SAMIYA SHAIKH
Deira
Summary
Managerial professional with working knowledge of financial best practices in business development. Background in influencing executive-level decision-making and strengthening existing strategies. Defines and enforces impact procedures for improved planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Credit Controller
PEARL SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS LLC
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports and proactively followed up with clients, reducing overdue balances and maintaining healthy cash flow.
- Collaborated with sales and customer service teams to resolve billing disputes, ensuring client satisfaction and minimizing delays in payment.
- Improved cash flow by implementing efficient credit control policies and procedures.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations and assisted in month-end closing procedures, contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Streamlined invoicing and collection processes, identifying bottlenecks and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency.
Senior Accountant
Luminex Shipping
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Led the development and implementation of comprehensive financial plans, forecasts, and budgets to support business strategy & profitability.
- Managed all aspects of VAT compliance for the company, including VAT registration, filing of VAT returns, reconciliation of VAT liabilities, and ensuring adherence to UAE VAT laws and deadlines.
- Produced accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management, highlighting key financial metrics, trends, and opportunities for growth or cost reduction.
- Developed and maintained effective cash flow management strategies, ensuring that the company had sufficient liquidity to meet operations.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments and collections, and maintaining strong relationships with V&C.
- Managed payroll processing, ensuring compliance with UAE labor laws.
- Led tax planning initiatives, advising the management team on effective tax strategies to reduce liabilities and enhance corporate tax efficiency under UAE’s tax framework.
- Prepared for external audits by overseeing internal reviews and compliance measures.
- Conducted regular financial audits to identify cost-saving opportunities, streamline processes for 3 different branches including Bahrain office.
Senior Finance Executive
Premier Logistics Corporation LLC
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
- Closely monitored budgets to avoid overspending.
- Analyzed and assessed incoming invoices, processing them through Tally Prime or flagging abnormalities for Management review.
- Conducted financial audits on company matters to determine areas for cost reduction and opportunities for financial growth.
- Created reports on financials and forecasts using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Managed and independently completed company payrolls, invoices, VAT and other expenses.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables, raising invoices, reconciling accounts and processing cash transactions.
- Monitored expenses, income, budgets and petty cash records and acted upon errors.
- Produced year-end financial statements in line with regulatory standards.
- Administration tasks (Office license's, DED, DWC & JAFZA office managements and related jobs).
Finance Executive
Premier Logistics Corporation LLC
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Coordinated monthly, quarterly and end-of-financial-year reconciliations.
- Managed and independently completed company payrolls, invoices, VAT and other expenses.
- Monitored expenses, income, budgets and petty cash records and acted upon errors.
- Coordinated financial services for multiple clients and maintained strict compliance standard and controls.
- Directed financial team, established controls and set policies for optimum operational results.
- Handling salary payroll of the employees.
Branch Manager
HDFC Bank
03.2016 - 10.2017
- Facilitated smooth running of branch operations by verifying consistent compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
- Oversaw all aspects of branch management, including sales, revenue, and policy enforcement.
- Prepared financial statements and analysis for branch.
- Oversaw approval of loans, lines of credit and other fiscal plans.
Teller Authorizer
HDFC Bank
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Properly processed deposits, withdrawals, and payments for an average of 250 customers daily.
- Completed special procedures for customers, ordering new cheque, stopping payments, or investigating identity theft.
- Maintained discretion and security in handling sensitive personal and financial data.
- Explained bank services, financial products, and applicable fees to customers.
- Identified and resolved financial discrepancies and escalated critical errors to management.
- Trained new tellers in institutional processes and procedures, mentoring through learning period and answering questions.
Teller
HDFC Bank
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Identified and mitigated potential fraud and transaction risks.
- Placed orders for customer checks and verified starting numbers.
- Adhered to vault security procedures and access requirements.
- Explained bank services, financial products, and applicable fees to customers.
- Accepted payments on bank loans and updated accounts with changing balances.
Junior Officer
ICICI Bank
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Identified skills gaps and arranged relevant training to upskill clerical team.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
- Conducted individual appraisals, set KPI targets, and devised professional development plans to improve staff performance.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
GOA UNIVERSITY
Skills
- VAT filling and Compliance
- Financial reporting & Analysis
- Accounts payable & Receivable
- Cost Control and Optimization
- Budgeting & Forecasting includes P&L
- Audit Preparation and Coordination
- Team Leadership & Executions
- Risk assessment and Management
- Bank reconciliations
- Payroll Management
- Invoice processing
- Expense monitoring
- ERP systems: Tally prime
- ERP systems: Leone
- ERP systems: Fressa
Education And Certifications
- Bachelor of Commerce
- UAE corporate tax certified
- UAE VAT certified
- Certification in Financial planning and analysis: building companies' budget.
- IRDA (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority)
- NISM (National Institute of Securities Markets)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/20/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa Status: Residence
Timeline
Credit Controller
PEARL SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS LLC
02.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
Luminex Shipping
01.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Finance Executive
Premier Logistics Corporation LLC
06.2020 - 12.2023
Finance Executive
Premier Logistics Corporation LLC
04.2018 - 05.2020
Branch Manager
HDFC Bank
03.2016 - 10.2017
Teller Authorizer
HDFC Bank
01.2014 - 02.2016
Teller
HDFC Bank
01.2012 - 01.2014
Junior Officer
ICICI Bank
10.2010 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
GOA UNIVERSITY
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