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Accounts Payable Manager

Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Posted:
October 22, 2013

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SAMIR F. MOBAREK

Email: *****.*******@*****.***

** *** **** ****** **** 845-***-****

New City, N.Y. 10956 Mobile 845-***-****

SUMMARY

Accounting Manager with extensive experience in general ledger, accounts payable and

receivable functions in the financial services industry. Proven ability to implement global and

regional processes and communications for accounting functions. Strong track record in

maintaining a strategic partnership with global teams (onshore and offshore) and managing

relationships with vendors and external agencies. Skilled in dealing with all levels of

management to realize goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IBM

Accounts Payable Consultant May 2012-Sep 2012

• Work with IBM client in the implementation, development in the standardized process of

the Global Accounts Payable Model, invoice processing, vendor set up and intercompany

settlement to the Shared Service Center.

• Create, develop the implementation plan of the Shared Service Center.

• Identify the process model for the Accounts Payable process workflow, KPI benefits, Sox

Control points (Sarbanes-Oxley documentation to insure compliance with policy and

procedure)

UBS AG May 2010 - Sep 2011

UBS is a pre-eminent global integrated investment services firm and the leading bank in

Switzerland with 69,684 employees over the world.

Accounts Payable- Deputy Financial Operations Supervisor

• Support in driving efficiencies out of the existing accounts payable procedures and

improving the control environment both locally and at the India Service Center.

• Application and enforcement of company policies and controls.

• Monitors, tracks and redefines internal processes with a view to drive cost efficiencies to

reduce operating costs and strive for “best in class” processes.

• Responsible for establishing processes and procedures to ensure that all accounts are paid

in a timely and accurate manner.

• Directs analysis and evaluation of policies and procedures to drive efficiencies in cost and

accuracy.

• Engage key stakeholders regularly to ensure constant communications and modify/adjust

expectations as new business drivers are introduced.

• Responsible of the business contingency planning for the Accounts Payable processes to

make sure that we could function in any emergency situations.

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Oversight of the US travel and entertainment expense reimbursement process.

Managed and ensured accurate and timely month-end and year-end closings.

Processed 1099’s and monitored the list of outstanding checks.

Implemented the automation of the Inter-Company Funding process within the America.

Monitored and reconciled the cash account with Citibank from funding and other

activities within the bank.

Conducted and managed special accounts requiring the analysis of the accounts and

determination of the required general ledger correction entries.

Communicated with our vendors, as required, to resolve open issues.

Deutsche Bank AG Apr 1998 - Mar 2009

Deutsche Bank is a leading global investment bank with more than 100,000 employees in over

70 countries, a leader in Germany and Europe.

Accounts Payable Manager

• Conducted reviews and managed the general ledger and accounts reconciliation for

Accounts Payable, reviewed Wire Account, Deferred Charges, Vendor Payable month-

end close and full reconciliation of Accounts Receivable, detailed review of P/L.

• Implemented the automation of the Inter-Company Funding process within the America.

• Monitors, tracks and redefines internal processes with a view to drive cost efficiencies to

reduce operating costs and strive for “best in class” processes.

• Responsible for establishing processes and procedures to ensure that all accounts are paid

in a timely and accurate manner.

• Directs analysis and evaluation of policies and procedures to drive efficiencies in cost and

accuracy.

• Engage key stakeholders regularly to ensure constant communications and modify/adjust

expectations as new business drivers are introduced.

• Responsible of the business contingency planning for the Accounts Payable processes to

make sure that we could function in any emergency situations.

• Processed and maintained vendor invoices, compliance with company policy and legal

requirements and appropriate accounting reporting.

• Processed daily check run and ensure accurate processing of garnishments and taxes.

• Attended regular training in money laundering, compliance to make sure all policies and

procedures are followed by our process.

• Managed 8 people in New York, our payable operation consisting of 500,000 annual

payments

• Managed and ensured accurate timely month-end and year-end closings.

• Processed 1099’s and monitored the list of outstanding checks.

• Resolved all internal and external Accounts Payable and Receivable issues as necessary.

• Monitored and reconciled the cash account with Bank of New York from funding and

other activities with the bank.

• Continued to streamline daily workflow to enhance productivity in the department.

• Conducted and managed special accounts requiring the analysis of the accounts and make

the right general ledger correction.

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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for developing strong working

relationships with all managers in the organization.

Communicated with our vendors. As required, to resolve open items.

Working with the acquisition of various entities that required us to streamline the Policy

& Procedures that affected our current system. (Conversion from People Soft to SAP).

Handled the Accounts Payable processes concerning any system conversions.

Working knowledge of SAP, Computron, MSA, Works for Windows, Excel and Word,

and Concur

Dascit, White & Winston 1986- 1998

Accounting Manager

• Controlled all phases of accounting functions including Monthly, Quarterly and Annual

financial reporting to the parent company, Receivables, Payables and company payroll.

• Managed the Monthly production reports for the Sales staff.

• Working knowledge of MAS 90 financial package, works for windows and Excel.

W.H. Freeman & Co. 1985-1986

Staff Accountant

• Review Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss statements with additional sub-schedules,

include depreciation, general and administrative expenses, variance analysis, receivables

and payables.

EDUCATION

AIN SHAM University, CAIRO, EGYPT

B.S. in Business and Finance

Major: Accounting

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