Hi, I’m
Siraj Ahmad
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Organized Accountant with 11 years of managing accurate accounting information, tax return support, bookkeeping and corporate operations. Astute financial professional with keen eye for detail and high level of integrity. Works well in large teams in corporate environments.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
National Business & Confectionery Co. LtdJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Senior General Accountant
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Record, verify and allocate journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded and perform account analysis
- Manage the company's cash flow in accordance with the companies expenditure policies
- Monthly filing VAT & WHT return
- Participate in preparing and monitoring the annual budget
- Active participation in the monthly & yearly closing
- Assist with annual audit preparations
- Perform other accounting duties and support junior as required.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
- Analysed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and submitted compiled reports to shareholders.
- Reconciled control accounts monthly, investigated variances and initiated corrective action.
National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. LtdJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Finance Business Partner
03.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Cost centers reporting on a monthly basis
- Responsible for performing all monthly/yearly closing tasks (settlement of
- Internal orders and provisioning)
- Track all operational costs (actual Vs
- Planned)
- Conduct Stock take on quarterly basis
- Review of Inventory which needs to be write off due to aging / quality related
- Issues
- In advance escalation of near expiry raw materials
- Ensure 100% utilization of fleet vehicles
- Report freight costs on monthly basis to SC team (Primary and Secondary)
- Report branches costs on monthly basis to SC team (Activity wise)
- Reporting of department's overall overheads post month end closing
- Ensure accurate booking of Goods Receipt Note and discounts to calculate precise price variance
- Ensure accuracy in cost center and General ledger selection for branch expenses
- Estimation of risk / rewards basis direct material booking
- Adherence to timelines of budget
- Justifications and analysis of budget.
National Business & Confectionery
Co. LtdJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
03.2021 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
- Liaised with staff to process expense claims.
- Authenticated accuracy of invoices, identifying errors to prevent potential stock losses.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Managed team of 2 Accounts payable clerks by setting objectives, performance reviews, training and counseling.
- Ensured timely payment of supply based invoices and received an overall 4.5 rating from vendor surveys.
- Ensured 3-way match process while processing payment.
- Processed, verified, and reconciled accounts payable invoices.
- Monitored electronic imports to our SAP system.
- Processed payments via check, phone, and electronically.
- Vendor reconciliation.
- Balance confirmation.
- Efficiently managed employee petty cash & business trips. • Interfaced with all levels of management.
- Completed month-end AP closing processes, including accounts payable to general ledger accounts reconciliations
National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. LtdJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Accounts Payable Accountant
08.2016 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Completed month-end AP closing processes, including accounts payable to general ledger accounts reconciliations.
- Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing.
- Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Monitored account reconciliation processes for data integrity.
- Handled supplier invoices from receipt through to timely payment.
- Trained billing teams to perform accurately under pressure.
- Directed Accounts Payable (A/P) team to deliver against payment processing deadlines.
- Oversaw up-to-date general ledger documentation for thorough reference.
Jaiprakash Associates LimitedNoida, India
Accounts Officer
10.2011 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Recording receipts and payments transactions on a timely basis
- Maintain accounts & manage matters relating to Bank accounts
- Monitor allocation of funds received and balance funds available
- Assistance in preparation of various audit related information while evaluating internal control systems/ procedures with a view to highlight the shortcomings and implementing necessary recommendations
- Prepare Bank Reconciliation for reconciling Cash & Bank balances
- Maintaining branch records & submitting the reports of various Overdraft
- Accounts for decision making purpose
- Prepare outstanding position of Cash Credit Accounts of limits sanctioned & checking & controlling the overdrawn limits
- Preparing Cheques & making fund transfer through RTGS/NEFT etc
- Stop payments of cheques & Fixed Deposits details etc
- Preparing Balance confirmations
Tata MotorsLucknow, India
Corporate Intern
05.2010 - 06.2010
Job overview
- Need Assessment and Feedback of CSR activities
Education
Institute of Co-Operative and Corporate ManagementIndia
Master from Business Administration (Finance)
06.2009 - 05.2011
Uttar Pradesh Technical UniversityIndia
Bachelor of Business Administration from International Business
08.2006 - 07.2009
Lucknow Public SchoolIndia
Intermediate
07.2004 - 06.2006
Childrens Academy Public SchoolIndia
High School Diploma
03.2003 - 05.2004
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Adaptability
- Communication Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Interfaced with all levels of management
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting expertise
- VAT returns
- Account reconciliation
- Fiscal budgeting knowledge
- MS Excel
- Cash Flow analysis
- Month-end processes
- SAP expertise
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month- Feb,2017
- Employee of the month- Sep-2021
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Elementary
Hindi
Native
Availability
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Timeline
Senior General Accountant
National Business & Confectionery Co. Ltd
02.2023 - Current
Senior Accounts Payable Accountant
National Business & Confectionery
Co. Ltd
03.2021 - 01.2023
Finance Business Partner
National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. Ltd
03.2021 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Accountant
National Biscuits & Confectionery Co. Ltd
08.2016 - 06.2018
Accounts Officer
Jaiprakash Associates Limited
10.2011 - 05.2016
Corporate Intern
Tata Motors
05.2010 - 06.2010
Institute of Co-Operative and Corporate Management
Master from Business Administration (Finance)
06.2009 - 05.2011
Uttar Pradesh Technical University
Bachelor of Business Administration from International Business
08.2006 - 07.2009
Lucknow Public School
Intermediate
07.2004 - 06.2006
Childrens Academy Public School
High School Diploma
03.2003 - 05.2004
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