Professional Accountant

Zeeshan Sarwar

778-***-**** I **********@*****.*** I Langley, BC

Professional Overview

A Chartered Professional Accountant with experience in accounting, finance & accounts payable/receivable

functions with well known manufacturing concerns and development sector organizations. Keen understanding

of implementing systems and procedures, conducting aging analysis, preparing key reports to exercise financial

control to enhance overall organizational efficiency.

Key Competencies

General Ledger Payroll Processing Accounts Reconciliation

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Management Business Analysis

Microsoft Office QuickBooks (Intermediate) Sage 50

Professional Experience

AR SPECIALIST Accountant

MITCHELL PRESS LTD.

JUL 2022 – PRESENT

• Generating and sending out invoices to clients

• Monitoring and processing incoming payments from customers.

• Assisting CFO in maintaining fixed asset schedule and various month end activities.

• Assisting with the implementation of financial policies and procedures related to accounts receivable.

• Following up on overdue payments and contacting customers for payment collection

• Resolving billing disputes and discrepancies with customers

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date customer records and accounts.

• Collaborating with internal teams, such as sales or customer service, to address customer payment

issues.

• Analyzing accounts receivable data and generating reports for management.

BOOKKEEPER (FIX-TERM CONTRACT)

SUN WINDOW BLINDS AND SCREENS INC.

FEB 2022 – JUNE 2022

My core responsibilities at Sun Window Blinds and Screens included:

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures

• Reconcile bank account on monthly basis

• Sales and Debtors reporting

• Negotiate with product suppliers for the best possible rates

STAFF ACCOUNTANT

V MISHRA CPA INC.

AUG 2020 - AUG 2021

My job role at V Mishra CPA Inc. (Servicing RCT) included:

• Issue invoices to customers, sales and accounts receivable reporting

• Keeping track of all payments and expenditures

• Ensure all financial transactions within the company are accounted for and follow legal standards

• Reconciling finance accounts and direct debits

• Organize and update financial records

• Prepare documentation for external auditors

ACCOUNTANT

FORTUNE ACCOUNTANTS

OCT 2016 – SEPT 2019

My core responsibilities at Fortune Accountants included handling statutory accounts, managing accounts

receivables and payables, preparing management accounts and bookkeeping, processing payroll, maintaining

fixed assets, reconciling financial discrepancies, and implementing proper methods and policies.

BUSINESS ANALYST

NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

DEC 2014 – OCT 2016

My role involved conducting requirement gathering workshops, gap analysis, and handling change requests,

compiling requirement and functional specification documents, conducting product demos and presales

activities, reviewing accounting entries and financial methodologies, managing product delivery and UAT

workshops, and ensuring smooth deployments.

ASSISTANT MANAGER FINANCE ADMIN

USAID`S AGRIBUSINESS SUPPORT FUND TAP

JAN 2013 – DEC 2014

My responsibilities included preparing cash requests and budgets, maintaining books of accounts, ensuring internal

controls, reconciling bank accounts, reviewing bids and proposals, filing periodic returns, managing audits, and overseeing

financial strategies.

FINANCE OFFICER

SIKA PAKISTAN PVT LTD

JUL 2010 – JUN 2012

Among my responsibilities was preparing management accounts, generating reports for KPIs and management analysis,

reviewing CAPEX against budget, managing sales and debtors reporting, completing closing activities and analysis, liaising

with insurance company, conducting product costing and profitability analysis for stocks, handling taxation matters,

reconciling GL and working with banks, managing procurement supplier relationships, and overseeing import

documentation for foreign procurement.

Academic Credentials

MEMBER CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA 2020

CPA BC

MEMBER ACCA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS 2012

ACCA UK

B.SC. (HONS.) IN APPLIED ACCOUNTING 2012

Oxford Brookes University, UK

CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN ACCA FOUNDATION COURSE 2007

ACCA UK

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