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sajida shaikh

@sajidashaikh1

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Finance and accounts leader with 20+ years driving tax compliance and reporting.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a dynamic organization where I can leverage financial reporting, process optimization, and cross-border tax management to support strategic growth. I want to improve operational efficiency through data-driven dashboards and strong compliance.

I’m an Accounts & Finance professional with over 20 years of diverse experience, combining financial reporting, process optimization, and cross-border tax management. I specialize in VAT compliance, international taxation, and financial strategy that supports operational efficiency and profitability.

Since Mar’20, I’ve served as an Accounts Manager, spearheading financial reporting frameworks and MIS reporting across 19 countries. I manage international tax compliance and global finance operations, and I’ve also driven improvements like a 20% reduction in cycle time through better reconciliation and process improvement.

Earlier roles across logistics and logistics-linked e-commerce operations strengthened my cash flow discipline, reconciliations, and compliance execution (including GST, TDS, and ESIC). I bring a practical, data-driven mindset—building dashboards, automating reporting in Excel, and coordinating cross-functional teams—to help organizations grow strategically and run efficiently.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Accounts Manager

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Picado Home Decors Pvt. Ltd.

Mar 2020 - Present (6 years 4 months)

Lead international accounts and finance operations, managing VAT/cross-border tax compliance, reconciliations, and timely financial closures. Develop finance reporting frameworks and dashboards to support KPI tracking and data-driven decision-making.

Financial Reporting International Tax Compliance Budgeting & Forecasting Financial Dashboard Support Excel Automation Tally9 ERP International Banking & Currency Management Payoneer PingPong

Assistant Manager Accounts

Gordon Woodroffe Logistics Ltd.

Apr 2019 - Feb 2020 (10 months)

Manage cash flow statements, bank and inter-branch reconciliations, and debtor aging to improve liquidity and collections. Ensure statutory compliance across GST, TDS, and ESIC and support audit readiness.

Bank Reconciliation Debtor Aging Analysis Liquidity Management GST TDS ESIC Compliance Management Statutory Compliance Audit Support

Manager-Accounts & Finance

Casby Logistics and Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 2016 - Mar 2019 (2 years 7 months)

Direct preparation of financial statements including Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss in line with relevant reporting standards and timelines. Handle regulatory compliance for GST and TDS filings and support audit issue reduction through timely, accurate submissions.

Financial Statements TDS GST Filings GSTR 1 Regulatory Compliance Audit Discrepancy Reduction

Manager-Accounts & Finance

Leeway Logistics Limited

Jul 2010 - Jul 2016 (6 years)

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including bank reconciliation and general ledger scrutiny to ensure accurate financial reporting. Manage tax compliance, coordinate audit activities, and implement internal audit recommendations to strengthen financial controls.

Bank Reconciliation General Ledger Management Tax Compliance VAT TDS Online Tax Payments Audit Coordination Financial Control

Assistant Manager - Accounts

Marshal Manufacturing & Exports

Jul 2006 - Jun 2010 (3 years 11 months)

Handle accounts close activities and support tax compliance across VAT, CST, TDS, advance tax, and income tax. Coordinate cross-border import/export trade operations, remittances, and documentation while managing bank reporting and credit facilities.

Final Accounts VAT TDS Income Tax Compliance Import Export Coordination Remittances Trade Documentation Credit Management

Accounts Officer

Indo Saudi Services (Cargo) Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2005 - Jun 2006 (1 year 2 months)

Consolidate cargo sales reporting from multiple IATA agents and ensure accurate invoicing and TDS-related compliance. Perform bank reconciliations, prepare key financial reports, and support tax control and incentive claim processing.

Sales Reporting IATA Invoicing TDS Bank Reconciliation Financial Reporting Tax Compliance Incentives

Sr. Accounts Executive

Millenium Freight Forwarders Pvt. Ltd.

Oct 1999 - May 2003 (3 years 7 months)

Manage accounts including invoicing, bank reconciliation, and journal entries to ensure accurate cash flow across air/sea exports and imports. Produce IATA/cargo/sub-agent sales reports, track commissions, and resolve auditor queries for compliant documentation.

Financial Management Invoicing Bank Reconciliation Journal Entries IATA Cargo Sales Reports Exports Imports Accounting

Accounts Officer

East West Fright Carriers Pvt. Ltd.

Jul 1995 - Apr 1998 (2 years 9 months)

Conduct quarterly internal audits and prepare reports for submission to the internal auditor to ensure accuracy and compliance. Manage cash flow operations with fortnightly cash flow statements and maintain manual accounting records including cash book, bank book, and petty cash book.

Internal Audit Cash Book Petty Cash Compliance Reporting