ZainUlAbdin

Senior Accounts & Finance Manager

Half Price Drapes • Temps plein

Jul 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 2 mos

• Lead end-to-end AP/AR operations for a US-based curtains and home furnishings e-commerce company selling across Amazon, Wayfair, Home Depot, and Overstock. • Designed and maintained interactive Power BI dashboards tracking sales, returns, expenses, and profitability KPIs for senior leadership — reducing manual reporting effort by an estimated 60%. • Built and maintained automated weekly reporting pipelines on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central data, producing Executive Dashboards, Sales Reports, and Returns analyses with reconciliation. • Conduct GL coding, vendor invoice classification, and monthly expense report audits across US distribution centers, identifying and correcting recurring miscoding patterns. • Manage FedEx invoice auditing process, coordinating claims and carrier dispute resolution. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; support budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives.

GM Accounts & Finance

RTW Creation • Temps plein

Sep 2022 - Jul 2023 • 10 mos

• Spearheaded the full transition of accounting operations from Excel to an advanced ERP system, resulting in a 25% improvement in company profitability through streamlined operations and cost savings. • Implemented financial controls, internal controls frameworks, and risk management policies; led cross-functional collaboration across accounts, operations, and marketing. • Onboarded the business onto e-commerce and B2B platforms, expanding revenue channels. • Managed and conducted performance reviews; provided leadership and mentorship to the finance team.

Head of Accounts & Finance

Mungalo منگا لو • Temps plein

Dec 2021 - Sep 2022 • 9 mos

• Managed a team of accountants and cashiers, overseeing payroll, AP/AR, GL, and invoicing processes. • Prepared and presented monthly and quarterly financial statements and variance analysis to senior management. • Led annual audit support process, ensuring full regulatory compliance. • Optimized vendor relationships and accounts payable workflows, improving cash flow efficiency.