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Asim Syed

Asim Syed

Sharjah,UAE

Summary

Finance professional with hands-on experience in bank reconciliations, VAT compliance, and trade finance at MAHY Khoory, Dubai. Proficient in preparing high-value Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees, executing payments and TTs through ENBD and CBD banking portals, and supporting month-end close using Dynamics 365, Syros ERP, and advanced Excel reporting.


Currently pursuing the US CMA (Part 2 planned for May 2026) to further strengthen expertise in corporate finance, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance Executive (Intern - Full-time)

M.A.H.Y Khoory
Dubai
07.2024 - Current

• Perform daily reconciliations for three primary bank accounts, provide daily balances to management by mid-morning, and review nine additional accounts monthly, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of balances by the 3rd of each month.
• Prepare high-value Letters of Credit and Bank Guarantees, ensuring timely submission and accuracy in documentation.
• Execute daily payment transfers and Telegraphic Transfers (TTs) via ENBD and CBD portals, including beneficiary setup and compliance with strict cut-off times.
• Draft official correspondence with banks and update the Facility Utilization Report to support trade finance and credit management.
• Post VAT on bank charges and POS transactions in line with UAE regulations, ensuring accurate and compliant reporting.
• Generate cash book reports and support month-end closing through Dynamics 365, providing accurate data for management review.
• Maintain organized records of bank statements, cheque scans, and trade documents, enhancing audit readiness and operational control.

• Support the Accounts Payable team by preparing payment vouchers, posting customer invoices, and verifying/totalling invoices before posting.

Education

BA (HONS) Business with Finance - Finance

Westford University College
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

High School Diploma -

India International School
Sharjah

US CMA -

The Institute of Management Accountants
09.2025 -

Skills

    Bank Reconciliations & Cash Management — Daily Reconciliation of 3 primary accounts and monthly Reconciliation of 9 additional accounts with on-time balance submissions

    Letters of Credit (LC) & Bank Guarantees — Preparation and submission of high-value LCs and Guarantees with accurate documentation

    Payment Transfers & Telegraphic Transfers (TTs) — Execution via ENBD and CBD portals, including beneficiary setup and strict cut-off compliance

    ERP & Reporting — Proficient in Dynamics 365 and Syros ERP (GL, payment, and receipt registers) for reconciliations and reporting

    VAT Compliance & POS Charges — Accurate posting and claiming of VAT on transactions in line with UAE regulations

    Document Management — Cheque scanning, trade document filing, and DHL shipment tracking

    Advanced Excel — VLOOKUP, SUMPRODUCT, Pivot Tables, dashboards

    US CMA — Part 2 in progress (Exam planned May 2026); expanding knowledge in corporate finance, strategic planning, and performance management

Timeline

US CMA -

The Institute of Management Accountants
09.2025 -

Finance Executive (Intern - Full-time)

M.A.H.Y Khoory
07.2024 - Current

BA (HONS) Business with Finance - Finance

Westford University College

High School Diploma -

India International School
Asim Syed