Abdelrhman Mohammad Ali Soliman
Salmiya,
Summary
A skilled, proficient, and precise professional with extensive experience as a senior accountant across various industries. Possesses proven expertise in managing and maintaining financial records, including accounts receivable and payable, petty cash, and daily cash transactions. Skilled in preparing and processing employee payrolls, including salaries, leave entitlements, and compensations. Adept at researching and analyzing accounting data to provide actionable financial insights to management and comprehensive reports. Demonstrated ability to reconcile bank transactions, including cash, checks, and electronic payments. Committed to ensuring accuracy and integrity in all financial operations, with a strong track record in cash management and financial reporting.
Senior Accountant, successful in building effective working relationships at all levels while improving budget management, tracking expenses, and forecasting future financial needs. Has a proven record of performing work ethically while maintaining the integrity of all financial data.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Al-Ahmadeya Combined Co. For General Trading & Contracting W.L.L.
02.2025 - Current
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, reducing payment cycle times by automating invoice processing.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts to ensure financial integrity.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
- Decreased financial discrepancies, thoroughly investigating and resolving any variances in account balances.
- Streamlined tax preparation process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of all tax documents.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Facilitated training for junior accountants in GAAP standards, elevating overall departmental compliance.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with GAAP standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
- Boosted team productivity with introduction of cloud-based accounting software.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Contributed to policy development, recommending changes to improve financial procedures and controls.
- Enhanced inter-departmental collaboration, coordinating closely with sales team to align financial strategies.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Head Cashier
Mustafa Karam & Sons General Trading & Constraints Co.
09.2023 - Current
- Maintain and monitor debit and credit accounts, make accounting adjustments, and prepare detailed reports to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Administer the daily collection system and coordinate with collectors and cashiers to ensure timely and accurate collections.
- Prepare and follow up on customer invoices for automobile sales, spare parts, and garage services.
- Generate invoices and collection reports, adhering to specified financial accuracy and transparency deadlines.
- Review and verify sales orders in collaboration with the sales team, ensuring order accuracy before approval.
- Document daily payment transactions in the registration book, maintaining comprehensive financial records.
- Record and confirm all accounting entries, payments, and receipts in the general ledger to ensure accurate financial documentation.
- Prepare and authorize receipts, maintaining proper financial control.
- Conduct daily reviews of the cash book to ensure the accuracy and completeness of cash transactions.
- Prepare and record Knet receipts and electronic customer payments, maintaining up-to-date records.
- Generate statements of accounts, monitor interactions with creditors and debtors, and communicate with customers, agents, and suppliers through various channels.
- Manage cash, checks, and money transfers, ensuring accurate banking transactions.
- Reconcile accounts, monitor bank credits, and manage guarantees to ensure financial consistency.
- Calculate and prepare employees' salaries, annual leave, and other labor entitlements.
Cashier & Accountant
Abdulrahman Al-Bisher & Zaid Al-Kazemi Co. – Insurance Division
09.2011 - 08.2023
- Oversaw accounts receivable and accounts payable, performed reconciliations, and conducted AR aging reviews.
- Administered daily collections and coordinated with collectors or cashiers to ensure timely collections.
- Processed and followed up on customer invoices from various insurance divisions, including Fire, Motor, Medical, Marine, and others.
- Executed billing and collection reporting activities, meeting specified deadlines.
- Checked and verified purchase orders with the purchasing team before approval.
- Documented daily payment transactions in the register book.
- Posted all journal entries, payment entries, and receipts to the ledgers.
- Prepared and approved payment vouchers, ensuring proper financial documentation.
- Maintained up-to-date billing records.
- Conducted daily reviews of the cash book to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared and record K-net and bank payment gateway entries in journal vouchers.
- Generated statements of accounts, followed up with debtors and creditors and communicated effectively with customers, brokers, and suppliers via phone, email, and in person.
- Managed cash, checks, and money transfers and performed bank reconciliations, including follow-up on LC and LG.
Accountant cum Cashier
Five Dimensions of Information Technology Co.
02.2011 - 09.2011
- Administered petty cash vouchers and handled the daily cash book, ensuring accurate record-keeping and expenditure tracking.
- Prepared employees' salaries, managed leave entitlements, and calculated indemnity, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Researched and analyzed accounting data to provide financial information to management, preparing comprehensive reports for informed decision-making.
- Efficiently managed daily cash transactions, maintaining accuracy and integrity in cash handling.
- Ensured up-to-date and accurate financial records by systematically managing cash book entries and petty cash vouchers.
- Generated detailed financial reports, assisting management in tracking financial performance and making strategic decisions.
- Conducted thorough analysis of accounting data to support financial planning and operational improvements.
Accountant cum Cashier
Al-Bahar Construction Company for General Trading & Contracting
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Administered petty cash vouchers and managed the daily cash book, ensuring precise record-keeping and expense tracking.
- Prepared employees' salaries, managed leave entitlements, and calculated indemnity, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Researched and analyzed accounting data to provide financial information to management, generating detailed reports for strategic decision-making.
- Managed daily cash transactions efficiently, upholding accuracy and integrity in cash handling.
- Maintained up-to-date financial records by systematically managing cash book entries and petty cash vouchers.
- Assisted management with financial performance tracking by preparing and presenting comprehensive financial reports.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of accounting data to support effective financial planning and operational improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
South Valley University
07-2009
Skills
- Accounts Receivable Management
- Accounts Payable Management
- Petty Cash Handling
- Daily Cash Book Maintenance
- Leave and Indemnity Calculations
- Electronic Payment Processing
- Transaction Management
- Invoice Processing and Follow-up
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Tax strategy implementation
- IFRS accounting
- Balance sheets
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Year-end closing
- Pension accounting
- Financial data tracking
- Journal entry posting
- Journal entry review
- Month-end closing
- General ledger updates
- Inventory accounting
- Government accounting
- Deferred revenue accounting
- Month-end closing management
- Financial statement preparation
- Insurance accounting
- IFRS compliance
- Manufacturing accounting
- Foreign currency transactions
- Expense tracking
- Payroll oversight
- General ledger management
- Revenue recognition
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Financial reporting
- Intercompany transactions
- Policy enforcement
- ERP systems expertise
- Tax preparation
- Staff oversight
- Fixed asset accounting
- General ledger accounting
- Transfer pricing
- Payroll processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Debt accounting
- Audit support
- Audit preparation
- Cash flow management
- Financial statement review
- Internal controls implementation
- Payroll auditing
Certification
- Certified International Financial Accountant (CIFA) | 2024
- Certified Finance Manager (CFM), Global Association for Quality Management | 2019
- Advanced Excel, American Academy of Europe Institute for Training, Kuwait | 2010
- English Conversation Levels 1 & 2, Ain Shams University, Cairo | 2009
- International Computer Driving License (ICDL)
LANGUAGE:
Arabic: Native
English: Very Good
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Al-Ahmadeya Combined Co. For General Trading & Contracting W.L.L.
02.2025 - Current
Head Cashier
Mustafa Karam & Sons General Trading & Constraints Co.
09.2023 - Current
Cashier & Accountant
Abdulrahman Al-Bisher & Zaid Al-Kazemi Co. – Insurance Division
09.2011 - 08.2023
Accountant cum Cashier
Five Dimensions of Information Technology Co.
02.2011 - 09.2011
Accountant cum Cashier
Al-Bahar Construction Company for General Trading & Contracting
05.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
South Valley University
Senior Accountant
"As a Senior Accountant, I ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, support strategic decision-making, and maintain compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. I am committed to continuous professional development in areas such as financial analysis, ERP systems, and internal controls to contribute to organizational success and long-term growth."