NebiyuHailemichaelZelelew; ****@*****.***; +974-********
Nebiyu Hailemichael Zelelew
****@*****.*** •Mobile: 009**-****-****
• Sylia Area
• Doha, Qatar
An accounting and financial professional with many years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and, accounting principles GAAP. Skills in project, retail, & trading accountancy, proven capacity to improve and maximize overall business and finance function integration through effective communication processes. An experienced self-starter, team player and problem-solver with keen attention to customer needs and details. An innovator with creative skills and experiences to improve overall business processes. Professional expertise includes:
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Analysis & Reporting
Risk Management
Cost Price Margin Profitability Variance Analysis
Extensive knowledge off generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Thorough knowledge of the project billing process
High level proficiency in using relevant computer applications like word processing, accounting software and spreadsheets
Extensive knowledge of the standard contract terms
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work under stressful situations efficiently and meet deadlines
Ability to work with equal efficiency independently as well as in a group
QATAR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Accountant 2009-Present
Qatar Net Co. W.L.L., Doha, Qatar
Communicating with the Project Manager effectively and discussing issues related to change orders, contract documents and contract modifications and extra service related billings
Preparing final invoices for the billable projects and sending them for the approval of the management
Evaluating and pursuing opportunities to maximize client billing
Coordinating with the management staff members for future project planning
Calculating the profit and performance and checking if the figures match with the estimated ones in the budget
Suggesting cost effective initiatives to the company management
Preparing the financial statements for the company
Preparing budget for various projects undertaken by the company
Coordinating with the project manager and planning the progression of the project and modifications in the project budget if any
NebiyuHailemichaelZelelew; ****@*****.***; +974-********
Verifying project expenditures and making sure that they comply with the company policies and procedures
Adhering to the generally accepted accounting principles
Prepare and monitor month/year end accounting closing timeline by interacting with the management
Review balance sheet & summarize the review points monthly
Prepare monthly/yearly balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, & other statements & summaries as per GAAP & international accounting standards
Enact company financial policy & internal accounting procedures.
Follow-up with customer accounts for payment making calls & sending out emails with their respective statement of account.
Collaborated extensively with auditors during year-end audit processes.
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines.
Reduced closing time for monthly, yearly close by 75% with automated software and new procedures.
Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations.
Reconciled bank statements to books.
Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments.
Opened and assigned new client accounts.
Coordinated approval processes of all accounts payable invoices.
Conducted month and year-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances.
Rectified escalated accounts payable& Receivable issues from employees, vendors and customers respectively.
Accountant Feb 2008-2009
Qatar Net Co. W.L.L., Doha, Qatar
Setup and maintenance of vendor database
Coordinate the approval process of all accounts payable invoices
Process and fulfill cheque payment requests and wire transfers as per organizational policy
Drafted and processed “letter-of-credit” payments
Analyze and report on the periodic aged-payables.
Reconcile vendors account.
Analyze costs, financial commitments /obligations and expenses.
Timely passing journal entries for sales invoices.
Maintain, update, and reconcile account receivable
Analyze & report aged-receivables as per company policy.
Prepare, process approval, payment, and booking of monthly payroll.
Prepare, examine, analyze, record & maintain assigned general ledger accounts
Prepare bank reconciliations for various bank accounts of the company.
Responsible for accurate and timely input of journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger related financial activities and assign entries to proper accounts for month end, quarter end and annual closing.
Review transactions monthly, quarterly and annually to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and prepare adjusting entries as needed.
Maintain schedules for fixed assets, long term debt, prepaid, or other balance sheet accounts.
Provide first line support for queries relating to the general ledger.
Prepared Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow statements monthly and at the year-end.
Interact and assist external auditors on the year-end audit.
Prepare ad-hoc reporting as requested.
Education
Degree in (B.A.) Accounting Addis Ababa University – 2000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia NebiyuHailemichaelZelelew; ****@*****.***; +974-******** CERTIFICATION
Partial ACCA: Professional Part One: - completed
: Professional Part Two: - half way
SKILLS
Working knowledge of accounting software system: Peachtree
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Knowledge of Microsoft Access
Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Hootsuite, Google + Technical Competencies
Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
Ability to comply with company, department policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to maintain accurate records and attention to details Language
English: Writing and speaking fluent
Amharic (Ethiopian National Language): Mother tongue Personal Details
Full Name: Nebiyu Hailemichael Zelelew.
Nationality: Ethiopian
Passport No.: EP2439579
Sponsorship: Transferable according to Qatar Labor Law. References:-
1) Mr.Elias B. Zerik. (Barwa Bank MSB Division Relationship Mgr)-33632944 2) Mr.Nezar S. El-Techi. (Barwa Bank Relationship Mgr.)-66311007 3) Mr.FauziNadi. (Previous CFO, now GM of Qatar Technical Services)-55834065