Syed Hyder
@syedhyder
ACCA-qualified accountant driving financial reporting accuracy, ERP optimization, and tax compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am an ACCA-qualified accountant with 7+ years of corporate experience delivering accurate financial reporting, ERP system support (ASPEN, QuickBooks), and tax compliance across multi-entity organizations. I streamline reporting cycles, implement process improvements, and build automation and dashboard solutions that enhance decision-making.
I have led full-cycle accounting and taxation functions, served as an assistant professor teaching advanced financial management, and provided ERP technical and functional support that reduced month-end close and reconciliation times. I mentor teams, design IFRS-aligned curricula, and consistently deliver compliant financial statements and successful tax outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Technical Support Specialist
Contour Software
Jan 2022 - Jan 2025 (3 years)
Provided technical and functional ASPEN ERP support for multiple U.S. entities, diagnosing and resolving accounting system issues and developing GAAP-compliant reporting templates that improved data accuracy and reduced month-end close time by 15%.
Assistant Professor
Oxford Brookes University
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Delivered Advanced Financial Management curriculum, designed industry-relevant accounting coursework aligned with IFRS, and mentored 200+ students to strengthen analytical and technical accounting skills.
Manager Accounts & Taxation
Asian Event Management Company
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Directed full-cycle accounting, payroll and bank reconciliations, enforced internal controls to reduce expense variances by 15%, and ensured 100% FBR compliance for income, withholding, and sales taxes.
Senior Tax Accountant
RSM International
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Prepared and filed tax returns for clients with turnover exceeding PKR 1.2B, ensured IFRS compliance in audit reporting with zero critical findings, and resolved tax appeals with a 95% success rate.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Oxford Brookes University
Bachelor of Science (Hons), Applied Accounting
Activities and societies: Advanced Financial Management (AFM) completed in 2012
BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting awarded through Oxford Brookes University in conjunction with ACCA studies.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
ACCA, Accounting
ACCA professional qualification completed, demonstrating competence in global accounting, taxation, and financial reporting standards.
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