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raymond El Hajj

@raymondelhajj

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Multilingual finance professional specializing in accounting, financial management, and audit coordination.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I seek a senior accounting/finance role where I can lead accounting processes, improve controls and automation, support audits, and contribute strategic financial insight in an international organization.

I am a multilingual accounting and finance professional with extensive international experience across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, proven in roles from General Ledger Accountant to Finance Manager and Group Chief Accountant.

I have led accounting teams, managed month-end and year-end closings, maintained fixed asset registers, overseen cash flow and payroll cycles, and supported audit preparation while strengthening internal controls and driving process improvements.

I hold an MBA and CMA coursework, am proficient with SAP Business One and Oracle NetSuite, and bring strong analytical, organizational and leadership capabilities to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

General Ledger Accountant

Current

SellerX Germany GmbH

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Manage monthly, quarterly and annual closings, reconcile GL accounts and maintain fixed asset registers while leading payout automation and supporting audit preparation to ensure accurate ERP postings and financial statement completeness.

General Ledger Month End Close Audit Support Account Reconciliation Financial Reporting

Finance Manager

Selina Group

Mar 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 1 month)

Prepared budgets and variance reports, managed cash flow and strengthened internal controls while producing monthly financial statements, supporting external audits and overseeing payroll integration into the accounting system.

Budgeting Cash Flow Management Internal Controls Month End Close Financial Statements

Senior Accountant

Grover GmbH

Dec 2021 - May 2022 (5 months)

Prepared and booked revenue and intercompany transactions, reconciled accounts, produced financial statements and supported year-end audit and month-end closing activities to ensure accurate management reporting.

Revenue Recognition Intercompany Accounting Account Reconciliation Financial Statements Month End Close Audit Support Interest & Expense Posting Ad Hoc Reporting

Group Chief Accountant

Caporal & Moretti Sal

Nov 2011 - Nov 2020 (9 years)

Led accounting operations and a finance team, implemented internal controls, directed month- and year-end closings, managed cash flow and ensured compliant audit processes with timely financial reporting.

Team Leadership Internal Controls Month End Close Financial Reporting Cash Flow Management Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Controller

Ayman Enterprises Limited

Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)

Oversaw financial control functions including reporting, reconciliations and compliance to support business operations and provide senior management with actionable financial insights.

Financial Control Reporting Reconciliations Compliance Cash Management Forecasting Audit Support

Financial Controller

Zartech Limited

Feb 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 11 months)

Managed financial control activities including intercompany reconciliations, reporting and compliance to support operational decision-making and year-end audits.

Financial Control Intercompany Accounting Reporting Reconciliations Compliance Cash Management Financial Analysis

Senior Accountant

Café De Prague

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

Performed accounting functions including general ledger maintenance and month-end processes to ensure accurate financial records and reporting.

General Ledger Ledger Maintenance Month End Close Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Journal Entries

Intern

Banque Libanais Pour Le Commerce

Jul 2005 - Jul 2005 (0 months)

Completed banking internship tasks supporting branch operations and financial transactions while gaining foundational banking and accounting experience.

Banking Operations Transaction Processing Cash Handling Customer Service

Assistant Accountant

Rounders SARL

Jan 2001 - Jan 2005 (4 years)

Supported day-to-day accounting and purchasing administration, maintained records and assisted in financial reporting and transactional processing.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Purchasing Bookkeeping Transaction Processing Administrative Support

Purchasing & Administrative Officer

Rounders SARL

Jan 1999 - Jan 2001 (2 years)

Managed purchasing and administrative tasks, coordinated supplier interactions and maintained procurement records to support company operations.

Procurement Supplier Management Administrative Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yields Training

CMA Courses, Management Accounting

2018 - 2019

Completed Certified Management Accountant (CMA) courses at Yields Training focusing on management accounting topics and professional certification preparation.