Handling The Accounts Payable Team by leading 6 Employees in Egypt Shared Services Center for 5 companies ( Lafarge Cement Egypt - Lafarge Middle East & Africa , Lafarge Ecocem , Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete ) and reporting to Accounts Payable Manager.

Main Responsibilities:Reviewing the invoices with Purchase orders( 3 Way Matching )& Preparation RFP’s.• Proceeding with the all kinds of payments and Check Runs on AP Module on a daily basis.• Insurance refund follow- up with the insurance Co.• Preparing Monthly Bank Reconciliation & following up the amounts pending in Bank Rec. on a monthly basis• Prepare monthly account reconciliations (primarily cash, accrual and Prepaid accounts)• Participation in the Cost Center review (CCR) meeting in Plant & HO.• Prepare monthly accrual and prepayments entries.• Review invoices to ensure that all the information appearing on them is accurate and complete.• Verify that payable transactions comply with financial policies and procedures•Preparing CAD's , LC's & LG’s analysis. •Prepare the contract check list on a daily basis•Responsible for preparing aging and payment reports • Review updated vendor detail files.• Maintain listing of accounts payable• Preparing Special Projects & Tasks ( CPI Contribution )• Execution of physical count at the end of year in the plant.Monitor accounts aging to ensure payments are up to date• Replying to all queries in a timely manner and all queries are handled correctly and efficiently• Reconcile vendor statements, research and make corrections of discrepancies• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files• Proceed with employees and sites petty cash which are fully compliance with internal polices and procedures.Manages accounting functions including maintenance of accounts payable ensuring accuracy and timeliness.•Maintain a high level of customer service in accordance with Service Level Agreements and provide consistent, timely and accurate delivery of accounts payable services to clients through managing and conducting daily operational activities.

•Responsible for accurately preparing, processing, and maintaining the accounts payable activities of the organization.•Expense management including proper coding, processing, and reconciliation of corporate credit card accounts and spending.•Provides management with monthly vendor invoice report for KPI analysis and reporting.•Review the AP Aging report each month. Reconcile and address any discrepancies.•Review invoices for accurate coding to the general ledger per approved budget.•Verify that invoices are accurate by mathematically checking the invoice for accuracy and matching the invoice and packing slip to the purchase order (where applicable).•Assure that invoices are paid in timely manner.•Verify that all check numbers are properly accounted for and that unused checks are properly secured.•Record all electronic transactions as Record Transfer in the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner.•Determine that the accounts payable system is closed on an accurate and timely basis each month and that all totals are in balance.•Prepare cash disbursement report for each check run that agrees to unpaid invoices.•Maintain vendor records, obtaining needed documentation (W-9, W-8 contact information, change of address, etc.) and submit changes to be made to accounting system as necessary.•Ensure that IRS Form 1099’s are prepared as needed at calendar year-end.•Ensures company policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to accounts payable.•Support the Holiday Center Operation as directed.•Support the team in other tasks as assigned. Meets personal goals and actively contributes to the achievement of team and organizational targets/goals.

Accounts PayableReview invoices and check requestsSort and match invoices and check requestsSet invoices up for paymentProcess check requestsPrepare and process accounts payable checks, wire transfersReconciliation of paymentsPrepare analysis of accountsMonitor accounts to ensure payments are up to dateResolve invoice discrepanciesCorrespond with vendors and respond to inquiriesProduce monthly reportsAssist in month end closingValidating invoices against contractContract review experienceAccounts ReceivablePreparing the debit & credit memos in A/R module.Settling sales invoices against customer’s advances.Preparing tax confirms for customers.Releasing price lists on Sales Module after Top Management approvals.Releasing site frights on Sales Module according to commercial mails.Recording invoices for exports & AFR.Releasing of incentives & refund for all customers & updating sheets.Handling & recording customer's receipts & checks collected.BanksPerform manual bank reconciliations for all Lafarge Egypt bank accounts. Investigation on all outstanding checks, letters of guarantee, time deposits & cash deposits. Prepare cash analysis report. Interest earned & bank charges analysis. Calculation & recording loan transactions & interest. Recording gain or loss for foreign exchange derivatives.ReportingSales reportsAR Aging reportAR reportsSales accrual reportSales settlement reportAFR Collection reportsAFR Aging reportCollection reportsAP Aging report

Assist with preparation of the daily budgetImplement financial policies and proceduresEstablish and maintain cash controlsIssue cheques for all accounts dueMaintain financial files and records