MUHAMMAD ALI ZAFAR
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IL 60133, ILLINOIS
Email: ***********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting and Office Professional with 9+ Years hands-on experience of full accounting cycle, generating Invoices, AR/AP, Reconciliations, Customer management, Bookkeeping, Bills processing, approval and on time payments, Journal entries, General ledger, Financial reporting, Warehouse co-ordination and Inventory management & control. Skilled in supporting accounting Operations, maintaining accurate financial records, and working with cloud-based ERP Systems. Fast learner with strong organizational skills, comfortable and ability to work effectively in both office and warehouse environments.
Core Skills
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Invoicing and Bills processing
- Bank and Customer Reconciliation
- General Ledger and Journal Entries
- Payroll Support
- Inventory and Stock Management
- Data Entry and Documentation
- Financial Reporting Assistance
- MS Excel, MS Word
- Cloud-Based Custom ERP System
Work Experience
Walmart - Illinois
Front desk Cashier
February 2026 - till date
Sulco Group – Karachi, Pakistan
Office and Accounts Executive
Nov 2014 – Sep 2024
- Managed day-to-day accounting operations / full accounting cycle including invoicing, AP/AR processing, Reconciliations, and general ledger updates.
- Journal entries, month-end closing activities, and supported year-end Processes.
- Lead to develop maintaining financial, Inventory and payroll records in a cloud-based custom ERP system.
- Performed customer and vendor account reconciliation and ensured timely payment Processing.
- Supported warehouse operations including stock handling, inventory Physical count, and Dispatch/Shipment documentation.
- Assisted in budget tracking, expense monitoring, and financial analysis reports.
- Prepared documentation for audits and supported compliance activities.
- Assisted in preparing invoices, delivery notes, and logistics paperwork.
- Coordinated warehouse and office communication to ensure smooth operations.
- Handled data entry, filing, and basic bookkeeping duties. Zahur Sancho (Pvt) Ltd
Leather Manufacturing Co.
Accountant
Jan 1982 – May 2014
Cost accounting, Inventory management, Payroll, A/R. A/P, Reconciliation, General Ledger and Journal entries, and maintaining accuracy in financial records. Key Achievements:
- Lead to develop cloud based custom ERP system.
- Improved financial record accuracy through ERP data validation.
- Reduced invoice-processing time by streamlining workflow.
- Supported audit preparation resulting in zero discrepancies during financial review. Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com – Accounting) – University of Karachi Foundation course from Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan Certifications from University of Illinois & EDUCBA
- Financial Accounting Foundations
- Financial Accounting Advanced Topics
- Designing the Organization
- Managing the Organization
- US GAAP Accounting & Financial Reporting Mastery Technical Skills
- Cloud-Based Custom ERP (Accounting, Payroll and Inventory)
- MS Excel, MS Word
- Data Entry and Reconciliation
- Basic QuickBooks Knowledge
Soft Skills
- Attention to Detail - Adaptability
- Dedication - Quick Learner
- Problem Solving - Communication
- Team Collaboration - Time Management
- Leadership