SAP
Ahmed Sherif
Accounting And Finance
Doha
Summary
Accomplished Accounting and Finance Professional with expertise in IFRS compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Proven track record in driving business growth through strategic financial planning and leading finance teams to optimize processes. Adept at translating financial insights into actionable strategies for company success. Seeking a challenging role to apply my skills in driving innovation and continued organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation
08.2024 - Current
- Managed the full-cycle accounting process, including revenue transactions, cash flow analysis, and accurate monthly reconciliations across G/L and AP.
- Led treasury operations, ensuring liquidity management and preparing cash management reports, while facilitating smooth coordination between departments.
- Developed and implemented new financial policies to streamline internal processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls within the finance team.
- Worked closely with internal and external auditors during quarterly financial audits, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and assisting with the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) process.
- Led a small team of consultants, delegated tasks, and reported progress to the Finance Manager, ensuring timely completion of tasks and high-quality financial reporting.
- Acquired advanced knowledge in budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic business planning and support decision-making processes.
Senior Accountant/Treasury Accountant
Qatar National Import and Export
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Support treasury operations, including managing debt, repayment schedule, intercompany transactions, and the utilization of credit lines and facilities.
- Handle the letters of credit and letters of guarantees for all the related companies and ensuring smooth coordination with the Accounts Payable (AP) department to manage workflows.
- Collaborate with auditors during financial audits to ensure accurate reporting,regulatory compliance and adherence to accounting standards.
- Manage accounts for subsidiaries accounts of the holding company, prepare their financial statements, and contributed to the project for listing the holding company on the Qatar Stock Exchange listing project.
- Compiled and prepared monthly financial statements for related companies, leveraging the SAP system to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant reporting.
Management Accountant and Event Coordinator
Katara Cultural Village
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed event budgets to ensure all costs remained within allocated limits, demonstrating effective financial stewardship and resource optimization.
- Tracked and reported on event expenses, generating strategic financial reports to identify areas for cost-saving and improve future event budgeting processes.
- Collaborated with the Finance Manager and Event Organizer during events to ensure smooth operations, proactively resolving financial issues and optimizing event processes.
- Provided financial guidance to event planning teams, ensuring event goals aligned with financial objectives and delivering successful events within budget.
Staff Accountant
DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI)
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Processed financial transactions and maintained accurate general ledger entries using Microsoft Navision ERP, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies.
- Reconciled accounts and prepared monthly balance sheet and income statement reports, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to ensure accuracy.
- Collaborated remotely with cross-functional teams to support month-end close processes, generate financial reports, and assist in budget preparation, all while adhering to tight deadlines.
Junior Accountant
Al-Tawazun Construction & Contractors
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Manage general ledger reconciliation, bookkeeping, accrual accounting.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, prepare a monthly account payable for review.
- Systematic review of financial documents and assemble financial data for month end close.
- Assist the finance department with standard accounting tasks.
- Prepare spreadsheets outlining revenues, expenses and relevant client company information.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bangor University
Wales, United Kingdom 01/2019 - 01/2020
Bachelor of Science - Specialization in Accounting
Nile Valley University
Doha, Qatar 01/2011 - 01/2015
Software
Microsoft Navision ERP
JD Edwards ERP (Oracle)
Odoo
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation
08.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant/Treasury Accountant
Qatar National Import and Export
12.2022 - 04.2024
Management Accountant and Event Coordinator
Katara Cultural Village
08.2020 - 11.2022
Staff Accountant
DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI)
02.2018 - 06.2019
Junior Accountant
Al-Tawazun Construction & Contractors
10.2015 - 03.2017
Master of Science - Accounting And Finance
Bangor University
01/2019 - 01/2020
Bachelor of Science - Specialization in Accounting
Nile Valley University
01/2011 - 01/2015
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