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Seri Freij

Certified Public Accountant
Bethlehem,

Summary

Detail-oriented and friendly with high ethical standards certified public accountant seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges in order to utilize interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ready to leverage extensive background in accounting and auditing while being committed to help the company grow whilst ensuring business operations follow regulations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Manager

Mount David Hotel
3 2022 - Current
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values.

Senior Consultant | Finance Function Effectiveness

PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
03.2021 - 02.2022

Assisted in the design and development of the finance and accounting policy document along with the finance processes manual, Provided operational support for the following areas:

  • Budgeting and reporting
  • Accounting operations
  • Procure to pay cycle
  • Cash Management

Senior Accountant

Mount David Hotel
07.2019 - 02.2021
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Tracked and documented all expenses.
  • Oversaw team of 1 accounting staff.

Audit Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with ISA (International Standards on Auditing) to meet rigorous standards.
  • Performed planning, execution and finalization of audits.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Worked audit engagements for wide variety of industries, including hospitality, manufacturing, non-profit and retail automotive.
  • Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits.
  • Performed periodic office and administrative duties.
  • Completed all phases of audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, finalizing and supervising a 2-member team.

Audit Associate

Deloitte Middle East
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Assisted with the preparation of financial statements and footnote disclosures.
  • Assisted with the planning phase of engagements.
  • Substantive testing.
  • Completing segments of audits.
  • Conducted financial, compliance and operational audits

Intern

Deloitte Middle East
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Income statement substantive testing as well as some balance sheet accounts such as cash and fixed assets.
  • Conducted inventory physical count observation.
  • Footing and cross footing financial statements.

Intern

HLB Samir B. Sahhar
02.2016 - 04.2016
  • Substantive testing for low risk areas.
  • Translated and assisted in preparation of financial statements.
  • Tracked financial transactions to update balance sheets with accurate, current information.
  • Prepared and posted financial journal entries using technically relevant software.

Education

Certified Public Accountant -

AICPA
06.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Accountancy -

Bethlehem University
Bethlehem
08.2010 - 05.2014

Skills

    Critical Thinking and Analysis

Verbal and Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork and Coordination

IFRS proficiency

Problem Solving

Decision Making

General ledger accounting

Certification

Diploma in International Financial Reporting

Timeline

Diploma in International Financial Reporting

01-2022

Senior Consultant | Finance Function Effectiveness

PricewaterhouseCoopers Middle East
03.2021 - 02.2022

Senior Accountant

Mount David Hotel
07.2019 - 02.2021

Audit Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
02.2018 - 06.2019

Audit Associate

Deloitte Middle East
04.2017 - 09.2017

Intern

Deloitte Middle East
12.2016 - 03.2017

Intern

HLB Samir B. Sahhar
02.2016 - 04.2016

Certified Public Accountant -

AICPA
06.2015 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Accountancy -

Bethlehem University
08.2010 - 05.2014

Finance Manager

Mount David Hotel
3 2022 - Current
Seri FreijCertified Public Accountant