Karam J

Accountant & Automation creator

Wazzan • Tiempo completo

Apr 2022 - Present • 4 yrs 4 mos

● Managed all banking operations from scratch, including comprehensive control over corporate payments, collections, and acted as the primary liaison with corporate Bank Relationship Managers for transfers and renewals. ● Enforced strict internal financial controls by auditing payment documentation for completeness and holding the authority to approve or defer disbursements based on liquidity capacity. ● Prepared critical financial intelligence reports, including Cash Flow forecasts, daily Cash Positions, and Monthly Expense Variance Analysis (Current vs. Last Year) to support strategic planning. ● Resolved complex financial and operational discrepancies arising from retail showrooms, ensuring accurate reconciliation between POS systems and the general ledger. ● Calculated accurate sales commissions, managed international supplier accounts, and tracked shipments/customs clearances. ● Designed and implemented a 4-workflow AR automation system using n8n, connecting billing, collection, and accounting teams — eliminating manual follow-ups and paper records. ● Built an automated Payment Request workflow using n8n and Google Forms, reducing manual processing time and improving payment tracking accuracy.

Accountant & Procurement Officer

Al • Tiempo completo

Sep 2020 - Apr 2022 • 1 yr 7 mos

● Headed full procurement operations (Local & International), sourcing all corporate and operational needs while maintaining optimal inventory thresholds to ensure zero stock-outs. ● Managed end-to-end logistics and global supply chain tracking, monitoring shipments from country of origin until safe delivery at local warehouses. ● Consulted with global shipping and freight forwarding companies, requesting, analysing, and negotiating competitive price quotations to minimize transit costs. ● Processed journal entries, managed accounts payable/receivable, and orchestrated monthly closing procedures for temporary purchase accounts. ● Automated monthly deductions for bank notes, office rents, and workshop expenses, reducing manual processing time. ● Collaborated with buyers and marketing teams for seasonal promotions to align inventory levels with forecasted sales demand.