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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, MA

Skills

  • 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
CHEIKH EL KHADIM SYLLA