Sheraz Alam, Accountant General

Sheraz Alam

Accountant General

Nova Medical Center

Location
United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
Education
Master's degree, Accounting & Finance
Experience
14 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 10 Months

Accountant General at Nova Medical Center
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • My current job since February 2017

Preparation of assets, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Processing accounts receivables and accounts payable in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Preparation of financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
Liaising with internal and external auditors as required.
Preparation of annual budget for the center.
Preparation of performance reports to determine the trends
Managing petty cash and vendor cheque disbursements.
Preparation of monthly reconciliation.
Updating fixed asset register.
Allocation of expenses.
Conducting a stock take on a quarterly basis.
Preparation of ad hoc reports as requested.

Accountant at Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • June 2016 to December 2016

Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to the book of accounts.
Validating contracts, purchase orders and payment vouchers prior to settlement.
Assisting chief accountant for preparation of financial statements.
Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
Coordinating with collections personnel to verify the status of revenue accounts.
Liaising with bankers and vendors regarding financial transactions.
Recording of assets additions, retirements and forecasting cash needs for capital equipment.
Conducting periodic physical inventory counts and proper tagging of all moveable items.
Evaluating loss, damage, disposal, theft, and transfer of assets.
Reviewing and posting of depreciation through the fixed assets module on a monthly basis.
Preparation of audit schedules, and assists the auditors in their inquiries.
Checking monthly inventory reports for closing stock / consumption / transferring to the departments.
Investigating adverse stock variances by surprise visits to departments.

Senior Supervisor Finance & Accounts at Shifa International Hospitals Ltd
  • Pakistan - Islamabad
  • May 2009 to June 2016

Preparation & review of Annual Budget.
Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
Preparation of financial statements, including monthly and annual accounts.
Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
Supervise and review of financial data and reports in HMIS (Hospital Management Information System).
Liaising with internal and external auditors.
Controlling and verification of vendor’s payments.
Managing numerous Bank Reconciliations.
Preparation of Financial Performance Evaluation Reports of all departments.
Currently, liaising with Ora-Tech Company for implementation of Oracle Financials.
Learning professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

Education

Master's degree, Accounting & Finance
  • at Preston University Islamabad
  • May 2015
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor's in Commerce
  • at University of Punjab
  • January 2009

Specialties & Skills

Annual Budgets
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Inventory Management
Fixed Assets
Organized and detail-oriented
Time Management
Leadership
Adaptability

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Training and Certifications

Advance Excel (Training)
Training Institute:
PIMS
Date Attended:
March 2015
Budgeting & Financial Planing for Organizations (Training)
Training Institute:
Quiz Biz International Lahore
Date Attended:
January 2014
Business Communication & Report Writing (Training)
Training Institute:
SINA
Date Attended:
August 2015

Hobbies

  • Social Work
  • Calligraphy
  • Reading books