Abid Ijaz
Sharjah,UAE
Summary
Hardworking professional with background in finance. Fast learner possesses strong educational background in accounting and talent for data analysis. Willing to undergo training to excel and adapt to company methodologies and practices.
Detail-oriented special skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Accounts Payable Specialist
University Hospital Sharjah
Sharjah, UAE
04.2011 - Current
- Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
- Enabled smooth department operations by promptly processing payments and keeping comprehensive records.
- Facilitated business performance tracking, producing detailed KPI reports in Tableau.
- Contributed to achieving zero audit findings in financial audits by maintaining accurate documentation.
- Authenticated accuracy of invoices, identifying errors to prevent potential stock losses.
- Prepared and sent out appropriate remittance advices.
- Set up new supplier accounts with accurate payment terms and details.
- Reviewed transactions posted to ledger for compliance with appropriate tax laws.
- Sorted, coded and matched large amounts of invoices each month, exceeding department target.
- Dealt with invoice and payments enquiries, liaising with relevant departments to provide accurate answers.
- Trained new hires in SAP, RAMCO use, improving processing times.
- Improved cash flow by strategically timing payment and invoice processing.
- Drew up and sent manual checks with approval of accounting manager.
- Generated and distributed claims budget distribution reports weekly, and remaining balance reports monthly.
- Smoothened day-to-day operations by clearly communicating with Accounts Payable Clerk and delivering on team targets.
- Drove continuous improvement by implementing new tech and system updates.
- Handled filing, photocopying and other administrative duties to help with smooth running of office tasks.
- Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
- Identified and resolved administrative errors, recommending preventative action to improve data quality.
- Met departmental training requirements to consistently improve standard of work.
- Verified figures with cross-checking of different accounts and documentation.
- Used correct classifications and coding for accounting transactions.
- Calculated bills owed by customers, prepared invoices and distributed statements.
- Followed GAAP standards to prepare journal entries for ledger.
- Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle problems.
- Recorded sales transactions, outgoing payments, and receipts to support financial governance.
- Kept up-to-date general ledger, balancing out transactions.
- Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews.
- Ensure that all suppliers' invoices are booked through system.
- Check that before booking the supplier's dues, all documentation is available ie GR/LPO/Invoice/Delivery Note and all documents will co-relate each other in quantity and Value.
- Undertake the payments to booked supplier invoices on their due dates.
- Reconcile the supplier account ledgers with supplier statements.
- Ensure that amounts are paid only after due dates and as claimed, to avail maximum credit period so that Cash Outflow is managed.
- Analyze the Ageing Report and plan for Cash Flow Statements from time to time.
- Ensure that no suppliers are "Preferred" or "Prejudiced" and work is undertaken according to policy and guidelines.
- Ensure that the discounts agreed, if any is fully implemented and ensuring maximum financial benefit to the UHS.
- prepare accounting entries for corrections if any
- Prepare Debit Notes and Credit Notes.
- Adjust the amounts of creditors'dues against UHS Invoices if any and interact with Accounts Receivable Officer on this issue.
- Prepare Management reports from time to time as may be required.
GL Accountant
GMC (Thumbay) Hospital Ajman
Ajman, UAE
02.2008 - 03.2011
- Prepared Payroll of inter company staff
- Maintain Main Petty cash.
- Booked all of direct expenses, consumable and pharmacy Invoices.
- Count Inventories for Main and Pharmacy Store to avaid intentories discripency at the time of audit.
- Passed Accrual Entries for contrators vendors. if invoices not received on time.
- Booked Debit & Credit Notes.
Education
M.COM Specialization in Accounting - Finance
Quaid-e-Azam College of Commerce and Management
University Of Peshawar 06.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Khyber College of commerce and Mangement Sciences
Peshawar 03.2000 - 03.2002
Diploma of Commerce - Typing
Khyber College of Commerce and Management Science
Peshawar 06.1998 - 06.2000
Skills
- SAP Accounts Payable
- RAMCO Accounts Payable
- Invoice matching and coding
- Query investigation and resolution
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Arabic
Beginner
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of two staff members.
Cricket
I am Cricket Fast Bowler as awarded with certificate in SSC.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
University Hospital Sharjah
04.2011 - Current
GL Accountant
GMC (Thumbay) Hospital Ajman
02.2008 - 03.2011
M.COM Specialization in Accounting - Finance
Quaid-e-Azam College of Commerce and Management
06.2003 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Khyber College of commerce and Mangement Sciences
03.2000 - 03.2002
Diploma of Commerce - Typing
Khyber College of Commerce and Management Science
06.1998 - 06.2000
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