Lucy Morcos
***** **** ******** ** *** *** Sugarland TX 77498 409-***-**** ****.******@*******.***
Green Card Holder
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
An ambitious professional with a strong background that encompasses diverse aspects of bookkeeping and supplier relations in fast paced corporate environments, plus Top-performing Senior Finance Administrative assistant with 12+ years’ experience. A consistently high level of performance in positions that have required superior analytical and organization skills. Keen ability to maintain a clear perspective of goals to be accomplished.
A pragmatic self-starter who knows how to get results
Work well under pressure, ability to multi-task, Fast Learner, Confidentiality
MS Office, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Docusphere, JD Edward
Business and technical writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Orascom E&C USA INC Houston, Texas
Sr. Finance Administrative Assistant to the CFO September 2014- until now
Provide overall support to the CFO and team in both finance and administrative needs.
Coordinate travel arrangements for both domestic and international travel
Complete credit applications as requested by Procurement
Monitor D&B creditworthiness and notifying management of any credit issues
Organize and maintain system of corporate records, tax compliance matrices and checklist, and pertinent tax documents
Assist with accounting month end closing and cost reports by compiling journal entries, adding pertinent vendor / invoice details, matching journal entries to supporting documentation and verifying the completeness of journal entry packages
Applying payments through Oracle JD Edward
Work closely with Human Resources to coordinate travel for the Finance team
Work with other departmental members to help facilitate standby letter of credits and extensions
Respond to general inquiries regarding corporate records, tax reports, credit applications, and standby letter of credits
Processing accounts and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
Performing day to day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables’ data
Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
Prints and obtains signatures on all accounts payable checks.
Distributes signed checks as required
Acts as liaison between corporate and branch accounts payable departments.
Answers all vendor inquiries.
Maintains all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files.
Assists corporate financial officers and branch personnel as necessary.
Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
Maintaining filling system
Orascom Construction Industries
Construction contractor active in emerging markets. Also produce and export nitrogen- based fertilizer.
Office Manager January 2009 - February 2013
Hired, trained and supervised 4 secretaries within department
All duties as Senior Secretary, see below
Promoted due to seniority, loyalty and high quality of work
Senior Secretary January 2007 – December 2008
Adhered to use of electronic filing system to track physical location of important documents in office
Managed travel up to 5 trips/month for Treasurer and incoming visitors; coordinate with travel agency to obtain travel itineraries, hotel reservations, visas, and travel contacts
Used MS Excel to write reports on currency rates, labor rates, etc. daily
Wrote departmental documents including HR reports, new employee announcements, etc.
Review and revise any transfers (currency exchanges, bank transfers, etc.) prior to presenting to manager; follow up on any discrepancies or missing information
Arranged weekly team meetings (20 people) including catering, materials preparation, etc.
Supported Treasurer’s in management of documents including Visas, expense reports, business trips
Promoted due to dedication, hard work and exceeding expectations
Secretary January 2005 – December 2006
Screened all incoming mail for manager
Adhered to use of electronic filing system to track physical location of important documents in office
Initiated and implemented email distribution of quarterly reports saving resources (paper and messenger time for delivery)
Used MS Word and MS Excel to write reports on currency rates, labor rates, etc. on daily basis
Managed office supplies
Supported Group Corporate Treasurer in managing all office and travel needs, Treasurer reports to CFO
Receptionist June 2004 – December 2004
Answered up to 30 phone calls per day
Welcomed guests coming for meetings including board member, contractors, etc.
Arranged weekly team meetings (20 people) including catering, materials preparation, etc.
Filed, printed and prepared presentations for management
Hired, trained and supervised 4 messengers to carry out duties for the team t
Coordinated 12 receptionists’ breaks and work schedules ensuring that all 10 floors were adequately staffed throughout the day
EDUCATION
MS Office Certification, IBM March 2004
Bachelors, Business Administration 2003
Cairo University, Egypt