Sajjad Ali

Supporting day-to-day accounting operations across multi-entity group structure;
ensuring accurate, timely transaction recording and clean GL maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
• General Ledger Management
- Maintain GL integrity across 5+ subsidiary ledgers
- Prepare and post 50+ journal entries daily (100% accuracy record)
- Perform periodic GL reconciliation; resolve discrepancies
- Managed multi currency monthly transaction volume with zero errors (2+ years)

• Month-End & Year-End Close
- Lead month-end close process across all departments; 100% completion on schedule
- Prepare supporting schedules for accruals, prepayments, amortization
- Coordinate with Finance, Treasury, Operations teams for timely data submission
- Reduced close timeline by 2 days through process documentation

• Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process 100+ vendor invoices monthly; maintain 100% payment accuracy
- Manage customer collections; achieve 95% on-time payment rate
- Reconcile supplier statements; resolve discrepancies via aging analysis
- Process employee reimbursements; zero payment errors

• Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations and FTA requirements
- Prepare VAT documentation; file monthly/quarterly returns working with consultant (100% accuracy)
- Handle VAT audits; zero findings in last 2 years
- Process payroll entries; maintain compliance with UAE labor laws

• ERP & Financial Systems
- Administer GL functions in Oracle PeopleSoft (journal posting, consolidation)
- Support SAP B1 operations (AP/AR, bank reconciliation, reporting)
- Manage Odoo customizations for group reporting requirements
- Advanced Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, financial dashboards

• Audit Support & Internal Controls
- Prepare audit-ready GL reconciliations and supporting documentation
- Support external auditor engagement; coordinate information requests
- Identify and implement control improvements (2+ recommendations adopted)
- Maintain compliant filing and documentation standards

• Multi-Entity & Currency Management
- Handle intercompany transactions and eliminations
- Prepare multi-currency reporting (AED, USD, CFA)
- Manage currency exchange impact on GL
- Support financial consolidation across group entities

IMPACT METRICS
✓ Zero GL discrepancies in 2+ years (100% reconciliation accuracy)
✓ Multi- Currency monthly transaction volume managed without error
✓ VAT filings processed with zero compliance issues
✓ 100% audit-ready documentation (supported 2+ Big 4 audits)
✓ Month-end close timeline reduced by 2 days

Supported daily accounting and treasury operations for a leading research university;
managed international fund operations and investor reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
• Accounting Operations
- Supported daily accounting operations; processed invoices, receipts, payments
- Assisted in monthly and year-end closing; maintained accurate GL entries
- Prepared month-end reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Achieved 100% accuracy on transaction recording

• Treasury & Cash Management
- Supervised treasury functions including investments and banking relationships
- Managed international fund transfers (TT); processed 10+ transfers monthly
- Maintained cash flow forecasts and liquidity planning
- Ensured compliance with internal financial controls

• Donor & Fund Reporting
- Prepared donor and fund reports in multiple currencies (USD, PKR)
- Maintained separate fund accounting for restricted/unrestricted grants
- Coordinated with external auditors for donor compliance audits
- Ensured accuracy and timeliness of financial reports to international funders

• ERP Administration
- Worked extensively on Oracle PeopleSoft (GL, AP, AR, consolidation)
- Migrated financial data to SAP B1; tested and validated results
- Trained finance staff on ERP modules and process workflows

IMPACT METRICS
✓ 100% accuracy on financial transaction processing
✓ Zero audit findings in donor compliance reviews
✓ Successfully managed Oracle PeopleSoft and SAP B1 migrations
✓ Maintained clean GL and audit-ready documentation

Managed comprehensive financial operations for a donor-funded NGO; ensured compliance
with international donor requirements (EU, JICA, SIDA) and regulatory standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS
• General Ledger & Financial Records
- Maintained general ledger, trial balance, and complete financial records
- Prepared and posted journal entries for payroll, accruals, prepayments, adjustments
- Performed bank reconciliations; resolved GL discrepancies within 24 hours
- Maintained 100% accuracy on all financial transactions

• Period-End Close & Reporting
- Conducted monthly and quarterly closing procedures
- Prepared monthly financial reports for management and international donors
- Performed budget variance analysis (budget vs. actual)
- Assisted in annual audit preparation; zero audit findings

• Donor Compliance & International Reporting
- Prepared financial reports for EU, JICA, SIDA funded programs
- Ensured compliance with donor requirements and international standards
- Maintained separate fund accounting for donor-restricted grants
- Coordinated with external auditors on international compliance audits

• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensured tax compliance and VAT filings (Pakistan)
- Strengthened internal financial controls through documentation and procedures
- Identified and mitigated compliance risks
- Coordinated with tax authorities and external auditors

• Financial Analysis
- Conducted variance analysis to identify budget deviations
- Prepared financial forecasts and cash flow projections
- Identified cost-saving opportunities; implemented 3+ process improvements
- Reported findings to senior management for strategic decision-making

IMPACT METRICS
✓ Maintained clean financial records with zero audit findings
✓ 100% donor compliance rate (EU, JICA, SIDA audits passed)
✓ Implemented 3+ process improvements reducing month-end close time
✓ Successfully managed complex multi-donor accounting

Managed daily accounting and administrative tasks for an educational institution.

• Managed daily accounting transactions including fee collection and payroll entries
• Maintained accurate financial records, documentation, and filing
• Processed invoices and payments with accuracy
• Supported accounting operations and administrative functions