Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
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Ahmed Aqil Syed

Sydney

Summary

Accomplished Team Leader and Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist with a proven track record at 247.ai and Bureau Veritas. Excelled in fostering collaborative teamwork, enhancing workforce skills, and optimizing performance, achieving significant improvements in team efficiency and financial processes. Skilled in strategic issue resolution and detail-oriented approaches, driving notable advancements in productivity and cost savings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

247.ai
10.2019 - 02.2023
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.

Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist

Bureau Veritas
10.2009 - 02.2019
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
  • Streamlined payables and receivables processes by implementing efficient systems and software tools.
  • Conducted regular reviews of aged accounts receivable reports, ensuring timely follow-up on past due balances.
  • Coordinated with vendors to negotiate more favorable payment terms, resulting in cost savings for the company.
  • Collaborated with sales team to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collections, resulting in improved cash flow.
  • Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from external auditors.

Education

MBA - Finance And Marketing

Nizam Institute of Business Management
Hyderabad
06-2008

Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting

Shadan College
Hyderabad
05-2006

Skills

  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Strategic Issue Resolution
  • Detail-Oriented Approach
  • Team Empowerment
  • Workforce Skill Enhancement
  • Leadership Development
  • Efficient Task Scheduling
  • Performance Optimization

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Employee Of the Year 2021 by achieving the KPI 4.8 / 5 with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working

Interests

  • Volunteering
  • Adventure Travel
  • Gym Workouts
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Fundraising Events

Timeline

Team Leader

247.ai
10.2019 - 02.2023

Accounts Receivable and Payable Specialist

Bureau Veritas
10.2009 - 02.2019

MBA - Finance And Marketing

Nizam Institute of Business Management

Bachelor of Accounting - Accounting

Shadan College
Ahmed Aqil Syed