Real Estate Accounting

SAMI SAADEDDIN

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EXPERIENCE

Bollam, Sheedy, Torani & Co., LLP, New York, NY

March 2008- June 2009

Audit Associate (supervisor)

. In charged of all phases of audit engagements including: Planning,

implementation, and supervision

. Managed, directed, and supervised multiple engagements involving

audits, reviews, and compilations including staff supervision, and

training and development

. Provided guidance and expertise to audit team members and ensure audit

procedures were followed

. Prepared financial statements and required disclosures

. Prepared tax returns for partnership (IRS 1065) and LLCs (IRS 1120 and

1120S)

. Industry exposure includes: commercial and residential real estate -

manufacturing

Cargo Ventures LLC (real estate and developer), New York, NY

April 2007- March 2008

Assistant Controller

. Ensured timely and accurate monthly preparation, analysis and

presentation of the company's financial reports to Senior Management

and for consolidation with parent company including balance sheet,

income statement and cash flows

. Developed and implemented accounting policies and procedures as

required with a focus on driving efficiencies through effective use of

the accounting systems

. Participated in the preparation of annual budgets, annual reports,

financial forecasts and projections, and other statistical reports

. Prepared, reviewed and researched variances budget reports on a

monthly, quarterly and annual basis

. Maintain CAM charges schedules and prepared the year end CAM True-ups

. Maintained fixed asset details and depreciation schedules

. Maintained tenant improvements and leasing commissions details and

amortization schedules

. Properly accounted for revenue and deferred revenue, maintaining

accurate deferred revenue schedules

. Acted as liaison to external auditors to facilitate the audit process

and ensured financial statements are in accordance with GAAP

. Monitored and reported on all cash and investment balances

. Assisted the Controller in the preparation of management and Board

packages

Berdon LLP, New York, NY January

2006- April 2007

Senior Auditor

. Responsible for all phases of audit, review and compilation

engagements including: Planning and supervision

. Performed escalation review for real estate clients

. Interfaced with all levels of client management

. Evaluated internal controls and prepared reports to management

. Prepared tax returns for partnership(IRS 1065) and LLCs (IRS 1120 and

1120S)

. Industry exposure includes: commercial and residential real estate -

manufacturing

Loeb & Troper, New York, NY January 2004-

December 2005

Staff Auditor

. Performed audit procedures on various not-for-profit entities.

. Documented and evaluated internal controls

. Assisted in the completion of required planning documents

. Performed a first draft of the financial statements

. Prepared IRS 990 and NY State returns

. Industry exposure includes: not-for profit organizations

One Stop Senior Services, New York, NY

September 2001 -December 2003

Assistant Controller

. Operating and handling an accounting system necessary to secure and

maintain internal control and facilitate the recording of accounting

data for the purpose of preparing reliable and meaningful financial

statements and reports.

. Providing high quality and technically advanced accounting and

financial information and preparing statements for use in company

decision-making process

. Discussing and explaining results of financial analysis with upper

management.

. Managing annual financial audit and governmental compliance audit.

. Performing general accounting duties including preparation of general

ledger, trial balance, journal entries, bookkeeping, cash receipts /

disbursements, complex bank reconciliation, accounts receivable /

payable, business valuations, and financial statements.

. Identifying and allocating payments to the proper account.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATION

CPA Exam Status: Passed one part (Audit)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration

August 2001

Accounting, Major

Baruch College, CUNY, New York, NY

SKILLS

. Proficient in the utilization of Excel including sorting,

charting,filtering, pivot tables and vlookup's

. Proficient in the utilization of Timberline Office, Go System Audit,

Case-ware, ProSystem fx Office, E-pace, CCH, Word Perfect, Peachtree,

MYOB, QuickBooks, and Great Plains-Dynamics

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