Haitham Elshakankiry Email & Phone Number

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Eg

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Verifying accuracy and consistency of financial records, analysing financial data, responsible for monthly and quarterly financial reporting, auditing quarterly financial positions and year-end financial statements, recommending enhancements in finance modules in ERP system, in addition to creating document cycles and processes procedures for the group. Also preparing group budgeting and financial analysis from scratch based on mutual trust between me and top management.

Newport Pagnell, United Kingdom

I am responsible of processing of all sales invoice requests within set deadlines of 24 hour period, or according to Month end deadline. I am checking all requests to ensure the correct nominal code and account code is being used. I Ensure that all debt is to minimum by chasing clients and solving queries where required with efficiently. On a weekly basis I issue Aged Debt and Credit control reports with comments on Debts in arrears or under issue. I run Daily update of aged debtors. I do a weekly updating of unallocated monies and ensuring all unallocated is cleared with internal/external client investigation. I create expected charges for relevant clients and send them within the specified time frame. I update the department procedure manual. And I perform Ad-hoc duties within the department.

Reading, United Kingdom

I was responsible for overseeing the day to day transactions for the company and ensuring that work was delegated to a team of 4 accounts receivable clerks on a daily basis. I raised approximately 50 invoices per day and ensured that sales invoices were processed in line with billing information and defined company policies and procedures. I received and allocated money from bank statements to customers account based on remittance advices. I also assisted the AR manager with performing month end debtor’s reports and bank reconciliations as well as dealing with any internal/external audit requests. I was also the main point of contact for the AR processors when they escalate queries, troubleshooting issues and providing prompt solutions.

London, United Kingdom

I was responsible for producing accounts up to Trial Balance and assisting in posting month-end routine journals i.e. accruals, prepayments, and depreciations. I ensured that all SL/AR invoices were registered, inputted and reconciled correctly. I prepared the weekly/fortnightly and monthly payroll for clients including starters/leavers, holidays, statutory payments and pensions. I also created new customers and raised customers’ invoices, processed and allocated bank payments, receipts and credit payments. I assisted in the preparation of year end processes e.g. completing VAT returns, Corporation Tax Returns, and Self-Assessment Returns.

Giza Governorate, Egypt

I successfully completed an assignment within 2 months. My main areas of responsibility involved assessing the firm’s internal control structure and providing assurance that financial reporting was reliable, that there was compliance with applicable laws and regulations and that the firm’s operations were effectively controlled. I prepared comprehensive audit reports, identifying issues found with audit recommendations to support both corrective action and process improvement. I analyzed and assessed information obtained through interviews, observation and review of documentation and assessing risk. I identified and recommended cost savings and improvement opportunities and assisted management with the development of corrective action plans.

Giza Governorate, Egypt

I presented and persuaded the board to implement a new internal application program for handling Notes Receivable (Post-dated Cheques) transactions in all of Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Dubai (between Apr 2012 and Nov 2012). I subsequently trained staff on new group credit rules and procedures, devised and implemented credit applications, control systems and output reports. I effectively participated in managing a portfolio amounted to over $360M in line with tolerable collection and days targets. I chased overdue payments by emails and regular visits, stopping the supply of goods & services or release orders from hold (where justified), and instigating legal action, if required. I cooperated with IT department to enhance the credit control system, prepared monthly reports for the management e.g. aged debt, open receivables and risk accounts. I also had the opportunity to travel to group countries to check the applicability of set rules and procedures, provide guidance and support, and report for irregularities.

Giza Governorate, Egypt

I liaised with banks to build and develop strong working relationships and was responsible for forecasting cash flow positions, related borrowing needs and ensuring that sufficient funds were available to meet ongoing operational requirements.

Giza Governorate, Egypt

• Similar duties as aboveI played a vital role as part of the eCODA (Unit4 Financials) project team which migrated Mantrac/Unatrac Group Financial System from old to new version (between June 2008 and April 2010).

Giza Governorate, Egypt

I evaluated the internal control system of assigned companies and performed analytical procedures on variances in account balances. I tested documentation supporting account balances. I gathered all appropriate and sufficient evidence, observations and tests and compared the information; gaining reasonable assurance then forming an opinion on the financial statements. I drafted audit reports for review by the lead auditor and senior managers.I was seconded from KPMG to Lafarge Titan Egypt to participate in FOCUS project for SOX (section 404) compliance audit and worked as an Internal Control testing team member under the Greek project manager. I defined the control gaps in Revenues/Inventory/Fixed Assets and other processes and tested their operational effectiveness for a 10 month period 03/2005 to 01/2006.

Cairo Governorate, Egypt

I worked with the senior auditor to plan the audit engagement and talked to clients about arrangements needed such as providing working space and access to documents. I checked expenditures, revenue, and other financial records to ensure that all numbers were accurate, that regulations were being complied with, and that all payments were accurately classified and recorded. I attended meetings with the client and senior auditor.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting, Pass

Faculty of Commerce-Elmonofiya University-Egypt

Legal Accountant

Registered as “Legal Accountant” in the Egyptian Accountants and Auditors Register (No. 22050 - 27/12/2005) as a proof of training.