Mohamed Ghaba

Results-driven accounting professional with over 9 years of experience in full-cycle accounting, including financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end/year-end close, and full-cycle accounts payable and receivable. Proven track record in vendor management, audit coordination, and team leadership, with a strong focus on accuracy and process efficiency. MBA graduate proficient in ERP systems (SAP, WoodPro), QuickBooks Online, and advanced Excel, with experience optimizing workflows and reducing audit turnaround time.

Accountant at Summit Tools (2024-08 – Present)

• Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including journal entries and general ledger maintenance, using WoodPro ERP
• Reconcile 5 bank accounts, 3 credit cards, intercompany, and balance sheet accounts using Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, CLEAN TEXT), identifying discrepancies and resolving variances
• Lead month-end close process, consistently closing within 3–5 business days by preparing working papers and schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Collaborate closely with the Controller during year-end close, verifying all transactions and supplier statements are reviewed and entered, and ensuring all balance sheet accounts are fully reconciled
• Review and approve accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards
• Prepare and analyze required audit documentation in advance of auditor arrival, proactively addressing inquiries, which reduced audit turnaround time from 2 weeks to 5 days
• Analyze financial data and account balances using pivot tables and Power Query, delivering insights that support alignment with accounting standards and organizational goals

Accounts Payable Clerk at Summit Tools (2023-10 – 2024-08)

• Processed over 50 vendor invoices daily, including inventory, freight, utilities, services, and brokerage invoices across Canada, the US, and China, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and timely entry
• Matched invoices to purchase orders and packing slips using the ERP system, resolving discrepancies with suppliers via email and phone prior to payment
• Reconciled vendor statements using Excel, identifying variances and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely resolution
• Prepared payments (cheques, EFTs, wires, and credit cards) within scheduled deadlines, ensuring early payment discounts were captured
• Created accrued liabilities for unpaid invoices and expenses at period end to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Maintained organized, up-to-date accounts payable records using digital filing systems, improving audit readiness and data accessibility
• Reviewed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance, and processed reimbursements with correct allocation to accounts and cost centres

Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk at Lifetime Home Furnishings (2023-01 – 2023-09)

• Managed accounts receivable for approximately 40 customer invoices weekly using QuickBooks Online, ensuring timely invoicing and accurate payment processing
• Communicated directly with customers to send invoices, answer billing inquiries, and process payments, maintaining strong customer relationships
• Coordinated delivery scheduling with drivers to ensure timely order fulfillment, arranging rescheduling as needed to accommodate customer availability
• Monitored outstanding balances and followed up with customers on overdue accounts to support consistent cash flow
• Processed vendor invoices and prepared payments using QuickBooks Online, ensuring proper coding and adherence to approval workflows
• Reconciled bank, customer, and vendor accounts using Excel, identifying discrepancies and resolving variances efficiently
• Maintained organized financial records and assisted with month-end close by preparing supporting documentation and schedules

Senior Accountant at Sati Munawwar Al-Mutairi Contracting Company (2018-06 – 2022-07)

• Managed full-cycle accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable and cash flow, and prepared accurate financial statements using SAP to support timely, reliable reporting
• Led month-end and year-end close processes, performing journal entries and account reconciliations in Excel, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data
• Supported annual budgeting processes and ensured ongoing compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Coordinated with external auditors by preparing supporting documentation and schedules, facilitating efficient and smooth audit completion
• Supervised and mentored a team of 3 accountants, delegating tasks and reviewing work to maintain high performance and accuracy standards

Junior Accountant at Sati Munawwar Al-Mutairi Contracting Company (2015-05 – 2018-06)

• Performed day-to-day accounting tasks, including data entry and journal entries, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records within the accounting system
• Assisted with accounts payable and receivable functions and completed bank reconciliations in Excel, ensuring timely processing and resolution of discrepancies
• Organized and maintained financial documentation, and supported month-end close by preparing schedules and assisting senior accountants with reporting tasks

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Financial Accounting – University Canada West (UCW) (2013)

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting – Benha University, Egypt (2012)