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Ahmed Ali Phone: + (20-100-***-**** Email: adm1gy@r.postjobfree.com

Ahmed Ali

Address: Villa 223 North 90 Street, Fifth Settlement, New Cairo, Egypt Phone: + (20-100-***-**** Email: adm1gy@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-ali-888a75122 EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Senior Accountant

Detailed-oriented and resourceful senior accounting professional offering over 7 years of experience in rendering specific accounting services and support to Travelport GDS and RSM International while managing P&L accounts/statements as well as providing timely and accurate financial reports. Skilled in monitoring financial progress, preparing error-free statements, attaining set objectives and summarising financial data. Showcasing outstanding ability to assist and advice management relating to attaining financial targets. Expertise in proactively liaising with the insurance companies as well as bank authorities to settle all the claims without any delay. Closely collaborating with the local auditors to maintain statutory accounts of relevant entities in line with the local regulations.

Instrumental in monitoring all cash transfers and balancing company funds while staying abreast with the statutory and legal framework of the company. Hands-on experience in implementing best financial and accounting practices to ensure smooth organisation operations. Played an integral role in resolving the long-standing tax issue and saving $317k for the company by effectively handling the situation of heavy penalty being charged by the tax authority for not providing accurate and complete documents of corporate tax for the years 2005 to 2012; convinced the authority to start the inspection from beginning and analyse all the available financial data for reduction of taxes. Bestowed with an award for demonstrating outstanding performance and saving huge amount for the Travelport. SKILLS SUMMARY

Accounts Payable and Receivables

Financial Reporting and Documentation

Accounting Policies and Practices

Maintaining Confidential Information

Corporate Finance and Governance

Variance Analysis and Cost Controlling

Automated Accounting Systems

Strategic Financial Forecasting and Planning

Training and Development

Risk Analysis and Mitigation

Financial and Operational Strategies

Developing and Monitoring Control Systems

CAPEX and OPEX

Capital Budgeting

Financial Modelling

Accounting and Finance Management

Organisational Benefit and Growth

Revenue Generation

Business Development/Growth

Commercial Negotiations

Analytical and Accounting Skills

General Ledger Function

VAT Expertise and Knowledge

SOX Compliances Standards

CAREER PROGRESSION

GL - Senior Accountant Travelport Services Limited, Cairo, Egypt Jan 2014 – Present Significant Highlights:

Successful in monitoring and collecting outstanding AR balances as well as aged debt in conjunction with the commercial team.

Prepared and submitted monthly salaries tax as well as sales tax appeal while analysing withholding tax calculations.

Conducted financial analysis, monitored financial loopholes and prepared related reports for tax inspections in line with the local taxes laws and regulations.

Handled and responded to internal and external enquiries related to audit while maintaining and providing related documents.

Key Responsibilities:

Collecting and validating the invoices while processing all the pending payments, also approving employee expense claim.

Analysing and sending the AR outstanding invoices to customers.

Processing fixed assets addition and disposals in accordance with the local accounting standards and tax structure.

Processing monthly depreciation and preparing fixed assets register for records.

Managing activities related to bank payments and payroll, also calculating taxes and social insurance claims amount.

Issuing WHT deductions certificate to clients, conducting meetings with tax authorities and posting all taxes journal. 2

Ahmed Ali Phone: + (20-100-***-**** Email: adm1gy@r.postjobfree.com

Reviewing the income tax structure and maintaining accurate analysis for tax inspection purpose.

Discussing and adjusting entries with the audit team along with acquiring required approvals and signatures for the financial statements.

Senior Associate Auditor RSM International – Magdy Hashish and Co. (Auditing firm) May 2010 – Dec 2013 Significant Highlights:

Proactively involved in analysing business performance of various clients and accordingly implemented necessary measures.

Monitored and evaluated internal control structure of various client organisations while applying substantive tests and test of details.

Key Responsibilities:

Gathered sufficient and appropriated evidences related to financial planning and management.

Prepared and maintained accurate financial statements. EDUCATION

2011 Diploma - Accounting and Finance, The American University in Cairo 2009 Bachelor's Degree - Accounting and Finance, Cairo University, Egypt PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Partially ACCA Qualified Student (Ongoing)

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Diploma Student PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 28th Jul, 1987

Nationality: Egyptian

Marital Status: Single

Driver’s Licence: Egypt

Languages: English and Arabic

References available on request

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