ZAFEERUDDIN SHAIKH

● Processed 700+ Vendor invoices per month with 99% accuracy, ensuring timely payments and zero delays. ● Completed monthly reconciliations for 150+ vendor & general accounts, reducing discrepancies by 20% through improved documentation checks. ● Managed payroll for 500+ employees with 100% WPS compliance, reducing payroll processing time from 3 days to 1 day through process automation. ● Processed payroll through HRIS systems and reconciled payroll with the General Ledger. ● Filed VAT & Corporate Tax returns for entities with AED 200M+ annual turnover, achieving zero penalties for 2 consecutive years. ● Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; ensured timely month-end closing, Improved month-end closing time from 7 days to 5 days ● Identified process gaps and implemented improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency. ● Supported internal & external audits by preparing 10+ schedules and reconciliations, contributing to clean audit reports with no major findings

● Handled full Accounts Payable cycle including invoice checking, PO/GRN matching, payments, and supplier reconciliations. ● Reduced vendor reconciliation discrepancies by 20% through improved documentation checks. ● Maintained fixed asset register, managed additions/disposals, and prepared depreciation schedules. ● Processed monthly payroll, verified salary components, and ensured compliance with HR policies. ● Coordinated with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and improve accounting processes.

● Recorded daily sales, purchases, and expenses with proper documentation. ● Performed customer and vendor reconciliations and supported month-end closing. ● Monitored budget vs. actual expenses and verified sales reports. ● Managed petty cash, maintained supporting documents, and ensured timely reimbursements.

Coursework in Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Economics, and Business Law with practical academic projects.