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Syed Anwar Ul Haque

Senior Financial Analyst
Karachi,Sindh
Syed Anwar Ul  Haque

Summary

Organized Accounting & Finance professional with 9+ years of experience and extensive expertise in remote Accounting & Bookkeeping. Knowledgeable about NetSuite (Cloud Base ERP), Sage Intacct, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics (GP), Spring (Italian Software), Quick Books (Online & Desktop), Bills.com, MS Excel, Microsoft Outlook with commitment to efficiency, accuracy and modernization. Distinguished history of excellent and meticulous bookkeeping.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

Banyan Software INC. (US Based Compnay)
Karachi

Senior Financial Analyst - Integrations
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Act as a liaison between the Finance Manager and the Merger & Acquisition team, facilitating seamless integration of acquired companies into Banyan Software LLC.
    • Streamline the acquisition process by implementing efficient procedures and strategies to acquire companies smoothly, with a focus on integrating them into the Accounting Software, Sage Intacct.
    • Take ownership of preparing the opening balance sheet of the acquired company within Sage Intacct, ensuring accurate representation of assets, liabilities, and equity.
    • Transfer the entire accounting and financial data of the acquired company into Banyan Software LLC's accounting software, Sage Intacct, to consolidate financial information.
    • Analyze financial data and reports to identify potential issues or discrepancies during the integration process.
    • Conduct NTA (Net Total Assets) audits following acquisitions, with a deadline of six months, as company retains a portion of the acquisition amount to be paid upon successful completion of the NTA audit.
    • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, to verify the accuracy and integrity of the acquired company's balance sheet, identifying any misrepresentations or discrepancies.
    • Conduct thorough audits and reconciliations of financial data to maintain data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements.
    • Provide recommendations and implement improvements to streamline integration processes and enhance overall efficiency.

Atex Innovative Publishing (Europe)
Karachi

Senior Financial Accountant (Part-time)
05.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

My role encompassed facilitating a smooth transfer of financial responsibilities for entities located in Italy, Finland, France, and Canada. Here are the key tasks I undertook during this transition:

• Coordinated the preparation and management of monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managed cashflow and provided reports for forecasting purposes.
• Generated various monthly reports crucial for financial analysis.
• Assisted management in meeting month-end closing requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Played a significant role in completing the closing of accounts and delivering monthly closing reports to the CFO.
• Contributed to the preparation of monthly payroll files, which included intricate calculations for pensions, old age benefits, and other entitlements, while also furnishing reports to the respective payroll bureau.
• Oversaw the meticulous processing of payroll and statutory payments, encompassing all tax-related obligations.
• Executed monthly professional services billing based on approved timesheets.
• Collaborated in preparing quarterly commission calculations, aligning with company policies.
• Provided essential support documents for both internal and external audits.
• Accurately recorded everyday financial transactions and diligently completed the posting process within the Spring software, specifically tailored for Italian operations.

In this contract role, a strong foundation in financial management and an unwavering commitment to detail were paramount in ensuring the seamless handover of financial duties for these designated entities. My expertise and dedication played a pivotal role in upholding the financial integrity of these operations throughout the transition period.

Contour Software Pvt Ltd
Karachi

Senior Financial Accountant - Atex
02.2021 - 05.2023

Job overview

• Preparing and managing monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliation
• Cashflow management and forecast reporting
• Preparing various monthly reports
• Assisting management with month-end closing and meeting reporting deadlines
• Completing closing of accounts and providing monthly closing reports to CFO
• Preparing monthly payroll files, including calculation of pensions, old age benefits, and other
benefits, and furnishing reports to respective payroll bureau
• Processing payroll and statutory payments, including all taxes
• Monthly professional services billing based on approved timesheets
• Monthly VAT filings
• Managing monthly cash books, AP payments, and invoice processing in collaboration with Karachi
team
• Handling month-end tasks efficiently, including prepayments/accruals, revenue and P&L report,
bank accounts reconciliation, intercompany report, and FX revaluations
• Preparing disclosure notes for the parent entity, including P&L variance analysis, forecast analysis,
and cash management report
• Prepare quarterly commission calculations in accordance with company policies
• Providing support documents for internal and external audits
• Recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process within Spring
(Italian software)
• Verifying that transactions are recorded in the correct ledger (AR vs AP)
• Processing accounts receivable by exporting reports from Sales Force or attaining from controller
and uploading into Microsoft Dynamics GP using the Subscription Billing Module
• Posting invoice batches within the sales module and ensuring that the invoices are being deferred
correctly in Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Investigating and resolving errors within Microsoft Dynamics GP while uploading TB & GL from
Spring
• Performing weekly intercompany reconciliation
• Managing day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with organizational policies

Contour Software Pvt Ltd
Karachi

Staff Accountant - Atex
06.2018 - 02.2021

Job overview

• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process within Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct ledger (AR vs AP).
• Process accounts receivable by exporting reports from Sales Force or attaining from controller and uploading into using the Subscription Billing Module in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Posting invoices batches within the sales module and ensuring that the invoices are being deferred correctly in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Investigate and resolve errors within GP within the uploading & posting process.
• Process cash receipts and apply them against invoices in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Process accounts payable by analyzing different invoices and making sure they are coded correctly and posting them into Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Process invoice payments in Microsoft Dynamics GP and paying vendors.
• Reconciling the AR/AP subledger to the General Ledger
• Performing monthly account reconciliations of Balance Sheet accounts.
• Perform weekly intercompany reconciliation
• Treasury operations which includes fund management
• Preparing various monthly reports
• Manage day to day accounting activities in accordance with organizational policies & procedures

Insource Pakistan
Karachi

Senior Accounting Associate
11.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Maintaining books of accounts ensuring completeness and accuracy
    • Prepare daily Bank Position to devise plans for collections and making payments to vendors
    • Manage purchase orders and vendor payments as per the policies
    • Manage import documentation/operation & also deals with clearing agent and bank
    • Process Payroll with all complete calculations of Tax & Provident Fund
    • Maintain petty cash fund
    • Tax (Input – Output) working & calculation
    • Deals with tax advisor for handling tax matters like tax liability & tax return filing
    • Ensure monthly closing tasks are done timely. These include bank reconciliations, inter-company reconciliation, vendors and customers balance reconciliations and prepaid expenses

Arthur Lawrence (US Based Firm)
Karachi

Senior Accountant
11.2014 - 11.2017

Job overview

· Perform daily bank reconciliation for various entities

· Maintaining books of accounts for various entities by evaluating financial statements and general ledgers ensuring completeness and accuracy

· Preparing various monthly reports which also includes cash flows and management Reports

· Receivable and payable management, includes customer and vendor reconciliation, weekly meetings and timely payments

· Perform weekly intercompany reconciliation

· Obtain W-9 forms from vendors

· Analyze vendor accounts for overpayments and credits

· Treasury operations which include fund management through Checks, Wires, EFT and ACH

· Manage day today accounting activities in accordance with organizational policies &procedure.

Education

University of Karachi
Karachi

Masters in Commerce (M.com) from Accounting And Finance
06.2012 - 06.2014

Govt. Premier College Nazimabad
Karachi

Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
01.2009 - 12.2011

Skills

Financial Reporting

Planning and Coordination

P&L Variance Analysis

Bookkeeping

Account Reconciliation

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

Year-End Close Process

ERP Implementation

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

US Income Tax

Accounts Payable (AP)

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Vendor Management

Bank Reconciliation

Invoicing Payments

Journal Entries

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

NetSuite

Sage Intacct

Xero

Microsoft Dynamics (GP)

Spring (Italian Software)

Quick Books (Online & Desktop)

Billscom

MS Excel

Office Suite

Account Mapping

Budgeting

Statutory Reporting

Analytical reasoning

Accounting and bookkeeping

Accomplishments

  • Received Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding performance at Arthur Lawrence (Pvt) LTD
  • Organized a seminar “Journey towards Success” in Department of Commerce University of Karachi

Certification

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - CIMA (In Progress)

Hobbies

Travelling, Dining out, Socializing, Cricket

Timeline

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - CIMA (In Progress)

09-2023

Senior Financial Accountant (Part-time)

Atex Innovative Publishing (Europe)
05.2023 - 08.2023

Senior Financial Analyst - Integrations

Banyan Software INC. (US Based Compnay)
05.2023 - Current

Senior Financial Accountant - Atex

Contour Software Pvt Ltd
02.2021 - 05.2023

Staff Accountant - Atex

Contour Software Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 02.2021

Senior Accounting Associate

Insource Pakistan
11.2017 - 03.2018

Senior Accountant

Arthur Lawrence (US Based Firm)
11.2014 - 11.2017

University of Karachi

Masters in Commerce (M.com) from Accounting And Finance
06.2012 - 06.2014

Govt. Premier College Nazimabad

Bachelor of Commerce from Accounting And Finance
01.2009 - 12.2011
Syed Anwar Ul HaqueSenior Financial Analyst