SAP
Mena Zakaria
Senior Accountant
Kuwait
Summary
Accomplished Senior Accountant with a proven track record at Dominoes Pizza, adept in financial reporting and enhancing cash flow management. Leveraged expertise in bank reconciliation and leadership to streamline processes, reducing month-end closure time by 50%. Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to mentoring junior staff, significantly improving team efficiency and accuracy. Knowledgeable senior accounting professional offering 8 years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Accountant
Dominoes Pizza
Kuwait City, Al Asimah
08.2021 - Current
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- 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.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- 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.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Streamlined financial reporting with new accounting software and automated tasks.
- Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with IFRS standards by staying current on updates and integrating changes into accounting practices as needed.
- Achieved significant cost savings, negotiating favorable terms with long-term vendors.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
- Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy, employing comprehensive variance analysis techniques.
- Led successful migration of financial records to new accounting platform, ensuring seamless transition.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
Senior Accountant
Mohamed Naser Al Hajery Group(MNH)
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- 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.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing processes, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements to safeguard against fraud or mismanagement of funds.
- Supported company expansion efforts by conducting financial assessments of potential mergers and acquisitions.
- Played key role in strategic planning sessions, offering financial insights that shaped company direction.
Accountant
Domino Pizza
08.2017 - 07.2020
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- 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.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
- Reduced financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms.
- Contributed to enhanced revenue growth by analyzing revenue streams and identifying underperforming areas.
Invoice Clerk
District (Al-Jothen)
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Entered invoice data into company's invoicing system to enable proper tracking and record keeping.
- Processed invoices and payments in line with company policies and procedures.
- Managed invoicing and payment processing operations.
- Maintained accurate records of invoicing and payment activities in compliance with company and legal requirements.
- Followed-up on past due payments to facilitate prompt collection of payments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving billing disputes with diplomacy and professionalism.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
Assuit University
Egypt 09.2011 - 09.2014
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Financial statement review
General ledger accounting
Expense Tracking
Inventory Accounting
Accounts receivable management
Audit Support
Payroll Processing
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Audit preparation
Cash Flow Management
Account Updates
Software
Micro Events
Visual Dolphine
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Dominoes Pizza
08.2021 - Current
Senior Accountant
Mohamed Naser Al Hajery Group(MNH)
08.2020 - 07.2021
Accountant
Domino Pizza
08.2017 - 07.2020
Invoice Clerk
District (Al-Jothen)
08.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
Assuit University
09.2011 - 09.2014
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