Mo Kebbay
240-***-**** 202-***-**** ( *******@*******.*** ( 9927 Tambay Court (
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
( Controller (
Accomplished and results driven Senior Accountant with over fifteen years
of progressive accounting, management, financial analysis and internal
audit experience. Recognized for professionalism, commitment to
excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and working with senior
management, associates, and customers. Has an excellent interpersonal
skill, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with co-workers at
all levels. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a team.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
. Excellent Strategist - Provide solutions that boost productivity and
efficiency across the organization. Quickly identify problem areas and
. implement effective solutions to meet goals.
. Exceptional organizational skills - Consistently recognized by
colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem
resolution in fast-paced environments.
. Strong sense of responsibility - Solid professional standards;
excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving
results while implementing business solutions to meet a diversity of
needs.
. Administration and Management - Knowledgeable of business and
management principles involved in strategic planning, resource
allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and
resources
. Customer Service - Consistently demonstrate responsiveness, strong
customer focus, and ability to build good customer relationships
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Compass Group-Flik-Kellogg Conference Center
Washington, DC ( May 2006-present
Controller
Responsible for the preparation of yearly budget and financial forecasts,
identifying risks and opportunities as well as for monthly close in RMS and
reconciliation for several balance sheet accounts in SAP
Consistently maintain weekly inventory and cost control procedures
Efficiently prepare financials reports: Weekly flash, Monthly and quarterly
reports for Operation Reviews by client
Maintain and track monthly P/L and balance sheet activity
Manage all payroll and Human Resources administration as well as new unit
set-up and training within Flik
Hyatt Hotels
Various Locations ( August 2004-May 2006
Controller ( Hyatt Regency ( Baltimore, MD ( August 2004-May 2006
Responsible for monthly receivables of $5 Million and payables of $2 Million
Prepared financial analyses of operations, including interim and final
financial statements with supporting schedules, for the guidance of
management
Implemented, maintained and ensured strict compliance with the hotels
financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, the conduct of its
relationships with lending institutions and the financial community, the
maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports
Supervised accounting, internal auditing, cost accounting, and budgetary
controls in safeguarding the hotels financial assets
Maintained the company's system of accounts and keeps books and records on
all company transactions and assets
Managed daily operations of the accounting and night audit staffs; closed out
files of completed transactions, prepared summary reports on activity and
responded to internal and external inquiries from the Hotel Manager and
applicable departments
Strived for a balance between hotel departments' needs and the Controller's
Office's responsibility to encourage and promote fiscal responsibility
Furnished internal reports, revises and updates reports to be more useful and
efficient, and furnishes external reports as necessary
Coordinated the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes
and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost
accounting system), and analyzes and reports variances
Maintained a positive, productive work environment that fosters good morale
and positive self-images
Key Accomplishments:
ADP EIS Payroll System ( Managed implementation (
AccuPrint SW ( Managed implementation (
PeopleSoft ( Managed implementation (
Micro 8700 POS Program ( Managed implementation (
Chief Accountant ( Grand Hyatt Hotel ( Washington, DC ( March 2000-August
2004
Administered month-end financial reports, payroll reconciliation's, credit
cards, three bank accounts, prepayments, and various accruals
Supervised four employees including Staff Accountant, Account Receivable
Technician, Account Payable Technician, and Income Auditor
EDUCATION
MBA Certificate:
Tulane University ( New Orleans, LA
B.Sc., Accounting:
Emile Woolf College of Accountancy ( London, England
CERTIFICATES
Hospitality, Financial and Technology Professional Certificate ( 2000
TECHNICAL SKILLS
MS Office [MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word] ( Report Automotive System (RAS) (
People Soft ( ADP Enterprise Payroll Software ( AccuPrint Software (
Hyperion Financial Program Software ( MS-DOS ( Property Management System (
Oracle Database ( Envision ( Citrix ( Monarch ( RMS ( Visual One