AMRO MEGAHED
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Adept at leveraging Oracle Financial Software and GAAP Accounting, I significantly enhanced process efficiency at Global Payments. My proactive approach in account reconciliation and variance analysis led to the timely resolution of financial discrepancies. Renowned for my analytical prowess and effective communication, I excel in transforming complex data into actionable insights, driving profitability and compliance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Settlement Accountant
Global Payments
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2018 - Current
- Reconciling accounts, processing adjustments, assisting with month-end close, and tracking financial trends and forecasting.
- Recommends changes in methods or procedures to improve process efficiency.
- Monitors all issues to ensure resolution and/or escalation to the appropriate party for resolution.
- Reconciles all settlement accounts and balances bank statements on a daily basis.
- Resolving any returns and out-of-balance conditions.
- Researches and resolves issues causing out-of-balance conditions.
- Works with networks and internal departments to resolve settlement-related issues.
- Processes adjustments and journal entries on a daily basis.
- Completes monthly reports for top management.
- Developed monthly closing procedures to ensure the timely completion of month-end close activities.
- Monitored key account reconciliations and balances to identify risks to financial statements.
- Balanced and reconciled general ledger accounts, researching, and correcting account discrepancies.
- Performed daily accounting tasks, such as journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Developed and prepared detailed reports on audit findings.
- Prepared month-end closing reports for review by senior management team members.
Sales Accountant
Al Shirawi Enterprises
Dubai, UAE
08.2011 - 05.2016
- Researched competitive pricing strategies used by other companies in order to remain competitive in the marketplace.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and internal controls related to sales activities.
- Presented audit results to management teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels at warehouses to ensure accuracy of stock availability records.
- Analyzed and reported on sales performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Assisted clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.
- Developed new methods for tracking customer orders from initial contact through delivery.
- Generated weekly reports summarizing sales activity by region or product line.
- Provided advice to Sales Managers on how best to optimize their resources for maximum efficiency.
- Investigated and resolved billing issues to maximize cash flow and minimize liabilities.
- Managed customer relationships by responding promptly to inquiries and resolving issues quickly.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Researched competitive pricing strategies used by other companies in order to remain competitive in the marketplace.
General Accountant
Alshirawi Enterprises
Dubai, UAE
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Created and prepared adjusting journal entries
- Analyzed complex financial information and prepared detailed financial reports to support decision-making.
- Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Directed activities of personnel engaged in filing and transmitting financial records.
- Ensured all general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly.
- Calculated and documented payroll data for processing.
- Reported asset utilization and audit results to management, recommending changes in operations and financial activities.
- Posted journal entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
- Reviewed expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Engaged in filing, recording, compiling, and transmitting financial records.
- Prepared accounting information, producing financial statements in accordance with accounting principles.
- Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.
- Liaised with auditors to complete annual audits and maintain compliance with local government requirements.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting/Business management
Mansoura University
01.2006
Skills
- Oracle Financial Software
- Payment processing
- Account Reconciliation
- MS Office Suite
- GAAP Accounting
- General ledger accounting
- Account reconciliation processes
- Variance Analysis
- Sales Accountant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior Settlement Accountant
Global Payments
09.2018 - Current
Sales Accountant
Al Shirawi Enterprises
08.2011 - 05.2016
General Accountant
Alshirawi Enterprises
04.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting/Business management
Mansoura University