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Shaz Tam

@shaztam

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I lead end-to-end accounting, bringing outsourced books in-house and improving financial processes.

Germany

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At Expath Training & Consulting, I brought previously outsourced accounting in-house and introduced DATEV with an external implementation partner. I managed day-to-day accounting across payables, receivables, general ledger, banking, reconciliations, cashflow, payments, reporting, and financial planning support.

Previously, at edilon sedra, I led a three-person team and owned general ledger, payables, receivables, and fixed-asset accounting. I delivered monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, VAT filings, international accounting, intercompany reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and cash management.

I've built my accounting career across Kintyre Asset Management, MoneyGram, and Bank of Scotland, working with DATEV, Oracle, Lexware, SAP FI, and ERP systems. I enjoy hands-on process improvement, internal controls, and working closely with auditors, tax advisers, authorities, and international stakeholders.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Accounting Manager

Expath Training & Consulting GmbH

Sep 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 6 months)

Managed the transition of outsourced accounting in-house and implemented DATEV with an external partner. Oversaw full accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and reporting.

DATEV Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Accountant Bank Reconciliation Cash Flow Reporting Process Optimization Internal Controls

Head of Accounting

edilon sedra GmbH

Feb 2016 - Aug 2022 (6 years 6 months)

Led the accounting department with responsibility for general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed assets, while managing a team of three. Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and handled international intercompany reconciliations.

General Ledger Accountant Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Fixed Assets Financial Statements VAT Inter Company Reconciliation Cash Management Team Leadership

Accountant

edilon sedra GmbH

Jan 2015 - Feb 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Handled accounts payable and receivable with focus on international receivables, including invoice processing and payment reconciliation. Supported monthly and annual financial statements and financial analyses.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation General Ledger Accountant Fixed Assets Payment Processing Financial Statements

Financial Controller / Accountant

Kintyre Asset Management

Jun 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year)

Managed monthly rent receivables and postings in DATEV, including bank transactions and supplier invoices. Performed account reconciliations and managed receivables with center management.

DATEV Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Financial Analysis

Accountant

MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc.

Sep 2011 - Jun 2013 (1 year 9 months)

Handled accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger, including reconciliations and open item management. Supported monthly and annual financial statements and migration from Lexware to Oracle.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable General Ledger Accountant Bank Reconciliation Fixed Assets Inter Company Reconciliation Lexware Oracle

Accounting Assistant

Bank of Scotland

Oct 2004 - Sep 2011 (6 years 11 months)

Managed accounts payable, payment processing, and fixed assets with monthly depreciation. Prepared monthly reports for a British consolidation system and supported monthly and annual financial statements.

Accounts Payable Payment Processing Bank Reconciliation Fixed Assets Financial Reporting