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Rula Zaini

New Orleans,LA

Summary

Proficient senior accounting professional offering several years of experience in financial operations. Strategic business leader, communicator and people manager.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Alawamleh Investments
Metairie, LA
04.2014 - Current
  • Managed and documented account transactions, including invoices, payments, and journal entries.
  • Coordinated with other departments on various accounting activities such as month-end close process or budget preparation.
  • Analyzed general ledger accounts for accuracy and completeness on a regular basis.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Monitored accounts payable activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payment processing.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.
  • Monitored cash flow, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
  • Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
  • Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Prepared various reports including wage, tax, garnishment, 401K contribution, and benefits package summaries.
  • Performed quality checks on final payrolls prior to their transmission or distribution.

Restaurant Owner

Dockside Seafood and Oyster Bar
New Orleans, LA
06.2011 - 06.2015
  • Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the restaurant including staff scheduling, budgeting and inventory management.
  • Established standards for quality control, customer service, health and safety regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing restaurants in the area.
  • Maintained relationships with suppliers and distributors in order to secure best deals on orders placed .
  • Served as primary point of contact for customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Interviewed potential hires for front-of-house positions such as servers and bartenders .
  • Analyzed financial reports to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Implemented cost control systems to maintain budgeted labor costs.
  • Reviewed monthly profit and loss statements with upper management team members.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Gas Station and Convenience Store Owner

Discount Zone
Metairie, LA
01.2001 - 10.2010
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention and team collaboration.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
  • Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
  • Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
  • Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05-2008

Skills

  • GAAP proficiency
  • Expense Tracking
  • Budget Administration
  • Cash Flow Management
  • General Ledger Management
  • Financial statement review
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Financial Reporting
  • Expertise in QuickBooks

Timeline

Senior Accountant

Alawamleh Investments
04.2014 - Current

Restaurant Owner

Dockside Seafood and Oyster Bar
06.2011 - 06.2015

Gas Station and Convenience Store Owner

Discount Zone
01.2001 - 10.2010

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Tulane University

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