najwaarizk

General Accountant & Administrative Supervisor

Lebanon

Profile summary

Dedicated General Accountant and Administrative Supervisor with 4 years of experience across 4 organizations, fluent in Arabic, English, and French. Skilled in financial operations, payroll management, month-end closing, and internal controls within luxury hospitality and administrative environments. Managed payroll for up to 400 employees and refined reconciliation workflows to reduce discrepancies. Committed to maintaining financial accuracy and supporting organizational efficiency.

Career highlights

Payroll Management: Managed full payroll operations for 200 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement during tenure at Calico Luxury Group Beirut.

Financial Controls: Refined reconciliation workflows while serving as Finance Admin, Paymaster and General Cashier at Sharq Village, reducing payroll discrepancies by 15 percent.

Resort Launch Operations: Drove launch strategies that secured 95% occupancy for the resort in the initial quarter of 2024 at Calico Luxury Group Beirut.

Digital Marketing Certification: Completed the Google Fundamentals of Digital Marketing program through Maharat Min Google to build relevant professional knowledge.

Key skills

ProfessionalLuxury Hospitality Operations Pre-Opening & Business Launch Financial Operations & Payroll Budgeting & Cost Control Team Leadership Market Research & Competitive Benchmarking Compliance & Audits Payroll and Accounting Software programs: Oasys ehcm Birchstreet Peoplesoft Oracle Omega BIMpos Month End Closing Accounts Payable Payroll Operations Cash Reconciliation Revenue Reporting Financial Controls Cost Control

Professional experience

General Accountant & Administrative SupervisorMay 2024 - Present
Calico Luxury Group Beirut

Directs financial and administrative frameworks within a luxury resort and fine-dining restaurant, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, month-end closing procedures, and interdepartmental alignment.

  • Manages full payroll operations for 200 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement.
  • Mentors junior accountants to foster professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Coordinates with managers across functional areas to address financial issues impacting profit centers.
  • Drives launch strategies that secure 95% occupancy for the resort in the initial quarter of 2024.
Finance Admin → Paymaster & General CashierJun 2023 - May 2024
Sharq Village, The Ritz-Carlton, Qatar

Managed general cashier operations and financial controls, coordinating with business development units to assess initiative feasibility, process accounts payable, and execute month-end closing activities.

  • Managed payroll operations for 400 employees to maintain compliance and secure on-time disbursements.
  • Refined reconciliation workflows, reducing payroll discrepancies by 15 percent.
  • Conducted daily and monthly cash audits and reconciliations to strengthen internal financial controls.
Acting Operations ManagerOct 2022 - May 2023
Nabu Museum

Reported to executive leadership while directing daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and productivity for a high-traffic cultural institution. Coordinated internal workflows and resource allocation to support public-facing exhibitions and daily visitor services.

  • Trained and mentored staff team members to elevate service quality standards and enhance daily operational execution.
  • Established strategic partnerships with external entities, expanding event hosting capabilities and visitor engagement levels.
Assistant Operations ManagerJan 2021 - Jan 2022
Nanaya Beach Club

Supervised daily workflows and operational continuity across high-demand periods. Accounted for end-of-day revenue reporting and cash reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy.

  • Implemented customer feedback initiatives resulting in a 10% increase in repeat business.
  • Directed daily operations during peak seasons while maintaining service quality and efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Jun 2021
Lebanese International University

Business Management

  • GPA: 3.64

Certifications

Google Fundamentals of Digital MarketingMaharat Min Google
2nd Prize Winner – BERYTECH Ideathon (Embassy of the Netherlands)Embassy of the Netherlands

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Fluent

French · Basic