Mohamed Khalifa
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Knowledgeable Accountant proficient in laws and procedures governing business operations, tax filings and regulatory compliance. Handles detail-oriented work in methodical and organized fashion. Leverages field expertise, resourcefulness and diligence to make positive impact on business operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
Tourism 365 Group
10.2021 - Current
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- 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.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Itemized taxpayer expenses to identify maximum adjustments, deductions and credits.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Modified comprehensive reporting to reflect changing financial structure.
General Accountant
InterContinental Fujairah Resort
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide assistance with payroll-related questions.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Developed and implemented payroll procedures and policies to determine compliance with regulations.
- Prepared and filed accurate and timely payroll tax returns and other related reports to comply with tax laws and regulations.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
- Processed retroactive pay adjustments and other special payments to make up for compensation shortfall in previous pay period.
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information.
- 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.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
Credit Manager
Warwick International Hotel
04.2013 - 06.2017
- Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, management and other departments to maintain effective operations.
- Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.
- Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
Accounts Receivable Manager
Shangri-La Hotel & Traders Hotel - Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Prepared bills receivable, invoices, and bank deposits.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Reconciled daily AR ledger and verified proper posting.
- Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues
- Completed daily process adjustments to maintain accuracy.
- Updated aging reports based on daily audits.
- Processed incoming payments in accordance with established financial policies.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Shangri-La Hotel & Traders Hotel - Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Interacted with corporate vendors, upper management and peers.
- Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
- Maintained internal controls over disbursement functions in accordance with strict Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines.
- Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
- Assisted project managers and operations staff with accounting expertise.
Education
Accounting
Tanta University
Egypt06.2004
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Calculating Liabilities
- Bookkeeping
- Budget Analysis
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Auditing
- Tax Preparation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Financial Management
- Journal Entries
- Goal Development
- Reporting
- Produce Financial Statements
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
General Accountant, Financial Reporting
Tourism 365 Group
10.2021 - Current
General Accountant
InterContinental Fujairah Resort
06.2017 - 09.2021
Credit Manager
Warwick International Hotel
04.2013 - 06.2017
Accounts Receivable Manager
Shangri-La Hotel & Traders Hotel - Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2011 - 09.2013
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Shangri-La Hotel & Traders Hotel - Abu Dhabi, UAE
10.2009 - 07.2011
Accounting
Tanta University
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