SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

**+ years’ experience as a designated Accountant in General Accounting

Skilled in accounts receivable, payable, billing, revenue and variance analysis accounting

Strong focus on achieving high customer satisfaction

Skilled in understanding and managing conflict resolution; Supervises and leads teams successfully

8+ years of intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Clear Police Information Check

Fluent in Arabic

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeping Certificate Sept 2018 – Aug 2019

Columbia College Calgary, AB

Receptionist Training Program 2017

Calgary Immigrant Women Association (CIWA) Calgary, AB

Basic Income Tax Preparation Training 2010

Canada Revenue Agency Calgary, AB

Accounting Training Program 2009

Calgary Immigrant Women Association (CIWA) Calgary, AB

Bachelor of Commerce Degree, Business Administration

University of Assiut Cairo, Egypt

International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) Calgary, AB

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accounting Assistant (Practicum/Contract) July 2019-Sep 2019

Centre for Newcomer Calgary, AB

Assisted in data entry of invoices, calculate GST refunds, reimbursement, mileage claims and process supplier invoices

Prepared monthly recording of cash, check deposits including bank reconciliation, credit card statements and bank deposit

Reviewed and ensured accuracy of approved timesheets, monthly report for funders

Ensured all wage and benefits changes are made accurately and in time for effected pay periods and payroll preparation.

Arranged and distributed paystubs to employees and resolved discrepancies

Managed expense report and reimbursements, entering financial transaction into internal databases (Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains) for all programs

Created payroll profiles and document for all new employees as advised by HR.

Lunch Supervisor (Casual) 2016 – 2019

Calgary Board of Education Calgary, AB

Supervise students during meal services

Communicate with students and school staff in a positive and professional manner

Participate in training sessions, meetings, and schedules cleaning days as requested

Dismiss classes in an orderly manner at the scheduled time

Receptionist/Office Administrator (Practicum) Aug 2016

Between Friends Calgary, AB

Controlled the office supplies state and ensured accordance with office needs

Kept data base in check and updated regularly

Assisted with different budgeting and bookkeeping activities

Ensured adherence to relevant company procedures and policies

Organized conference room, scheduling, equipment, and cleaning

Director of Finance and Administration Affairs 2005 - 2008

Masila Village for Water Games Kuwait

Co-ordinated final accounts processes

Prepared statutory statement of accounts and obtained auditor’s certificate

Maintained complete inventory and costs in computerized system

Reviewed and verified more than 1000 receivable statements per month

Accountant 2003 - 2005

Future Kids Co. LD Kuwait

Managed all accounts including AP, AR, bank reconciliation, and journal entries.

Analysed monthly financial statements, expenditure and revenue accounts.

Entered 50+ transactions per day including account receivables and payables.

Accountant 1998 - 2003

Kuwait Aluminium Co. Kuwait

Prepared all manual and digital account entries

Implemented on-going control of cash including weekly/monthly accounts reconciliation

Prepared weekly/monthly financial closing activities

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program 2010 - Present

Centre for Newcomers Calgary, AB

Prepared income tax return for 50+ new immigrants and low-income individuals

Cashier and count room attendant (Casino for Fund-raising) 2009 - Present

Alberta Sports and Recreation Association for Blind Calgary, AB

Cashier and count room attendant (Casino for Fund-raising) 2009 - Present

Alberta Society for the Visually-Impaired Calgary, AB

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