Urooj Zaidi

Looking for a highly challenging position offering prospects of intellectual and creative growth in exchange of professional commitment. I believe in life-long learning. Therefore, I always strive to improve my knowledge and skills in today's competitive Business environment. I am a quick learner and willing to accept a challenging position in forward looking companies that requires a highly motivated individual to be a part of their team in order to achieve their goals.

Admin & Finance Manager – Head Office at Alfaraa Group (2020-10 – 2022-05)

Responsible for the preparation and analyzing of monthly payable reports to support senior management in controlling and achieving budgetary cost cutting targets. Also analyzed the payment process to improve the cycle time.

• Maintaining daily reports for expenditures and Income count for various Units of Group and submitting to Higher management on daily and weekly basis.
• Monitoring and forecasting cash (incoming & outgoing) to maintain positive cash flow.
• Composing effective Monthly Management Reports summarizing Payable & Receivable data for different Units of Group.
• Maintaining and controlling journal entries monthly accruals of Revenue sharing payments & other expenditures
• Created Payment trend analysis for Revenue sharing payment with a 10% variation limit.
• Coordinate with Revenue Assurance team for further investigation if the payments for RS vendors goes beyond the limit
• Monthly coordination with Receivable Management team to acquire outstanding amount for Revenue Sharing (RS) vendors which are adjusted with their payments
• Coordination with Cash Management team to check for any payment returns cases.
• Coordinating and creating constructive communication between departments in order to provide monthly SMS Revenue reports and resolve major discrepancy cases.
• Maintaining and controlling the monthly accruals of Revenue sharing payments.
• Processing and compiling monthly part time staff sales incentive accurately for all regions (600+ PT employees)
• Managing accurate and timely process of 400 to 500 invoices for large, multi-site organizations.
• Computing accurate figures as delay penalties, and commissions.
• Liaison with AUH Govt Bodies for Annual Audit Report.
• Leading & Managing a Team of Accountants, Clerks & Office Assistant (9 Employees)

Admin & Finance – Assistant Manager at Prime Gulf Manpower Recruitment, University General Transport (2014-11 – 2020-10)

Reporting to the Managing Director / General Manager and steering the entire finance & accounting functionalities for Manpower and Transportation services – Leading a team of 5 Employees.

• Coordinating business and operational activities and monitoring all departments & concerns.
• Assisting Finance Manager for cash flow planning & management, preparation and dissemination of half yearly financial reports from detailed financial statements.
• Reviewing half yearly & yearly P&L and analyzing deviations with the prior year results, Analyzing expenditures & revenue and monitoring funds allocation.
• Ensuring proper maintenance & reconciliation of all General Ledger accounts and integrity of financial statements including record maintenance.
• Consulting in VAT certificate application, system implementation and ensuring accurate transaction, Accounting and filing of VAT returns as per the law.
• Involved in reviewing invoices & statements and approving payments.
• Responsible for checking & ensuring maintenance of accounting & payroll records and documents to ensure accuracy and adequacy of information.
• Involved in approving & signing payments, coordinating cash handling and billing procedures, setting Cash Controls and preparing monthly reports.
• Perform other finance and administration related tasks that may be requiring from time to time.

Admin HR & Accounts Officer at Al-Tawash Bldg. Cont. LLC (2010-05 – 2014-10)

• Projects a professional company image through phone interaction.
• Professionally handles strictly confidential and official matters.
• Arrange travel & hotel reservations for the staff and guests.
• Setup and co-ordinate meetings and conferences.
• Provide support to Administration concerning of employees.
• Maintain and update the attendance record of employees.
• Assign in the application and cancellation of Medical Insurance.
• Serve as a pillar that co-ordinate the office & Site staff and the Management.
• Responsible for placement of advertisement for proper job openings.
• Payment follow-up in co-ordination with the Accounts department.
• In-charge of the overall supplies needed by the office.
• Deal with staff & Clients issues, as they arise.
• Create and maintain sufficient filing for the documents.
• Perform other tasks that may be requiring from time to time.

Assistant Manager Accounts & Finance at Awan Group of Industries (2003-05 – 2010-02)

• Monitor daily transactions.
• Approved Payment vouchers.
• Prepare Final Accounts of Company.
• Reconciliation of Suppliers Accounts.
• Dealing with Banks / Financial Institutions.
• Dealing with parties regarding Financial Matters.
• Planning of payments to Suppliers.
• Monthly & Quarterly Audit of Suppliers accounts.
• Management Reporting.
• Monitoring of Sales tax Refund.
• Finalization of Pay Rolls.
• Monitoring Of Creditors Records.
• Involve in Yearly Audit Of Company.
• Supervise 6 Persons team of Accounts & Finance.

Assistant Accountant & Cashier at Fateh Chemical Industries

Duration: 2 & half years

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Govt. Sindh College of Commerce

Higher Secondary Certification – Govt. Sindh College of Commerce

Secondary School Certification – Govt. Girls Secondary School