Mohamed El Sayed Abbas
Al Ain City,UAE
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in critical thinking, clear financial presentations, and time management mastery. Demonstrated leadership in accounting through meticulous income statement reporting, account reconciliation, and audit procedures. Committed to leveraging skills to drive financial accuracy and efficiency in future roles.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior accountant & financial coordinator
Ministry of education - UAE
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining organized and accurate records.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Managed complex fiscal transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Coordinated annual budget reviews for enhanced fiscal responsibility.
Senior Accountant & Financial Coordinator
Emirates Schools establishment- UAE
Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Incomes and outcomes expenses auditing.
- Control Recording operations, expenses, incomes, transactions and other items in daily bases in daily record.
- Conducted comprehensive budget reviews for cost reduction opportunities.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Managed complex fiscal transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
- Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
Senior accountant & Financial Coordinator
Ministry of Education - UAE
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
- Collaborated closely with finance team; developed annual fiscal budgets.
- Ensured transparency in company finances with regular report generation.
- Achieved streamlined workflow with thorough process improvement initiatives.
- Provided insightful financial advice to senior management for informed decision making.
Accountant & Financial Coordinator
Department of Education and Knowledge
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Incomes and outcomes expenses auditing.
- Recording operations, expenses, incomes, transactions and other items in daily bases in daily record.
- Preparation of financial reports.
- Audit and Approved Annual financial reports.
- Participated in cross-functional teams; contributed valuable financial insights.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank statements; eliminated monetary discrepancies.
- Led team of junior accountants; ensured high quality work output.
- Improved financial accuracy by implementing rigorous auditing processes.
- Prepared detailed financial reports to aid strategic planning efforts.
- Managed complex fiscal transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Trained new hires on company's accounting procedures; fostered knowledge sharing environment.
- Implemented new accounting software to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Optimized financial performance by monitoring key indicators.
- Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Managed financial reporting processes resulting in enhanced transparency.
- Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
- Organized and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
Accountant & Financial Coordinator
Abu Dhabi Education Council
01.2008 - 12.2012
- Incomes and outcomes expenses auditing.
- Recording operations, expenses, incomes, transactions and other items on a daily bases in the daily record.
- Preparation of the financial reports.
- Audit and Approved Annual financial reports.
Accountant
El Manhal international private school
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
12.2005 - 12.2007
- Recording operations, expenses, incomes, transactions and other items daily in the daily record.
- Preparation of the financial reports.
- Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
- Efficiently managed payroll processing tasks, avoiding errors.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
Financial and Administrative Supervisor
Ministry of Education - Egypt
Ismail, Egypt
07.2004 - 12.2005
- Incomes and outcomes expenses auditing.
- Auditing the recording operations, expenses, incomes, transactions and other items daily in the daily record.
- Audit and approved the annual financial reports.
- Provided training to junior auditors, fostered a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Offered practical solutions by identifying weaknesses in control systems.
- Streamlined audit procedures, resulted in time-efficient practices.
- Implemented new auditing procedures, increased efficiency in the process.
- Tracked down irregularities in accounting records, ensured accurate bookkeeping standards were maintained.
- Led internal auditing processes for improved organisational transparency.
- Enhanced financial accountability with regular budget reviews and forecasts.
Accountant
El Talal Kaber Community Association
El Talal Kaber -Ismailia, Egypt
08.1999 - 06.2004
- Recording operations, expenses, incomes, transactions and other items daily in the daily record.
- Preparation of the financial reports.
- Handled complex account reconciliations; ensured consistency in records.
- Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Generated accurate financial reports using advanced software tools.
- Executed comprehensive internal audits; highlighted areas requiring action.
- Ensured timely invoice payments with diligent follow-ups.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Suez Canal University
ISMAILIA - EGYPT 09.1995 - 07.1999
CICPA - Value Added Tax Specialist, VAT
Chartered institute of certified public accountant
USA 04.2017 - 04.2017
Skills
- Clear financial presentations
- Leadership in accounting
- Account reconciliation
- Audit procedures
- Excel proficiency
- Financial analysis
Languages
English
Intermediate
Arabic
Advanced
Custom
- Very precise and accurate
- Manage working quietly under pressure
- Possess strong leadership qualities
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly motivated and a fast learner
- Effective team worker
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior accountant & financial coordinator
Ministry of education - UAE
03.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant & Financial Coordinator
Emirates Schools establishment- UAE
03.2022 - 02.2025
Senior accountant & Financial Coordinator
Ministry of Education - UAE
03.2019 - 02.2022
CICPA - Value Added Tax Specialist, VAT
Chartered institute of certified public accountant
04.2017 - 04.2017
Accountant & Financial Coordinator
Department of Education and Knowledge
01.2013 - 12.2018
Accountant & Financial Coordinator
Abu Dhabi Education Council
01.2008 - 12.2012
Accountant
El Manhal international private school
12.2005 - 12.2007
Financial and Administrative Supervisor
Ministry of Education - Egypt
07.2004 - 12.2005
Accountant
El Talal Kaber Community Association
08.1999 - 06.2004
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Suez Canal University
09.1995 - 07.1999
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