Seasoned accounting and finance specialist with multidisciplinary experience across financial management, operations,
customer service, and financial statement analysis. Facilitates long-term financial planning while using automated tools,
including SAP , Excel and Quickbooks to collect, process, and analyse financial metrics. Implements control procedures to ensure the integrity
of reported financial results; helps develop metrics to mitigate financial risks from customers. Works closely with cross-
functional departments to deliver excellent customer service. Employs advanced Excel techniques to effectively manage
monthly payroll processes of stakeholders, guaranteeing accuracy and timeliness.
Experience
Leon Guarding and FM Limited
Aug 2023 – Present
Remote
Payroll and Accounts Specialist
Brought on board as a Payroll and Accounts Specialist for a leading UK-based security services provider to manage the monthly
payroll for 400-430 committed security officers. Leverage advanced Excel techniques to ensure that each payment is meticulously
processed, accurately calculated, and promptly disbursed. Responsible for instilling a sense of trust and dependability among
esteemed team members.
• Utilize advanced Excel techniques to meticulously manage the monthly payroll process, guaranteeing accuracy and
timeliness for every officer.
• Personally address officer inquiries, ensuring prompt attention to every concern via email or phone, fostering a culture of
transparency and support.
• Tailor client timesheets to meet specific requirements, actively engage with clients to resolve discrepancies, and facilitate
smooth communication and understanding.
• Take charge of invoice issuance and payment tracking through QuickBooks, ensuring financial transactions are conducted
with integrity and efficiency, maintaining strong client relationships and upholding the company's reputation.
• Recognize the importance of innovation, automate manual processes, optimize workflow efficiency, and set new standards
of excellence within the organization.
Saremco Impex (PVT) Limited
Oct 2021 – Jul 2023
Lahore
Finance & Operations Specialist (Financial Service Duties
Managed organization-wide financial operations, oversaw customer accounts for 5 major export orders, and prepared
comprehensive financial reports. Handled billability, assisted with month-end close operations, and ensured prompt collection
of overdue accounts receivable. Drafted financial documentation, liaised with global forwarding lines, and optimized operational
efficiency through SOP development. Enhanced cash flow reporting and nurtured key client relationships, driving export orders
and fostering credibility through strategic initiatives.
Sefam (PVT) Limited
Sep 2020 – Jun 2021
Lahore
Account Executive
Spearheaded a team of 5, including account officers and assistants. Managed A/R and A/P for 6 major brands, such as Bareeze,
Chinyere, and Minnie Minors. Leveraged SAP and MS Office to park and post bills. Weekly reported to and met with the senior
manager. Coordinated with the HR department for payrolls and remuneration purposes. Promptly responded to and resolved
billing and invoicing inquiries.
• Reconciled invoice, payments, and transaction details over multiple billing statements, and audited internal controls.
• Ensured timely closure of monthly accounts by working overtime, and availing lunch breaks and weekends. Recognized for
improving EOM closing efficiency and improving financial accuracy; rewarded with monthly bonuses twice.
• Rectified discrepancies in balancing payable entries by double-checking step-wise entries made by the account officers.
Resolved payroll and cash management issues.
• Prevented invalid payable entries from passing on to the senior management by ensuring transparent perusal, reviewing
approval sheets, and single-handedly managing directories before reporting to the upper hierarchy.
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