Zebbache Mohamed Lamine

• Reviewed applications against established parameters to determine approval, rejection, or modification requirements.
• Raised capital by building partnerships with investors and maintaining strong stockholder relationships.
• Compiled operational and risk reports detailing financial metrics to help management make proactive decisions.
• Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
• Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
• Planned and coordinated risk mitigation strategies to protect company assets.
• Created and enforced company-wide controls regarding revenue and expenses in concerted effort to protect organization's assets.
• Oversaw annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability.
• Developed and maintained strong banking relationships, securing favorable terms for credit facilities and other financial services.
• Conducted in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Instituted financial policies and procedures that enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across the organization.
• Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax filings and other regulatory financial obligations.
• Coordinated with HR on payroll management and benefit fund allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Managed treasury functions, including cash management, investments, and liquidity strategies to optimize financial resources.
• Championed the adoption of new technologies and financial systems to streamline processes and improve data accuracy.
• Managed and developed finance department staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Directed comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Supervised accounts payable and receivable operations, improving cash flow management and reducing outstanding debts.
• Advised executive team on financial implications of business activities, strategic initiatives, and operational changes.
• Led the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to board members and stakeholders.
• Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to reduce costs and improve terms.
• Monitored financial performance metrics, developing actionable insights and recommendations to enhance profitability.
• Implemented rigorous cost-control measures, achieving significant savings without compromising organizational performance.
• Coordinated external audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to align financial management with operational and strategic objectives.
• Played a key role in mergers and acquisitions, conducting due diligence and integrating financial systems and processes.

• Completed month-end and year-end close procedures and reconciled bank accounts.
• Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
• Managed daily closing, reporting and reconciliation functions.
• Generated and presented monthly financial statements to senior management.
• Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
• Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
• Managed and prepared journal entries and reconciliations to support monthly general ledger closing activities.
• Oversaw accounting operations and financial paperwork.

• 1. Accounting Management and Supervision: Review and validate routine accounting entries (accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank transactions) processed by the team. Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring. Prepare inventory-related tasks and accruals for periodic closings. 2. Closings and Financial Statements: Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes. Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and tax returns. Produce financial reports and management dashboards for senior leadership. 3. Taxation, Payroll, and Compliance: Manage mandatory tax and social security filings (VAT, corporate tax, etc.). Ensure compliance with current accounting and tax regulations. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and statutory auditors. 4. Management and Continuous Improvement: Supervise, mentor, and train junior accountants. Optimize internal processes and financial management tools. Advise management on strategic and budgetary decision-making.
• Managed accounting department staff members and workload.
• Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
• Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Managed month-end and year-end close duties, administered additions and performed maintenance and reporting of corporate fixed assets.
• Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
• Prepared and distributed financial statements and reports, variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
• Analyzed balance sheets for mistakes and inaccuracies.
• Delivered superior level of customer service to small business clients.

Key Tasks: Accounting data entry (recording purchase and sales invoices, expense reports, and cash transactions); Bank reconciliations (comparing bank statements with recorded entries and identifying discrepancies); Third-party management (tracking customer and supplier accounts, reconciling accounts, and following up on outstanding payments); Routine filings (preparing data for tax—e.g., VAT—and social security declarations); Filing and archiving (organizing supporting documents and keeping records up to date); Closing and balance sheet preparation (assisting with monthly or year-end accounting close procedures); Audit support (providing requested documents during financial audits or inspections).

• Created and submitted invoices according to the financial schedule.
• Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules.