Afsheen Syed

+1-289-***-**** ad0zwm@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/afsheen-syed-a5699b28 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accounting & Finance professional having more than Eight years of work experience in Canada, Pakistan & U.A.E EDUCATION

MBA (2008), CGPA 3.75/4 BBA (Hons) 2006, CGPA 3.74/4 Major: Finance Major: Finance

University of the Punjab University of the Punjab

TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

● Microsoft Dynamics 365, Quickbook, Navision,

Multiview, Tally, Microsoft Outlook, Bloomberg

Terminal, iPOS(ERP), Flexicapture, Abby

● Microsoft Windows/Office, Power Point, Ms

Excel, Google Sheets

● Financial data Analysis, Balance sheet,

Cashflows, Budgeting, Projections

● Ability to grasp and problem solving skills

● Strong Interpersonal, Negotiation &

Communication Skills

● Management experience and

administrative assistant skills

● Strong analytical skills and thinking ability

● Project Management

● Financial Reporting and Correspondence

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounts Payable Specialist June 2021- till date

Red D Arc- Air Gas – Grimsby, Canada

Responsibilities:

Receive, review, and process incoming invoices from vendors and suppliers. This includes verifying the accuracy of invoices, ensuring proper coding, obtaining necessary approvals, and entering the invoices into the accounting system Microsoft Dynamics D365. Also managing prepayments to be processed on an urgent basis.

Preparing Invoice Journals related to each department (HR/SAFETY/TAX/IT/CORP) and getting approvals for processing payments to the vendor

Preparing Monthly Rent Journals for paying Monthly Rent of company’s all 70 USA branches ensuring adequate knowledge of US Taxes.

Prepare and process payments to vendors and suppliers involving issuing checks, electronic fund transfers

(EFT), or setting up other payment methods (like WIRE/ACH)

Reconcile accounts payable transactions with vendor statements and internal records to ensure accuracy. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or outstanding items.

Preparing Accruals at month end and submitting it to the Finance Team.

Assist with month-end closing procedures including Billovers, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, AP balances report and providing necessary information required to the finance team.

Generate and provide regular reports related to accounts payable activities, such as aging reports, cash flow projections, and vendor performance metrics. (Ad-hoc reporting requests)

Maintain regular communication with vendors and suppliers regarding invoice inquiries, discrepancies, and payment status. Resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise in a professional and timely manner.

Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures, and external regulatory requirements related to accounts payable processes.

Maintain positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiate terms when necessary, and participate in vendor evaluation and selection processes.

Invoice Analyst- Accounts Payable dept Oct 2020 – Jun 2021 Energy Advantage – Burlington, Canada

Responsibilities:

Delivering weekly invoices and customer’s fund requirements and GL Files as per customer requirements for the energy consumption of assigned locations

Interacting with client and providing Overall data management solutions across the company

Accountable for delivering all client deliverables and to work in close alignment with company’s client services team

Participating in company’s data automation projects for efficient service delivery to client Financing Analyst – Corporate Finance dept. Jan 2013 – Jul 2016 Dana Gas PJSC (Oil & Gas company -Dubai)

Responsibilities:

Processing Sukuk Finance Restructuring of $1 Billion and successful registration of Sukuk Bond’s listing on Irish Stock Exchange.

Coordination with company’s Lawyer for perfection of list of Securities to be provided to the Security Agent

(on behalf of Sukuk Investors) and preparation of “Consent Solicitation Memorandum” to be issued to the Investors through “Latham & Watkins LLP” after meeting all legal requirements

Analyzing the Sukuk financing “Terms and Conditions” and preparing a summary to be presented to the Board of Directors of the Company during Annual General Meeting.

Finalization of “Offering Circular” through updating financials and operational information in the document to be issued on Regulatory News Services (“RNS”) of London Stock Exchange

Coordinating with Accounts and Finance team for preparation of Management Discussion and

Analysis of Financial Condition (MD&A)

Reviewing security, agency and Mudarabah agreements finalized by concerned Lawyers

Keeping record of agency service providers in Sukuk Financing along with the detail of their remunerations Project Financing

Project management for financing of “ Project Zora” by strong liaison with banks along with the preparation of Cash Flows

Preparing monthly reports on the updates for the company Board of Directors (“BOD”)

Analyzing term sheet and negotiating with Banks for the terms and conditions

Supervising and coordinating with staff to provide banks with company’s reserves information to proceed with financing

Reviewing the agreements and preparing Preliminary Information Memorandum

Prepare a comparative analysis of different term sheets received (for the BOD’s of the company)

Reviewing and assessing Non-Disclosure Agreement with Banks to process Financing

Negotiating with Sharjah Petroleum Company (Buyer) through company Lawyers for the arrangement of Letter of Credit facility to be provided to Dana Gas SPV (Dana Gas Sharjah Western Offshore FZE) Manager Finance- Corporate Finance dept. Dec 2010 – Dec 2012 Memari Group of Companies, Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities:

Managing real estate/ property business of the company i.e. Khadim & Memari Investments

Supervising real estate business manager for legal compliance

Managing the administrative work involved for properties rented out

Processing routine cash management and preparing company’s budget, income and cash flow statement

Preparation of daily PDC’s Report and keeping check over receivables through aging

Keeping check over daily transactions entered in accounting software Tally and iPOS (ERP) and checking transaction’s documentation thereon

Routing the routine payments through cash and PDC’s and ensuring entries in Tally

Liaison with banks for financing limits sanctioned to the companies and arranging new financing for the company.

Assistant Manager Finance – Corporate Finance Feb 2008-Aug 2010 Azgard Nine Limited (Textile Company- Pakistan)

Responsibilities:

Maintaining check over corporate working capital financing of the company including pricing issues, utilization of the lines along with completion of documentation required for its continuation

Financial Analysis of the Company in terms of defined ratios

Getting Azgard and its subsidiaries being rated by ‘PACRA’ ‘Moody's’ and ‘Japan Credit Rating Agency’ keeping company’s confidentiality intact

Negotiations and maintaining data pool of daily corporate FOREX transactions

Carrying out Commercial papers issuance transaction of the Group Company

Participation in accomplishing IPO-offering transaction of ANL subsidiary

Arrangement / Management of Financial Facilities (Running Finance, Export Refinance, pledge, Foreign Import Merchandise etc.) completing financial documentations

Coordinating with team of Accountant for preparation of Financials of the Company

Coordinating with Company’s Lawyers for preparation & vetting of Joint Pari Passu Security Sharing Agreement

Managing Import business of the company, establishment of LC & liaison with banks (e.g. creation of FIM) and also the documentation of Company’s Exports (e.g. Invoices, drafting bill of lading, certificates of origin and others) and also Supervising insurance issues from time to time

Consolidating stock reports collected from three divisions of the company INTERNSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

National Bank Of Pakistan (NBP) - Eight weeks internship program

Royal Bank Of Scotland (RBS)- Four weeks Internship

Merit Scholarship Holder in University of The Punjab and also Medal Holder In Studies REFERENCE

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