SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Manage and coordinate activities required to ensure an accurate Accounts Payable System. Develop and recommend policy and procedure to govern the payment of company bills to the advantage of the organization in terms of cash flow and discounts. Plans, schedule, and direct the work of the accounts payable unit of an organization.

• Proficient in managing accounts payable, generating invoices and monthly statements for clients.

• Identification and implementation of improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity.

• Excellent computer skills with advanced-level proficiency of Microsoft Office suite, Lotus Notes, CorpTax, Concur, SAP and the ability to quickly learn industry specific accounting systems/applications.

KEY SKILLS

• Accounts Payable Processes

• Fixed Assets Management

• Budget Preparation

• Process Improvement

• Monthly Accruals

• Reconciliation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Johnsons Control Inc. – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Apr 2011 – Present

Project Assistant – NxGen Project (contract)

Working as seasoned Centralized Biller in National Service Center and Create invoices for CVS, Kmart and Sears. Testing Johnsons Control new Accounts Payable System (NxGen) which was newly implemented, found errors and made corrections. Check Accounts Payable whole process, and validate quote, purchase orders, invoice, third party invoices, invoice, make credit, and rebill process.

RGIS – Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Nov 2010 – Mar 2011

Inventory Auditor

Proficient with the RGIS hand held computer and other inventory equipment. Achieve established average per hour (APH) counting goals while ensuring accuracy and integrity of the data collected in all inventories worked. Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

CNH America LLC – Racine, Wisconsin

Jun 2010 – Sep 2010

Accountant III – Tax Department (contract)

Prepare and filling Annual Reports according to all states procedures and guidelines. Assist Tax Manager to prepare Federal and State Tax Returns. Handled multifaceted clerical tasks (e.g., data entry, filing, records management and billing) as the assistant to the tax managers.

Milwaukee Area Technical College – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Jan 2010 – Feb 2010

Jan 2011 – Feb 2011

Office Associate – Book Store (seasonal)

Prepare and process standard forms, invoices, requisitions, and related documents according to departmental procedures and guidelines. Post information to permanent records according to established system; Record and verify a variety of routine source data for accuracy and completeness utilizing procedural manuals, reference guides, or other documented resources and perform cashiering duties.

Delphi Automotive Systems – Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Oct 2006 – Mar 2008

Group Leader and Quality Assurance Specialist

Key Contributions:

• Created a master checklist and instituted an audit system which helped management in the review of the day to day activities of manufacturing at a glance to determine the areas of compliance and non-compliance.

Perform and monitor all in-process audits in the module/production area as required and maintain all records, follow up corrective actions as applicable and generate reports as needed. Coordinate activities with response/module teams and organize, track and test Assembly Plant Returns. Support internal/external systems and process audits and set up inspection and testing of mechanical and electronic devices, parts, components, assemblies and sub-assemblies according to specifications, routing, inspection instructions or other prescribed procedures. Perform First Article Inspection as required and organize and maintain quality records.

American Express Bank – Karachi, Pakistan

Oct 1993 – Dec 2006

Banking Assistant – Finance

Key Contributions:

• Centralized countrywide vendor payment system for better controls and shorter turnaround time. Enhancement made in vendor payment system for better control and effective service.

• Centralized employee reimbursement system on countrywide level for efficient and effective service to all employees.

• Completed physical verification of fixed assets, streamline the fixed assets register with the physical inventory & ledger. Designed and implemented fixed assets register.

Supervise countrywide Accounts Payable Processes & Management and ensure accurate and timely workflow of accounts payable process, and perform invoice batch audit and initiate daily check run and sort, match and code high volume of incoming invoices for proper account distribution. Execute weekly reimbursement of employees travel expenses and other allowances countrywide basis. Scrutinize all Travel Expense Voucher and assure due implementation of American Express Bank’s travel policy. Reconcile and coordinate with branches on monthly exhibits for fixed and variable accruals, employee working funds, payable and prepaid accounts. Supervise and track fixed assets and prepare depreciation schedules at national level. Prepare accruals and reconciling to the general ledger. Assist head of business planning & financial analysis in forecasting, budgeting and other financial projections and maintain bank's operational tables. Manage payroll unit, ensure payroll expense GL and cost center. As member month-end and year-end closing team, perform month-end closing and posting journal entries. Prepare and analyze month-end expenses for line of business, functions and country, coordination with financial analyst prior to final close. Prepare foreign exchange returns for Central Bank reporting.

MEMBERSHIP

International Accounts Payable Professionals (IAPP)

American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)

EDUCATION

American University in London – London, U.K.

Master of Business Administration (Banking and Finance)

Milwaukee Area Technical College – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Diploma in Computerized Accounting

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