EJAZ A. SYED (B.Comm., MBA, CGA Level-*)
** ********* ****, ******, *******, L1L-0P9
647-***-**** & 647-***-**** E-mail:***********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejaz-ahmed-syed-1407a43/
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position of Bookkeeper/Accountant as a B. Comm. MBA and CGA Level-4 candidate that allows me to utilize my knowledge and experience by working in a challenging environment
ACHIEVEMENTS:
•Analysis of records to lower the cost of Prime Vest Capital Corporation
•Increased revenue of Naveena Exports Ltd. by 15 % by negotiating landing corporate accounts and upselling to customers and received a ‘Special Recognition’ award–and a substantial cash bonus
SKILLS:
•Solid accounting/auditing skills in figures, statistics, calculations, and interpretation
•Knowledge of national/international political, historical/social news and figures in the media
•Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word, Power Point, Internet Browser/E-mail e.t.c.
•Proficient in Profile; CanTax; Caseware; PC Law/Quick Book/Simply Accounting
•Proficient in English/Urdu/Hindi; Commitment to achieving results/meeting tight deadlines
•Excellent communication; customer service skills & proven ability to interact with professionals
•Self-organized; honest; reliable; hard working and ability to work well in a team environment
•Great management/organizational skills; ability to multi-tasking and prioritize tasks
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Freelance Finance/Accounting & Tax Consulting Services
Stock/Inventory Accountant/Tax Consultant Nov. 2019 – Current
•Face to- face meetings with client; gathering data/information slips; guidance to clients
•Front desk duties; answering customer inquiries; direct calls; receiving calls/record message
•Inventory contrl management; day to day operations of the store; reporting to Store Manager
•Providing support to the team to maximize company sales and profitability by maintaining stockroom organization and by managing inventory
•Administrative duties including filing; documents; logistics; incoming and outgoing mails
•Using QuickBook; Simply Accounting; PC Law; caseware/caseview e.t.c. to post journal entries, maintain and reconcile accounts
•Interact with customers and business partners; provide customer service and process point of sale transactions
•Client’s Bookkeeping for public practice firms; School; Convenience Stores; Real Estate
•Payroll administration; Journal entries for Pay Roll; taxes; T-4; T-4 Statement;
•Identifying and investigating compliance issues and implement policies and procedures
•Preparing personal; self employment; corporate tax; notice to reader/reviews; GST/HST
•Plan/set up/administer internal audit controls; accounting systems in line with GAAP/IFRS
AA Accounting & Bookkeeping Services
Office Admin Assistant/Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant Jul. 2010 – Sep. 2019
•Interact with customers; customer services and process point of sale transactions
•Using Quick Book; S/Accounting; Word/Excel for Journal entries; gen. ledgers; trial balance
•Processing Payroll; ROE/attendance/leave/overtime to calculate pay benefits entitlements
•Performing accounting and administrative duties; reconciling clerical accounting documents
•Preparing bank and credit card reconciliations as well as reconcile intercompany accounts
•Managing accounts receivable; reviewing AR aging report; collection calls of past due accounts
•Managing accounts payable; purchase order; matching invoices to packing slip; cheque run
•Budgeting/forecasting of revenue/expense/project analysis/complete set of financial record
•Preparing personal tax; notice to reader/reviews; submission of Govt. Remittances GST/HST
Prime Vest Capital Corporation
Property Management Accountant/Bookkeeper Jul. 2008 – May. 2010
•Managing day-to-day property management operations; preparing reports and graphs
•Analyzing lease agreements, mortgages, amortization/depreciation using Excel; Quick Book
•Sending out renewal information for tenants; collecting rent money to ensure timely payment
•Daily deposit incomes; preparing tenant reconciliations; bank reconciliations; producing monthly forecasts/budgets for different areas of new development, performing variance analysis
•Analysis of financial and non-financial information, to consider the financial reporting
•Managing accounts receivable/payable; matching sale invoices and receiving with sales order
•Review A/R aging report; collections of delinquent accounts; sending first, second and third reminders/notices; reconciliation of receivable/vendor accounts; analyzing past due accounts
H & R Block
Profile Tax Associates/Customer Services Feb. 2008 – Apr. 2008
•Preparing Tax Return for individual, spouse/family using Profile (T-1/T-2 General/Adjustment)
B. K. Accounting Consulting Services
Stock/Inventory Accountant Front Office June. 2006 – May. 2008
•Managing inventory; maintenance & documentation of supplier files; order supplier invoices
•Answering customer inquiries; direct calls; receiving calls and record messages
•Administrative duties including filing; documents; logistics; incoming and outgoing mails
•Bookkeeping for public practice firms using PC Law; Quick Book; Simply Accounting; Can Tax and Profile
National Tiles & Ceramics Ltd.
Stock/Inventory Project Accountant July. 2004 – March. 2006
•Inventory contrl management; day to day operations of the store; reporting to Store Manager
•Preparing credit memos; picking up and dropping off mail; fax customer invoices
•Interact with all other departments to coordinate production processes/shipping Order
•Processing including creating of work orders, status report and all supporting documents
•Aging of Receivables for Collection from customers to ensure timely payment and follow-up when required to keep the aging current and preparation of weekly and month-end reports
•Checking zero rated & exempted supplies; GST reconciliation with stock & invoices
•Coding and processing invoices; ensuring approved purchase order by Simply Accounting
•Processing high volume invoices; processing entries regarding payment to suppliers and other payables related duties; reconciliation of receivable & payable with control accounts
Naveena Exports Ltd.
Stock/Inventory Accountant/Bookkeeper/Office Admin Aug. 1996 – May. 2004
•Inventory contrl management; day to day operations of the store; reporting to Store Manager
•Providing support to the team to maximize company sales and profitability by maintaining stockroom organization and by managing inventory
•Processing Payroll; ROE/attendance/leave/overtime to calculate pay benefits entitlements
•Journal entries for Pay Roll/Accrued Pay Roll; taxes; T-4; T-4 Statement; Pay Roll submission
•Coding invoices; matching purchase orders to invoices; matching cheques by Simply Accounting
•Resolving issues with vendors; creating reports; processing inventory related purchases
•Analyze/determine weekly AP work delegation; cash flow analysis for payment processing
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Chartered Accountants Pakistan
Financial & Cost Auditor Aug. 1991 – Jul. 1995
•Plan and conduct operational/financial audits for management to assess effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations; quarter/year-end audit binders
•Audits performed included district/Area offices, Storerooms, fuel receiving and accounting, Payroll Deductions, accounts payable, receivable, purchasing cash and temporary investments
•Review; audit and issue monthly interim; final invoices; contract file; verification of export sales
•Financial analysis and Update stock/inventory file by entering input and output of merchandise
•Review the system of internal control highlighting the weaknesses & advising the improvements
•Prepare reports to communicate audit results and propose recommendations to strengthen controls
EDUCATION:
•Obtained IQAS credential certification of Accounting education level of Bachelors Degree
•Certified General Accountant (CGA) Advance level 4
•Completed Level-1, Individual & Level-2, Business Tax Course from H & R Block
•MBA Finance in 2004
•Completed Four years internship in July 1995 with M/s. Yousuf Adil & Co., Chartered Accountants (A member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu)
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY:
Applications: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Browsers/E-mail
Accounting Software: Simply Accounting; Quick Book; Profile and Caseware/Caseview
Languages: Fox Pro 2.6 & Visual Basic
Databases: Ms Access
-Reference available upon request -