Muhammad Umar Meraj
Accounts & Operations Manager/HR Recruiter
Islamabad
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Payroll Manager
Ninesol Technologies
07.2024 - Current
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with HR team members for accurate data entry and recordkeeping, leading to more organized payroll processes.
- Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on tax laws and other relevant legislation.
- Worked closely with the accounting department to reconcile payroll expenses and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Established comprehensive documentation of payroll policies and procedures for easy reference by all staff members.
- Facilitated communication between employees and management regarding payroll-related matters, resolving any discrepancies or issues swiftly.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding employees'' personal information and financial data, ensuring trust in the integrity of the payroll department.
- Calculated deductions and processed payroll for employees.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Reviewed time records for 150 employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Coordinated new hire and termination processes to facilitate smooth operations.
Account Manager, Preferred Accounts
Ninesol Technologies
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved service quality.
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Account Executive
Ninesol Technologies
12.2016 - 12.2020
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
- Trained junior team members on best practices for account executive responsibilities, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
- Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits, and credits.
- Increased accuracy of financial reports by reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and rectifying errors in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collections, resulting in improved cash flow.
- Reduced outstanding receivables by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment plans with clients.
- Maintained organized filing system for financial records, enabling easy access during audits or other review processes.
- Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from external auditors.
- Developed monthly financial statements for management review, enabling better decision-making based on accurate data.
- Trained new employees on company-specific accounting software and procedures, increasing efficiency within the department.
- Coordinated with vendors to negotiate more favorable payment terms, resulting in cost savings for the company.
- Improved vendor relationships with timely and accurate payment processing.
- Oversaw tax preparation and filing, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks
Accountant
Crown Poultry Farm & Feed
06.2017 - 07.2018
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Reduced expenses by negotiating with vendors for better pricing and terms on services and supplies.
Education
MBA - Accounts & Finance
Preston University
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Punjab University
Islamabad, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Payroll Software Expertise
HR policies development
Onboarding Processes
Employee Relations
Recruitment Strategies
Benefits Administration
Payroll Management
Tax Regulations Knowledge
New hire processing
Maintaining employee records
HR Support
Documentation requirements
Recordkeeping skills
Payroll Processing
Certification
Certification in Tax and Regulation (UAE)
Timeline
Certification in Tax and Regulation (UAE)
10-2024
Human Resources Payroll Manager
Ninesol Technologies
07.2024 - Current
Account Manager, Preferred Accounts
Ninesol Technologies
01.2022 - 06.2024
Accountant
Crown Poultry Farm & Feed
06.2017 - 07.2018
Account Executive
Ninesol Technologies
12.2016 - 12.2020
MBA - Accounts & Finance
Preston University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Punjab University
04.2001 -