Melissa Sarkis
Dubai
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Accountant
SEPTAGON FZCO
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Examined, reviewed and gathered financial statements for government entities.
- Coordinated with clients to improve accounting, payroll and tax operations.
- Created and introduced updated processes for accounts receivable sub-ledger and customer attribute reporting.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
Accounting Intern
Montreux Electromechanical Works
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted with month-end closing and reporting duties.
- Completed closing and reporting functions and prepared journal entries.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Compiled monthly journal entries into general ledger system.
- Prepared monthly closings by creating journal entries and reconciling accounts.
SITE SUPERVISOR
Colors
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Administered budgets, tracked expenses and documented changes for accurate cost controls
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials, researching best prices to reduce costs
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
GUEST RELATION, AFKAR HOLDING
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Greeted customers warmly, aiming to provide positive, smooth check‐in experiences
- Managed guest bookings and enquiries accurately and efficiently for continued customer satisfaction
- Collected and processed guest data in line with data protection regulations
- Greeted and checked‐in guests promptly and professionally.
STUDENT TUTOR
03.2017 - 03.2018
- (MATH AND PHYSICS), LA TEACHING CENTER
- Collaborated with students to create strategic, achievable learning schemes, aiding achievement of desired goals
- Achieved proven improvements and high exam success rates, resulting in excellent student feedback
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
RECEPTIONIST
06.2017 - 1 1
- Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Collected and distributed incoming mail, employing strict confidentiality throughout
- Screened and verified visitor IDs, maintaining security of personnel and office environment.
Education
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Certification
Certification in Taxation with the lebanese ministry of finance
Timeline
General Accountant
SEPTAGON FZCO
10.2021 - 07.2023
Accounting Intern
Montreux Electromechanical Works
08.2021 - 10.2021
SITE SUPERVISOR
Colors
09.2020 - 10.2021
GUEST RELATION, AFKAR HOLDING
04.2018 - 07.2018
RECEPTIONIST
06.2017 - 1 1
STUDENT TUTOR
03.2017 - 03.2018
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY