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Syed Z

@syedz

Financial Controller at KD Displays, improving working-capital management and delivering monthly profitability reporting for a manufacturing business.

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At KD Displays, I lead finance and accounting for a manufacturing and distribution business, overseeing reporting, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital. I changed standard customer payment terms from Net 50 to Net 30 days and deliver monthly reporting on financial results, sales trends, and customer- and project-level profitability.

Earlier, I led accounting and reporting at ROUTES CAR RENTAL INC. across Canada, the United States, and the UAE, and managed internal audit activities at EFU LIFE ASSURANCE LIMITED. My experience also includes audit work at KPMG PAKISTAN and accounting, reporting, and internal audit responsibilities at 1733101 ON LTD.; I hold CIA and CAMS certifications.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Controller

Current

KD Displays

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Lead finance and accounting for a manufacturing and distribution business with approximately $15M in annual sales, managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital. Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support profitable growth.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Management Working Capital Management Treasury Payroll Tax Compliance Management Reporting Financial Modeling ERP Quickbooks Online Internal Controls

Team Lead / Senior Accountant

Routes Car Rental Inc.

Mar 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 8 months)

Led accounting and financial reporting for a multi-country car rental business with $50M in annual revenue, supervising a team of accounting professionals. Managed month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounts receivable/payable across three legal entities and currencies.

Financial Reporting Month End Closing Reconciliations Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Multi Currency Management Reporting Budgeting Variance Analysis Team Leadership

Senior Internal Auditor

1733101 ON Ltd.

Jul 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Evaluated accounting processes, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational procedures, providing recommendations to strengthen governance and control effectiveness. Supported financial reporting and analysis across multiple companies and properties.

Internal Audit Internal Controls Financial Reporting Risk Management Yardi Process Improvement Variance Analysis Management Reporting

Senior Accountant

1733101 ON Ltd.

Jan 2014 - Jun 2019 (5 years 5 months)

Managed accounts receivable processes and introduced electronic rent-payment channels, improving collection controls and reducing cash handling. Assisted with monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis across multiple companies and properties.

Accounts Receivable Financial Reporting Reconciliations Variance Analysis Yardi Process Improvement Rent Collection Cashless Payments

Manager, Internal Audit

EFU Life Assurance Limited

Aug 2008 - May 2013 (4 years 9 months)

Led internal audit activities for a publicly traded life insurance organization, reporting to the Chief Audit Executive and supporting the Board Audit Committee. Developed the annual audit plan, conducted risk-based reviews, and identified control weaknesses.

Internal Audit Risk Management Internal Controls Audit Planning SAP Financial Reporting Process Improvement Enterprise Risk Management

Supervisory Senior Auditor

KPMG Pakistan

Nov 2003 - Jul 2008 (4 years 8 months)

Led and supervised multiple audit engagements, managing teams of up to 8-10 professionals. Executed statutory and financial statement audits across industries, applying IFRS/IAS, ISA, and COSO principles.