A bright and talented Finance Graduate who is looking to join a commercially focused, forward-thinking company. Excellent communication skills with an ability to interpret and communicate financial data to non-financial colleagues.
Hi, I’m
Muhammad Zain Abbas Sayani
General Manager Finance & Operation
Karachi
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
HOUSE OF POLYMER (MAS-CORP)
General Manager of Finance & Operations
02.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Lead the trade operations/execution department - people, processes, documentation, systems and interface with relevant internal and external counterparts.
- Manage the preparation, review, editing of contracts and addendum to commercial standards and business expectations.
- Issue and manage Letters of Credit for purchases and sales - tracking and resolving any arising issues.
- Coordinate and manage contract/ trade re-cap/ shipment planning & LC execution with Traders, Chartering and Ship Operations teams.
- Oversee daily trade operations and resolve any contract/ shipment and LC related issues.
- Manage and resolve quality-claims (off spec), partial loading (dead freight), nonperformance or default (cancellation), delay or postponement, and any other contract related problems - in coordination with trader/s.
- Work with traders to manage tenders (procurement/sales) participation - prepare required documentation and arrange prepayment, earnest money, performance bond as applicable.
- Attend bankers meeting and keep the track of Credit Line usage.
- Develop standardized commodity contracts, processes, and control procedures and authority matrix related to deviations from standard terms and compliance of contract.
- Provide monthly tonnage reports, and other insight reports and analysis for management & traders to monitor and grow the trading business.
- Manage and enhance customer relationships with existing customers and suppliers in coordination with traders.
- Maintain active dialog with customers and suppliers to ensure smooth and accurate execution of commodities contracts.
- Follow exposures for pricing purpose and reconcile weights and payable contents throughout trades.
- Update the systems in a timely manner with information relating to quantities, pricing, quality, shipments and invoices in accordance with contracts.
- Review and upgrade current processes and implement best practice new processes.
- Coordinate with IT to upgrade/implement automation of data, processes and workflow.
- Manage the Trade Execution function and lead the team - provide clear direction, develop capabilities, recruit to upgrade skills if/as necessary, implement a succession plan.
- Increase work efficiencies - through process, system and people.
- Developing and implementing supply chain strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Managing suppliers and building strong relationships to ensure the timely delivery of goods and services.
- Negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
- Tracking inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
- Managing transportation and logistics to ensure the smooth movement of goods from suppliers to customers.
- Analyzing data related to supply chain operations, identifying trends, and making data-driven decisions.
- Making critical decisions in areas such as demand forecasting, production planning, and distribution.
MASOOM CORPORATION
ACCOUNTANT
02.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Participate in producing and analyzing year-end financial accounts.
- Liaising with the company's auditors.
- Helping to produce the company's tax return.
- Helping departments to plan, manage and report their budgets forecasts.
- To maintain accounts receivables and payables.
- Prepare Lead schedules for branch Accounts.
- Maintaining Company Bank T-call A/c.
- Prepare reconciliation of statements and accounts to system sub-ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Monthly reconciliation of insurance on imported items.
- Bank Reconciliation.
- Reviewing Payment Vouchers before Authorization.
- Assisting Team Roles.
- Reviewing Income Tax rate Applied in Payments.
- Ensure that vouchers are properly authorized and promptly made.
- Ensure that physical stock matched with system generated report.
- Prepare Cost for Import items.
- Liaison with clearing agents against Custom Documents.
- Reconciliation of creditors and debtors.
- Take part in Legal activities assigned by senior.
- Prepare Monthly Trail Balance.
- Liaison with banks.
- Preparation of withholding statements.
- Preparation of Monthly Outstanding.
- Keep track of Custom Documents.
- Submitting Returns on SRB Annexure c.
- Assisting in Submitting Monthly E-Filing of IRIS(E.FBR) &Submitting Tender Enquiry Quotation.
HABIB ADM LTD
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
01.2012 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Recording of Purchase of Raw Material (Rice).
- Recording sales (Monthly & day to day).
- Monthly Reconciliation of Various Banks.
- Prepare Reconciliation of balance items with individual ledgers.
- Preparing Lead Schedules for Annual Accounts.
- Updating Ledgers.
- Maintaining Control Accounts.
- Making Trial Balance.
- Handling Petty Cash.
- Making Invoices.
- Maintaining stores records.
- Daily balancing of Cash.
- Maintaining stores records.
- Evaluating the performance of this department and the personnel working in it.
- Identifying and providing suitable training needs in this department and maintaining training records.
- Any other responsibilities assigned by management/approving authority.
- Working Experience in Tally Software.
- Submitting Monthly E-Filling Return.
- Maintaining Debtors/Creditors Ledgers.
- Work as Shares Officer (for 1 month in absence of related person).
- Stores And Consumption.
Education
University of Karachi
Graduation
01.2010 - 01.2014
University Overview
Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi
Intermediate
01.2009 - 01.2011
University Overview
Skills
MS Office
MS Word
MS Power Point
MS Excel
Tally ERP 8
Audit management
Cost control
Cash flow management
Investment strategies
Internal controls
Tax planning
Performance reviews
Workflow coordination
Financial management
Staff training
Cost accounting
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Passed Matriculation Exams with 82%.
- Got 84% in C.A.T (T1 Paper).
- Got Certificate for Employee of the year in Masoom Corporation.
- Implemented new Web Based ERP in Masoom Corporation.
Interests
Hobbies include anything to do in arts, music, poetry, reading historical books, philosophy and all religious books
Enjoy and actively participate in a wide variety of sports, political discussions, and creative activities
Communication Skills
Communication Skills
- Outstanding command over verbal and non-verbal communicative & interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, managerial, problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Confidently able to work independently or in a team to deal effectively with educators & employees.
- Flair to organize & prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Have a good level command over English and Urdu Languages.
Certification Additional Skills
Certification Additional Skills
- MS Office (All versions, esp. MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel)
- Tally ERP 8 & 9, Fox Pro, Inventory 9 Web Based, SQL based
Contact
Contact
+92-344-2446209, +92-336-0085010Personal Information
Personal Information
- CNIC Number: 42301-0514464-7
- Father's Name: Mehboob Ali Sayani
- Date of Birth: 09/20/93
- Religion: Islam
Certification
ACCA
Timeline
ACCA
06-2026
General Manager of Finance & Operations
HOUSE OF POLYMER (MAS-CORP)
02.2017 - Current
ACCOUNTANT
MASOOM CORPORATION
02.2014 - 01.2017
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
HABIB ADM LTD
01.2012 - 02.2014
University of Karachi
Graduation
01.2010 - 01.2014
Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi
Intermediate
01.2009 - 01.2011