Ahmed Ammar
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional with experience at Exertis/JAM, adept in invoice processing and financial reconciliation. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster positive relationships. Skilled in Oracle and QuickBooks, with a strong focus on accuracy and process improvement. Committed to delivering results in fast-paced environments while maintaining a collaborative spirit.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Action Refugees
Montreal, QC
12.2018 - Current
- Coordinated volunteer team to collaborate with organizations addressing new immigrant and refugee needs.
- Trained refugees and immigrants on adapting to life in Canada, covering information, food, housing, transportation, insurance applications, and licensing.
- Facilitated meetings to share experiences and resources with newcomers.
- Fostered a positive work environment through collaboration with fellow volunteers.
- Provided support and assistance to community members facing challenges.
Accounts Payable
Exertis/JAM
Baie-D'Urfe, QC
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed over 12 international supplier accounts, ensuring precise record-keeping for daily transactions.
- Tracked accounts payable and prepared remittances using Oracle bookkeeping systems.
- Assisted with monthly closing and year-end processes, verifying and allocating expenses.
- Oversaw reconciliation of bank accounts and credit card transactions to maintain financial accuracy.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within Accounts Payable operations.
- Processed invoices for payment through accounts payable system.
- Posted journal entries related to Accounts Payable transactions.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted periodic audits of accounts payable transactions.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy.
Intern Accounting Clerk
BDH collective
Montreal, QC
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Assisted in preparation of T1, T3, T4-RL1, and T5 while verifying and tracking expenses.
- Validated accuracy of business transactions and managed bank account reconciliations.
- Oversaw reconciliation of credit card transactions using computerized bookkeeping systems, including QuickBooks.
Intern
Westland Insurance
Vancouver, BC
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Reviewed training materials and recommended enhancements for improved effectiveness.
Owner, Manager
Pencil Media
Istanbul
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Recorded daily business transactions, ensuring accurate cash receipts and disbursements.
- Maintained general ledgers and financial statements, managing bank and credit card reconciliations.
- Prepared interim and annual financial statements while overseeing accounts receivable and payable.
- Scheduled and processed payments, analyzing account information for investment reporting.
- Ensured accuracy of day-to-day accounting records and maintained amortization plans for capital assets.
Social Policy Researcher
Amnesty International
Istanbul
01.2014 - 12.2016
- Conducted in-depth research on political issues and human rights violations, analyzing legislation and international agreements.
- Monitored and documented human rights abuses, focusing on repression, censorship, and discrimination against marginalized groups.
- Identified trends and systemic violations through data analysis, informing reports advocating for policy changes.
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Systems Consulting Group
Giza
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Oversaw accounts receivable and payable, facilitating accurate scheduling of payments for financial processing
Education
CERT. - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE
MC GILL UNIVERSITY
Montreal, QC05-2023
AEC - COMPUTERIZED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
JOHN-ABBOTT COLLEGE
Montreal, QC04-2023
CERT. - VIRTUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE & DIGITAL SKILLS
DOUGLAS COLLEGE
Vancouver, BC02-2022
CERT. - ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
MC GILL UNIVERSITY
Montreal, QC05-2021
COMMERCE - ACCOUTNING
BENHA UNIVERSITY
Cairo07-2006
Skills
- Invoice and payment processing
- Vendor and customer reconciliation
- Three-way matching
- Month-end and year-end closing
- Data management
- Journal entries
- Oracle and QuickBooks proficiency
- Sage 50 expertise
- Excel (pivot tables, formulas)
- General ledger reconciliation
- Credit card management
- Accruals and deferrals
- Prepayment tracking
- Outstanding receivables management
- Bookkeeping practices
- Deadline-oriented payment processing
- Multi-account management
- Discrepancy investigation
- Vendor and customer inquiry resolution
- Accurate financial documentation maintenance
- Organized vendor and client records
- Email and phone communication skills
- Audit support and reporting assistance
- Positive relationship management
- Overdue account pattern identification
- Process improvement suggestions
- Adaptability to changing priorities
- Quick learning ability
- Data analysis
- Financial reconciliation
- Accounts payable
- Process improvement
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Research analysis
- Time management
- Administrative support
- Positive attitude
- Telephone and email etiquette
- Multitasking and organization
- Computer skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and dependability
- Foreign language proficiency
- Organized and efficient
Volunteer Experience
Action Refugee Montreal, Current, Coordinate a team of volunteers to cooperate with organizations in many areas that concern new immigrants and refugees. Train and teach awareness to refugees and immigrants on how to adapt to life in Canada by meeting the necessary needs such as information, food, housing prices, transportation, applying for insurance or a driving license, through meetings to transfer previous experiences to newcomers.
Leadership Experience
VP Academic Affairs, McGill Association of Continuing Education Students Board of Directors, 05/23, Monitored the quality of courses provided by the School of Continuing Studies and communicated academic concerns to the McGill School of Continuing Studies. Attended the educational information week, the School of Continuing Studies’ information sessions and any meeting involving academic affairs within the university.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Turkish
Limited
Timeline
Accounts Payable
Exertis/JAM
04.2023 - 12.2024
Intern Accounting Clerk
BDH collective
02.2023 - 04.2023
Intern
Westland Insurance
01.2022 - 02.2022
Volunteer
Action Refugees
12.2018 - Current
Owner, Manager
Pencil Media
01.2014 - 12.2018
Social Policy Researcher
Amnesty International
01.2014 - 12.2016
Accounting Clerk
Accounting Systems Consulting Group
01.2007 - 12.2013
CERT. - PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE
MC GILL UNIVERSITY
AEC - COMPUTERIZED FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
JOHN-ABBOTT COLLEGE
CERT. - VIRTUAL CUSTOMER SERVICE & DIGITAL SKILLS
DOUGLAS COLLEGE
CERT. - ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
MC GILL UNIVERSITY
COMMERCE - ACCOUTNING
BENHA UNIVERSITY
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