Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Ismail Ibrahim Kamil

Hargeisa

Summary

Dynamic General Accountant with extensive experience at Gamuur Group of Companies, adept at enhancing financial reporting through innovative software solutions and robust internal controls. Proven track record in variance analysis and expense tracking, complemented by strong attention to detail and effective collaboration with management to drive strategic decision-making.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Accountant

Gamuur Group of Companies
07.2019 - Current


  • Oversee Financial Records and Reports.
  • Analyze and Interpret Financial Data
  • Supervise Accounting Staff
  • working closely between the accounting department and other functional areas within the company, working closely with managers to address financial issues that may impact their respective profit centers or divisions.
  • Assist in Strategizing and Decision-Making
  • Prepared detailed cash flow analyses for management review, highlighting potential areas of concern related to liquidity issues or potential shortfalls in operating funds.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and accurate financial reporting.
  • Implemented effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or misstatements in financial reports.
  • Created and introduced updated processes for accounts receivable sub-ledger and customer attribute reporting.
  • Enhanced financial reporting by implementing new software systems and automating data entry tasks.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous attention to detail and regular reviews of account balances.

Accountant

Lucky Star Construction Company
04.2014 - 07.2019
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
  • Improved financial decision-making by creating comprehensive financial models and forecasts.
  • Conducted detailed cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects, guiding senior management in making informed investment decisions.
  • Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
  • Supported strategic decision-making by providing accurate and timely financial reports to executive management.

Cashier

Mawel Somaliland- Berbera
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Branch Accountant

Mawel Somaliland-Hargeisa
09.2011 - 04.2012
  • Documenting financial transactions
  • Recording daily transactions into the computer
  • filing main and supporting documents in their respected files
  • preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports
  • cross reading and reviewing of all the movements in the branch , like inventory, cash , whats in and whats out and what is the balance .

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration- Accounting

University of Hargeisa
Hargeisa
10.2011

Skills

  • Accounting software proficiency
  • Internal controls
  • General ledger management
  • Expense tracking
  • Credit management
  • Variance analysis
  • GAAP compliance
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Excel Accounting

IT diploma

Multiple trainings on computerized Accounting like : Tally prime, Quickbooks and Peachtree.

Timeline

General Accountant

Gamuur Group of Companies
07.2019 - Current

Accountant

Lucky Star Construction Company
04.2014 - 07.2019

Cashier

Mawel Somaliland- Berbera
04.2012 - 04.2014

Branch Accountant

Mawel Somaliland-Hargeisa
09.2011 - 04.2012

Bachelor - Business Administration- Accounting

University of Hargeisa
Ismail Ibrahim Kamil