Joseph Rizk

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Accomplishments

Accounts Payable/Receivable Manager, led the payable and receivable process for more than 10 years.

Built a teamwork spirit in a mental health association (Affiliated Sante Group, non-profit organization) which works in partnership with public health departments, mental health agencies, law enforcement, and others to promote a wide array of tailored treatment options to help people who experience emotional health challenges to heal and recover. We served the citizens of 13 counties through government grants.

Improved the accounts payable process and reduced the workload within the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project, by powering the accounts payable operation with automation software, and saved 10 working hours per week.

Reduced vendor payments for Contrack International from $190,000.00 to $108,000.00 following a three-way matching between purchase orders (PO), goods receipt notes, and suppliers' invoices, which eliminated voided, duplicated, and paid invoices.

Provided authentic customer service and collected an uncollectible amount for Orascom Construction with the sum of $97,500.00 through strong negotiation with the client.

Achieved the best collection throughout the year (DSO) and was awarded a trip to Malta.

Skills & Abilities

1.Ability to interact harmoniously with serviced units, excellent leadership, and team management skills.

2.Ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.

3.Detail-oriented, analytical thinking, strong negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

4.Problem-solving and ability to think strategically.

5.Provided excellent quality customer service by patiently listening and communicating company policies with empathy, maintaining a positive attitude at all times in a fast-paced environment.

6.Collaborator, proactive, and adaptable to different tasks.

Computer Software and Application Knowledge

1.Managing financial operations via: A) SAP Concur, B) Timberline, C) Comsys, D) Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT, E) Bill.com. Quick learner of any new software and excellent ability to train new users.

2. Communication: Slack, Outlook, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

3. Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Experience

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR JULY 2022– SEPTEMBER 2023

THE AFFILIATED SANTE GROUP NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

1.Manage four accounts payable staff, and carry out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies, accreditation requirements, and accepted accounting policies and principles.

2.Evaluate and improve accounts payable policies and procedures, taking corrective actions when necessary and implementing preventive procedures going forward.

3.Evaluate staff performance and take action to improve the accounts payable operation.

4.Train employees by planning, assigning, and, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

5.Building a trustworthy relationship with vendors and customers and being proactive to solve their issues in an accurate and timely manner, issue expenditure reports and monitor the payable status to ensure accuracy.

6.Help to establish and maintain effective internal controls, procedures, and guidelines for related accounting transactions.

7.Record journal entries for accounting transactions associated with accounts payable functions.

8.Reconcile general ledger accounts, take ownership of searching and solving any discrepancies in the financial information, and make the needed adjustments before payment.

9.Review and evaluate the processes for improvement including automation with processing vendor invoices and credit card transactions.

10.Maintain recurring invoices including rent and utilities payments and supporting documentation.

11.Review and approve invoices, check and ACH requests, wire transfers, employees’ advances, per diems, mileage, and travel expenses for payment and ensure that all vendor invoices and employees’ requests have been reviewed and all obligations have been paid via a payment priority plan that combines data about operations, liquidity, and the age of an invoice to make sure everything is getting paid at the right time.

12.Create and maintain vendor records including vendor banking information, W-9 forms, and contracts.

13.Upload ACH files and submit positive pay data to the bank.

14.Places stop payment orders for accounts payable checks as needed.

15.Review stale outstanding accounts payable checks to determine the next steps.

16.Assist with grant invoicing and budget reports.

17.Prepare expenses accrual and assist with month-end closing.

18.Assist with annual financial audit preparation and issue the annual required fillings including 1099s.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR DECEMBER 2021– JUNE 2022

CREATIVE FINANCIAL STAFFING

SANS INSTITUTE

1.Review and provide final approval, feedback, and follow-up on complex expenses reports on SAP Concur.

2.Process monthly fixed mobile reimbursements for all employees.

3.Weekly download of expense report into the accounting system.

4.Ensure that all expenses comply with the company policy.

5.Maintain employee allocation and employment data.

6.Process and manage per diem payments.

7.Assist with updating expense policies.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE MANAGER FEBRUARY 2008– JULY 2020

CONTRACK INTERNATIONAL

1.Managed three staff, planned payment schedules for 300 vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors considered the company's cash flow to maximize the utilization of company assets, and saved the cash for other obligations.

2.Achieved excellent customer service, customer collection, accuracy, and responsiveness to research and resolve problems.

3.Developed the AP & AR procedure to achieve efficiency.

4.Reviewed all invoices, expenses reports, per diems and approved them for payment.

5.Researched and responded to all accounts receivable and payable inquiries promptly and prepared monthly reports for accounts condition.

6.Reconciled bank accounts and issued the necessary entries.

7.Reviewed, approved, submitted wire transfers, and communicated with banks in case of any issues.

8.Verified the vendor invoices and all relevant information in Purchase Orders, authorizing forms, prices, payment terms, and other charges.

9. Communicated and followed up effectively and timely with Vendors and customers regarding the unpaid balances.

10.Matched the invoices, determined accounts payable & receivable coding, ensured the right cost center, took the initiative to help in entering vendors' invoices into the software, approved it, and prepared accruals.

11.Tracked outstanding invoices in light of the aging principle to ensure adherence to all applicable requirements and timely collection & payment. processed all check requests, and bank transfers.

12.Reconciled accounts payable /account receivable general ledger to match the sub-ledger.

13.Interacted with other departments, branches, vendors, and clients on relevant accounts payable receivable issues.

14.Designed and revised tools, processes, and procedures to increase efficiency.

15.Committed to all financial reports' deadlines.

16.Assembled data and documentation to support the internal and external audit functions.

17.Managed Orascom Foundation Branch; bank accounts reconciliation, accounts receivable including collections, accounts payable and accrual, General ledger reconciliation, and issued financial reports.

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT MAY 2004 – JANUARY 2008

ORASCOM CONSTRUCTION CO.

1.Monitored bank accounts and cash movement.

2.Classified the site expenses, according to the related cost centers.

3.Reconciled accounts receivable and monitored collection.

4.Oversaw accounts payable and payments to vendors.

5.Processed the workers’ salaries and overtime.

6.Applied internal control for the warehouse.

7.Rechecked purchase orders to ensure compliance with company policy.

8.Prepared travel authorizations and reviewed employee expense reports.

9.Created the financial reports.

ASSISTANT FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISOR JULY 1997-SEPTEMBER 2002

UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT (USAID) ATUT PROJECT/RONCO

1.Edited all vendor invoices using accounting software.

2.Collaborated with company procurement.

3.Generated monthly payroll salary statements.

4.Offered financial & administrative assistance at conferences in & outside Cairo.

5.Developed and continuously updated the financial systems & guaranteed implementation/compliance.

6.Guided the bank accounts and cash movement procedures.

7.Reconciled employee expense reports and issued check requests.

8.Managed the accounts payable and payments to vendors.

9.Designed new checks for payments in Egyptian and US dollar currencies to eliminate payment errors.

Education

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE. AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY ACCOUNTING MAJOR.

Courses

1)How to Manage through People? 2) The Job of Leader. 3) How to Communicate Positively. 4) Official Writing Skills. 5) Customer Relation Skills

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