Mohammed Kannout, Cpa, Msf
About Mohammed Kannout, Cpa, Msf
Mohammed Kannout, CPA, MSF, is a Senior Accountant at Sunnova Energy Corp. with extensive experience in accounting and finance roles across various industries.
Current Role at Sunnova Energy Corp.
As a Senior Accountant at Sunnova Energy Corp., Mohammed Kannout has been working since 2018. He is responsible for intercompany accounting for more than 30 asset portfolios, prepares elimination and consolidation entries, and handles equity earning entries. Mohammed also manages prepaid schedules, investigates variances, books accruals for all departments, and prepares actual to budget variance analyses. He is involved in reviewing account payable transactions, preparing the company’s annual budget, and completing balance sheet account reconciliations. He plays a key role in the month-end closing process and collaborates closely with external auditors, fulfilling their requests and communicating necessary analyses to management.
Previous Experience at RINA
Mohammed Kannout served as a Senior Accountant at RINA from 2014 to 2018 in Houston, Texas. In this role, he gained extensive experience in financial reporting, compliance, and analysis. His responsibilities included managing financial transactions, preparing financial statements, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. This position enhanced his skills in financial management and accounting practices within a corporate setting.
Academic Background and Qualifications
Mohammed Kannout holds a Master of Science in Finance from Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration, where he specialized in Corporate Finance from 2007 to 2009. Prior to this, he achieved a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Business Administration and Management, General, from the University of Damascus, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. These academic qualifications have provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles, accounting practices, and business management.
Experience in Hospitality and Education Sectors
Before his current role, Mohammed Kannout worked in diverse sectors, including hospitality and education. From 2013 to 2014, he was an Accounting Supervisor at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Jackson, WY. From 2011 to 2012, he served as a Finance and Accounting Degree Lecturer at Arab International University in Syria. Additionally, he held a role as a General Cashier at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in Syria from 2005 to 2007.
Experience at SIIB Bank
From 2009 to 2013, Mohammed Kannout worked as a Senior Credit Risk Analyst at SIIB Bank in Syria. His role involved evaluating and managing credit risk for the bank's portfolio. He was responsible for conducting thorough risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring the bank's credit policies were adhered to. This position allowed him to develop expertise in risk analysis and financial risk management.