Khurram Shahzad
Jeddah,02
Summary
Professional business administrator with background in sales, marketing, client relations, and financial management. Highly skilled in managing operational duties of business and propelling teams towards success. Prior experience in organizational leadership and executive administration lends strong leadership abilities to qualifications. Exemplary professional expertise and superior communication skills in both written and spoken forms. Previously led teams ranging in size from 25 to 150, and successfully optimized company budget by 29 percent.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
marketing Manager & Chief accountant
Jars Tech
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
09.2023 - Current
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient accounting systems and software.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders through accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial records by conducting thorough audits and ensuring adherence to established protocols.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering collaboration and professional growth for improved department performance.
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by diligently preparing and submitting all required documentation on time.
- Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation efforts on a monthly basis.
- Evaluated potential investment opportunities by conducting thorough due diligence activities including analyzing historical performance data, industry trends, and market conditions.
- Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing strategic marketing campaigns.
- Boosted sales performance through the creation of engaging promotional materials and targeted advertising strategies.
- Developed creative briefs for internal designers, ensuring alignment with overall marketing objectives and brand guidelines.
- Negotiated partnerships with key influencers, maximizing brand exposure in target markets.
- Managed budgets, allocating funds strategically towards high-impact initiatives that supported overall business goals.
- Spearheaded product launches, collaborating with product development teams to create comprehensive go-to-market strategies that drive sales growth.
- Delivered compelling presentations to stakeholders, demonstrating the value of proposed marketing initiatives in driving business results.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to foster professional growth and skill development within the marketing department.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization.
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work, and completed project milestones.
- Used data analytics to track lead generation campaigns and improve quality.
Marketing Manager & Accountant
4D Creative Studios
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Developed new promotional campaign by bundling products together, increasing sales revenue by 13% with projected year-on-sales growth of £150K
- Negotiated new contracts with vendors, saving the marketing budget annually
- Improving overall sales targets by 24% while maintaining 86% employee retention despite COVID-19 pandemic
- Supervise and allocate the work of the Accountancy Section to ensure that all tasks are completed within prescribed timescales
- Contribute to the preparation of the annual revenue and capital budgets, monitoring of financial performance and completion of the annual accounts
- Assist with the planning, testing, training, implementation and review of all aspects of computerized financial systems
- Ensure the Treasury Management and Banking functions operate in accordance with legislative, regulatory and organizational requirements
- Interpret legislative and regulatory requirements where necessary and ensure any resulting amendments to processes or procedures are implemented
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Capture bank statements and bank reconciliations
- Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings.
Operation Manager
Lifestyle Express
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Supervised workers in company to ensure that all operational functions were carried out properly and effectively
- Trained staff throughout entire company in correct procedures for basic operational tasks and responsibilities
- Partnered with other managerial staff to optimize the effectiveness of management team and strategized new ways to lead company
- Collaborating across the business to ensure our colleagues have access to the information they need to serve customers effortlessly to deliver operational metrics, objectives and performance measures
- Successfully translating business strategy into day-to-day delivery
- Creating an inclusive culture for all colleagues where everyone is welcome
- My role also includes targets to achieve such as, wastage, stock loss shrink, sales, expenses, availability and wages
- Having exceptional knowledge of our safe and legal and completing audits and health checks demonstrating due diligence, finding risks and engaging accountable managers
- Recruiting and training the best people for the team, ensuring they have the capability to deliver above and beyond in their role by developing their operational and leadership skills
- To ensure adherence to Company policy, procedure and standards with particular regards to the control of cash and stock
- Analyse P&L account and take necessary action to meet budgets and achieve targets
- Analyses, maintain and improve Balance Scorecard to achieve both financial and nonfinancial targets.
Team Leader
Tesco
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency
- Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training, and career development coaching
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory.
Customer Assistant
Pizza Hut
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provide excellent customer service to all customers, ensuring that their needs are met in a timely and efficient manner
- Greet customers warmly upon arrival and answer any questions they may have about the menu or services offered
- Take orders accurately over the phone and in person, entering them into the POS system quickly and efficiently
- Ensure accuracy of orders by double-checking with customers before completing transactions
- Assist customers with payment processing, including cash handling and credit card transactions
- Maintain cleanliness of the restaurant, including wiping down tables, sweeping floors, and restocking supplies as needed
- Prepare food items according to company standards, following recipes and instructions carefully
- Monitor food quality throughout the preparation process, making adjustments as necessary
- Package orders for delivery or takeout, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Respond to customer complaints and feedback in a professional and courteous manner
- Upsell additional products and services when appropriate
- Follow health and safety guidelines at all times.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Anglia Ruskin University
London, England01.2018
Diploma in Business Management (Level 6) -
Academy of Leadership
London, England01.2015
ACCA – Accounting -
London College of Accountancy
London, England01.2010
Bachelor of Commerce -
Superior Group of Collage
Lahore, Pakistan01.2007
Skills
- Annual Budget Preparation
- Budget Development
- Month-End Close
- Financial Transactions
- Monthly Financial Statements
- Financial Accounting
- Cash Flow Management
- General Ledger Management
- Project Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Business Partnering
- Strategic Planning
- Debt Management
- Process Improvement
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Team Leadership
- ERP System Expertise
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Balance Sheets
- General Ledger Accounting
- Risk Management
- Budget Preparation
- Payroll Management
Timeline
marketing Manager & Chief accountant
Jars Tech
09.2023 - Current
Marketing Manager & Accountant
4D Creative Studios
01.2019 - 01.2022
Operation Manager
Lifestyle Express
01.2014 - 01.2018
Team Leader
Tesco
01.2012 - 01.2013
Customer Assistant
Pizza Hut
01.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Business Administration -
Anglia Ruskin University
Diploma in Business Management (Level 6) -
Academy of Leadership
ACCA – Accounting -
London College of Accountancy
Bachelor of Commerce -
Superior Group of Collage
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