Ali Khalife

• Managed the full customs clearance process, coordinating with the clearance agency from container arrival at the port of discharge (POD) until delivery to the warehouse.
• Verified and calculated all invoices received from the customs agency, prepared payment requests, and ensured accurate account follow-ups.
• Supported financial decision-making by reviewing clearance costs with management and ensuring all charges were aligned with company expectations.
• Handled procurement and supply chain coordination, following up on product orders based on management and sales team requirements.
• Contacted suppliers to negotiate prices, requested multiple quotations, and performed price comparisons to secure the most cost-effective purchases.
• Coordinated with freight forwarders to arrange shipments, monitor container bookings, and ensure timely dispatch and arrival of goods at the POD.
• Collaborated closely with other internal departments once goods arrived, ensuring a smooth transition to subsequent operational steps.

Accountant & Operations
Younes Export Company — Lebanon (Head Office) with branches in Europe & USA
December 2023 – May 2025

• Managed daily accounting activities, including monitoring client accounts, processing payments, and reconciling bank statements.
• Oversaw company transfers, supplier payments, and customer financial follow-ups to ensure accurate and timely transactions.
• Prepared weekly financial reports for management, providing clear insights into cash flow and overall financial status.
• Assisted in operational workflows, including booking and coordinating shipments.
• Followed up on containers from departure to arrival, ensuring all shipment details and documentation were accurate and on schedule.
• Collaborated closely with international offices (Europe & USA) to support smooth logistics and global shipping operations.

• Spearheaded accounting operations at Twellium Industrie Sarl, a prominent beverage and bottled water producer in West Africa.
• Expertly managed customer and supplier accounts, bank reconciliations, financial transfers, and maintained precise accounting records.
• Coordinated effectively with sales, warehouse management, and production departments to ensure seamless financial operations.

• Accounting operations at Ste Manana Sarl, a prominent import-export firm in Cotonou, Benin, that deals specifically with Shipping companies in USA-CANADA and EUROPE, and deals with Car dealers in and outside Benin
• Managed customer accounts, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, payment processing, and bank reconciliation.
• Executed seamless financial transfers and maintained meticulous accounting entries.