Hassan Atef
Cairo
Summary
Seeking a challenging position in a reputable organization to enhance my skills and add value to my organization.
Experienced with financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Utilizes advanced accounting software to streamline processes and ensure accuracy. Strong understanding of regulatory standards and financial forecasting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant.
Watania for Seaports, Airports, and Shipping Services LTD
01.2022 - Current
- Reconciliation of all banks and inter-company accounts.
- Analyze all P&L GL accounts and compare them with past years and the budget.
- Review all checks for payment for three companies before issue.
- Responsible for all Accrued General ledgers.
- Prepared monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, Indirect & Direct Cash Flow, and all other reports according to management needs.
- Prepared end-of-year reports for legal purposes, including statements and business tax compliance.
- Evaluate investment funds monthly and send detailed reports and comparisons between them.
- Follow up loan installments to cover bank accounts and not delay any installment
- Controlled expenditure, oversaw recordkeeping, and monitored compliance with standards.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables, raised invoices, reconciled accounts, and processed cash transactions.
- Helped managers set budgets based on forecasts and available resources.
- Oversaw daily office activities with the accounting department, including processes, transactions, and payroll.
- Created in-depth monthly reports on data, including cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize the effectiveness of operations
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems
- Prepare Dailey's weekly, and monthly operations report according to the management need to improve the business
- Mentored junior accounting staff, providing guidance on complex accounting principles and best practices.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, supporting strategic decision-making for organizational growth.
- Led financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable functions, enhancing cash flow management and operational efficiency.
- Developed monthly budget forecasts, aligning departmental goals with overall business objectives for resource allocation.
- Maintained accurate general ledger entries, ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts to uphold financial integrity.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
- Maintained accurate depreciation schedules for fixed assets, coordinating with asset managers for timely recording of acquisitions or disposals.
- Improved cash flow management by implementing stricter credit policies.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Contributed to hiring, training and development of accounting teams.
- Coordinated with various departments to gather financial data, ensuring accurate representation of each business unit''s performance.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy, employing comprehensive variance analysis techniques.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by implementing advanced Excel functions for data analysis.
- Prepared detailed financial statements for quarterly board meetings, providing clear insights into financial health.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Worked in the office of a chartered accountant.
Abdelrahman Atta Office
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Audit
- Prepare financial statement.
- Tax (income tax-withholding –VAT- Employment tax)
- Bookkeeping
- Led financial audits ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.
- Developed and implemented budgeting processes improving financial forecasting accuracy.
- Led the accounting and auditing teams for four companies
- Streamlined monthly closing procedures reducing report turnaround time by 20%.
Education
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Thebes Academy
Cairo05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office:
- Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Windows, and Word
- Proficient in Microsoft Access and PowerPoint
- Advanced Excel Course Cairo University
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Applications2- Software experiences:
- Logo ERP
- Interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and Flexible
- Learn Quickly and Hard work
- Responsible and Follows Directions Accurately
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Financial ledger management
- Financial statement analysis
Certification
FMVA- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst
FP&A - Financial Planning & Analysis
LANGUAGES
Native language Arabic
English: good
Timeline
Senior Accountant.
Watania for Seaports, Airports, and Shipping Services LTD
01.2022 - Current
Worked in the office of a chartered accountant.
Abdelrahman Atta Office
02.2020 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting
Thebes Academy