Mohamed Hamada
Cairo,Egypt
Summary
Experienced Accountant with extensive experience in budget management, payroll, invoicing, and comprehensive accounting functions. Demonstrated expertise in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing processes for precision and efficiency, and delivering insightful financial analysis and reporting. Committed to contributing to a progressive, learningoriented environment where I can leverage my skills and advance professionally. Prepared to support local operations and open to global relocation to drive organizational success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Accountant
GMG
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
02.2025 - Current
- Reconciled and validated daily deposit reports against sales transactions across 30 retail outlets representing Nike, Under Armour, Converse, and Columbia throughout the UAE, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Processed and recorded bank payment receipts against customer invoices, maintaining precise and up-to-date Accounts Receivable records in the ERP system.
- Actively monitored the Aged Receivables Report, implementing effective credit control and collection strategies to minimize overdue balances and improve cash flow.
- Prepared and issued export and shipping documentation in accordance with UAE Chamber of Commerce and KSA regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance for international transactions.
- Authorized and released shipments after verifying Incoterms, payment terms, and contractual compliance for every new sales order.
- Posted and reviewed manual journal entries to ensure General Ledger accuracy, integrity, and alignment with supporting documentation.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with the finance, logistics, and sales departments to streamline reporting processes and maintain end-to-end data consistency.
Senior Accountant
Roche Egypt
New Cairo, Cairo Governorate
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Proactively contacted customers to follow up on payments before due dates, ensuring timely receipt and preventing any Bad Debt Allowance (BDA).
- Developed and implemented manual entry templates for clearing purposes, streamlining the reconciliation process and ensuring accurate and efficient financial transactions.
- Utilized sales reports as inputs to calculate sales accruals, closely monitoring sales performance and comparing monthly revenue against previous months to ensure accurate customer-end accruals.
- Managed recharge processes among affiliate companies, ensuring accurate allocation of costs and revenues.
- Monitored intercompany transactions and facilitated timely and compliant recharges.
- Calculated and analyzed monthly operating expenses (OPEX), ensuring accurate reporting and providing insights for cost management and financial planning.
- Approved invoices after performing thorough due diligence, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with budgetary guidelines
- Created electronic invoices by entering vendor and customer data on the Egyptian Taxation Authority website, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations and accurate transaction records.
Treasury Analyst
PepsiCo
Cairo, Cairo Governorate
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed foreign currency trade settlements, ensuring proper confirmation, documentation, and compliance with controls and regulations.
- Maintained a rolling weekly cash forecast to optimize the company's cash flow, ensuring effective operational liquidity.
- Contributed to the automation of payment processes within the accounting system, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Acted as the primary contact for banks, leading the process of opening new accounts to support the company's expansion plans.
- Analyzed monthly bank fees, identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Developed and maintained internal controls and processes around cash deployment and reporting supporting the company's growth, ensuring compliance.
- Maintained weekly treasury reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting and cash management
Manager
Venous Textiles
Alexandria
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Coordinated merchandising, promoted new products, and increased brand awareness.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls, resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
- Assisted customers with selecting desired products.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York.
Staten Island, NY, USA 01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Business
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York.
Staten Island, NY, USA 01.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York.
Staten Island, NY, USA 01.2012 - 05.2016
Skills
- SAP expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Tax accounting specialization
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Timeline
Senior Accountant
GMG
02.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
Roche Egypt
08.2023 - 01.2025
Treasury Analyst
PepsiCo
03.2022 - 06.2023
Manager
Venous Textiles
10.2020 - 02.2022
Master of Science - Business Analytics
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York.
01.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - International Business
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York.
01.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York.
01.2012 - 05.2016