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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Volunteer Experience
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SYED FAISAL

Etobicoke,Canada

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with over a decade of experience in accounting, financial management, and payroll coordination. Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and optimizing processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Adept at leading teams, managing complex projects, and implementing financial strategies to drive business growth. Newly equipped with advanced payroll management skills, looking to contribute to a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Coordinator

Steel Health Centre
Toronto, Canada
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Payroll Management: Accurately processed payroll for over 25 employees, including wage computation, deductions, benefits, and commissions. Ensured timely and accurate issuance of paychecks.
  • Data Verification: Collected and verified timekeeping data, reducing payroll discrepancies.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Maintained up-to-date knowledge of tax laws and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance with company policies and federal regulations.
  • Reporting: Prepared detailed payroll reports for management, contributing to improved financial oversight and audit readiness.
  • System Implementation: Played a key role in transitioning to a new payroll system, resulting in enhanced data accuracy and processing efficiency.
  • Employee Relations: Addressed payroll-related queries and resolved issues promptly, improving employee satisfaction.

Bookkeeper

Textile City Inc
Toronto, Canada
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Financial Record Keeping: Managed the financial records for the company, utilizing both manual and computerized bookkeeping systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Account Reconciliation: Reconciled accounts payable and receivable, reducing outstanding debts through proactive follow-up and dispute resolution.
  • Financial Statements: Prepared monthly financial statements and trial balances, providing management with a clear overview of financial health.
  • Audit Preparation: Assisted in preparing documentation for external audits, resulting in a clean audit report.
  • Team Leadership: Supervised and trained a team of junior bookkeepers, enhancing the team’s efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Cost Reduction: Identified inefficiencies in accounting processes, contributing to reduced operational costs.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Ayan Enterprises Sdn. Bhd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
05.2010 - 10.2019
  • Strategic Leadership: Led the company's strategic planning and business development initiatives, achieving consistent year-over-year growth in revenue.
  • Financial Oversight: Managed the company's financial operations, including budgeting, financial forecasting, and large-scale investment decisions, enhancing overall profitability.
  • Operational Management: Supervised day-to-day operations, optimizing resource allocation, and streamlining processes across multiple departments.
  • Risk Management: Developed and implemented a comprehensive risk management strategy that minimized financial losses and ensured business continuity.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicated business performance, forecasts, and strategic decisions to the Board of Directors and shareholders, fostering transparency and trust.
  • Human Resources: Directed the HR department in policy formulation, staff training, and leadership development, resulting.

Account Manager

Invest Capital Investment Bank (formerly Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited)
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2002 - 12.2009
  • Portfolio Management: Managed a lease portfolio valued at over Rs 1 billion, overseeing rescheduling, early termination, and payment of insurance claims.
  • Financial Reconciliation: Conducted reconciliation of term loans, working capital, and general ledger accounts, maintaining alignment with bank statements.
  • Reporting & Compliance: Prepared quarterly, half-yearly, and annual financial reports for submission to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the State Bank, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Client Relations: Addressed and resolved complex issues related to accounting, billing, and service delivery, significantly improving client satisfaction and retention.
  • Team Supervision: Led a team of finance professionals in the preparation and monitoring of various financial schedules, including receivables, payables, and accruals.

Education

Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting & Payroll -

Canadian College of Business, Science, & Technology
Scarborough, ON
01.2024

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
06.2000

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Balance Sheet Analysis
  • Account Payable
  • Account Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accruals
  • Budgeting
  • Payroll Expertise
  • Payroll Processing
  • Compliance
  • Tax Deduction Management
  • Report Generation
  • Accounting Software
  • MS Excel (Advanced)
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage
  • Lotus 123
  • FoxPro
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Leadership
  • Training & Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • SECP & State Bank Reporting
  • Audit Preparation
  • Risk Management
  • Communication
  • Effective Stakeholder Communication
  • Client Relations
  • Negotiation
  • Financial Data Analysis
  • Record Keeping

Affiliations

  • Member, Canadian Payroll Association

Certification

  • QuickBooks Certified User, Intuit, 03/01/23
  • Canadian Payroll Certification (NPI), 07/01/24
  • Sage Accounting Software Proficiency, 09/01/23
  • Advanced Excel Training, 12/01/22

Volunteer Experience

Financial Advisor, Toronto Community Housing, Toronto, ON, 01/01/22, Present, Provided pro bono financial advice to low-income families, assisting them in budgeting, debt management, and understanding government benefits.

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Payroll Coordinator

Steel Health Centre
03.2024 - 05.2024

Bookkeeper

Textile City Inc
06.2020 - 07.2021

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Ayan Enterprises Sdn. Bhd
05.2010 - 10.2019

Account Manager

Invest Capital Investment Bank (formerly Crescent Leasing Corporation Limited)
01.2002 - 12.2009

Diploma in Business Administration - Accounting & Payroll -

Canadian College of Business, Science, & Technology

Bachelor of Commerce -

University of Karachi

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