SYED SAAD AHMED
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Payable Specialist with extensive experience in end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and payment processing. Proficient in three-way matching, purchase order verification, and month-end closing activities. Demonstrated expertise in ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Dynamics 365, along with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reconciliation tasks. Adept at maintaining internal controls and ensuring accurate financial reporting through general ledger and bank reconciliations. Career goal includes leveraging analytical skills to enhance financial operations within a dynamic organisation.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work history
Deputy Manager Finance (Accounts Payable)
Hotel Crown Inn
Karachi, Pakistan
2024.11 - 2026.03
- Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable operations for hotel vendors and suppliers.
- Reviewed, verified, and processed supplier invoices in compliance with company policies.
- Performed vendor statement reconciliations and resolved invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Scheduled weekly and monthly vendor payments while maintaining healthy supplier relationships.
- Posted accruals, prepayments, and journal entries during month-end closing.
- Coordinated with procurement and receiving departments for invoice verification.
- Assisted external auditors by preparing Accounts Payable schedules and supporting documentation.
- Improved AP processing efficiency by strengthening internal controls and reconciliation procedures.
Functional Consultant | Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O (Finance)
Yasoob Consulting
2024.03 - 2024.11
- Analyzed client business processes and redesigned workflows to eliminate inefficiencies and automate finance operations.
- Conducted fit-gap analysis to align organizational processes with Microsoft D365 F&O requirements.
- Prepared functional documentation and implementation lifecycle deliverables.
- Coordinated system customizations with technical teams to meet reporting and operational needs.
- Facilitated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and developed structured test cases.
- Supported ERP validation and post-implementation system optimization.
- Delivered finance support for Royal Fans, CSD, and Housing Directorate ERP projects.
Assistant Manager | Financial Reporting
Nando’s Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
2023.01 - 2024.02
- Led monthly financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Prepared outlet-wise and consolidated financial statements for executive review.
- Performed variance analysis against budgets to support financial planning decisions.
- Managed fixed asset accounting including CWIP categorization and asset transfers.
- Executed supplier and distributor reconciliations to maintain ledger accuracy.
- Posted accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries during period-end closing.
- Coordinated with external auditors and strengthened financial reporting controls.
- Maintained vendor master records and conducted physical asset verification.
- Ensured accurate SAP accounting transactions and financial data integrity.
Senior Assistant Manager | Logistics Finance
Lucky Cement Ltd.
2022.04 - 2023.01
- Analyzed logistics operational and fixed costs using SAP S/4HANA to support cost optimization.
- Prepared weekly and monthly cost forecasts and financial performance reports.
- Managed vendor payments and ensured compliance with financial policies.
- Maintained accrual schedules and accounts payable reconciliations.
- Monitored fleet operating expenses and funding requirements.
- Investigated discrepancies in vendor accounts and resolved financial variances.
- Delivered ad-hoc financial analysis to support logistics decision-making.
Deputy Manager | Accounts & Finance
M/s Imlak (Pvt.) Ltd.
2019.04 - 2022.01
- Managed daily fund positioning and cash flow planning to ensure timely payments.
- Prepared sales tax and withholding tax returns in compliance with regulations.
- Administered payroll operations across multiple branch locations.
- Processed vendor payments and monitored receivables performance.
- Prepared monthly financial reports and client reconciliations.
- Coordinated finance activities with procurement and supply chain teams.
- Generated receivables aging reports to improve collections management.
- Liaised with regulatory authorities and consultants on compliance matters.
ERP Financial Consultant | Microsoft Dynamics AX
A.F. Ferguson Pakistan (PwC Network)
2017.05 - 2018.10
- Evaluated and documented client finance processes across AR, AP, FA, procurement, and inventory.
- Conducted fit-gap analysis and mapped business requirements into Dynamics AX.
- Developed business flow documentation and ERP training materials.
- Delivered user training and facilitated UAT sessions.
- Configured financial modules to align system functionality with business needs.
Senior Accounts Executive
Rezayat Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia
2015.10 - 2017.02
- Managed accounts payable and receivable cycles.
- Prepared financial reports and performed ledger reconciliations.
- Recorded daily cash transactions and monitored account balances.
- Assisted senior finance staff with audits and financial closing.
Assistant Project Accountant
Rezayat Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia
2014.08 - 2015.09
- Prepared project invoices and monitored construction budgets.
- Maintained project financial documentation and records.
- Approved supplier invoices and timesheets.
- Reported project profitability and cost performance to management.
- Coordinated with project engineers on material and expense tracking.
Share Registrar Services Officer
Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC)
2014.02 - 2014.06
- Processed share registrar transactions and shareholder records.
- Managed dividend and bonus share issuance activities.
- Maintained custody of undelivered certificates and warrants.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Karachi
ACCA – Part Qualified - Accounting & Finance
Skills
- Accounts Payable (End-to-End)
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor Management
- Vendor Account Reconciliation
- Payment Processing
- Three-Way Matching (PO, GRN & Invoice)
- Purchase Order Verification
- Month-End Closing
- Accruals & Prepayments
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Bank Reconciliation
- Supplier Statement Reconciliation
- Expense Analysis
- ERP Systems (SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Dynamics AX)
- Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
- Internal Controls
Certification
- SAP End User Training Certificate
- Zabeel Institute, Dubai, UAE
Accomplishments
- Improved financial reporting accuracy and reduced reconciliation delays through process restructuring and ERP optimization.
- Strengthened internal controls across multiple organizations, supporting successful external audits with zero major observations.
- Led finance process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced manual workload.
- Delivered ERP finance implementations and support across multiple client organizations.
- Optimized working capital management and vendor payment cycles to maintain liquidity stability.
- Developed standardized reporting frameworks that improved management decision-making.
- Successfully handled multi-location payroll, tax compliance, and treasury operations.
- Supported budgeting and variance analysis that enhanced financial planning accuracy.
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Deputy Manager Finance (Accounts Payable)
Hotel Crown Inn
2024.11 - 2026.03
Functional Consultant | Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O (Finance)
Yasoob Consulting
2024.03 - 2024.11
Assistant Manager | Financial Reporting
Nando’s Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
2023.01 - 2024.02
Senior Assistant Manager | Logistics Finance
Lucky Cement Ltd.
2022.04 - 2023.01
Deputy Manager | Accounts & Finance
M/s Imlak (Pvt.) Ltd.
2019.04 - 2022.01
ERP Financial Consultant | Microsoft Dynamics AX
A.F. Ferguson Pakistan (PwC Network)
2017.05 - 2018.10
Senior Accounts Executive
Rezayat Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia
2015.10 - 2017.02
Assistant Project Accountant
Rezayat Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia
2014.08 - 2015.09
Share Registrar Services Officer
Central Depository Company of Pakistan (CDC)
2014.02 - 2014.06
ACCA – Part Qualified - Accounting & Finance
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Karachi