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Education
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Certification
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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

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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