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Jumana Haseen

Senior Accounts Executive

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accounts Executive with extensive experience at Bestone Food Industries, adept in financial reporting and tax compliance. Proven track record in enhancing profitability through strategic budgeting and analysis. Strong leadership skills complemented by expertise in SAP and Microsoft Office, driving process improvements and delivering actionable financial insights to support business growth.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounts Executive

Bestone Food Industries (S) Pte. Ltd.
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintain full sets of accounts: AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate monthly closings.
  • Manage proper filing and record-keeping of financial documents such as invoices, receipts, contracts, and statutory filings.
  • Accurately record transactions across multiple entities, ensuring consistency, compliance, and completeness.
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with local accounting standards.
  • Handle fixed asset register maintenance, journal entries, and ensure alignment with internal accounting policies.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of tax filings including GST, withholding tax, and corporate tax.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax agents, and government authorities for statutory audits and tax matters.
  • Provide actionable financial insights to management, supporting business growth, cost control, and process efficiency.
  • Identify and implement internal control improvements, streamlining workflow and minimizing financial discrepancies.

Business Development Manager

Bay Impex Pte. Ltd.
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive business growth and enhance profitability in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Identified and evaluated new business opportunities and strategic partnerships, providing financial analysis and risk assessments.
  • Managed budgeting, financial statements, and performance reports, ensuring accurate tracking and optimizing business outcomes.
  • Analyzed operational costs and recommended actionable strategies to improve cost efficiency and increase profitability.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with finance, operations, and sales teams to integrate financial planning with business development initiatives.
  • Ensured compliance with financial regulations and internal controls, overseeing audits and maintaining accurate financial records.

Accountant Cum Admin Manager

Winapp Solutions Pte. Ltd.
12.2019 - 03.2024

Financial Management and Accounting:

  • Prepared full sets of accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL).
  • Conducted account reconciliation, reconciled bank statements, and closely monitored cash flow.
  • Ensured the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Coordinated and maintained effective communication with overseas departments to facilitate intercompany activities and streamline financial operations.
  • Acted as a primary point of contact for auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretarial agents during audits and compliance activities.
  • Developed annual budgets and financial forecasts, proactively monitoring performance against financial goals.
  • Managed and handled submissions to CPF and IRAS, including AIS, tax returns, and Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI).

Office Administration:

  • Managed daily administrative operations, including procurement of office supplies, maintenance of equipment, and facility management.
  • Established and maintained relationships with suppliers while monitoring vendor performance.
  • Efficiently coordinated travel arrangements, meetings, and corporate events.
  • Collaborated effectively with overseas teams to support various initiatives, ensuring seamless intercompany communication and cooperation.
  • Proactively addressed accounting and administrative issues, proposing effective and strategic solutions.

Business/Project Proposal Writing:

  • Conducted extensive research on potential clients, industries, and projects to gain a deep understanding of their unique needs and objectives.
  • Developed high-quality business and project proposals, tailoring each to address specific client requirements and objectives.
  • Crafted persuasive content for proposals, including compelling executive summaries, detailed project descriptions, accurate timelines, comprehensive budgets, and competitive pricing structures.

Accounts Payable

Mustafa Pte. Ltd.
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Managed the full cycle of accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payment disbursements.
  • Conducted thorough verification of invoice details, including matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts, resolving discrepancies promptly.
  • Collaborated closely with vendors, resolving payment inquiries, and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
  • Assisted in the preparation of weekly and monthly payment runs, prioritizing payments based on due dates and cash flow projections.
  • Maintained organized and up-to-date accounts payable records, including digital and physical documentation for audit purposes.
  • Accurately recorded and reconciled vendor statements, identifying and addressing any outstanding or overdue invoices.
  • Participated in the implementation of process improvements within the accounts payable function, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
  • Assisted in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring that all payables were accurately accounted for and reported.
  • Utilized in-house unix based software program to process invoices and payments efficiently and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Leaded a team of 10 clerical staffs and supervised other accounts payable juniors.

Accounts Payable

Mustafa Pte. Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Verified the accuracy and completeness of invoices and researched invoice discrepancies for all the departments
  • Resolved payment issues and followed up on vendor inquiries to bring the company 100% up-to-date with all bills
  • Updated and reconciled vendor files and statements each month, communicating with vendors on time regarding discrepancies
  • Managed keeping records of the Inventory
  • Assembled and reviewed invoices to be completed for payment
  • Maintained copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files

Data Entry Clerk

Mohamed Mustafa & Samsuddin Co Pte. Ltd.
01.2011 - 06.2011
  • Entered data into In-House Software and validated information from 2500+ monthly Invoices and related source documents following specified guidelines
  • Maintained over 2000+ monthly purchase order, delivery order and related documents.
  • Transferred data from paper files into digital format, and updated existing information

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Annamalai University
Chidambaram, India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

TCDS Computer Education
India
04.2001 -

Skills

    Accounts Management

    Bank Reconciliation

    Financial Forecasting

    Budgeting & Analysis

    Financial Reporting

    Tax Compliance

    Payroll Processing

    Fixed Assets

    Intercompany Transactions

    Cash Flow Management

    Proposal Writing

    SAP & Microsoft Office

Hobbies

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Arts & Crafts

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Hindi (Speaking)
  • Arabic (Writing and Reading)

Timeline

Senior Accounts Executive

Bestone Food Industries (S) Pte. Ltd.
06.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

Bay Impex Pte. Ltd.
05.2024 - 06.2024

Accountant Cum Admin Manager

Winapp Solutions Pte. Ltd.
12.2019 - 03.2024

Accounts Payable

Mustafa Pte. Ltd.
08.2017 - 12.2019

Accounts Payable

Mustafa Pte. Ltd.
01.2013 - 01.2015

Data Entry Clerk

Mohamed Mustafa & Samsuddin Co Pte. Ltd.
01.2011 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Commerce

Annamalai University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

TCDS Computer Education
04.2001 -
Jumana HaseenSenior Accounts Executive