Diligent Project Leader with a proven track record in driving successful accounting initiatives. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, effectively aligning team efforts with project visions and goals. Known for fostering high productivity and efficient task completion while managing skilled professionals through coaching and mentoring. Expertise in strategic planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication ensures seamless project execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Leader
BDO Solutions
06.2023 - Current
Delegating tasks and establishing clear deadlines to ensure team efficiency and accountability.
Developing strategic plans, and facilitating informed decision-making to achieve project objectives.
Facilitating effective communication between clients and team members through regular calls and updates.
Motivating and inspiring the team to maintain high morale and productivity.
Exemplifying leadership qualities to set standards and guide the team toward success.
Monitoring project progress, gathering client feedback on a monthly basis, and maintaining high performance indicators (KPIs).
Conducting comprehensive reviews of deliverables completed by team members and team leaders to ensure quality and accuracy.
Providing training and mentorship to team members to foster professional growth and skill development.
Preparing detailed reports, and handling administrative responsibilities for management review.
Managed the day-to-day operations of projects including tracking progress, resolving issues and making adjustments as necessary.
Managed month-end close process ensuring accurate reconciliation of all accounts.
Created training materials for new employees regarding company policies and procedures.
Actively participated in cross-functional project teams to develop solutions for business needs.
Conducted regular meetings with team members to review performance, provide feedback, and discuss opportunities for improvement.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Evaluated current procedures to identify potential areas for automation or process improvement.
Reviewed employee timesheets for accuracy prior to submitting them for payroll processing.
Maintained and monitored accounting staff workloads, providing guidance and support as needed.
Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
Accounting Team Leader
BDO Solutions
01.2021 - 06.2022
AP/AR Process - Processing of invoices (purchases/sales) for different clients owning different kinds of businesses.
Performing the monthly end closing by posting journal entries for invoices not yet received (accruals).
Matching (lettrage) of different suppliers.
Developed and implemented processes to improve accuracy and efficiency of accounting activities.
Reconciled bank accounts on a daily basis to ensure accuracy of transactions.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Maintained strong relationships with clients by providing them with quality work and monthly calls.
Implemented changes when necessary based on customer feedback or changing business needs.
Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in products or services.
Managed the day-to-day operations of projects including tracking progress, resolving issues and making adjustments as necessary.
Managed month-end close process ensuring accurate reconciliation of all accounts.
Created training materials for new employees regarding company policies and procedures.
ERP used: Cegid, Yooz and Sage 2000.
Senior Accounts Analyst
BDO Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
(Achat) Processing of invoices for different clients in France owning different kinds of businesses (dentists, advocates, and so on).
Processing of Sales Invoice (Vente)
Processing of bank details from the bank statement obtained from the client into the system (Cegid).
Matching invoices with payments to clear in the system (lettrage).
Booking journal entries to clear unreconciled items.
Performing bank reconciliation on a monthly basis (pointage).
Performing the monthly end closing by posting journal entries for invoices not yet received (accruals).
Extraction of monthly end reports to send to the management.
Preparation of monthly TVA for different French clients
ERP used: Yooz and Cegid.
Accounts Officer (Auditor)
Cays Associates
05.2018 - 12.2018
Reconciliation/Income Statement/Statement of changes in Equity/Balance sheet)
Audit work for other companies (testing of P&L/financial statement figures)
Vouching (matching) of invoices/Bank Statement with selected sample for different companies
Ensured that all documentation is properly maintained according to established protocols.
Verified accuracy of account balances by reconciling general ledgers with sub-ledgers such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and payroll records.
Junior Accounting Officer
Global Process Outsourcing (GPO ltd)
12.2015 - 04.2018
Managed accounts payable and receivable activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
Videocoding (processing) of AP invoices (accounts payable) for a big French client via OCR (optical character recognition).
Preparation of the monthly deck to be sent to the client, and reporting for internal use.
Coordinated team tasks and responsibilities.
Help the team lead in monitoring the productivity and quality of work.
Conducted training sessions for new team members.
Assist and coach the existing staff.
Participated in client call discussions with team leaders and supervisors.
Invoice processing for a multinational French client, owning several hotels.
Verified payment details to ensure accurate invoice matching within the system.
Posted journal entries to resolve outstanding reconciliation items.
Performing bank reconciliation on a monthly basis
Responsible for the supplier's master data for the modification and creation of new accounts.
Posted journal entries for month-end closing.
Extraction of monthly end reports to send to the client.
Response to emails via Nicoka (ticketing) received from the client for queries and resolved within the given time frame.
Performing payments (virement bancaire) to suppliers via Cegid (accounting tool).
ERP used: Verify and Kofax
ERP used: Visual Rappro (VR), Yooz, and Cegid.
Education
(SCQF Level 11) Extended Diploma In International Business Management - Business Management