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
2017.02 - 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
2012.07 - 2015.11
- 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
2011.07 - 2012.06
- 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
Egypt06.2010
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
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Diamond Energy Trading LLC
2017.02 - Current
Chief Accountant
Four Rivers Trading Co, Doha
2012.07 - 2015.11
Accountants
Blue Marine Imports & Exports
2011.07 - 2012.06
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
Mansoura University
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