I am seeking remote accounting, bookkeeping, and finance operations opportunities where I can leverage my 16+ years of experience in financial reporting, accounts receivable, cash flow management, Xero, QuickBooks, and ERP systems to help businesses maintain accurate financial records, improve financial visibility, and support business growth.
Haytham Abdelwahab
@haythamabdelwahab
Xero & QuickBooks Certified Accountant | Accounting & Finance Manager | Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping
What I'm looking for
Xero Certified Associate and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, and ACPA-certified accounting professional with 16+ years of accounting and finance experience across Egypt and the UAE, specializing in financial reporting, bookkeeping, cash flow management, ERP systems, and process improvement.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Accounting & Finance Manager
Olympia Lux
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Lead accounting and finance operations with a focus on accounts receivable, collections, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and internal controls. Manage month-end closing, reconciliations, and business performance reporting.
Key Achievement:
Improved the accounting cycle and reduced accounting recording errors by more than 30%.
Accounting & Finance Manager
Cedar House
Jan 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 8 months)
Managed accounting and financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
Key Achievement:
Improved cash flow planning by reducing cash flow gaps and aligning collections with project payment milestones.
Senior Accountant
Awtad Kitchens
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Managed accounting operations across three branches, including financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, budgeting support, and intercompany transactions. Oversaw revenue and profitability reporting while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting management decisions.
Fixed Assets Senior Accountant
Emirates Transport
Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)
Managed fixed assets and a 5B AED corporate fleet (35,000+ vehicles and 100,000+ assets), ensuring asset utilization and policy compliance. Controlled fixed-asset capitalization in Oracle, tracked CIP into fixed assets, and led inventory checking across 70+ locations.
General Accountant
Awtad Trading Establishment
Jan 2008 - Jan 2016 (8 years)
Controlled A-Z accounting operations and reported progress to senior management using detailed financial figures. Directed supplier payments and client collections and supported external auditors with financial statement assessment and recording.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ain Shams University
Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting
2003 - 2007
Earned a Bachelor in Commerce with a focus on Accounting from the Faculty of Commerce at Ain Shams University.
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