Accounts Payable Analyst

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OBJECTIVE

Being a Professional Accountant, Confident, and Hardworking; I believe in myself and my work. I am holding vast experience of working under SAP S/4 HANA, SAP R/3 & SAP Business One environment in Top leading Manufacturing, FMCG, Retail & MNC Company in the United Arab Emirates. My objective is to Excel in the field of Finance and Accounts by pursuing my career with a reputed & progressive organization who offers challenging opportunities and to achieve them by applying the experience I hold, while keeping abreast with new advancements towards a prosperous future. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Accounts Payable Analyst (Oct 2024 – May 2025) Alliance Food Company LLC (Ghitha Holding PJSC, UAE) Reporting to Chief Accountant and responsible for: My role as a Senior Accounts Payable Analyst at ASMAK… where I was using a leading ERP SAP S/4 Hana. My brief job description is given below:

Receive, review, and verify supplier invoices for accuracy and proper authorization. Match invoices to purchase order and Good Receipts (3-Way matching). Ensure timely entry into SAP system.

Schedule and process payments through checks, ACH & wire transfers). Reconcile payment runs and resolve any discrepancies. Monitor and manage accounts payable aging to ensure timely payments.

Set up and maintain vendor records in the accounting system. Communicate with vendors regarding payment status, discrepancies, and issues. Resolve disputes and follow up on credits or adjustments.

Reconcile accounts payable transactions and ledgers. Assist in month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare reports on payables activity and outstanding liabilities.

Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies. Support audits

(internal/external) with required documentation. Maintain confidentiality of financial information.

Assist with VAT filings. Support system improvements or automation initiatives.

Collaborate with procurement, finance, and other departments. Train junior staff or new team members on AP procedures.

Senior Accountant- Contract (July 2023 – June 2024) Christian Dior (Dubai, UAE)

Reporting to CFO and responsible for:

SYED NOMAN KHALID

Jamaica, New York, USA

Voice: 470-***-****

Email: **********@*****.***

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

Masters - Economics (Pakistan) -2009

ACMA – Foundation (Pakistan) -2004

Bachelors - Commerce (Pakistan) -2000

SOFTWARE & APPLICATIONS

Financial & Accounting Application

SAP S4 HANA (FIORI & GUI)

SAP R/3 (FI/CO, HR, MM & SD)

SAP Business One

JD Edwards

MS Dynamics Great Plan

Peachtree

Tally (ERP)

Microsoft Office

PERSONAL DETAILS

Father’s Name: Syed Khalid Hussain

Religion: Islam

Nationality: Pakistani

Availability: Immediate

Visa Status: US Permanent Resident

REFERENCES

Mr. Slim Saad

Finance Director

JCDecaux Middle East

Cell: +971-**-***-****

Ms. Marriyam Munir

Chief Accountant

Alliance Food Company LLC

Cell: +971-**-***-****

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Engaged in Procure to pay & record to report process which includes booking of all relevant costs for procurement such as freight & Duty, advances to Suppliers, Reconciliations between ledgers and suppliers’ SOAs, Booking in Coupa & SAP & tracking of timely F&D suppliers payments along with ageing reports & KPI.

Reconciliation process of Credit Card, AMEX & Banks, Monthly.

Prepares cheque requests, wire transfers, and ACH transactions at the Bank portal.

Assist CFO in monthly closing of books and prepare Balance sheet account reconciliations. Senior Accountant-Short Term Contract (Nov 2022 – April 2023) JCDecaux Middle East (Dubai, UAE)

Reporting to Finance Director and responsible for:

Processing of Local & Foreign Suppliers, Intercompany & Utilities payments in SAP S/4 HANA ERP system.

Monthly Suppliers Account Reconciliation Statements.

Processing of Debit & Credit Notes for suppliers & Intercompany.

Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statement for Companies.

Invoice Verification along with GRIR Clearing Account.

Review Supplier Ageing report to clear outstanding balances.

Interacting with External Auditors & Banks.

Assisting in Finalizing VAT on monthly basis.

Daily collection report for management (Collection from Customers & Intercompany Receivables).

Weekly Expected Landing Report for Current & Future leads. Chief Accountant-Short Term Contract (Nov 2021 – Feb 2022) Falcon Professional Kitchen (Dubai, UAE)

Reporting to Head of Finance and responsible for:

Review Management Accounts and its reconciliation with Books of Accounts (SAP Business One) and seek the reason of variances between reported numbers and booked numbers. During the short tenure, I was able to identify differences in Stock Ledger based on my review compares to Purchase Invoices and Physical Stock. Same was reported to Management.

Senior Accountant (Jan 2019 – Jan 2021)

Al Barakah Dates Factory (Dubai, UAE)

Reporting to CFO and responsible for:

Preparation of Management Accounts showing Financial Highlights, movement in company funds and different analytical reports monthly.

Checking of Local & Foreign Suppliers payments along with monthly reconciliation and Monitoring GR/IR Account.

Verifying GL, Banks, Vendors, and Customers Reconciliations.

Monthly Review of A/P & A/R Ageing Reports and arrange documents to resolve / clear Outstanding Balances.

Assisting in Month Closing Process with the posting of Depreciation, Prepayments and Accruals monthly

(SAP Business One ERP).

Self-Employment (June 2016 – Dec 2018)

Catering Company – Caterer

I took a break from Job and started an own catering business with my family members through which I was able to provide freshly cooked food with in 1 Hour of order with Pickup option from my kitchen in Dubai. I was responsible for & involved in Accounts, Administration, Purchases, Inventory Management, Costing and Pricing. It **********@*****.*** Page 3 of 3

went good but due to finance issues, I dropped the idea of business and join a Dubai based company in January 2019.

Senior Accountant (May 2015- April 2016)

Al Rawabi Dairy Company, Dubai U.A.E

Reporting to Financial Controller and responsible for:

Checking of Local & Foreign Payments to Supplier along with Vendor Reconciliations.

Checking & Verifying of Supplier Credit Notes, Utility bills & Petty Cash Payments.

Maintaining & controlling (CAPEX) Fixed Asset Register which includes addition, monthly working of depreciation and disposal of fixed assets as per policy.

Monthly Surprise Visits to Various Locations for Fixed Assets Verification. Accounts Executive (Oct 2013 – July 2014)

Al Futtaim Group, Dubai U.A.E

Reporting to Accounts Manager and responsible for:

Processing of Local & Foreign Payments to Supplier Brand Wise, Intercompany & Logistics Payments as per company SLA and Reconciliation of General Ledger & GR/IR Account in SAP R/3 ERP.

Posting of Expenses and Payments which are posted directly in the General Ledger.

Coordination with treasury department regarding Booking of foreign deals, Telex Transfer, and online payments to the supplier.

Passing Closing Entries including Foreign Currency Gain/ Loss & Provisions at the Month’s end. Senior Accountant (Feb 2009 – May 2012)

Gulf International (Al Batha Group, Dubai)

Reporting to Finance Manager and responsible for:

Schedules for Monthly Management Accounts, Financial Highlights and Reports for Management.

Monitoring & checking foreign payments from suppliers.

Reconciliation of Suppliers Claimable Account.

Weekly Inspection of Food & Non-Food Stock including Expired, Near Expiry, Trade Returns and Damaged Goods in Warehouses.

Prepare Stock Inspection Report and provide proper analysis for senior management. Accountant (Feb 2005 – Jul 2008)

International Beverage & Filling Industries (Al Batha Group, Dubai) Reporting to Finance Manager and responsible for:

Creation of Vendors’ Master data in SAP R/3 ERP and Reconciliation of Vendors’ Accounts (Stock & Non- Stock Items) and coordinate with them for Preparation of their Local & Foreign payments.

Preparing daily cash flow statement and accordingly managing funds to ensure the availability of funds in order to meet company commitments.

Preparing Payroll, leave salaries, gratuity and end of service benefits settlements.

Checking and posting of sales commission and overtime to company employees.

Interacting with Group Internal Auditors and Big 4 External Auditors including KPMG & EY. Accountant General (Jan 2000 – Dec 2004)

Luster Herbal Laboratories Karachi, Pakistan

Reporting to Owner and responsible for:

Computerizing the company’s accounting system and maintaining accounting software Peachtree for regular financial activities. Cash flow forecasting on a weekly and monthly basis.

Supervision on AR/AP & Verify Customers/Supplier’s Accounts Reconciliations.

Ensure proper recording of Revenue, Purchases, and related Expenses in Accounting Software.

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