Sheraz Tariq
Woodbridge,Canada
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Talon, enhancing accounts payable processes and vendor relations. Expert in SAP and adept at workflow coordination, I significantly improved payment efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal realms, I excel in fostering key supplier partnerships and streamlining financial operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Talon
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Processing of supplier invoices and payments for Canada
- Maintain payable policies and procedures manual
- Review all client media approvals and vendor contracts for completeness and accuracy
- Monitor and report on vendor discrepancies
- Post all vendor payments
- Understand unusual transactions to bring to the attention of the Finance Director
- Maintain and reconcile external reports as necessary for management
- Maintain an excellent working relationship with key suppliers
Accountant
Chamberlain Construction Services Limited
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Receive and review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company policies
- Enter invoices into the accounting system
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all invoices
- Communicate with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and other related matters
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors
- Resolve any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner
- Prepare and process payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire transfers
- Reconcile payment records with bank statements
- Ensure adherence to payment terms and take advantage of discounts when applicable
- Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies
- Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Communicate with employees to address any issues related to expense reports
- Assist in the month-end closing process by providing accurate and timely information related to accounts payable
- Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards
- Participate in audits as necessary
- Maintain organized and accurate records of all account’s payable transactions
- Assist in the development and implementation of efficient accounting procedures
Financial Analyst
Havas Canada
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment
- Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry
- Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation
- Generate purchase orders when necessary
- Obtain and print signatures on all checks
- Assist senior financial officers as needed
Accounts payable and Receivable clerk
Toro Aluminum group of companies
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Processing invoices 100-150 daily
- Three-way matching
- Making payments weekly (Wire, Eft, credit card, Online, preauthorize payments (debit and credit)
- Vendor statement reconciliation and resolving discrepancies
- Monitoring Mailbox
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Assist with month end closing
- Verifying invoices
- Develop and maintain filing systems
- Provide administrative support
Account Payable Clerk
M&M Food Market
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Processed high volume AP invoices
- Matching, Batching, Coding invoices
- Processed Employees Expenses (Credit card, Cash, Milage)
- Making Payments to the vendors
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Mailing the Cheques out
- Filing
Bookkeeper And Payroll Coordinator
Allied Technical Solutions
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Processed in AP Invoices
- Processed AR invoices
- Prepare Bank reconciliation
- Making deposits and payments
- Processed bi-weekly payroll
- Maintained Inventory
Bookkeeper
Khair Accounting, Payroll, Taxation and Consulting Services
10.2017 - 05.2021
- Assisted in preparing tax returns for individual and corporate clients
- Assisted in completed accounting services for various clients, including journal entries, accruals, and prepayments, A/P, A/R, and Fixed Assets Schedules
- Prepares bank reconciliation and other balance sheet account reconciliation
- Assists in remittance of HST & WSBI on behalf of various clients and performed general office tasks
Bookkeeper
Muhammad Nasrullah CGA Professional Corp
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsible for daily entry of accounting transactions
- Prepared financial statements
- Performed bank and account reconciliations
- Produced monthly financial summaries and reports
- Processed monthly payroll
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements
- Processed accounts payable invoices
- Maintained fixed asset inventory
Education
Degree In BBA - Major in accounting
Algoma University
Brampton01.2023
Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
01.2016
High school Diploma -
West Humber Collegiate Institute
01.2012
Skills
- ACCPAC
- Netsuite
- QuickBooks
- Sage 50
- Sage 300
- SAP
- Fishbowl
- Sharepoint
- Jonas Software
- General ledger maintenance
- Workflow coordination
- Vendor management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Month-end closing
- Petty cash reconciliation
- Bank reconciliation
- GAAP
- Foreign currency transactions
- Payment processing
- Invoice processing
- Accounts payable management
- Processing receipts
- Check run preparation
- Credit card reconciliation
- ERP system expertise
- Financial statement preparation
Additionalinformation - Summaryofskills
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain rapport with team members and clients
- Quick learning skills, good communication skills, reliable and creative ability to work under pressure
- Proficient in Simply Accounting, Accpac, QuickBooks, Profile and Microsoft Office
- Exceptionally organized and resourceful
- Punctual, flexible and fast learner
- Oral and written communication skills
- Strong work ethic and ability to work in an environment requiring discretion and confidentiality
Timeline
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Talon
07.2024 - 12.2024
Accountant
Chamberlain Construction Services Limited
01.2024 - 06.2024
Financial Analyst
Havas Canada
08.2023 - 12.2023
Accounts payable and Receivable clerk
Toro Aluminum group of companies
05.2023 - 08.2023
Account Payable Clerk
M&M Food Market
02.2023 - 04.2023
Bookkeeper And Payroll Coordinator
Allied Technical Solutions
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bookkeeper
Khair Accounting, Payroll, Taxation and Consulting Services
10.2017 - 05.2021
Bookkeeper
Muhammad Nasrullah CGA Professional Corp
09.2015 - 07.2016
Degree In BBA - Major in accounting
Algoma University
Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
High school Diploma -
West Humber Collegiate Institute