Dolly Matar, MA, CPA

Experience

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  Brainpower Human Resources Counselors S.A.L,

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Administrative Assistant to Manager

  Provided full administrative support to maintain efficient operation across the organization.🔶 Managed all kinds of correspondence and communication for the GM. 🔶 Partially fulfilled accounting operations (daily journal entry, AP/AR, reconciliations)🔶 Generated monthly payroll with salaries for employees.

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  Tamer Group, Beirut

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Assistant Commercial Manager

  Ensured flawless business operation for the ISO-certified top importer of high-profile brands in Lebanon (Ravensburger, Lego, Stabilo Boss, etc.), providing administrative support to commercial leaders.🔶 Placed orders and followed-up on goods with foreign suppliers🔶 Coordinated with a shipping agent, including customs documentation preparation🔶 In charge of costing and issuing of eventual selling prices🔶 Managed order reception and delivery note of packing list to stock🔶 Issued and followed-up of payment orders for suppliers to the accounting department🔶 Prepared requested documentations for the annual ISO survey🔶 Managed stock (including control functions) and inventory 🔶 Coordinated between sales and accounting departments for smooth collaboration.🏆 For the international import operations - negotiated and solved financial discrepancies with old money release. Show less

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  G.Chilinguirian, G.Kodjaian Co. Ltd, Fine Jewelry Manufacturers

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  Administrative Assistant / Accountant

  Managed full range of administrative and accounting responsibilities.🔶 Followed-up of client’s Accounts Payables (AP) and Accounts Receivables (AR)🔶 Managed daily transactions with clients, issuing invoices, consignments and price lists🔶 Responsible for public relations (PR) and interference of sales to private clients🔶 Generated annual sales reports and statistical reports🔶 Generated the costing of Item data, pricing, and labeling🔶 Handled the office Management and Filing system; Personnel, office supplies, etc.🏆 Set up building application for production, pricing, sales and stock management (system software project related to the business field). Show less

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  BCom

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Accountant & Administrative Assistant

  Performed administrative duties for the leading Telecommunication & Satellite provider. Provided assistance with business processes and accounting.🔶 In charge of daily accounting journal entries, with monthly bank’s reconciliations🔶 Handled and recorded the cash ins & outs (cashflow)🔶 Issued In/Out payments, including specific ones related to engineers on foreign missions🔶 Followed up and updated special reports and ad-hoc projects.

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  Joe Barza Culinary Consultancy

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2017

  Business Manager

  In this role, I fulfilled all aspects of the Business Management function, focusing on seamless business operation, business development, and revenue growth by ensuring that all processes were run smoothly.🔶 Managed and followed-up on the agenda for top leaders🔶 Negotiated business-critical contracts and other deals 🔶 Led several international projects, ensuring that all requirements were met in full🔶 In charge of daily interactions with international clients (mail, e-mail, and other forms of communication)🔶 Managed media and public relations, wrote press releases.🏆 Secured deals with HILTON Levantine Middle East, PANZANI Middle East, Levant Foodies Distribution🏆 Wrote impactful press releases for the company in Toque d’Or Magazine, Hospitality News Magazine, and World Gourmet-WG Magazine. Show less