LAYTH H. BARAKAT
Moorpark,CA
Summary
Diligent PhD Student focused on Business, Finance, and Accounting and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish my goals as a full-time professor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Barakat Enterprises
Ojai , CA
2015.01 - Current
- Developed budgets and projections for the management team to satisfy accounting deadlines on a regular basis.
- Gathered financial data, drafted documentation, and closed the books.
- Accounts were reconciled and cost data, net worth, and assets were analyzed.
- Enhanced budget administration by evaluating reports, using expertise to tighten controls, and increasing openness.
- Regularly reviewed accounting structures and processes to discover improvement opportunities.
- Establish and enhance accounting systems and procedures to suit the demands of the firm and achieve operational effectiveness.
- Reduced mistakes in reporting, payroll administration, and general accounting to near-zero levels.
- Using sophisticated computing skills, prepared documentation, reports, and presentations for CEOs and board members.
- For tax preparation, information on taxable income, deductions, and allowances was collected.
- Assisted auditors with yearly audits and ensured compliance with federal tax regulations.
- Supervised five staff teams while managing daily accounting operations and ensuring financial correctness.
- Cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued costs, and line of credit transactions with supporting documentation.
- Gathered financial data, drafted documentation, and closed the books.
- Developed budgets and projections for the management team to satisfy accounting deadlines on a regular basis.
Professor of Financial Accounting
Olivett University
Anza , CA
2023.09 - 2023.12
- Evaluated and graded students' classwork, papers, and assignments to assess course success and student understanding of materials.
- Evaluated student progress through quizzes, tests, presentations, and other assessment measures.
- Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans.
- Developed and implemented course materials for accounting principles courses.
- Conducted lectures on financial statement analysis, balance sheets, statements of retained earnings, taxation, cost management, and other related topics.
- Advised students on academic issues such as selecting classes, creating degree plans, and career options in the field of accounting.
- Collaborated with department faculty to develop new courses and modify existing ones to meet changing needs in the field of accounting.
Administrative Assistant Banker
Community West Bank
Ventura , CA
2022.02 - 2022.10
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Helped customers open and close accounts, apply for loans and make sound financial decisions.
- Advised customers on bank products, services and financial planning options.
- Assisted customers by answering banking questions and recommending solutions.
- Helped customers understand and use mobile applications and online banking.
- Completed daily cash balancing and operated ATMs.
- Reconciled cash and checks against computer records at end of shift.
Assistant Professor of Business Management
Moorpark College CA
Moorpark , CA
2016.01 - 2016.06
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Evaluated and graded students' classwork, papers and assignments to assess course success and student understanding of materials.
- Helped students understand topics by initiating and moderating classroom discussions.
- Met course and department instructional goals by integrating key competencies into lesson plans.
- Met with students to understand educational desires, identify current issues and provide advice on academic, career and vocational plans.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
Education
Ph.D - Business Management
Capella University
2025-03
Master of Science - Financial Planning
California Lutheran University
08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Financial Analysis
California State University
06.2018
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Moorpark College
06.2016
Skills
- Intuit QuickBooks specialist
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- Data Trending Knowledge
- Calculating Liabilities
- Advanced Bookkeeping Skills
- Account Reconciliation Processes
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Closing Processes
- General Ledger Accounting Expertise
- Budget Analysis
- Administrative support
- Account Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Financial Management
- Fiscal budgeting knowledge
- Schedule Management
- MS Office Suite
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Dean's List, Capella University, MN, 2021-Current
- Dean's List, California Lutheran University, CA, 2018-2020
- Outstanding Alumni Award, California Lutheran University, CA, 2020
- Dean's List, California State University Northridge, CA, 2016-2018
- Golden Key International Honor Society, 2020-2022
Certification
- Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB)
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
Timeline
Professor of Financial Accounting
Olivett University
2023.09 - 2023.12
Administrative Assistant Banker
Community West Bank
2022.02 - 2022.10
Assistant Professor of Business Management
Moorpark College CA
2016.01 - 2016.06
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Barakat Enterprises
2015.01 - Current
Ph.D - Business Management
Capella University
Master of Science - Financial Planning
California Lutheran University
Bachelor of Science - Financial Analysis
California State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Moorpark College
- Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB)
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA)
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