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Basma Elshimy

Lansdale,PA

Summary

Highly organized and dependable Staff Accountant with background in bookkeeping and financial analysis. Successful history of streamlining accounting processes, identifying cost savings opportunities, and improving accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in using various accounting software programs and technologies.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

IKONIC AG Ltd
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
  • Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
  • Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
  • Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to provide information for audit process.
  • Aided in preparing budgets and forecasting expenses and costs to make informed decisions regarding future financial performance.
  • Helped prepare year-end and statutory accounts to compare past reports and evaluate the company's financial health.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.

Accountant

Elshimy Group
11.2004 - 12.2010
  • 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.
  • 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.

Education

Post Graduate Degree - Inclusion And Special Educational Needs

Faculty of Social Science University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
11.2022

General Diploma in Education - Teaching Methods

Faculty of Education, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt
07.2019

Bachelor of Commerce (English Section) - Accounting

Faculty of Commerce , Alexandria University.
Alexandria, Egypt
11.2004

Skills

  • Staff Reviews
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Confidential Document Control
  • Financial Statement Development
  • Support the Management to run the business
  • Account Reconciliation

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Staff Accountant

IKONIC AG Ltd
05.2022 - 07.2023

Accountant

Elshimy Group
11.2004 - 12.2010

Post Graduate Degree - Inclusion And Special Educational Needs

Faculty of Social Science University of Birmingham

General Diploma in Education - Teaching Methods

Faculty of Education, Alexandria University

Bachelor of Commerce (English Section) - Accounting

Faculty of Commerce , Alexandria University.
Basma Elshimy