Zahro Mohamud
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Dedicated public accountant with expertise in client relationship management, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely delivery of P&Ls and tax filings while maintaining GAAP compliance. Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage diverse accounting projects, streamline processes, and deliver accurate financial statements, contributing to enhanced decision-making and operational efficiency. Results-driven accountant recognized for strong analytical skills and leadership. Successfully supervised accounting projects from inception to completion, fostering client relationships and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to driving continuous improvement and delivering impactful results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Accountant
Khalsa Mcbrearty Accountancy
Phoenix, Arizona
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated business relationships with 40 clients, delivering tailored accounting strategies to drive growth.
- Ensured timely and accurate delivery of P&Ls, corporate returns, and various tax filings.
- Organized workflow for client needs, guaranteeing adherence to all deadlines.
- Supervised diverse accounting projects, managing completions from inception to conclusion.
- Handled bookkeeping and financial statement preparation for all clients while ensuring GAAP compliance.
Accounting Generalist
Flower Foods
Phoenix, USA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw all Finance & Accounting activities to ensure accurate financial reporting for finance directors.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Entered income statements and estimates into SAP and Blacklines with precision.
- Prepared and submitted 30-40 journal entries weekly, maintaining accuracy.
- Generated weekly financial reports for local subsidiaries and corporate offices.
- Developed end-of-period accounting closing processes for quarterly and annual reviews.
- Analyzed general ledger accounts and prepared quarterly and annual schedules based on findings.
- Approved statements prepared by Accounts Payable accountants to ensure compliance.
- Created training best-known methods for new Accounting Generalist hires.
Customer Account Auditor
Plexus Worldwide
Scottsdale, USA
09.2016 - 01.2021
- Researched and processed customer and ambassador product returns, order cancellations, and invoice adjustments from all departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to automate account reconciliation processes using cloud technology.
- Analyzed accounts to identify opportunities for reducing variable costs by 15%, saving $1.5 million annually.
- Designed and facilitated training programs to enhance job knowledge and remediate skill deficits.
Education
MBA - MBA in Finance
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Business and Arts
South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ01.2016
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Data management
- Project management
- Client relationship
- Budget planning
- Financial statement preparation
- GAAP
- Fraud investigation
- Client relations
- Team collaboration
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Accounts receivable management
- Inventory counting
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounting principles
- Balance sheets
- Intuit quickbooks
Timeline
Public Accountant
Khalsa Mcbrearty Accountancy
05.2023 - 05.2024
Accounting Generalist
Flower Foods
03.2022 - 03.2023
Customer Account Auditor
Plexus Worldwide
09.2016 - 01.2021
MBA - MBA in Finance
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Business and Arts
South Mountain Community College