SANAA MOHAMMED

• Managed customer accounts, recorded transactions accurately, and conducted monthly reconciliations for credit cards and vendors.
• Ensured deposit accuracy by reconciling bank statements with general ledgers and processed vendor invoices promptly, including resolving discrepancies.
• Generated comprehensive monthly reports on account activity, developed templates for invoicing and record-keeping for vendors and customers, and maintained meticulous financial records.

• Assisted in implementing Microsoft Dynamics from Sage 50. Mapped out existing accounting processes and workflows to facilitate adaptation within Microsoft Dynamics.
• During the ERP implementation process, Cleansed and organized financial data to ensure accuracy before migrating to the new ERP system. Conducted data deduplication, normalization, and validation processes.
• Collaborated with process champions and external consultants to consolidate master data files during the Data Migration process.

Achievements:-

• Effectively managed the input of over 2000+ transactions within a demanding period of 2 to 3 days, a task accomplished during the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics, which played a pivotal role in ensuring the team met project timelines without any delays.
• Designed and implemented an advanced automated expense reporting template that standardized processes and seamlessly integrated with all account codes, significantly streamlining data entry into the accounting system.

• Analyzed financial data and performance indicators, ensuring accuracy and compliance in reports.
• Assessed processes, recommended improvements, implemented changes, and conducted staff training on financial practices.
• Conducted training sessions for inventory count exercises with audit staff to ensure accurate inventory management and reporting.

• Interacted with clients' personnel, including CFOs, controllers, accountants, and auditors, to facilitate effective completion of assignments and ensure smooth communication throughout the audit process.
• Prepared detailed reports on audit findings, including recommendations for improvement, and drafted client correspondence related to audit findings or recommendations.
• Developed audit programs to ensure comprehensive testing of all areas of the client's operations and reviewed financial statements and disclosures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS and local regulations.

• Overseeing progressive and value-adding audits for over 40 local and large-sized multinational companies in various industries, from the first risk assessment to the last reporting deliverable.
• Provided ongoing support to clients regarding changes in accounting standards and updates in auditing techniques.
• Coached and mentored junior team members, set the team's vision and goals and enforced high-performance standards.

Achievements:-

• Attained exceptional performance evaluations, securing the highest rating (Rank 1) in both 2016 and 2017.
• Received firm-wide recognition as the top individual for outstanding performance with the Bravo Award in March 2017.
• Effectively led extended assurance engagements as the lead in-charge, identifying multiple high-risk control deficiencies, thereby enhancing client's operational efficiency by 45%.

• Reviewed invoices for accuracy, managed accounts receivable and payable, and conducted bank and vendor reconciliations.
• Ensured the integrity of financial statements by meticulously verifying and accurately assessing various financial elements such as liabilities, revenue, expenses, accruals, prepayments, deferrals, depreciation, and amortization during month-end closing procedures.

Achievement:-

• Implemented a highly organized accounting document filing system, commended by the Finance Manager for its accessibility and efficiency, resulting in a 40% time-saving and increased overall productivity.

• Conducting extensive tests on controls for Sales, Purchases, Operating expenses, Fixed assets, Inventory, and Cash and Bank.
• Applying substantive testing to Non-current Assets, Accounts Receivables, Related Parties, Accounts Payables, and Expenses while recalculating Depreciation, Payroll expenses, Prepayments, and Finance costs to ensure accuracy in account balances.

Achievement:-

• During the tenure, demonstrating exceptional knowledge, work ethic, skills, and effective time management facilitated participation in 27% more engagements than peers. Simultaneously, was offered a full-time position at KPMG Lower Gulf with high recommendations.

• Managed financial records, including preparation of monthly aging reports to track overdue payments and updating account information as required.
• Negotiated with past due customers, promptly followed up on outstanding payments, handled payment inquiries, and collaborated on billing matters, achieving a 90% collection rate on invoices overdue for the past year, showcasing exceptional performance.
• Orchestrated promotional events to bolster product or service interest, nurtured key customer relationships, and attended industry events for networking, leading to a notable 35% increase in sales.