SYED SHABIH HASAN RIZVI
Whitby
Summary
An ACCA & CPA Ontario member and a finance professional, ready to channel skills with a total of over 9 years of experience in finance and audit. Possess awareness of good practice and knowledge of all relevant policies, procedures and professional standards pertaining to the business. An expert in data analytics, who works in confidence, with the ability to cultivate and maintain good business affiliations whilst gaining trust. Recognized as a tenacious self-starter, with the energy and desire to succeed. Always ready to embrace new challenges and always ready to take the next step into a more senior position. Successfully offered expertise in the successful listing of Tanmiah Food Company on the Saudi Stock Market (Tadawul). Currently in the process of moving to Canada in October 2023 as a permanent resident.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager Group Financial Reporting
Tanmiah Food Company
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared and distributed internal reports and financial statements and coordinated company's audits prior to deadline dates.
- Preparation of Group Consolidated Financial Statements.
- Liaised with external auditors during statutory quarterly reviews and annual audits.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
Senior Accountant
Tanmiah Food Company
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Financial Reporting Roles at Tanmiah Food Company
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly Group Consolidated Financial Statements.
- Posting general ledger entries.
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliation.
- Preparation and analysis of monthly balance sheet schedules
- Preparation of board packs used in shareholder meetings
- Preparation of monthly intercompany reconciliations
- Major role played in the successful process of IPO of the company on the Saudi main stock market (Tadawul)
- Part of the core team trusted with the process of financial due diligence for the IPO process
- Assisting the group external auditors in conduction of the quarterly review and yearly statutory audits, especially after the IPO with strict deadlines
- Tasked with the responsibility to upload all the releases, financials and company data on the Tadawul platform post quarter reviews & year end audits
- Tasked with making sure that we comply with all the rules & regulations of Tadawul & CMA.
Financial Analyst
BATCO Telecom Solutions
04.2016 - 11.2019
- Checking and posting of module and general ledger entries
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Preparing internal cash flows of the company and for the projects
- Posting accruals and prepayments as part of month end process
- Monitor, analyze and report monthly operating results against budget and forecasts, and periodically revising short- and long-term projections
- Monitor defined KPI’s to measure financial and operational performance
- Providing support in implementation of risk assessment policies and procedures; update internal control systems and maintain the integrity of accounting system
- Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
- Working closely with CEO on his direct instructions as and when needed to identify a number of cost reduction and process improvement areas, which brings significant impact on the financial statements
- Analyzing financial information & ensuring accuracy of various cost elements
- Monthly detailed cost tracking & management of the project
- Making sure that all costs incurred for the project fall within the budget
- Keeping track of any monthly changes made to the recurring monthly costs such as reallocation of employees’ salaries to different cost centers etc
- Coordinating with external auditors for the conduct of Annual Audit
- Coordinating with zakat and tax consultants for company’s zakat & VAT matters.
A.F. Ferguson & Company, PriceWaterhouse & Coopers
08.2013 - 03.2014
- External Audit)
- Assisting clients in preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS
- Manage the integrated audit processes from planning and risk identification, strategy and risk assessment, execution and conclusion/reporting in accordance with IFRS effectively and efficiently
- Preparing the audit deliverables i.e
- Audit report, Management letter etc
- To the managers and partners
- Overall planning of audits, conducting initial planning meetings with clients to understand & co-develop expectations and designing audit strategies in consultation with the Engagement Manager, after assessing the underlying audit risks in the light of the assessment of the client’s overall control environment
- Effectively applying the data analytical tools on the engagements, acting as a support user of the tools and helping the peers and colleagues
- A year round audit of advances (Bank)
- Report work on the Islamic Export Refinance Scheme by the State Bank
- Audit of the Foreign & Local Currency Current Accounts (FCY & LCY)
- Project management of audits including staff planning, budgeting and billings.
Education
Member - Accounting
CPA Ontario
04.2020
Member - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
09.2014
O/A Levels -
Cambridge Assessment International Examination
08.2010
Skills
- Well-versed in productivity software like Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Possess strong analytical skills
- Well versed in SAP & Microsoft GP ERP systems
- Well versed with Power BI tools
- Balance Sheet Analysis
- Monthly Financial Statements
- Closing Procedures
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Assistant Manager Group Financial Reporting
Tanmiah Food Company
08.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Accountant
Tanmiah Food Company
12.2019 - 08.2022
Financial Analyst
BATCO Telecom Solutions
04.2016 - 11.2019
A.F. Ferguson & Company, PriceWaterhouse & Coopers
08.2013 - 03.2014
Member - Accounting
CPA Ontario
Member - Accounting
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
O/A Levels -
Cambridge Assessment International Examination
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