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SHERIN KASSIM

ABU DHABI,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
SHERIN KASSIM

Summary

Results-driven Management professional with years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Track record of improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Strong collaborator with senior stakeholders, effectively prioritizing activities, translating business requirements into solutions and achieving defined objectives.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

19 HOLDING
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Operations manager
08.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Monitored and reviewed operational performance, aiding improved business strategy to maximise productivity.
  • Developed, recommended and implemented strategies to improve employee work quality and speed.
  • Cut company operating budgets through improved staffing, resourcing and inventory management.
  • Implemented inventory control measures on office equipment to reduce expenditures.
  • Interfaced with clients to determine marketing and design vision, defining strategic scopes of work and delivery schedules.
  • Supported company growth by working constructively with sales team members, generating new business opportunities.
  • Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
  • Minimised discrepancies by effectively training employees on best practices, policies and procedures.
  • Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of operational excellence.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by establishing and implementing effective programmes.
  • Analysed financial data to track and achieve budget targets.
  • Boosted company efficiency through strategic technology upgrades and process improvements.
  • Achieved maximum performance across safety, maintenance and production metrics.
  • Provided expert supervision to department managers and staff members, delivering optimal productivity.
  • Collected regular customer and employee feedback, interpreting findings to enable corrective action.
  • Reduced operations costs and headcounts to significantly increase department profitability.
  • Aided senior leadership by recommending corrective actions and improvements to company operations.
  • Examined problem-solving strategies, highlighting development opportunities to improve organizational operations.
  • Maintained faultless quality control standards, resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.

MIRJANA ENGINEERING SUPPLIES L.L.C
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Finance and administration officer
07.2020 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Managed financial updates, watch lists and insurance files.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Resolved invoice coding and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
  • Produced accurate tax returns complying with official requirements and serving client needs for minimising liabilities.
  • Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.
  • Investigated suspected cases of fraud and theft involving small numbers of transactions or complex systems.
  • Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Installed internal controls and set up standard procedures for business accounting systems.
  • Helped resolve disputed claims as official client representative to tax officials.
  • Generated invoices based on established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Assessed accounts and accounting systems in cases of alleged criminal activity.
  • Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
  • Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
  • Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
  • Accurately tracked tax, invoicing and budget information using customized accounting software
  • Analyzed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.

DNATA-EMIRATES
SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Financial accountant
03.2014 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Prepared and developed monthly management packs, accounts and KPIs.
  • Proactively analyzed data, trends and reports to improve data accuracy by 100 % in order to support operational processes.
  • Prepared and maintained controls, including reconciliations and settlements, prepayments and accruals.
  • Calculated and posted month end journals in full compliance with regulations.
  • Supported audit process.
  • Reconciled opening balances, performing and reviewing all balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
  • Analyzed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Created quarterly and yearly balance sheets to track financial trends and performance.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
  • Accurately tracked tax, invoicing and budget information using QuickBooks.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Processed payroll and calculated deductions by accurately using SAP to secure payment traceability.
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Prepared reports and presentations for executives with excellent copywriting and data visualization.
  • Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations with 100% accuracy.

Education

INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS ( IMA)
COCHIN /KERALA

CMA USA from F M ACADEMY
01.2018 - 03.2019

University overview

KANNUR UNIVERSITY
KANNUR,KERALA

Bachelor of Business Administration from CHINMAYA MISSION COLLEGE
01.2012 - 06.2015

University overview

IAM BUSINESS SCHOOL
KANNUR,KERALA

ACCA
03.2011 - 05.2015

University overview

AICPA
USA

CPA USA from PREP Q
06.2023

University overview

Skills

  • Process improvement strategies
  • Manufacturing expertise
  • Multi-site operations
  • High-pressure environments
  • Cost reduction and containment
  • Financial and cash flow analyses
  • Communication improvements
  • Relationship building
  • Transformational leadership
  • Opportunities identification and creation
  • Operations oversight
  • Business administration
  • Financial management
  • Time Management

Languages

English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
hindi
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Malayalam
Fluent

Timeline

AICPA
CPA USA from PREP Q
06.2023
Operations manager
19 HOLDING
08.2022 - Current
Finance and administration officer
MIRJANA ENGINEERING SUPPLIES L.L.C
07.2020 - 08.2022
INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS ( IMA)
CMA USA from F M ACADEMY
01.2018 - 03.2019
Financial accountant
DNATA-EMIRATES
03.2014 - 08.2016
KANNUR UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Business Administration from CHINMAYA MISSION COLLEGE
01.2012 - 06.2015
IAM BUSINESS SCHOOL
ACCA
03.2011 - 05.2015
SHERIN KASSIM