MUHAMMAD ZOHAIB KHAN Contact No.: 00971502261596 ~ E-Mail: zohaibzk@gmail.com Contact Address: Suite 2006, Garden Tower Building, Al Nahda Sharjah, UAE Middle level assignments in Finance & Accounts with an organization of high repute

PROFILE SUMMARY Result-oriented Professional with over 7 years of experience in:

~ Finance & Accounts ~ Auditing ~ Taxation ~ Budgeting ~ MIS Management ~ Bank Reconciliation ~ Accounts Payable/Receivable ~ Commercial Operations ~ Team Management

Presently associated with Al Rostamani International Exchange, Dubai as Assistant Accountant Proficient in managing day-to-day accounts related activities in co-ordination with internal/ external departments &

branches for smooth financial operations Skilled in taking care of financial systems and management procedures by proper budgeting and ensuring that controls are adequate Instrumental in maintaining MIS reports and evaluating them for facilitating decision-making process Expertise in presenting a true and fair view of financial position of the company by way of timely preparation of annual reports Sound exposure in reviewing the accuracy of vouchers & transactions sending to foreign banks and local vendors through

SWIFT, Telex Testing, online system & local banks. Reconciliation of bills, statement, LPOs, GRN. An enterprising leader with skills in leading personnel towards accomplishment of common goals

CORE COMPETENCIES Identifying and recommending modifications to existing procedures to

improve efficiency. Documenting and maintaining reports related to cash flow and

presenting them to regulatory authorities. Maintaining good relations with financial institutions, banks and other

financial partners and servicing all their reporting needs. Coordinating and following-up with vendors and procurement team

for the accurate process of bills/invoices and payment. Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in managing

disbursement functions for bills and petty cash. Conducting variance analysis to determine difference between

projected figures & actual expenditure and implementing corrective actions.

Supervising the preparation of MIS reports to provide feedback to top management on financial performance, viz. fund management, credit control, reconciliation, cash flow, expenses by category, etc.

Managing cash flow statements and ensuring optimum utilization of available funds to accomplish organizational goals.

Renegotiated net terms and credit limit with dozens of suppliers/vendors. Improved cash flow and helped facilitate company’s return to profitability.

Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment’s notice, quickly mastering new systems, processes and workflows.

WORK EXPERIENCE Since Sep’12 with Al Rostamani International Exchange, Dubai Presently designated as Assistant Accountant Growth Path: Joined as Branch Accountant and rose to the position of Assistant Accountant Responsibilities: Monitoring verification and authorization of SWIFT payments, Telex Testing and several other foreign bank correspondents'

online/ proprietary system. Handling the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of bills/invoices, interfacing extensively with a

worldwide network of vendors and suppliers. Maintaining and updating Chart of Accounts, Vendors accounts, General ledger, Petty Cash and Month End Closing. Meeting payment deadlines by adhering to Service Level Agreement (SLA's) Liaising with reconciliation team on accounting & reconciliation functions having operation in over 200 plus local & foreign

bank accounts worldwide via reconciliation software Accurate. Ensuring effective reporting of reconciliation and payment issues with any of correspondence bank. Consistently maintaining accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, commissions, proportions,

percentages, & accrual. Instituted thorough cross-checking of bills/invoices that halted a previous history. Rectified escalated accounts payable issues and discrepancies from employees and vendors Facilitated “no-fault” internal and external audits as a result of sound recordkeeping and thorough documentation. Actively participating and carrying out surprise spot audits at the branches cash audit & system controls to ensure

compliance with corporate policies. Managing regularly ledger accounts like suspense, debtors, intercompany accounts, etc. and accordingly providing proper

guidance to all branches regarding inter branch accounts Highlights: Achieved accurate payment deadlines with thousands of vendors plus foreign banks. Accelerated the process and provided timely and accurate financial reports on Accrual, accounts reconciliation, Payment

Report, Cash Flow Report & MIS report.

Aug’07 to Jun’12 with Xper2go (IT Optimize Company), Karachi Senior Accountant

Responsibilities: Involved in developing Invoices, collection & cash flow management reports showing:

o Analysis of the financial accounts o Sales by item reports in pivot table o Reconciliation of all bank accounts and products o Accounts Payable/Receivable

Assisted in providing accurate financial information to colleagues and senior managers Provided daily record of sales and purchasing invoice to the finance system Managed control of:

o Authorization and payment of LPOs. o Cash inflow and outflow while processing reimbursements and payroll.

Ensured effective identification & promotion of cost reducing measures Carried out:

o Reconciliation of bank, revenue, cost and vendor statements o Maintenance of accounts payable o General ledger maintenance and purchase & sales ledger data entry o Debtor chase

Processed credit card statements and check runs. Processing of contracts, sales invoices, insurance, expenses and credit card claims Monitored sales tax return and e-waste submissions to State Board of Equalization, California Prepared month end closing and various reports like management report, accounts payable and receivable, cash projection

report, expense and commission report.

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE Dec’06 to Aug’07 with New Generation High School, Karachi Worked as "Accountant"

IT SKILLS Computerized Accounting Software Quick Book Peachtree Software MS Office (Word, Advance Excel and PowerPoint) Banking Software: SWIFT, Telex Testing CASMEX Inpage (Urdu Typing Software) ConnectWise SWIFT Accurate

ACADEMIC DETAILS 2013 MBA in Finance from Hamdard University of Management Science, Karachi 2008 B.Com. in Accounting & Commerce from Gazali Government College, Karachi, university 2006 Pre-engineering from Comprehensive Higher Secondary School, Karachi, Inter board of Karachi 2003 10th from Dhaka Secondary School, Karachi , Matric Board, Karachi Other Skills: Ability to type 60-65 wpm PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth: 1st June, 1987 Nationality: Pakistani Marital Status: Single No. of Dependents: 2 Passport No.: JR4108892 Date of Expiry: May 2017 Visa Status: Employment Visa Driving License: 3334521 Languages Known: English, Urdu Location Preference: Middle East