KARIM MOHAMED FAROUK

• Managed and supervised the Central General Ledger Department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Led a team of accountants and financial analysts, providing guidance and support
• Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations
• Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
• Responsible for A company with over 20,000 Employees

• Reported to Accounts Manager
• Improved cash flow management by developing effective accounts Payable tracking systems.
• Implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce risk exposure related to fraud or errors.
• Designed comprehensive training programs for new hires, enhancing their understanding of company-specific accounting procedures and policies quickly.
• Conducted detailed financial analysis, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Arranged reconciliation with almost 100 vendors during year end.

• Reported to CFO
• Arranged Balance sheet, Income sheet, cash flow statements for yearend closing and presented to CFOs
• Arranged Balance sheet, Income sheet, cash flow statements for yearend closing and presented to CFOs
• Arrange monthly Operation review meeting (ORM) with BOARD and CFO
• Responsible to finalize audit requirements for yearend closing
• Implemented internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce risk exposure related to fraud or errors.
• Conducted detailed financial analysis, identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth.
• Optimized financial reporting processes, resulting in improved information accessibility for decision-making purposes.
• Streamlined the month-end closing process, resulting in reduced turnaround time and increased efficiency.
• Supported the implementation of ERP systems, leading to increased productivity among the finance team members.
• Managed a team of junior accountants, providing guidance and mentorship for their career development.
• Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
• Closed all activities for yearend closing and finished audit requirements on time.
• Managed Approximately 1000 employees for the factory.

• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
• Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
• Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
• Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
• Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
• Played key role in financial planning and analysis, contributing to company's long-term financial strategy.
• Assisted in successful negotiation of terms with vendors and suppliers, improving company's cost-efficiency.
• During Migration from NAVISION system to SAP closed round 1000 Invoice during 1 week

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Handling petty cash Invoices for more than 20 petty cash holders across multiple projects
• Handling manual Invoices and local purchase orders.
• arrange stock taking for materials & Assets by site visits in different cities in Saudi Arabia like Jazan, Hael,Jeddah Etc.

Handling customer service agents Inquiries on phone

working in multiple systems

call back customers after solving Issues

Handling foreign customers

• Improved customer satisfaction ratings by efficiently addressing and resolving inquiries, complaints, and requests.
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding when dealing with difficult situations, ultimately diffusing tension while finding satisfactory resolutions.
• Managed approximately 20 calls per hour and round 120 calls per shift (6 hours) on daily basis.

• Summer training in Egypt Bank handling customers
• Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
• Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
• Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
• Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.

• Provided technical accounting guidance and recorded documents in accounting records
• Designed accounting and documental systems using computers
• Prepared final accounts and financial statements according to Egyptian accounting standards
• Prepared documents and records for tax audits
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.

• Team Leader
• Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
• Supported organizational objectives with help from existing employees.
• Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.