CHEIKH EL KHADIM SYLLA
Bronx,USA
Summary
Accounting professional with comprehensive experience in financial management and team leadership. Proven expertise in streamlining accounting processes and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to evolving business needs while maintaining high standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Oil & Gas Accounting Manager / Controller (Part-Time)
Fortesa International Inc / Africa Fortesa Corporation
11.2023 - Current
- Adhere to accounting policies and financial reporting guidelines of the organization and its affiliates
- Manage month-end closing, journal entries, and financial transaction reporting
- Oversee Accounts Payable, intercompany invoicing, and billing processes
- Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts for accuracy
- Ensure balanced intercompany accounts across all affiliates
Senior Accountant
Aggreko PLC
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Supervised accounting functions across Aggreko's South & East Africa regions
- Analyzed weekly cash forecasts and bank reports for multiple projects
- Managed supplier payments and ensured timely processing of invoices
- Coordinated cash management, auditing, and compliance processes
SAP Functional Consultant Trainee
SAP Young Professional Program
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Completed SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration training (TS410)
- Gained experience in SAP SuccessFactors and Employee Central
- Participated in Design Thinking and SAP business model innovation programs
AR-Collector, Finance
Maersk Senegal
03.2019 - 11.2019
- Used SAP and other systems to manage DnD (Demurrage & Detention) collections
- Coordinated with the Global Service Center to approve waivers and write-offs
- Conducted daily cash reconciliations and developed collection improvement strategies
Accountant / Travel Agent
Africa Travel Management
07.2017 - 10.2018
- Managed travel reservations using SABRE and processed payments for international travel bookings
- Handled invoicing and client interactions for USA-Senegal flight arrangements
Purchaser, Accounts Payable
Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc.
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Processed up to 1,000 invoices monthly for a leading supplier of printing and multimedia services
- Negotiated payment terms with vendors and worked with auditors on financial reporting
Purchaser, Accounts Payable
New Hope Academy Charter School
04.2016 - 07.2016
- Managed purchase orders and invoice approvals for school-related expenses
- Used Bill.com for ACH payments and reconciled vendor accounts
Administrative Accounting Assistant
Commonwealth Financial Network
08.2014 - 10.2014
- Assisted with financial data input and project support for account opening simplification
Junior Accountant
State Street Bank and Trust Company
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Captured dividend events and validated announcements using Bloomberg and other market data systems
Education
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management
DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk University Sawyer Business School
Boston, MASkills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- M3 Cloudsuite
- Basware AP Automation
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Billcom
- QuickBooks Desktop
- QuickBooks Online
- SAP
- SABRE
- Sales
- Marketing
Additionalinformation - Hobbies
Shotokan Karate: Brown Belt Level
Skillslanguages
Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, M3 Cloudsuite, Basware AP Automation, Bloomberg Terminal, Bill.com, QuickBooks Desktop, Quickbooks Online, SAP, SABRE, Sales, Marketing, English, French, Wolof, SAP S/4HANA Business Process Integration (C_TS410_1909), SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (C_THR81_2011), Design Thinking & Business Model Innovation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Shotokan Karate, Track & Field, Football Agent,
- Martial Arts
- High-Intensity Interval Training
Timeline
Oil & Gas Accounting Manager / Controller (Part-Time)
Fortesa International Inc / Africa Fortesa Corporation
11.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Aggreko PLC
06.2021 - 03.2023
SAP Functional Consultant Trainee
SAP Young Professional Program
10.2020 - 02.2021
AR-Collector, Finance
Maersk Senegal
03.2019 - 11.2019
Accountant / Travel Agent
Africa Travel Management
07.2017 - 10.2018
Purchaser, Accounts Payable
Duggal Visual Solutions, Inc.
08.2016 - 05.2017
Purchaser, Accounts Payable
New Hope Academy Charter School
04.2016 - 07.2016
Administrative Accounting Assistant
Commonwealth Financial Network
08.2014 - 10.2014
Junior Accountant
State Street Bank and Trust Company
04.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Suffolk University Sawyer Business School
Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management
DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management
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