Wahajuddin Syed

Profile

Results-oriented Senior Accountancy Professional with over 18 years of experience in the industrial sector. Proven track record of effectively leading teams and inspiring colleagues to achieve their full potential. Skilled in developing and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate discrepancies and drive productivity.

Expert in analyzing and forecasting core issues to optimize cost control and enhance profitability. A confident leader with a passion for driving financial success and contributing to organizational growth.

Professional Experience

Senior Accountant/ Chief Accountant- Payables, Hidada Co. Ltd., Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi | June 2003 to March 31, 2021

• Monthly, Quarterly & yearly reporting & preparing financial forecasts.
• Preparation of future multi-year forecasting for Partners, Directors etc. for decision making
• Oversee and coach a team of payables dept. accountants to prepare routine journal entries and review reconciliations of banks, suppliers etc.
• Ensure the consistent and secure management of cash and funds 
• Checking & recording of monthly Payroll
• Coordinate internal audits and facilitate all requests from external auditors promptly and accurately.
• Developed new accounting policies and procedures, reducing discrepancies and raising notable productivity.
• Analyse financial data to suggest new process improvements.
• Coordinating & communicating with departmental heads/VPs to ensure smooth operations as per the procedures assigned. 
• Orientation and mentoring of new hires in the team.
• Worked on globally renowned SAP S4hana ERP system
• Worked on various accounting & Inter-departmental Softwares’ & Tailormade programmes for financial recordings.
• Any other task(s) assigned by SVP/CFO.

Education & Certification

Bachelors degree of Commerce – B.COM (3 Yrs.)

From Marathwada University

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (1 Yr.)

From Marathwada University

CERTIFICATION

 

Associate member of Saudi Arabia Govt’s Saudi Organisation of Certified Public Accountant – SOCPA

Key Skills

• Well versed in book keeping and Accounting principles
• Cross- Culture Environment
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Planning, Advising & Budgeting
• Internal & External Audits
• Handling Cash flow
• Staff Training & Development
• Task Prioritization
• Team Leadership & Motivation
• Excellent communication skills in English

PERSONAL PROFILE

Marital Status: Married, 2 children

Having valid international driving licence of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Professional Experience

Senior Accountant/ Chief Accountant- Payables, Hidada Co. Ltd., Jeddah Kingdom of Saudi | June 2003 to March 31, 2021

• Monthly, Quarterly & yearly reporting & preparing financial forecasts.
• Preparation of future multi-year forecasting for Partners, Directors etc. for decision making
• Oversee and coach a team of payables dept. accountants to prepare routine journal entries and review reconciliations of banks, suppliers etc.
• Ensure the consistent and secure management of cash and funds 
• Checking & recording of monthly Payroll
• Coordinate internal audits and facilitate all requests from external auditors promptly and accurately.
• Developed new accounting policies and procedures, reducing discrepancies and raising notable productivity.
• Analyse financial data to suggest new process improvements.
• Coordinating & communicating with departmental heads/VPs to ensure smooth operations as per the procedures assigned. 
• Orientation and mentoring of new hires in the team.
• Worked on globally renowned SAP S4hana ERP system
• Worked on various accounting & Inter-departmental Softwares’ & Tailormade programmes for financial recordings.
• Any other task(s) assigned by SVP/CFO.

Bachelors degree of Commerce – B.COM (3 Yrs.) From Marathwada University

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (1 Yr.) From Marathwada University

CERTIFICATION

Associate member of Saudi Arabia Govt’s Saudi Organisation of Certified Public Accountant – SOCPA