Shayan Shaheen
Accountant
Islamabad
Summary
Accomplished financial management and accounting professional with 9+ years of demonstrated positive impact company growth. Proven skill in employing accounting and financial management best practices and team leadership. Committed to introducing changes to achieve continuous improvement and successfully influencing processes driving operational excellence. Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, operational management, forecasting and cost control.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Accounting Manager
QLU.AI
05.2025 - Current
- Architect and deploy full accounting function from scratch for a high-growth tech startup, establishing chart of accounts, month-end close processes, and internal controls.
- Automate AP, AR, payroll, and management reporting using SAP Business One and advanced Excel, reducing manual effort by 40% and shortening month-end close by 3 days.
- Partner with leadership to develop rolling cash flow forecasts and variance analysis, directly supporting a 15% reduction in operating costs.
- Lead end-to-end payroll operations for 100+ employees with 100% accuracy in tax compliance and statutory filings.
- Strengthen internal controls through SOPs, approval matrices, and reconciliation frameworks, improving payment accuracy and dispute resolution.
- AI Technology Startup
Accounts Payable Analyst – APAC, EMEA & US
AIRCOM International Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2020 - 05.2025
- Managed global AP operations across APAC, EMEA, and US entities, processing 120+ monthly invoices with 100% accuracy and compliance.
- Optimized banking and payment workflows, reducing international wire and ACH costs by 18% through batching and fee negotiation.
- Prepared bi-weekly cash flow forecasts for multiple regions, improving forecasting accuracy by 25% and enhancing liquidity visibility.
- Reconciled 20+ multi-currency bank accounts monthly, resolving discrepancies within 48 hours and maintaining audit-ready records.
- Streamlined expense claim processing for 50+ monthly submissions, reducing errors by 30% through standardized validation controls.
- Telecom
Accountant (APAC Region)
AIRCOM International Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
02.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed 70+ monthly international vendor invoices, ensuring correct tax treatment and reducing billing errors by 20%.
- Reconciled statements for 50+ vendors, improving payment timelines and strengthening supplier relationships.
- Prepared monthly cost and variance analysis for key UAE telecom projects (Etisalat, Omantel), supporting budget adherence and executive decision-making.
- Reconciled 10+ foreign currency accounts and assisted in VAT data preparation for UAE-based clients.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
FAST-NU
Islamabad12.2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance
FAST-NU
Islamabad12.2013
Skills
Month-end reporting
Certification
Training: SAP Business One Certification, Advanced Excel
Timeline
Accounting Manager
QLU.AI
05.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Analyst – APAC, EMEA & US
AIRCOM International Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
04.2020 - 05.2025
Accountant (APAC Region)
AIRCOM International Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
02.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance
FAST-NU
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance
FAST-NU