
Philomen Elmajian
@philomenelmajian
I build accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, payroll, and compliance processes across multi-entity businesses.
What I'm looking for
I've supported hospitality, shipping, retail, wholesale, and audit clients through financial reporting, tax compliance, payroll, reconciliations, and year-end closings.
As a freelance Senior Accountant, I built 2024 accounting records from scratch for two branches using bank statements and a prior-year general ledger. I also design financial procedures, prepare Excel-based payroll and P&L reports, and provide analysis for management decisions.
At Salt and Foam Services, I audited records for nine entities and resolved 100% of intercompany discrepancies while maintaining accurate VAT data. I bring hands-on experience with Xero, Zoho Books, Wizard Cloud, Lebanese GAAP, and IFRS-focused reporting.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Senior Accountant
Self Employed
Aug 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Provided project-based accounting services for US-based companies, NGOs, and hospitality firms, including building accounting records, bank reconciliations, year-end closings, and financial reporting.
Senior Accountant
Salt and Foam Services
Dec 2021 - Jun 2022 (6 months)
Audited financial records for 9 entities, reconciled intercompany accounts, and maintained up-to-date financial data for VAT reporting and management use.
Senior Accounting Manager
Lebanese Shipping Union / Mody Shipping SARL / Mody Shipping
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 (1 year 10 months)
Prepared year-end closings, monthly financial statements, governmental reports, and payroll for multiple shipping entities. Reconciled bank, supplier, and client accounts and resolved discrepancies.
Chief Accountant
Clauda S.A.L.
May 2009 - Oct 2011 (2 years 5 months)
Prepared monthly financial statements, year-end closings, and governmental reports. Audited accounts, performed reconciliations, and trained senior accountants.
Senior Internal Auditor
K Group (Holding)
Oct 2007 - Feb 2009 (1 year 4 months)
Reorganized working procedures and accounting systems, audited daily transactions for multiple companies, and prepared financial statements on Excel.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BCA International
Diploma in IFRS, International Financial Reporting Standards
2024 -
Pursuing the Diploma in IFRS, with expected completion in June 2025.
BCA International
Certificate, Financial Modeling
2025 - 2025
Earned a certificate in 3-Statement Financial Modeling.
The Open University (UK)
Bachelor of Arts, Arts
2020 - 2020
Grade: Second Class Honours (1 Division)
Awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts with Second Class Honours (1 Division) by Royal Charter.
Arab Open University
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Accounting
2015 - 2019
Grade: Distinction, GPA 3.71/4
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Accounting with Distinction, GPA 3.71/4.
Haigazian University
Coursework towards Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Completed business administration coursework towards a bachelor's degree.
BCA International
Certificate, Accounting
2025 - 2025
Earned a certificate in IAS 7 - Statement of Cash Flows.
BCA International
Certificate, Financial Reporting
2021 - 2021
Earned a certificate in Financial Reporting.
Arab Open University
Certificate, Taxation
2019 - 2019
Earned a certificate in taxation.
Haigazian University
Coursework, Financial Studies
Completed financial studies coursework.
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