Faraz Shaikh

As a MBA in Finance with a focus on accounting and in finance, I aim to leverage my financial expertise in a challenging role. Seeking opportunities to contribute to a dynamic team, applying analytical skills and supporting organizational growth through strategic financial insights.

Import-Export Documentation Associate - YOUR EVERYDAY ACCOUNTS (UNEEK FORWARDING) - Vadodara Office

(2024-05)

International Freight & Logistics Coordinator handling SEA, AIR AND ROAD Shipments. Handling import-export documentation and coordination for container shipments with multiple shipping lines. Supporting clients with container loading services and shipment tracking. Liaising with shipping lines and clients to ensure smooth logistics operations.

• Performed Custom entries and prepared Shipping Instructions.
• Preparing Master, House Bill of Lading (MBL/HBL) and Export certificates for UK-bound shipments with precision and accuracy.
• Managing complete import documentation including Packing List, Commercial Invoice, and Certificate of Origin
• Maintaining close coordination with international freight forwarders, foreign agents, and shipping lines and ensure real-time shipment tracking (ETAs)
• Actively engaging with Hauliers via email to manage fuel rate discussions and timely delivered.
• Conducted statement reconciliations and prepared reconciliation suggestions.
• Managed invoice processing by adding various charges such as Terminal Handling Charges, Documentation fees, Equipment Handover fees, and Detention Charges.
• Created import and export container files detailing container loading schedules, destinations, and applicable charges.

Finance Intern - ARCHER TRANSNATIONAL PRIVATE LTD

(2024-01 - 2024-05)

Worked in US Accounting focusing on Qualified Settlement Funds (QSF) accounting. Assisted in managing and tracking funds related to mass tort settlements where companies pay victims through Archer as a mediator. Coordinated payments between Archer and vendors by ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of settlement funds held in trust. Gained understanding of legal-financial processes involving trust funds and vendor payments under settlement agreements.

• Updated vendor details and bills in NetSuite (vendors include individuals and law firms).
• Processed bill payments via cheque and wire transfers.
• Communicated with US counterparts through Microsoft Teams and email to resolve queries.
• Managed the re-issue process for payments and related documentation.
• Maintained and updated Rita sheet for tracking and reconciliation purposes.

Accountant Intern - SIGMA UNIVERSITY

Duration – 3 Months

• Entered student fee transactions in Tally ERP 9 for all departments.
• Prepared and maintained CCC Avenue reconciliation Excel sheets to match fees received with Tally records, ensuring accurate reconciliation.
• Managed multiple Excel sheets related to student payments, including Tuition Fees, Institutional Fees, Hostel Fees, and Career Development Fees.
• Recorded inward entries for various invoices and official documents.
• Maintained Excel records for cheque outwards issued by the university for different purposes.

L1 Customer Support Agent - CONCENTRIX (In Flipkart process)

Summer Internship Project

• Worked as an L1 Customer Support Agent during internship.
• Directly interacted with Flipkart customers over phone to resolve issues such as:
• Defective items received
• Return/refund issues
• Missing items or wrong product delivery
• Collected and analyzed customer feedback.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance - Sigma University (2024)

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Accounting and Finance - M.S. University (2022)

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - 12th Standard - Vinay Vidyalaya, Vadodara (2019)

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) - 10th Standard - Jyoti Vidyalaya, Vadodara (2017)