Shahid Zia, Asst. Manager Accounts & Admin

Shahid Zia

Asst. Manager Accounts & Admin

Bldat Trading & Contracting Company

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Master's degree, Finance
Experience
25 years, 8 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :25 years, 8 Months

Asst. Manager Accounts & Admin at Bldat Trading & Contracting Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2015

• Responsible for monitoring the activities of human resource & assets management of the company with the aim to ease the workflow and assist in speedy management decisions.
• Direct all hiring and training procedures for new employees.
• Administer benefits, health plans, retirement plans, etc.
• Monitor employee progress and stay abreast on company climate and culture, ensuring it stays positive and productive.
• Coordinate and direct work activities for managers and employees.
• Foster cross-functional relationships and ensure managers and employees are properly connected.
• Regularly meet with employees for progress reviews and assessments, discussing any problems or grievances they may have.
• Promote a positive and open work environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up about issues.
• Manage and supervise other admin staff, ensuring they are assigned and carry out proper tasks.
• Controlling the assets of the business and implementing effective internal controls.
• Responsible for accounting & financial activities compliance with statuary requirements.
• Sourcing of new & required products & equipment from local & international markets.
• Manage and supervise the office general administration activities.

Manager Accounts & Administration at Blue Wings International Pvt Ltd
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • October 2014 to October 2015

• Managing a team of four persons in Accounts, HR & Admin.
• Responsible for monitoring the activities of accounting, reporting, financial analysis and treasury functions with the aim to ease the workflow and assist in speedy management decisions.
• Coordinate and direct work activities for managers, supervisors and labour.
• Understand and adhere to all pertinent labor laws controlling the assets of the business and implementing effective internal controls.
• Manage all site requirements including labour, raw materials, machinery and equipment.
• Manage all utilities approvals for construction with the private & government departments.
• Sourcing & purchasing of new & required products & equipment from local & international markets.
• Manage and supervise the office general administration activities.

Manager Finance & Business Support at Elektro Control Industries
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2007 to September 2014

• Managing a team of three accountants & two admin officers in the accounts, HR & admin departments.
• Preparation of all financial reports, including Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows, as well as the year-end financial reports.
• Provide timely explanations of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets; provide corrective action recommendations to management, where necessary.
• Implement Firm’s Accounting Policies and interpret guidance in regards to accounting transactions.
• Ensure completion and review of all balance sheet reconciliations and identify and communicate findings.
• Prepare tax schedules and coordinate tax work papers for tax authorities.
• Work with internal and external auditors during reviews and audits.
• Responsible for monitoring the activities of all human resource management of the company with the aim to ease the workflow and assist in speedy management decisions.
• Understand and adhere to all pertinent labor laws controlling the assets of the business and implementing effective internal controls.
• Hands-on experience in billing, quotations and monthly payroll management.
• Continually educate employees on company policies (including sexual harassment, appropriate dress and social media permissions, etc.) and keep employee handbook current.
• Sourcing of new & required products & equipment to support the company's procurement department.
• Manage and supervise the office general administration activities.

Manager Finance at Elektro Control Industries
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • July 2003 to June 2007

• Managing a team of two accountants & one admin in the accounts & admin department.
• Responsible for the monthly close as well as maintenance of all accounting ledgers including monthly review of all account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare financial statements and periodic reports to the management to facilitate effective cost controls.
• Review revenue and expenses, bank reconciliation and oversee fixed asset management.
• Providing financial advice and support to the purchasing and sales departments to enable sound business decisions.
• Approves all journal entries and accruals prepared by general ledger accountants and manage the month end closings.
• Review and prepare annual internal and external auditing schedules and supervise audit activities.
• Ensuring all financial practices are in line with all statutory legislation and regulations and formulating strategic and long term business plans.
• Hands-on experience in billing, quotations and monthly payroll management.
• Manage & supervise office general administrative activities.

Accounts & Admin Officer at Elektro Control Industries
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • September 1998 to June 2003

• Prepare financial records for all aspects of the Accounting, Treasury and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly & yearly financial statements & records.
• Local Procurement activities and prepare stock records.
• Manage all administrative activities like vehicles maintenance, housekeeping, employee’s records and procurement activities etc.

Education

Master's degree, Finance
  • at Preston University, Islamabad
  • March 1998

Accounting & Finance

Bachelor's degree, Commerce
  • at Punjab University
  • March 1996

Bachelor of Commerce

Specialties & Skills

Accounting
Oracle Financials
Financial Accounting
MS Office Automation
Administrative Support
Ability to work in any accounting software after initial know how.
Oracle Financials
MS Office
Corel Draw
General Administration Management
Accounts & Finance Management
Peachtree & Quick books Accounting

Languages

English
Intermediate
Urdu
Native Speaker
Arabic
Beginner
Punjabi
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Initial Training Cetification Course (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2001
Valid Until:
February 2002

Hobbies

  • Reading Books General & Listening music.