1. SARAH MOHAMED AHMED
3193 Mearag el Maadi, next to Carrefour, 3rd Sector, Cairo | | M: +20 1060064184 sarah.ahmed20@gmail.com
Summary
Capable Senior Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently
meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and
processes.
Auditing professional who diligently monitors budgetary matters to achieve financial
accountability and transparency.
Experience
Senior Accountant Dec 2014 to Current
AEL "Afirican Explosives Limited" － Cairo, Egypt
Associate Auditor Dec 2010 to Jul 2014
Price Waterhouse Coopers － Cairo, Egypt
Trainee in the Audit Department Aug 2009 to Sep 2009
Price Waterhouse Coopers － Cairo, Egypt
Trainee in the Audit Department Aug 2008 to Sep 2008
Price Waterhouse Coopers － Cairo, Egypt
Education
Accounting - English Section 2010
Faculty of Commerce & Business Administration － Helwan, Cairo, Egypt
Secondary School 2006
Kawmeia Language School － Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
Courses
- Go Audit 1 Training
- Assurance 2 Training
- Assurance 3 Training
- Aura Training
- Audit Methodology
- AUC English course (upper intermediate II)
- Scholarship ITI Edu Egypt in Helwan University
Responsibilities
* AEL Egypt "Dec 2014 - Current":
- AP Accounting:
Review and Verify invoices and check requests
Review and approve the electronic transfers and payments
Review all the Journals posted on the Suppliers & Reconcile their balances.
Ensure proper recording of all types of expenses according to the internal
policies, and to the local Egyptian standards.
Prepare analysis of the accounts
Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
Maintain vendor files
- GL Accounting:
Perform month-end account closing activities and reconciliations.
Responsible for all the Accruals and Provisions recording & reviewing on a
monthly basis Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries
for accruals and variances.

2. Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, accounts payable,
account receivables and foreign exchange.
Assist on inventory monitoring and have a periodic visit to site for a
controlled physical counting
Provide appropriate accounting information to customers when needed
Review financial reports to identify and explain variances.
Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures
Perform accounting analyses and reporting to support decision-making purposes
Responsible for account maintenance, bookkeeping and month end closure entries
Conduct the monthly account reconciliation, in addition to
keeping all reconciliation records realistic & clear
Ensure handling all the accounting transactions on time and with excellent quality
Provide a monthly report showing the top expenses and analyzing their reasons
- AR & Other Receivables Accounting:
Maintain up-to-date billing system
Review and send out invoices
Follow up on, collect and allocate payments
Carry out billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
Proper Recording of the Prepayments & other Debit Balances
Perform accounts reconciliations
Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and
other irregularities
Generate age analysis
Review AR aging to ensure compliance
Research and resolve payment discrepancies
Communicate with customers via phone, email, mail or personally
- FA Accounting:
Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system
Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to
the summary-level account in the general ledger
Assign tag numbers to fixed assets
Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets
Conduct periodic physical inventory counts of fixed assets
Represent the company during any audits by a government that involve
fixed assets
Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the
capital budget and management authorizations
Maintain Asset register and all the related transactions i.e.
Depreciation, EP Monitoring etc.
- Cash & Banking Accountant:
Review Banking Transactions, Bank Clearing and Cash on Hand transactions
Review Business Claims, ensure policy implementation
Record all payments in & out
Get bank statements monthly with which to do bank reconciliations
Record the Forex entry on a monthly basis
Have manager sign off bank reconciliation and file correctly
Review & control the Petty cash system
Perform Cash Counts on a quarterly basis
Perform Management plan for the Payments that should be processed
during the month
- Payroll Accounting:
Proper Recording of the Payroll and Allowances
Communicate with the Tax Advisor regarding the Expats Payroll
Perform Monthly reconciliation
Submit the Payment of the Payroll Tax & the Social Insurance on a monthly basis
- Reporting:
Design and maintain clear cut models that contain & link all the manual

3. calculations for each & every type of expenses in order to produce clear
instruction for the JE maker.
Contribute in budget monitoring and control, in order to maintain spending
within budget
Provide ad-hoc analytical reports upon request
Contribute to the monthly Foreign Reporting to ensure accuracy of
numbers uploaded
- Auditing:
Communicate with the Financial Audit in order to ensure a full compliance
and clear financial statements
Perform a role model of the Financial Statements to make the review of
the FS easier
Provide the Auditor with all the supporting Documents Required
- Taxation:
Make a monthly plan for statutory payments to Tax Authorities and arrange
for a necessary recording/issuing
Perform and Submit the Tax Form 41 on a quarterly basis, Form 11 on a
monthly Basis & Form 44 when required
Review and submit the payment of the Payroll Tax
Calculate the Deferred tax & Corporate tax on a yearly basis
Communicate with the Tax Consultants & provide them with all the required
supporting documents to perform the WHT, Payroll Tax & Corporate tax returns.
* Price Waterhouse Coopers "Dec 2010 - Jul 2014":
- Preparing financial statements according to Egyptian accounting
standards and International financial reporting standards.
- Performing test of control for the effectiveness of internal control
system.
- Designing an audit to detect significant fraud & irregularities
schemes.
- Performing Foreign Reporting with specific audit requirements.
- Performing test of balances & transactions through testing
supporting documents and corroborating evidence.
- Preparing audit report as a final finding for the audit process.
- Coaching less experience team member and aiding them.
- Communicating with clients and resolving any problems.
- Preparation of the Tax returns of the companies to be submitted by
the Tax Authority.
Took part in performing audit service for the
following companies
Oil & Gas
- GUPCO (Special Assignment)
- Chevron Egypt
- Apache
- Shell Egypt
- British Gas.
- British Petroleum & Baker Hughes (Special Assignment)
- Edison
Manufacturing
- Ghabbour Egypt Group
- Mars Egypt Group
- Edita for Food Industries
- Etisalat Company
- Tera Data
- Bonian (Citadel Group)

4. - Aga khan Group
- Olympic Group
- Johnson Controls
- Nokia Siemens Egypt
- DHL Global forwarding
- L'Oreal Egypt for Cosmetics
- Apex Pharma
- British American Tobacco
- New Construction Chemicals
- Emcor for Facilities
- Avon for Cosmetics
Television Production
- Sony Pictures Egypt
- Rotana Studios Egypt
Skills
1- Computer Skills:
- MS Excel / MSWord /MS Power Point / Internet skills
- Working on SAP B1
2- Interpersonal skills:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent Presentation skills
- Able to work under stress.
- Capability to work effectively in a group.
- Committed to Deadlines.
Personal Information
Marital status Married
Date of Birth February 14th, 1990.
Place of Birth Cairo, Egypt
Nationality Egyptian
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