  • Supervising a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and comprehensive support, resulting in enhanced team performance and financial accuracy
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
  • Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.

Chief Accountant

Four Rivers Trading Co, Doha
07.2012 - 11.2015
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Calculated tax owed, prepared, and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation efforts on a monthly basis.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.

Accountants

Blue Marine Imports & Exports
07.2011 - 06.2012
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

Mansoura University
Egypt
06.2010

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation Budgeting
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Audit Preparation & Support
  • Intercompany Transactions
  • Payroll Processing
  • Expertise in Quickbooks , Peachtree
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial reporting General Ledger
  • General Ledger Management
  • Value Added Tax Compliance
  • GAAP proficiency

Languages

  • Arabic
  • Native
  • English
  • Fluent
  • Languages

    English
    Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
    Arabic
    Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

    Timeline

    Senior Accountant

    Diamond Energy Trading LLC
    02.2017 - Current

    Chief Accountant

    Four Rivers Trading Co, Doha
    07.2012 - 11.2015

    Accountants

    Blue Marine Imports & Exports
    07.2011 - 06.2012

    Bachelor's Degree - Accounting

    Mansoura University
    MAHMOUD EMAD