System Analyst
SMAS Intellectual Property
مجموع سنوات الخبرة :6 years, 9 أشهر
Strengthening the IT infrastructure through implementing new technologies.
• Proposing, managing and supporting of applications for business operations by setting up of procedures and work flows.
• Liaising with vendors for technical support and UI enhancements and new features to aid the business processes and operations.
• Work closely with decision makers in various departments to identify best of breed technologies and services, and implement them to reduce cost and improve service.
• Responsible for hardware and software installation, maintenance and repair.
• Performing routine audits of systems and software.
• Manage the IT budgets and expenditure on hardware and software.
• To evaluate, test, advise, train and support I.T. related projects.
• Procurement of IT hardware, software, IT products & services.
• Responsible for the recruitment and training of new IT staff.
• Configure and Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating systems.
• Backup of all the databases and email server.
• Designing, configuring, troubleshooting and maintained surveillance system consisted of IP devices over the network.
• Installing, updating, maintaining and providing support for Trademark System developed for IP business.
• Antivirus security suite installing, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Configuring MS Exchange accounts, troubleshooting and maintaining the backups of each account individually.
• Managed the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgradation, expansions and support of all IT Systems with Budgetary Control.
• Managed financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.
• Supervising Local Area Network of dedicated file Server, Exchange Server 2003 and several clients.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day issues specifically hardware, software, network devices, server physically and remotely.
• Developed standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to end-users.
• Train staff about the potential use of existing technology and providing orientations.
• Antivirus security suite installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Development and implementation of IT Security Controls, Policies, Standards and Strategies including Security, Disaster Recovery and purchasing.
• Implementation and use of EPOS system “Trackit” and provided training to the end users (store staff).
• Contributed in developing the corporate website for the company and updating contents on regular basis by using “Magento” the e-commerce management system.
• Supervised online sales from time to time and provided excellent customer services.
• My principal role as Manager Finance was to implement a Finance function, develop various business models for the company and oversee all aspects of Financial Control.
• Business Analysis and presentation of business plans to the Management to enable external investments.
• Installed “Sage50 Accounts” software and provided training to staff.
• Managing/overseeing staff (2 Executives & 15 Store Managers) and providing the HR function within the company.
• Supervision of Bank Reconciliations prepared by my team including liaison with concerned department for un-reconciled issues.
• Reviewing time sheets to ensure company Payroll is accurately disbursed.
Apr 2010 - Mar 2012
James Lakeland Ltd London, United Kingdom
IT & Finance Coordinator
• Supervising all IT related issues as an In-House Engineer with assistance of remote support team.
• Physically solving the issues that users face in day-to-day activity regarding IT and assuring the network services up and running.
• Install and configure new equipment and related software.
• Backup of all data and email server.
• Supervising accounts payable/accounts receivable for the booking and payment of invoices with assuring timely month-end closing.
• Reviewing and reconciliation of Payments, Monthly Schedules, Balance Confirmation of associated companies, Expenses Analysis, Aging Reports, Cash Flows, Loan Drawdowns along with maintaining Purchase/Sales Ledger.
• Maintaining record of Accruals, Prepayments and Depreciation on month end closing.
• Preparing and filing quarterly VAT Returns at HM Revenue & Customs, UK and maintaining relevant record.
• Assist in quarterly, half yearly & yearly Audits (internal, external).
• Assisting the external Accountants in preparing management accounts including budget, cash flow forecast and final accounts at year-end.
• Performing various Cash Management functions including reviewing and monitoring of cash deposit activities, transfer of funds between accounts and short/long term Cash Flow Forecasts.
• Processing and payment of supplier's Withholding Tax and ensuring compliance for all Tax /PAYE issues.
• Assisted Manager Finance/Accountant in updating Purchase/Sales ledger and bank accounts (Euro, GBP).
• Prepared and submitted Intrstat and EC Sales/Purchase report to HM Revenue & Customs, UK.
• Reconciled Cash and Credit Card expenses.