Sajid Abbas

Strategic, detail-driven finance leader with 18+ years of experience managing end-to-end accounting, taxation, budgeting, and audit functions across multinational and media environments. Trusted for ensuring compliance, leading audits, streamlining operations, and driving financial efficiency. Proven record in managing indirect tax recoveries, optimizing fund utilization, and implementing robust internal controls.

Bureau Manager (Sr. Officer – Admin & Finance) - Al Jazeera Media Network - New Delhi

(2011-10)

Lead statutory accounting, audits, and tax compliance (direct, indirect, and withholding). Manage annual budgets, forecasts, and performance variance analysis. Supervise vendor contracts, payments, and reconciliations. Oversee administration, travel operations, and vendor management for smooth bureau functioning. Liaise with government agencies, tax consultants, and external auditors.

• Secured INR 2 Crore (US$317K) refund from the Service Tax Department.
• Strengthened internal audit and compliance systems, eliminating repeat audit findings.
• Implemented centralized financial reporting and improved month-end closure timelines by 30%.
• Designed and rolled out compliance dashboards to monitor evolving tax risks.

Finance Executive - Mercer India Pvt. Ltd. - Gurugram

(2008-11 - 2011-10)

• Streamlined reconciliation processes and reduced month-end closure delays.
• Managed SEZ compliance, VAT, and TDS filings for cross-border transactions.
• Led fixed asset management, accruals, and financial variance analysis.

PGDBA - Finance - Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (2011)

M.Com. - M.Com. (Prev) - Allahabad University (2004)

B.Com. - Allahabad University (2003)